1. Presented by Dr. Ty Farmer, FCCC Scholarship Coordinator
Faith Chapel Christian Center College Scholarship Application Process
Presented by
Dr. Ty Farmer, FCCC Scholarship Coordinator

2. Eligibility Requirements
Graduating High School Senior
Official Member of Faith Chapel Christian Center
Complete Application (Deadline: March 5, 2017, 12PM)
PART I (submitted online)
- Applicant Info & Academic Profile
- Essay (500 words max)
PART II (hard-copy submission)
- Proof of college acceptance
- Official High School Transcript including Counselor’s Report
- 2 reference forms

3. The Application: Part I
*Must be fully completed online at
A.) Applicant Info/ Academic Profile
B.) Essay
****Certification Statement****

4. The Application: Part I The Essay
Essay Title: 10 word limit
Essay Body: 500 word limit
Essay Topic
What is your vision for your future? Comment on the spiritual guidance you have received in formulating this vision. How will your vision impact your life and the lives of those around you?

5. The Application: Part I The Essay
Essay judging criteria
Proper grammar, sentence structure, usage mechanics
Clear purpose, flow, unity
Overall content and emphasis
Subject matter and impression.
Spiritual Expression Essay Awards

6. Certification Statement Summary
Graduating high school senior beginning college in Summer or Fall 2017
Already completed (or in the process of completing) FCCC New Members’ classes or online course
Have provided accurate and honest information in all sections of this application including the essay which is your own original work
Understand and acknowledge that, in order to maintain the integrity of the scholarship process, the Scholarship Committee has the right to evaluate the validity and source of any and all information contained in both Part I and Part II of your application

7. The Application: Part II
* All components must be placed in an envelope and turned in at The Bridge front desk in the labeled Scholarship box
A.) Proof of college acceptance
B.) Official Transcript including Counselor’s Report
C.) Two (2) reference forms

8. The Application: Part II Proof of College Acceptance
Copy of College Acceptance/Admissions Letter
*Special circumstance: In cases where the applicant has not received a college acceptance letter by the scholarship deadline date, proof of college application can TEMPORARILY be used in lieu. However, proof of acceptance must be received by 1-month post scholarship deadline or the application will be disqualifed.
*There is no point penalty for submitting the proof of acceptance letter after the official scholarship deadline date

9. The Application: Part II The Counselor’s Report/Official Transcript
Write your name in the blank on the Report
Completed and signed by the Counselor
Include Counselor’s Report in the signed sealed envelope
containing your official transcript. (Transcript must include
Fall 2016 grades).

10. The Application: Part II 2 Reference Forms
Complete the Applicant Section of the form(s)
Reference completes the Recommender Section and may
attach a written letter of recommendation
Must be returned to you in a signed sealed envelope

11. POP QUIZ
Name the components of Part II of the Scholarship application.

12. FCCC-Sponsored Scholarships
Academic Merit Scholarship
Excellence in Athletics & Fine Arts Scholarship
Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
Mary Moore Memorial Scholarship
Lawson State Community College Pastor’s Scholarship

13. Academic Merit Scholarship
Recipients demonstrate outstanding scholastic aptitude. They also display noteworthy leadership capabilities and/or commitment of service.
Specific Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.5 (weighted)
Minimum Composite ACT: 20
2 Reference Forms from Teachers or Counselor

14. Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
Recipients demonstrate academic potential and outstanding leadership qualities in civic, school, and/or church activities.
Specific Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.5 (weighted)
2 Reference Forms from Leaders/Supervisors

15. Excellence in Athletics and Fine Arts Scholarship
Recipients demonstrate academic potential and outstanding commitment to sports and/or fine arts activities
Specific Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.5 (weighted)
1 Referene Form from a Coach or Athletic/Fine Arts Director
1 Reference Form from a Teacher or Counselor
2 years high school participation in sport or fine arts activity

16. Mary Moore Memorial Scholarship
Recipients are Teen Vision Partners at FCCC who demonstrate academic potential and outstanding commitment to Kingdom service
Specific Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.5 (weighted)
At least 15 hours service at FCCC
1 Reference Form from Supervisor of volunteer activities at Faith Chapel
1 Reference Form from a Teacher or Counselor

17. Lawson State Community College Pastoral Scholarship
Recipients demonstrate remarkable academic aptitude and commitment to service
Specific Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0 (weighted)
Letter of acceptance from Lawson State
1 Reference Form from Leader/Supervisor
1 Reference Form from a Teacher or Counselor
* Please let us know if you intend to apply for this scholarship well in advance of the deadline date!!!

18. POP QUIZ
Name 3 of the 5 FCCC scholarships and the corresponding minimum GPA requirement for each.

19. Scholarship Key Dates 3/05/17 Scholarship Application due by 12PM
4/05/17 Deadline for extension membership requirement and/or proof of college acceptance
4/15/17 notification of incomplete application packet
6/04/17 FCCC Graduation Celebration!!!!

20. Contact Info
For general questions about the scholarship process contact Mrs. Kathleen Rodgers at ext
For specific questions about your application, please contact FCCC Student Resources
**Please reference this presentation, the application instructions, and FAQ sheet FIRST!!!

21. Q U E S T I O N S