THE MOUNT CHESAPEAKE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Graduating High School Seniors

The 2026 application period opens Friday, January 30, 2026

All applications MUST be submitted electronically by Saturday, March 28, 2026

THE MOUNT CHESAPEAKE 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

January 30, 2026

Dear Applicant and Parent:

The Mount Chesapeake is committed to the future of its youth and their education as they pursue their God given purpose. As we salute you for your educational endeavors, we want to invest in your success with a token of love from the Body of Christ in which you employ your gifts. Because we are committed to your spiritual growth and academic development, we are offering a one-time scholarship to eligible active youth partners of the Mount. The application and guidelines are provided below.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2026 TO:

The Mount at Chesapeake

Mount Chesapeake Scholarship Committee

You may contact the church at, 757-547-3388, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. if you have questions. Scholarship recipients will be notified via email.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Committed to Serve,

Santina Proctor

Scholarship Director

Andrenette L. Ingram

Chair, Scholarship Committee

THE MOUNT CHESAPEAKE 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES

In order to be considered for the scholarship, each applicant must:

1. Be a partner of The Mount Chesapeake church for at least one year prior to the application deadline and involved in at least one ministry.

2. Be a graduating senior with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

3. Write an essay that explains how this scholarship can enhance your scholastic and educational goals. (Essay should be no more than one typed page, double spaced in 12 point font and attached to the packet)

4. Provide an official high school transcript submitted by school counselor or third party transcript vendor.  PLEASE BE SURE TO REQUEST TRANSCRIPT NO LATER THAN 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO DEADLINE TO ENSURE TIMELY RECEIPT.

5. Provide two letters of recommendation from non-family members.

a. One letter must be from a high school teacher, guidance counselor or school administrator and submitted on the school's official letterhead.

b. The second letter must be a letter of volunteer service from the church, civic, community service organization or extra-curricular activity in your location within the last two years. Your volunteer service must have been for at least one year and the letter must be submitted on official letterhead. (Extra-curricular activities include sports, school clubs and employment)

*PLEASE REQUEST RECOMMENDATION LETTERS NO LATER THAN 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO DEADLINE TO ENSURE TIMELY RECEIPT.

6. Provide a copy of an acceptance letter from the institution you may attend on official letterhead or university email.

7. Include all required signatures.

THE MOUNT CHESAPEAKE 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

*Information for at least one (1) parent or guardian is required

Section I: Scholarship

 

Section II:

AN OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT WITH THE INFORMATION LISTED MUST BE SUBMITTED TO ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION.

1. High School G.P.A. (computed on 4.0 scale)
2. Class Rank
3. Number Students/Class
4. SAT Score

*Please share the link below with your school counselor for official transcript submission

https://form.jotform.com/MountGlobal/2026-scholarship-transcript-request

 

IF THE TRANSCRIPT IS BEING PROVIDED BY A TRANSCRIPT VENDOR, IT SHOULD BE MAILED TO THE CHURCH BY THE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

Mailing Address:

The Mount Chesapeake ATTN: Scholarship Committee

215 Las Gaviotas Blvd Chesapeake, VA 23322

Section III: Essay Prompt: "How the Mount Scholarship can enhance my scholastic and educational goals".

Section IV: Submit as an attachment, two letters of recommendation from a non- family member.

1. One letter must be from a high school teacher, guidance counselor or administrator and submitted on the school's official letterhead.
2. The second letter must be a letter of volunteer service from the church, civic, community service organization or extra-curricular activity in your location within the last two years. Your volunteer service must have been for at least one year and your letter must be on official letterhead. (Extra-curricular activities include sports, school clubs and employment)

The Mount Chesapeake Applicant Checklist

Please complete as a point of reference. * Applicant's use only

The 2026 scholarship application must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 28, 2026.  It may not be dropped off or mailed to the church.

WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE.