Lighthouse Christian Ministries
Educational Scholarship Application
Before applying please read the following requirements and qualifications:
Application Timeline:
For consideration for the fall semester, applications should be received no later than July 1.
For consideration for the spring semester, applications should be received no later than Sept. 1.
For consideration for the summer semester, applications should be received no later than April 1.
Only complete applications with all required elements listed below will be considered. Applications will
be reviewed and an interview will be scheduled no later than two weeks past the deadline listed above.
Applicants will be notified within two weeks after the completed interview of the decision of the
Scholarship Committee.
Qualifications:
 Exhibit a strong desire to achieve a specific educational goal/career
 Have no current drug or alcohol abuse
 Be classified as low-income according to the National Poverty Guidelines
 Should have received a H.S. Diploma or GED
Application Requirements:
 Fill out application in its entirety and attach all required documentation. For assistance or
questions while filling out the application, please contact erika@lighthousecm.org.
 Apply for Government Financial Aid and provide a copy with your application
 Provide 3 letters of recommendation (teacher, pastor, employer, etc.)
 Provide past transcripts or evidence of your H.S. Diploma/GED
 Provide a copy of your household budget
 Provide a copy of your current or proposed Plan of Study
 Provide a signed consent form allowing LCM to conduct a criminal background check
 Write a 3-5 paragraph essay stating your education goals, how and why you plan to achieve
these goals and what employment opportunities you hope to have once your education is
complete
 Be available for an interview with the Scholarship Committee
Once Accepted:
 Meet all enrollment and registration deadlines for your school/program and LCM’s Scholarship
program
 Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater
 Meet with your assigned mentor 3 times a semester
 Comply with all LCM Scholarship program expectations that will be documented in an
Agreement once accepted into the program and will be reviewed and renewed each semester.
 Provide an official transcript at the end of each semester
Lighthouse Christian Ministries
800 Grand Ave., Bacliff, TX 77518
281-339-3033 (phone) 281-339-3032 (fax)
www.lighthousecm.org
Application
Name: ________________________________________________________________
First
Middle
Last
Maiden Name (Names previously used): _____________________________________
Driver’s License #:____________________
Circle Gender: M F
Permanent Address:____________________________________________________
Street
______________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip Code
Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________
Street
______________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip Code
E-Mail Address: ________________________________________________________
Home Phone:_________________ Cell Phone:_______________________________
Home Church:________________________
In your church, what areas are you involved?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Age:____ Birthdate:____/____/____ U.S. Citizen:_____ Other:_____________
Do you have your H.S. Diploma/GED?
____Yes ____No
Household Information:
Marital Status: ____Married
____Single ____Widow ____Separated/Divorced ____Common Law
Time at Residence: ____years _____months Type of residence: __House __Apt __Trailer
Ownership: ______ own _______rent ______live w/ family or friends
Is anyone in your household a veteran? ________
Is anyone disabled?_________ If yes, how many? _______
Lighthouse Christian Ministries
800 Grand Ave., Bacliff, TX 77518
281-339-3033 (phone) 281-339-3032 (fax)
www.lighthousecm.org
Total Number of people in the household: ________Adults
________Children
Household Member Names:
Name
Relationship to you
Birthday
Applicant’s Signature: ____________________________________________
Gender
Us Citizen
SS #
Date: _______________________________________
Please include the following attachments:
Confidentiality Statement
Content to Release Form
Household Income/Expenses: Complete and attach a household budget, for your convenience a
template is provided on the following page. If you have already been accepted for financial aid, please
include your approval letter and assessment amount.
Proposed Plan of Study: Attach your plan of study for your proposed degree/certification plan.
Letters of Reference: Include 3 letters of reference preferably from a teacher, your pastor, and/or an
employer. Letters need to be sealed and addressed to Lighthouse Christian Ministries.
Essay: Attach a 3-5 paragraph essay stating your education goals, how and why you plan to achieve
these goals and what employment opportunities you hope to have once your education is complete.
Essays must be typed. LCM has computers and a printer available for your use at our ministry location.
Lighthouse Christian Ministries
800 Grand Ave., Bacliff, TX 77518
281-339-3033 (phone) 281-339-3032 (fax)
www.lighthousecm.org
Income
Pay Period 1
Pay Period 2
Other Income
Other Income
Total Monthly Income
Description
Charitable Giving (Tithe)
Mortgage or Rent
Electricity
Water
Gas
Groceries
Telphone
Cell Phone
Gas for Vehicles
Clothes
Car Insurance
Debt 1
Debt 2
Debt
Debt 3
Debt 4
Debt 5
Vehicle Maintenance (Oil, Tires, etc)
Vehicle Registration (Annual inspection, Tags)
Savings Christmas
Account Birthdays
Emergency Savings
Kid's Events
Entertainment
Blow Money
IRA
Total
Monthly Take Home Pay
Surplus/(Deficit)
$0.00
Monthly
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Monthly Budget
Pay
Pay
Period 1
Period 1
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Other
Income
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Lighthouse Christian Ministries
800 Grand Ave., Bacliff, TX 77518
281-339-3033 (phone) 281-339-3032 (fax)
www.lighthousecm.org
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Notes
Application Check List
______Filled out application in its entirety
______Attached Essay
______Attached Proposed Plan of Study
______Attached Household Budget
______Attached Financial Aid Information
______Attached or mailed Letters of Recommendation
______Attached or mailed an official transcript
Mail Applications to:
Lighthouse Christian Ministries
800 Grand Ave
Bacliff, TX 77518
281-339-3033
Drop off Applications at:
Lighthouse Resale and Gift Shops
800 Grand Ave
Bacliff, TX 77518
281-339-3033
E-mail Applications to:
erika@lighthousecm.org
Nondiscrimination statement:
Lighthouse Christian Ministries allows all eligible persons to participate in all LCM programs without regard to race, color, national
origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion or political belief.
Lighthouse Christian Ministries
800 Grand Ave., Bacliff, TX 77518
281-339-3033 (phone) 281-339-3032 (fax)
www.lighthousecm.org