An application must include the following before it is considered complete:

1. Completed application form with photograph
2. Two (2) letters of recommendation from adults who are not relatives. Letters should reflect knowledge of the application criteria (moral character, academic excellence, financial need, Christian involvement in the community).
3. If not a member of Christ Episcopal Church, a letter from a member of the clergy of the church to which you belong, including a statement of your moral character and involvement in the activities of your church.
4. For Financial Evaluation, the application must include:
   1. a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), filed with and evaluated by the College Scholarship Service, OR a copy of your/your parents most recently filed Tax Return Forms and
   2. a personal financial statement for the person/people paying the tuition
5. For Academic Evaluation, please include the following documents:
   • For new applicants who will be undergraduates:
     1. Copy of official high school transcript, showing SAT/ACT scores
     2. Copy of college transcript (if college hours obtained), with grades through fall 2026
   • For new applicants who are graduate or seminary students:
     1. Copy of high school transcript
     2. Copy of undergraduate transcript
     3. Copy of test scores for graduate schools (GRE, LSAT, GMAT)
   • For all seminary students: a letter of recommendation from the Bishop, which states that you are a postulant from the Diocese of West Texas.
   • For new applicants who will be high school students:
     1. Copy of high school transcript
     2. Letter of recommendation from your academic advisor or a teacher
6. An updated resume, listing club involvement, work experience, honors and awards, volunteer work.
7. A short, personal letter from the applicant outlining anything else that would help the committee evaluate your application more fairly.

The Estelle Beaumont Ellison Scholarship Fund at Christ Episcopal Church was created as an endowment fund, the income from which is to be given in the form of scholarships to worthy and deserving young men and women who will attend an accredited educational institution, or Episcopal seminary. The gift of the scholarship is an expression of the faith and commitment of the donor, Estelle Beaumont Ellison, who was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. Her gift is an expression of her faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord, in the parish of Christ Episcopal Church in its mission as God's church in this world, and in the potential of Christian young men and women. Her joyful expectation was that her gift be a positive influence in the world when, through it, young people are educated, trained and individually committed to contribute to the world in the name of Jesus Christ.

The criteria for consideration are moral character, academic excellence (no minimum grades or test scores are required – personal motivation is recognized as equally important as grades), financial need, and regular participation in the Christian community. Applicants are not required to be members of Christ Episcopal Church, however, if an applicant is not a member, a reference from a member is required. Applicants must be residents of the greater San Antonio area and be full-time students. Seminary applicants must be canonically resident in the Diocese of West Texas and attending an Episcopal seminary in the United States. Applicants must be between 14 and 30 years of age, except for seminary applicants. Awards are for one year only, but an application for renewal is available. Awards are not available to students attending for-profit or on-line institutions.

The attached form is to be completed by all new applicants. All information used in evaluating the application will be inaccessible except to members of the Ellison Scholarship Committee, who will hold it in the strictest confidence.

In an effort to ensure that the donor's wishes are carried out as completely and responsibly as possible, the Committee, which reviews all applications, asks that all applicants and their families sign below:

I (we) certify and acknowledge that the Ellison Scholarship Committee of Christ Episcopal Church shall have the authority and permission to obtain any information it deems necessary from administrative officials at schools I have attended or plan to attend; that the Committee's recommendations will be submitted to the Vestry of Christ Episcopal Church, which has the sole authority to award funds; that any irregularities found in this application, or change in circumstances occurring after submission of this application (such as change of school, failure to maintain grades, etc.) may result in the re-evaluation, revocation, and/or withdrawal of any scholarship previously awarded, at the sole discretion of the Scholarship Committee; that the statements made in this application are true and correct to the best of my (our) knowledge and belief; that in the event of a change in circumstances after the date of submission of the application, I (we) agree to submit a supplement to the application containing information on the change in circumstances.

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5. If receiving support from parents, list the following, as shown on the most recently filed Federal Tax Forms:

7. Complete a personal financial statement for yourself and for your parents if you are receiving support from them. Use the form located on the website.

If yes, proceed to question #2

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