2009-2010 - Scholarship - Re-applying Student Application - Final

2009-2010 CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NAPLES

APPLICATION TO REAPPLY Twenty-seven years ago, in 1982, Hal and Jimmie Lou Jacobs encouraged First Baptist Church Naples to establish a scholarship fund to help young people fulfill God’s call on their life to vocational Christian service. Hal served 17 years as Chairman of the Scholarship Committee for seminary & college students until his death in May 1999. Scholarships have been awarded to 88 men and women who attended or are now attending seminaries, universities, colleges, and Bible colleges across the USA and Hungary. While our current recipients prepare to serve, many former recipients are now serving Christ in churches and other ministries in the following capacities: Pa s t o r ; A s s o c i a t e Pa s to r ; Yo u t h M i n i s t e r ; M i n i s t e r o f M u s i c ; C h r i s ti a n S c h o o l Te a c h e r ; C h r i s t i a n Ps y c h o l o g i s t ; C o u n s e l o r ; E v a n g e l i s t ; Missionary; Missionary Doctor; Missionary Nurse God’s call to vocational Christian service has been reaffirmed to our recipients through God’s Word in scriptures like: “ H o w c a n t h e y b e l i e v e i n t h e o n e o f w h o m t h ey h a v e n o t h e a r d ? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? A n d h o w c a n t h e y p r e a c h u n l es s t h e y a r e s e n t . ” Romans 10:14,15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” Mark 16:15 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FOR COMMITTEE USE ONLY: Scholarship Awarded to: ________________________________________________ Approved by: _________________________________________________________ Date Approved: __________ Amount of Award for 2009-2010: _________________ Amount per Semester:

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Tuition Due Dates: 1st Payment __________

2nd Payment __________

3rd Payment __________

4th Payment __________

First Baptist Church Naples Scholarship Committee Susan Dickson Chairman [email protected] Cell Phone Judy Abatecola Member Robert Kantner Member [email protected] Kevin Van Duser Staff Liaison [email protected]

239-455-4224 239-290-0416 239-390-9673 239-597-2233 -

239-597-6057

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Re-Application: 2009-

2009-2010 APPLICATION TO REAPPLY

CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS Scholarships are currently available to students completing a Bachelors or Masters degree while pursuing a vocational call to ministry in the following areas: Pastor, Associate Pastor (Pre-School, Children, Students, Adults, Music & Worship), Biblical Counseling, Evangelism, and Missions.

Criteria for selection and Requirements of all scholarship recipients: 

Current recipients of this scholarship who wish to continue receiving assistance must reapply each year. Notify the committee chairperson, by January 31, 2009 of your intent, and you will be contacted when the Application To Reapply is ready.

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Deadline to apply for a 2009-2010 scholarship is May 1st, 2009. Applicant’s Name _____________________________________________________ Date my application is being submitted: ___________________________________ (For committee use) Date application received: ______________________________

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Scholarships will be awarded to those students currently enrolled, or enrolling, in a Southern Baptist Seminary, then to applicants in Southern Baptist universities or colleges, then to schools approved by the Baptist church.

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Applicant must be a member, in good standing, of First Baptist Church Naples at the time of first application. Dual membership is recommended between FBCN and a local church near your school. Students completing college courses in the Naples area will continue their church ministry involvement at FBCN. I am a member of (Church ) _________________________________________ (city/state) ______________________________________________________ I am a Dual Member of FBCN. (Check box)

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November 1st is the deadline for all recipients to notify Susan Dickson, committee chairperson, concerning your 2nd semester enrollment. Your status & check information is to be confirmed. • Tuition checks will be sent after this notification is clarified. • All scholarship monies are disbursed directly to applicant’s school. I understand this requirement and have marked my calendar to do so. (Initial the box)

Communication with the committee throughout the year is extremely important. Notify Susan Dickson immediately of any changes – to your E-mail or Home Address, Phone #, School Transfer, Area of Study, Marriage Status, etc.

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The Scholarship Committee reserves the right of acceptance or denial at its discretion.

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Scholarship awards will be determined each year based on available funds. I have read the criteria and met all requirements before submission of my application. (Ck. box) <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>><<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The Scholarship Committee wishes to thank you for resubmitting your application. We will seek God’s guidance in our decision for your scholarship request. We commit to you our continued prayer support as you prepare yourself during the coming school year to fulfill His call on your life. We encourage you to contact us at any time. Do not hesitate to call or e-mail us with any questions regarding your education path, to share specific prayer needs, or to seek assistance with anything that we may be able to help you with. May God richly bless you. 02/23/09 2009-2010

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Re-Application:

2008-2009 CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR RE-APPLYING SEMINARY & COLLEGE STUDENTS Submit application: (1) through the internet at [email protected] or (2) print and mail completed application to: First Baptist Church Naples c/o Susan Dickson, Seminary & College Scholarship Committee Chairperson 202 Monterey Dr. Naples, FL 34119-4622

Name:____________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle) Home Address (at school): ____________________________________________________ (If this information is not yet known, supply it ASAP)

_________________________________________________________________________ (City) (State)

(Zip)

Your Home Telephone (at school): ( ) _______________________________________ Your Cell Phone: (______)____________________________________________________ Naples Home Address: _______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ (City) (State) Naples Home Telephone:

(Zip)

