WOODSTREAM CHURCH
Scholarship Application
Academic Year 2015-2016
Dear Applicant:
The Scholarship Committee would like to thank you for applying for the Woodstream Church Scholarship for
the Academic Year 2015-2016. It is our hope that this scholarship will benefit its recipients in pursuing their
educational goals.
Please take a moment to read the scholarship application’s criteria thoroughly, Statement of Affirmation and
complete the scholarship application. Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by the
committee no later than Sunday, May 3, 2015 . Any omission of the required documentation will result in your
disqualification for a scholarship award. All applicants will receive fair consideration. The number of
scholarships awarded is determined by the Scholarship Committee.
Statement of Affirmation:
I ___________________________, am applying for the selected Woodstream Church Scholarship for the
Academic Year 2015-2016. I affirm that, to the best of my knowledge, all information and statements provided
in this application are complete and accurate. I also agree to supply all academic records and other supporting
documents requested by the Scholarship Committee, and I understand that failure to do so will disqualify me
from further consideration for a scholarship. Moreover, I understand that any false or misleading information
and/or statements will disqualify me from further consideration for a scholarship.
Select the type of award you are applying for:
___ Graduating High School Senior Award
___ Continuing Education Award
___ Master’s Award
Signature: ______________________________________
Date: _______________
Parent’s Signature: _______________________________
(If applicant is under 18 years of age)
Date: ______________
cc: Robert A. Wingfield, Senior Pastor
WOODSTREAM CHURCH
Scholarship Application
Academic Year 2015 – 2016
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MISSION
To provide financial assistance and encouragement to students who are active members of Woodstream Church
in pursing their higher educational goals. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE of Woodstream Church stresses
the importance of education as a tool for success and the need for our youth to conduct themselves in a Christlike manner and to be witnessing examples to other young people.
2015 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Leroy Allen, Chairperson
Roxanne Anderson
Lisa Gamble
Maggie Green
Maxine Jackson
Cheryl F. Jones
Yvonne Kinney
Curtis Langford
Debrah Martin
Elizabeth Morris
Jamie Richardson
David Southern
Theresa Thomas
Michele Walker
Nicquel Wynn
Read and complete all items in the application prior to submission. For consideration, all information requested
must be attached to the application and received by the deadline, incomplete applications will not be
considered-no exceptions (Refer to the criteria for the award for which you are applying). Completed
packages can be submitted in to any committee member or placed in the Scholarship box at the church.
Questions can be directed to any member on the committee.
DEADLINE (FOR ALL APPLICATIONS): Sunday, May 3, 2015.
Woodstream Church Scholarship Criteria
Graduating High School Senior’s Award
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Must be a graduating senior or General Educational Development (GED) recipient for the current
school year;
Must be a current member of Woodstream Church for one calendar year;
Must submit a letter of recommendation from a Woodstream Church ministry leader;
 Must submit two typed essays, see questions 13 &14 (minimum of one page double-spaced, not to exceed two
pages);
 Must submit a current copy of high school transcript, plus a copy of your 3rd Quarter Grades;
 Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – attach copy of the 1st page only to
your scholarship application (see attached sample); and,
 Must be a current member of at least one (1) Woodstream Church ministry for the past 12 months.
Continuing Education Award (i.e. Vocational, Associate Program, Bachelor Program)
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Must be a current member of Woodstream Church for one calendar year;
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university;
Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0;
Must submit two typed written essays, see questions 13 & 15 (minimum of one page double-spaced, not to
exceed two pages);
 Must submit a letter of recommendation from a Woodstream Church ministry leader or school ministry
leader;
 Must submit a current copy of college transcript (award decision pending receipt of final transcript);
 Must have completed at least 24 undergraduate credit hours by the end of the 2015 spring semester;
 Must be a full time student with a minimum 12 credit hours for each semester of the 2015-2016 academic
year; and,
 Must be a current member of at least one (1) church or school-based Christian ministry for one academic year.
Master’s Award
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Must be a current member of Woodstream Church for one calendar year;
Must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university;
Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0;
Must submit two typed written essays, see questions 13&15 (minimum of one page double-spaced, not to exceed
two pages);
 Must submit a letter of recommendation from a Woodstream Church ministry leader or school ministry
leader;
 Must submit a current copy of college transcript (award decision pending receipt of final transcript);
 Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for each semester of the 2015-2016 academic year; and,
 Must be a current member of at least one (1) church or school-based Christian ministry for one academic year.
Woodstream Church Scholarship Application 2015
APPLICATION AVAILABLE @www.woodstreamchurch.org
Check One
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Graduating High School Senior’s Award (complete sections 1 – 14 & 16 - 17)
Continuing Education Award (complete sections 1 – 13;15&17)
Master’s Award (complete sections 1 – 13;15&17)
THIS APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED
Name: _____________________________________
(Last)
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(First)
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Social Security #
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Do you have a social media account (examples: instagram, twitter, facebook or etc.)
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Home Address
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City
State
Zip
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Home #
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Cell #
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(MI)
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Email address
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Current School Attending: ______________________________ Expected Date of Graduation: ____________ GPA: __________
(If applicable)
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City:
State
Zip
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College you will be attending: _________________________________________ City and State: _________________________
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Major: _____________________________________________
10. List all current church activities and/or ministries that reflects at least one year of service:
Ministry / Church Activity Date Joined/Active (Y/N)
Role/Position
Ministry Leader’s Signature
11. List extracurricular activities, any office held and/or special recognition received.
12. Are you, at present, the recipient of any scholarship or the beneficiary of any other financial aid? YES / NO (circle one) - if Yes,
list the scholarship or aid, and attach award letter.
13. Using a separate sheet of paper, explain why you need this scholarship (minimum of one typed page double-spaced, not to exceed
two pages).
14. Write an Essay on the following topic (minimum of one typed page double-spaced, not to exceed two pages).
 College life offers many freedoms that could lead to unintentional consequences. When you consider your Christian
walk and your use of electronics, what plans do you have to maintain your values and reduce the impact of negative
electronic influences on your life?
15. Write an Essay on the following topic (minimum of one page double-spaced, not to exceed two pages).
 As you know, college life offers numerous freedoms that could potentially lead to negative consequences. Provide at
least one example of a challenge that you've faced as a college student and explain how you resolved the issue while
maintaining your Christian character and commitment.
16. Parent’s signature: ____________________________________________________________
17. Your Signature: ______________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________
Date: ___________________