Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace
Rev. Earl B. Mason, Sr., Th.D
Founding and Senior Pastor
Scholarship Application 2015-16
GUIDELINES
DEADLINE: Sunday, August 16th
DESCRIPTION
The Bible Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace established its scholarship fund to encourage current,
active members of the church to pursue post-secondary, education opportunities; to support and
acknowledge academic achievement, leadership potential, and community service. The scholarship
monies will be awarded to FTIC (First Time in College or Profession school) students, and to students
returning to College/University/Professional schools. The scholarship will be awarded in three tiers, as
per points earned, based on the applicant’s Eligibility, Criteria, Application, and Essay:
 Tier I Living Expenses Stipend (dispensed one time for the academic year)
 Tier II Book Stipend (dispensed fall and spring semesters in the academic year)
 Tier III Scholars Scholarship (dispensed fall and spring semesters in the academic year)
The BBFCTT Scholarship fund collects monies on a rolling basis, in order that it make yearly awards
and dispense monies to every eligible applicant who completes an application.
ELIGIBILITY: In order to be considered
1. The applicant must be a current member of BBFCTT, attending worship and Bible Study/or
Sunday-school for at least seven (7) months prior to submitting application.
NOTE: Students members who attend school outside Tampa and attend when/if home on break are eligible
2. The applicant must be accepted to an accredited, post-secondary educational institution
(College/University/Professional School), seeking a certificate, a two or four year degree, for the
current academic year.
3. The Applicant must confirm current full-time registration/enrollment status at a post-secondary
educational institution, per semester.
NOTE: Full-time undergraduate = at least 12 credit hours // Full-time graduate = at least 9 credit hours
CRITERIA: In addition to the applicant’s Eligibility
1. The applicant must be active in Ministry at BBFCT (and/or in ministry activities while attending
school out of town/state/country) for at least seven (7) months prior to submitting application.
NOTE: (examples – Sunday-school, Bible Study, MAPA, Mime, Youth-4-Truth, Drama Productions, SuperSaturday Workshops, Institutes)
BBFCTT Scholarship Application 2015-16
Applican1st Initial/Last name _____________________________
2. The applicant must confirm Ministry activities via the Ministry Activity Reference Form
included in the application packet.
3. The applicant must submit application with required ALL documents-- on, before, but not later
than the deadline date. These documents include:
 Completed application with typed essay
 Ministry Activity Reference Form and
 “Start Right to Finish Strong” Attendance Form
 Copy of current “unofficial” transcript (or final report card)
 Proof of Registration/Enrollment
Students must apply each year up to a maximum of four consecutive years.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Applications are available in H.I.S. Bookstore and the BBFCTT office, and via email
(edenhancement@bbftt.com)
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Complete application and submit all supplemental materials in a manila envelope to BBCTT
office, or attach file and email to edenhancement@bbftt.com
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Proof of Registration/ Enrollment Status may be submitted no later than August 23rd
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Attend the College Kick-off: “Start Right to Finish Strong” info session on Friday, August
7th; 7:00-9:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall
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See EE reps, ask questions, submit application
SELECTION PROCESS:
A BBFCTT Scholarship Selection committee will review applications, tally points, assign Tiers and
award recipients. The Scholarship Selection Committee reserves the right to rescind an award should a
recipient’s circumstances change (such as failure to go to school, academic failure). All decisions will
be confirmed by the Senior Pastor.
PAYMENT PEOCESS:
Once recipients have been selected checks will be mailed to the recipient’s preferred mailing
address. Separate checks will be issued for fall and spring semester (as per Proof of
registration/Enrollment and unofficial transcript), Check processing requires approximately two
weeks.