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E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ______________________________________________________________ I have joined ____ I am attending ____ I’m searching for ____ a church near my school. Areas of ministry where I am involved at the church near my school: ___________________ _________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATIONAL PLANS Name and City/State of your School or Seminary: _________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Degree seeking and status: (i.e. - Junior-BA in Education; 2nd yr. MA in Biblical Counseling) _________________________________________________________________________ Give date of completion or estimated completion date(s) of ALL the following degrees: Date

Degree Area

Bachelors Degree ____________________ in ____________________________ Masters Degree ____________________ in ____________________________ Christian Vocation you plan to follow upon completion of college or seminary. ___________ __________________________________________ Is this a change from last year? _____ Will you be a full-time or part-time student? __________ # Credits/Semester ___________ 02/23/09 2009-2010

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Re-Application:

FINANCIAL DATA Will you be working during the school year? Yes ____ No ____ Hrs./Wk ____ Will you have to pay non-resident fees? Yes ____ No ____ Have you made efforts to seek other scholarships?Yes ____ No ____ (i.e.: Academic, Athletic, Community Service, ROTC, etc.) If No, why not? __________________________________________________________ Have you been awarded any other scholarship(s)? Yes ____ (list below) No ____ Type Scholarship * Value Expiration Date ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

To meet your school expenses, are you receiving, or have you applied for any type of grant, student loan, work study or other financial aid - i.e., FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)? Yes ____ (list below what you’ll receive) No____ If no, why not? _____________________________ Type Aid ** Value Expiration Date ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Breakdown of Expenses - For the Entire School Year: Tuition

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$ _________________

Books

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Room & Board

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$ _________________

Travel

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TOTAL for Entire School Year * Scholarships ** Financial Aid Family Contribution Other (describe on back) -

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MINUS

$ $ $ $

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(i.e. support of another church)

TOTAL Aid & Contributions TOTAL EXPECTED NEED Tuition Dates:

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_________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ $ __________________ $ _________________

Your scholarship covers the period August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010.

(Usual payment plan is 1 check per semester. If another plan is needed, please advise.)

1st Sem. Due Date

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2nd Sem. Due Date ________ _______

3rd Sem. Due Date

* All scholarship checks are sent directly to the school. Provide contact information: Name of School ____________________________________________________________ School’s Business Office Address: ______________________________________________ (ATTN:) _________________________________________________________________ (Street) __________________________________________________________________ (City)_______________________________________ (State) _____ (Zip)_____________ Your Student ID #__________________________________________ School’s Business Office Telephone: ( _)_________________ Fax: (____)____________ School’s Business Office E-mail Address: ________________________________________ 02/23/09 2009-2010

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Re-Application:

ACADEMIC STATUS GPA for the year 2008-2009

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Cumulative GPA

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EMPLOYMENT List current job positions – Employer Job Position _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

Hrs./Wk.

FAMILY DATA Marital Status? __________

Spouse’s Name ________________________________

Children (names & ages) _____________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Explain any extraordinary expenses or circumstances affecting your finances. ___________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON In the rare occasion we can’t reach you, please provide a contact person (local if possible): Name_______________________________________ Relationship ___________________ Phone #: (___)__________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________ Please consider my Scholarship Application for the 2009-2010 School Year. I understand that my application will not be considered until completed in full.

Your Signature: ________________________________

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The following Statement & Personal Recommendation are required: 1. (Use the following blank sheet – page 5 below.) Write a Statement of your 2008-2009 courses, ministry opportunities, and how you have used these to prepare yourself for the Christian service the Lord has called you to. Include a brief description of your current Seminary or College Activities, and your current Church & Civic Activities. 2. Submit one Personal Recommendation (Page 6 below) from a professor, an advisor, or someone related to a ministry in which you are currently involved. Please print the form and ask the individual to mail it to us upon completion.

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2008-2009 STATEMENT:

Re-Application:

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Please consider my Scholarship Application for the 2009-2010 School Year. I understand that my application will not be considered until completed in full. Your Signature: Note:

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Applicant will be notified when your application is received.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU COPY YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR YOUR RECORDS. 02/23/09 2009-2010

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Re-Application:

PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION FORM

2009-2010 CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS I, (print applicant’s name) _______________________________________, Recommendations submitted on my behalf.

waive my right to see all Personal

(Applicant’s Signature) _________________________________________________________________________

The person listed above is an applicant for a scholarship provided by First Baptist Church of Naples, Florida. In awarding scholarships, it is the desire of the Scholarship Committee to support applicants who have a clear commitment to God’s call on their life to full time Vocational Christian Service. We rely on you to aid us in this decision. We will appreciate your frank appraisal of the applicant’s efforts to prepare for the work God has called him/her to. Information submitted will be regarded as confidential. After filling out this form, please sign and mail directly to: First Baptist Church c/o Susan Dickson, Scholarship Committee Chairperson 202 Monterey Dr. Naples, FL 34119-4622 Signature ____________________________________________________________________________ Name _______________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________________

Date __________________________

E-Mail Address ________________________________________________________________________ (Use the back of this sheet or attach an additional sheet, if needed.) 1.

How long have you known the applicant? ______ As: Professor ____ Advisor ____ Ministry Leader ____

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What has the applicant shared with you about his/her call to service?

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Do you feel the applicant is making proper effort toward successful completion of his/her education and involvement in ministry opportunities? _____________________________________________________

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From the standpoint of character, state why, or why not, you would recommend this applicant. Please include any additional comments regarding your knowledge of this student which you feel will assist our committee.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On behalf of the Scholarship Committee and the applicant, thank you for taking your valued time to complete this recommendation form. May God richly bless you . 02/23/09 2009-2010

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Re-Application: