Official Rules for Grace Baptist Church of Germantown Scholarship Program

BACKGROUND

The Grace Baptist Church of Germantown scholarship fund has been established to provide financial assistance to active members of the congregation.  These scholarships are a part of the churches ongoing commitment to education.

ELIGIBILITY

Currently enrolled high school seniors who are eligible to attend an accredited college or university.  Grants are primarily for fulltime undergraduate study.  Successful applicants may receive funds for a maximum of four years, unless in a five year program.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• An active member of the church.
• Involvement in an organization or activity at Grace.
• Grade point average (GPA) must be 2.5 or higher.

• Applicants must submit a complete application and attaché all required documentation or their application will not be reviewed.
• Applications must be postmarked no later than January 1, 2011.

SCHOLARSHIP TERM & CONDITIONS

Scholarship recipients must enroll in and attend a four-year accredited college or university in the academic year following their selection.  Verification of enrollment is required.  Scholarship funds will be paid via a check directly to the institution in which the student enrolls.  Scholarship funds will not be paid directly, nor reimbursed, to an award recipient.

Scholarship funds will be applied toward tuition fees and other appropriate educational expenses, as determined by Scholarship committee.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Transcript and Letters of Recommendation REQUIRED

• A certified high school transcript that contains the student’s grade point average
• Please ask three individuals who know you well to submit letters of recommendation.  At least one letter must be from a member of Grace Baptist Church of Germantown.

SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION

All completed applications must be postmarked by January 1, 2011.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Applications must be sent to:

Scholarship Chairperson
Grace Baptist Church of Germantown
25 West Johnson Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144

QUESTIONS

All questions regarding the Grace Baptist Church of Germantown Scholarship Program should be addressed to: Mrs. Marlene Patterson.

Email: questions@gracebaptistgtn.org
Call: 215-849-7548