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Presented by Dr. Ty Farmer, FCCC Scholarship Coordinator
Faith Chapel Christian Center
2015-2016College Scholarship Process
Eligibility Requirements• Graduating High School Senior
• Official Member of Faith Chapel Christian Center
• Complete Application (Deadline: Sunday March 27, 2016) PART I (submitted online)
- Applicant Info & Academic Profile- Essay (500-700 words)
PART II (hard-copy submission)- Proof of college acceptance- Official High School Transcript including Counselor’s Report - 2 letters of recommendation/reference forms
The Application: Part I
A.) Applicant Info/ Academic Profile
B.) Essay
****Certification Statement****
*Must be fully completed online at www.faithchapel.net/scholarships
The Application: Part IThe Essay
Topic: What is your vision for your future? Comment on the spiritual guidance you have received in formulating this vision. How will your vision impact your life and the lives of those around you?
• Essay judging criteria: proper grammar, sentence structure, usage mechanics, clear purpose, flow, unity, overall content and emphasis, subject matter and impression.
• Spiritual Expression Essay Awards
• Download the Scholarship Essay Form online
• Write, edit, and save your essay. Copy/paste the essay from this form into the online form field.
DO NOT COPY/PASTE FROM MICROSOFT WORD!!!
• Minimum 500 words, Max 700 words
• Essay Title
The Application: Part IThe Essay
Certification Statement Summary• Graduating high school senior beginning college in Summer or Fall
2016
• Already completed (or in the process of completing) FCCC New Members’ classes or online course
• Have provided accurate and honest information in all sections of this application including the essay which is your own original work
• Understand and acknowledge that, in order to maintain the integrity of the scholarship process, the Scholarship Committee has the right to evaluate the validity and source of any and all information contained in both Part I and Part II of your application
The Application: Part II
A.) Proof of college acceptance
B.) Official Transcript including Counselor’s Report
C.) Two (2) recommendation letters/reference forms
* All components must be placed in an envelope and turned in at The Bridge front desk in the labeled Scholarship box
• Copy of Acceptance/Admissions Letter
*Special circumstance: In cases where the applicant has not received a college acceptance letter by the scholarship deadline date (March 27, 2016), proof of college submission can TEMPORARILY be used in lieu. However, proof of acceptance must be received by an extension date or the applicant will automatically forfeits any scholarship award.
*There is no point penalty for submitting the proof of acceptance letter after the official scholarship deadline date
The Application: Part IIProof of College Acceptance
• Write your name in the blank on the Report
• Completed and signed by the Counselor
• Included in the signed sealed envelope containing your official transcript and returned to you
The Application: Part IIThe Counselor’s Report/Official Transcript
• Complete the Applicant Section of the form(s)
• Reference completes the Recommender Section and attaches a letter of recommendation
• Must be returned to you in a signed sealed envelope
The Application: Part II2 Recommendation Letters
Name the components of Part I and Part II of the Scholarship application.
POP QUIZ
FCCC-Sponsored Scholarships Academic Merit Scholarship
Excellence in Athletics & Fine Arts Scholarship
Lawson State Community College Pastor’s Scholarship
Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
Mary Moore Memorial Scholarship
Promani Legacy Scholarship
Academic Merit Scholarship• Recipients demonstrate outstanding scholastic aptitude.
They also display noteworthy leadership capabilities and/or commitment of service.
• Specific Requirements– Minimum GPA: 3.5 (weighted)– Minimum Composite ACT: 20– 2 Recommendation letters from Teachers or Counselor
Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship• Recipients demonstrate academic potential and
outstanding leadership qualities in civic, school, and/or church activities.
• Specific Requirements– Minimum GPA: 2.5 (weighted)– 2 Recommendation letters from Leaders/Supervisors
Excellence in Athletics and Fine Arts Scholarship
• Recipients demonstrate academic potential and outstanding commitment to sports and/or fine arts activities
• Specific Requirements– Minimum GPA: 2.5 (weighted)– 1 Recommendation letter from a Coach or Athletic/Fine
Arts Director– 1 Recommendation letter from a Teacher or Counselor– 2 years high school participation in sport or fine arts activity
Mary Moore Memorial Scholarship• Recipients are Teen Vision Partners at FCCC who demonstrate
academic potential and outstanding commitment to Kingdom service
• Specific Requirements– Minimum GPA: 2.5 (weighted)– At least 15 hours service at FCCC– 1 Recommendation letter from Supervisor of volunteer
activities at Faith Chapel– 1 Recommendation letter from a Teacher or Counselor
Lawson State Community College Pastoral Scholarship
• Recipients demonstrate remarkable academic aptitude and commitment to service
• Specific Requirements– Minimum GPA: 3.0 (weighted)– Letter of acceptance from Lawson State– 1 Recommendation letter from Leader/Supervisor – 1 Recommendation letter from a Teacher or Counselor* Please let us know if you intend to apply for this scholarship before the deadline date!!!
Promani Legacy Scholarship
• Will be awarded to recipient who demonstrates academic potential and financial need
• Specific Requirements– Minimum GPA: 2.5 (weighted)– Must plan to work at least 20hrs/week in college– 2 Recommendation letters from Teachers or Counselor
Name the 6 FCCC scholarships and state the GPA requirement for each scholarship.
POP QUIZ
Scholarship Key Dates• 3/27/16 Complete Scholarship Application due
• 4/10/16 Email notification of incomplete application packet
• 4/??/16 Deadline for extension membership requirement and/or proof of college admission
• June 2016 FCCC Graduation Celebration!!!!
Contact Info
For specific questions about the scholarship process contact Mrs. Kathleen Rodgers at 785-9673 ext. 10053 ([email protected])
For specific questions about your application, please contact FCCC Student Resources ([email protected])
**Please reference this presentation, the application instructions, and FAQ sheet FIRST!!!
Q U E S T I O N S