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BBFCTT Scholarship Application 2015-16
Applican1st Initial/Last name _____________________________
APPLICATIONS DUE NO LATER
T H A N A U G U S T 16 TH
APPLICTION INSTRUCTIONS
* Complete and check the entire application
*Please type OR print legibly; use black or blue ink
*Attach your current “unofficial transcript” OR final report card to the application
*Upload completed application to www.edehancement@bbftt.com
OR drop into “EE Scholarship Box” in the church office
APPLICATION INFORMATION
APPLICANT’S NAME ______________________________________________________________________
EMAIL __________________________________________
MOBILE # ____________________________
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (Last four digits only) XXX- XX- _______________
HOME MAILING ADDRESS
MAILING ADDRESS AWAY FROM HOME
Street
Street
City, State, Zip
City, State, Zip
SCHOOL INFORMATION for Fall/Spring
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY/PROFESSIONAL _____________________________________________________
MAJOR: _______________________
GRADUATION DATE: _______________ OVERALL GPA __________
NOTE: You will need to attach:
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Proof of Registration/ Enrollment (with this application OR NO LATER THAN August 23rd)
A copy of acceptance letter (First Time in College [FTIC] students only)
Copy of current “unofficial transcript” (or final report card)
PERSONAL QUESTIONAIRE
Part I
A. How long have you been a member of BBFCTT? _______________________________________
(examples: Infant – present; May 1999 - present)
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BBFCTT Scholarship Application 2015-16
Applican1st Initial/Last name _____________________________
B. Parents/Guardian(s) members of BBFCTT? Yes ________. If yes, please give
FIRST/LAST NAME ____________________________________________________________________
EMAIL ____________________________________________
MOBILE # __________________________
C. Grandparent(s) members of BBFCTT? Yes _________. If yes, please give
FIRST/LAST NAME ____________________________________________________________________
Part II
List the BBFCTT Ministry Activities in which you are/were involved (present- past 12 months).
NOTE: Students who attend school “out-of-city or state” may list non- BBFCTT Ministry Activities as well.
Optional: In 2 or 3 sentences, share how your involvement benefited you OR impacted someone else?
Ministry Activity
Date
How did my participation in this activity benefit me OR
impact someone else with whom I’ve interacted?
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 Create and attach an additional sheet if needed
 Complete and attach the ‘Ministry Activity Reference Form’ (SEE Appendix 1)
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BBFCTT Scholarship Application 2015-16
Applican1st Initial/Last name _____________________________
Part III
List Community Service activities in which you are/were involved (present- past 13 months).
In one sentences, share ’what you learned’.
Community Service Agency & Activity
Date
“I learned…..
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 Create and attach an additional sheet if needed
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BBFCTT Scholarship Application 2015-16
Applican1st Initial/Last name _____________________________
Part IV Required Essay
Using the prompts below, write an essay on a separate sheet of paper. Follow this format:
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Write five-paragraphs ONLY (Paragraph 1- Introduction; Paragraphs 2,3,4- Body;
Paragraph 5- Conclusion)
Type your name and prompt question on the top of the page
Typed, block-style, single-spaced, Times New Roman- 12pt Font
Length is to be at least 1 page and not longer than 2 pages
Print two-sided if needed; check spelling and grammar
Include essay with completed application
NOTE: the prompt below is for FTIC (First Time in College/Professional) Students ONLY
INSTRUCTIONS: Follow the format guidelines to answer the following prompt in an essay.
Describe your educational goals; How do you plan to achieve
them? How will achieving your goals will help make a
contribution to your community and church?
NOTE: the prompts below are for RETURNING (College/University/Professional) Students ONLY
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose one of the prompts; Follow the format guidelines to answer in an essay
(A) How you would use current technology and social media as
tools to reach and evangelize 18-35 year olds, in the church
and community today?
OR
(B) What do you see as the two most important social/cultural
Issues that the church needs to address today? Why? How?
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BBFCTT Scholarship Application 2015-16
Applican1st Initial/Last name _____________________________
Appendix I
Ministry Reference Form
This form is to completed by the Reference
INSTRUCTIONS: Address how the applicant has been involved in this ministry
Applicant’s Name _____________________________________________________
Name of Ministry ______________________________________________________
Name of Reference ____________________________________________________
Title of Reference ____________________________________________________
Date ___________________
Describe Applicant’s Participation in the Ministry
Describe the Applicant’s Growth in the Ministry
# of Years Applicant has participated in this Ministry
I certify that this applicant has been an active participant in this ministry.
Signature
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