Saint Paul’s Community Foundation Scholarship
Administered by the Saint Paul’s Community Foundation
Dear Applicant:
The Saint Paul’s Community Foundation is an agent of tomorrow functioning today to
make a difference in the world. We believe ourselves to be agents of God’s resources
and witnesses to God’s goodness. The foundation’s ultimate goal is to bring honor
and praise to God which is achieved through its funding of exceptional and pacesetting
programs of The Saint Paul’s Baptist Church and its corporate affiliates.
This year we are pleased to offer a minimum of 20 scholarships for undergraduate and
graduate studies for the 2014-2015 academic year. The Foundation’s scholarships are
not based on financial need but on academic excellence. Scholarships will be awarded
to successful candidates who have met all requirements and will be awarded during a
banquet in June. Applications may be secured by visiting our website at
www.saintpaulscommunityfoundation.org or the Saint Paul’s church office.
The following is a list of requirements which are mandatory in order to be considered
for a scholarship. Please read this information carefully and provide all required
documentation. Use the following checklist to ensure a completed application is
submitted.
REQUIREMENTS
A sealed official transcript showing you have maintained a minimum 2.5
GPA. A 3.0 GPA is required for returning graduate school applicants.
Applicant must be a member in good standing with St. Paul’s Baptist
Church for at least one (1) year. (Verification will be determine by
completion of new member training, right hand of fellowship and the use of
membership envelopes)
Three (3) letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters must be
from a school official, community or civic leader, church official or
extracurricular activity sponsor and must be on official letterhead.
Recommendation letters cannot be from a relative.
A resume or personal statement must be enclosed. Your personal
statement must include your career aspirations. This statement must not
exceed one page and must be typed.
A typed response to one (1) essay topic
"What is your favorite Bible verse, why and how has it had a positive effect
in your life?" or Identify and discuss two (2) of the ten (10) commandments
and provide your personal experiences or understanding.
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There are no exceptions to the above requirements. (This includes
previous scholarship recipients.)
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Incomplete applications packets will not be reviewed. An application that does
not comply with all procedures and requirements will be declined. Submission of
a completed packet does not guarantee a scholarship.
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Application packets for the upcoming academic year must be returned to the
Scholarship Committee no later than May 22, 2015. Application materials
postmarked after May 22th will not be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Scholarship checks will be written directly to the college/University. It is the
responsibility of the applicant to notify the Saint Paul’s Community Foundation
of any changes in your College/ University status and the correct College/
University Student ID #.
If you have questions, please contact us via email at scholarship@myspbc.org or leave
a message at (804) 643-6170 ext. 404.
Applications may be submitted on-line with all additional information
forwarded via mail. You may also mail your completed application packet to:
Scholarship Committee
Saint Paul’s Community Foundation
4247 Creighton Road
Richmond, VA 23223-7344
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Saint Paul’s Community Foundation Scholarship
Administered by the Saint Paul’s Community Foundation
Type of Application:
Undergraduate
Graduate
Student’s Name:
Birth Date:
University/College Student ID Number:
Home Address:
City:
State:
Home Number:
Zip Code:
Cell Number:
Email Address:
Education: Section A (Returning college students skip to Section B)
High School:
Graduation Date:
GPA:
Guidance Counselor’s Name:
Email Address:
Fax Number:
Have you already been accepted to the college/university?
Yes
No
Education: Section B
Enrolling Full-time
Classification:
H.S. Senior
College/University Senior
Enrolling Part-time
Freshman
Sophomore
Masters Student
Doctoral Student
GPA:
Area of Study
Major:
Minor:
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Junior
Name of College/University:
Address (where payment should be sent):
Attention:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
List the ministries and activities in which you have participated in or hold membership
(including offices held if applicable) in the past four years.
Please return this application, along with all required supporting documents to the
church office or Scholarship Committee no later than May 22nd; please mail your
completed application packet to:
Scholarship Committee
Saint Paul’s Community Foundation
4247 Creighton Road
Richmond, VA 23223-7344
By signing this application, I do hereby certify that the above information is true and accurate
to the best of my knowledge. I do understand that my information may be verified and that
providing misleading and incorrect information for the purpose of obtaining monies is immoral,
illegal, and unbecoming of persons who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. I fully
understand that doing so would automatically disqualify me for consideration of the
scholarship. By signing this, I also give Saint Paul’s Baptist Church and the Saint Paul’s
Community Foundation permission to use my photograph and excerpts of my application for
promotional purposes.
Student’s Signature:
Date:
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