Alabaster Legacy Scholarships
Emerging Leader Network Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline May 1, 2017
Women in Leadership
Emerging Leader Network Scholarship
Alabaster Legacy Scholarships
Emerging Leader Network Scholarship The intent of this award is to encourage young women who are in pursuit of an education in preparation for vocational ministry. Realizing that many Foursquare leaders and pastors are raised up from the local church through the Emerging Leader Network, Women in Leadership desires to sponsor these individuals. Two annual awards, in the amount of $500 each, will be granted. The deadline for this application is May 1. NOTE: There is maximum lifetime award of up to $2,500.
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Emerging Leader Network Scholarship
Complete your application in 4 steps: 1. READ THE REQUIREMENTS > Applicants must be female > Applicant must be 24 and under > Applicant must be a U.S. citizen (must provide proof ) > Applicant must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA from high school (college if applicable) > Applicant must be an active member of a Foursquare church > Applicant must be entering or enrolled in an approved ELN with the intent of entering vocational ministry > Applicant must be enrolled full-time in the program > The amount of tuition needed (less other scholarship or grants received) must be equal to or greater than the value of the award
2. APPLICATION Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please use only black and blue ink and print clearly. > General Information (Part I-V) > Essay (Part VI) > Transcripts (Part VII) > Recommendations (Part VIII)
3. CHECKLIST Please submit one complete package by May 1 that includes the 7 items listed below: General Information
Official High School Transcript
Essay
Proof of Enrollment
Official College Transcript (if applicable)
Proof of Citizenship (U.S. passport or birth certificate)
Recommendations should be returned to applicant in a sealed and signed envelope. Pastoral Recommendation
Personal Recommendation
4. SEND IN COMPLETE APPLICATION Completed applications and recommendations should be postmarked or faxed in by May 1 to: Yadira Jameson 1910 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90026 E)
[email protected] P) 213.989.4528 F) 213.989.4554
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General Information Part I PERSONAL PROFILE
Name (Last / First / Middle)
Street Address
City
Date of Birth (Month / Day / Year)
Home Phone #
E-mail Address
State/Zip
Cell Phone #
Part II EDUCATIONAL PROFILE 1. Please list the previous schools you have attended and/or your current school or college.
Name of School
City / State
Name of School
City / State
Name of School
City / State
2. What was your high school GPA? (minimum 3.0) 3. What was your college or university GPA (if applicable)? (minimum 3.0) 4. Name and city/state of the approved Foursquare ELN (www.emergingleadernetwork.com) to which are you applying:
Name of ELN
5. Will you be enrolled full-time in this program?
City/State Yes
No
6. Will the completion of this program ready you for further education?
Yes
No
Intended graduation date____________
If yes, what are your future educational plans?
7. How will this program and your future educational plans prepare you for vocational ministry?
8. What special awards and/or honors have you received in your educational career?
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Emerging Leader Network Scholarship
PART III FINANCIAL PROFILE 1. Are you currently employed?
Yes
No
Employer/Postition:
If yes:
Part-time
Full-time
/
2. List any scholarships, grants, or financial aid you have applied for and/or will be receiving, along with award amounts:
3. What is the expected yearly tuition of the program you plan to enter? 4. If you live with your parents, list their yearly household income (including a pastor’s housing allowance if applicable): Number of dependents in household: 5. If you live independently, list your yearly household income:
PART IV CHURCH AFFILIATION AND INVOLVEMENT 1. Are you an active member of a Foursquare church?
Yes
No
If yes, how long? Name of Church
2. Have you accepted Christ as your personal savior?
City / State
Yes
No
If yes, please write a brief statement describing your conversion experience:
3. Of the available ministries your church offers, which has impacted you the most and why?
4. In what areas of ministry have you participated as a member? As a leader?
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PART V SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE 1. In what extracurricular school activities have you participated in, if any?
2. Have you participated in any service, community organizations, outreaches etc.? If so, please list the name of the organization, how many hours you served, the length of your commitment, and the nature of your service.
PART VI REQUIRED ESSAY Please prepare, on a separate sheet of paper, a typed essay of 500+ words answering the following questions: What is the focus and direction of your life? How will your educational plans and this program help you achieve the full potential of this focus?
PART VII REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS > Official transcripts from high school > Official transcripts from college (if applicable)
PART VIII REQUIRED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations should be returned to applicant in a sealed and signed envelope. Incomplete applications will not be considered. (See following pages for Recommendation Forms) > Pastoral Recommendation Form from current senior pastor or staff pastor > Personal Recommendation Form from someone who has served with you in ministry
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Emerging Leader Network Scholarship
Alabaster Legacy Scholarships
Pastoral Recommendation PART I To be completed by the applicant Please print or type the information requested below.
Name (Last / First / Middle)
Street Address
City
Phone Number
Email
State/Zip
TO THE APPLICANT: I understand that this completed recommendation will be used only for admission purposes, and according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. I agree to waive access to this statement:
Yes
No
Applicant’s Signature
Date
PART II To be completed by a pastor, youth director or ministerial overseer who is not a relative. (Applicant’s deadline is May 1.) 1. Write a summary: The above applicant is applying for a scholarship from Women in Leadership. The Scholarship Committee appreciates your evaluation of this scholarship applicant. Please write or type a summary appraisal of the applicant (no more than one page) and attach it to this form. We welcome any comments that may help us differentiate this applicant from others (please limit to one page). Include the applicant’s strong points, such as outstanding abilities or spiritual qualities, leadership positions held or significant roles the applicant has played. This evaluation will be treated confidentially and you may be contacted for verification of authenticity. 2. Answer questions: How long have you known the applicant? How well do you know the applicant?
Very well
Well
Casually
To the best of your knowledge has the applicant made a personal commitment to Jesus?
Yes
No
Unknown
3. Check one:
I highly recommend the applicant
Name
I recommend the applicant with reservation
Signature
If necessary, may we contact you for more information? Phone
Yes
I do not recommend the applicant
Date No
E-mail
4. Return recommendation to applicant in a sealed and signed envelope. Women in Leadership Ministries
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1910 W. Sunset Blvd. Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Women in Leadership
Emerging Leader Network Scholarship
Alabaster Legacy Scholarships
Personal Recommendation PART I To be completed by the applicant Please print or type the information requested below.
Name (Last / First / Middle)
Street Address
City
Phone Number
Email
State/Zip
TO THE APPLICANT: I understand that this completed recommendation will be used only for admission purposes, and according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. I agree to waive access to this statement:
Yes
No
Applicant’s Signature
Date
PART II To be completed by a close friend who is not a relative. (Applicant’s deadline is May 1.) 1. Write a summary: The above applicant is applying for a scholarship from Women in Leadership. The Scholarship Committee appreciates your evaluation of her. Please write or type a summary appraisal of the applicant (no more than one page) and attach it to this form. We welcome any comments that may help us differentiate this applicant from others. This evaluation will be treated confidentially and you may be contacted for verification of authenticity. 2. Answer questions: How long have you known the applicant? How well do you know the applicant?
Very well
Well
Casually
To the best of your knowledge has the applicant made a personal commitment to Jesus?
Yes
No
Unknown
3. Check one:
I highly recommend the applicant
Name
I recommend the applicant with reservation
Signature
If necessary, may we contact you for more information? Phone
Yes
I do not recommend the applicant
Date No
E-mail
4. Return recommendation to applicant in a sealed and signed envelope.
Women in Leadership Ministries
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1910 W. Sunset Blvd. Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90026