Interdenominational Alliance of Ministers’ Wives And Ministers’ Widows of Greater Columbia

Scholarship Guidelines Who is eligible to apply for the scholarship?

1. High school graduates who reside in Richland and Lexington counties in the state of South Carolina.

2. High school seniors who have been accepted to a post-secondary institution, and have at least one year of documented involvement in Sunday School, church ministries and other Youth Department activities at the time of application. (Some examples might include the choir, usher, hospitality team, praise dancers, etc.)

3. Applicants must submit all required documentation: application, typed essay, letter of acceptance, SAT or ACT score, official GPA transcript and forms verifying participation in church ministries and activities.

4. Applicants must mail all application materials in a sealed envelope to Post Office Box 831, Columbia, S.C. 29202 and be postmarked no later than May 20, 2011.

The Selection Criteria1. The applicant must earn a high school diploma and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.

2. The applicant must submit one letter of recommendation signed by a ministry leader who is familiar with the individual’s participation that shows consistent participation in church activities/auxiliaries.

3. The applicant must submit a typed essay on the benefits of receiving the Scholarship from IAMWMW, and how the scholarship will be beneficial to you in obtaining your degree. It must also include your career goals and specific contributions you plan to make to the community and church after completing your degree. It must be well written and demonstrate an understanding of grammar, syntax and the overall mechanics/format of an essay. Essays will be evaluated according to these categories: usage and mechanics, clarity and coherence, adherence to subject, and inclusion of adequate details.

4. The applicant must be seeking a degree and enrolled for a minimum of six (6) credit hours from a post-secondary institution. A letter of acceptance must be submitted. The Scholarship does not pay for Continuing Education classes.

5. The scholarship is a one (1) time award of five hundred ($500) dollars. Delayed entry into college after high school forfeits the scholarship.

A complete application packet must include the following: 1. The scholarship application with all sections completed 2. An official copy of your high school transcript and an official copy of your SAT/ACT

Score3. A letter of recommendation that documents the applicant’s level of participation and

involvement in church/youth department activities. The letter must be written by the leader of the auxiliary in which the applicant is active.

4. A typed essay 5. A letter of acceptance from a post-secondary institution

Scholarship Application Page 1 of 2

Please complete the entire application. Type or print information using blue or black ink. All questions must be answered for the application to be considered for the scholarship.

Last Name First Name MI

Street Address Apt/Lot

City State Zip

( ) ( ) Home Phone Cell or Alternate Phone

Apt/Lot

County in which you reside:

_______________________

Please answer the following:

1. Have you been accepted by an accredited institution? Yes No

If yes, please list the institution(s).

2. List the name and address of the institution you plan to attend this fall.

Name of Institution

City State Zip

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3. List the community organizations/activities that you are a member of or have participated in. Include the letter from the organization detailing your involvement.

4. List the church ministries/activities that you are a member of or have participated in.

Include the letter from the Ministry Head detailing your involvement.

5. What is your SAT/ ACT score________________?

6. What is your GPA ____________________?

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

Applicant Signature Date

Application Deadline: Friday, May 20, 2011

Submit to: IAMWMW ScholarshipPost Office Box 831Columbia, S.C. 29202

ALL APPLICATIONS, COMPLETED IN ENTIRETY, AND ALL REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE

POSTMARKED NO LATER THANMay 20, 2011

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicant Checklist

Thank you for applying for a scholarship offered by IAMWMW of Greater Columbia.

Please complete the checklist below, to be certain that you have submitted all required materials.

Completed application WITH signature

Letter of recommendation from the Ministry Leader indicating your consistent participation in church activities, including length of time

Letter of acceptance to an institution of higher learning

Typed essay that is consistent with the outlined requirements.

An official copy of your high school transcript

An official copy of your SAT/ACT Scores

Please include this form with your application materials.

I have submitted all required materials above as part of my scholarship submitted.

Applicant Signature Date