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1 CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NAPLES APPLICATION TO REAPPLY Thirty-three years ago, in 1982, Hal and Jimmie Lou Jacobs encouraged First Baptist Church Naples to establish a scholarship fund to help young people fulfill God s call on their life to full-time vocational Christian service. Hal served 17 years as Chairman of the Scholarship Committee for seminary & college students until his death in May Scholarships have been awarded to 100+ men and women who attended or are now attending seminaries, universities, colleges, and Bible colleges across the USA, Hungary and Argentina. While our current recipients prepare to serve, many former recipients are now serving Christ in churches and other ministries in the following capacities: Pastor ; Associate Pastor ; Youth Pastor; Minister of Music; Evangelist; Missionary; Christian Counselor God s call to vocational Christian service has been reaffirmed to our recipients through God s Word in scriptures like: How are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? R omans 10:14,15 And He said to them, Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Mark 16:15 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FOR COMMITTEE USE ONLY: Scholarship Awarded to: Approved by: Date Approved: Amount of Award for : Amount per Semester: $ Tuition Due Dates: 1 st Payment 2 nd Payment 3 rd Payment 4 th Payment David George - Chairman [email protected] Judy Abatecola - Member jca517@ .com Robert Kantner - Member [email protected] Doug Pigg - Staff Liaison , ext. 254 Kevin Taylor - H.S. Pastor , ext [email protected] - [email protected]

2 APPLICATION TO REAPPLY CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS Scholarships are currently available to students completing a Bachelors or Masters degree while pursuing a vocational call to ministry in the following areas: Pastor, Associate Pastor (Pre-School, Children, Students, Adults, Music & Worship), Biblical Counseling, Evangelism, and Missions. Criteria for selection and Requirements of all scholarship recipients: Current recipients of this scholarship who wish to continue receiving assistance must reapply each year. Notify David George, [email protected] by December 31, 2015 of your intent, and you will be contacted when the Application To Reapply is ready. Deadline to apply for a scholarship is May 1st, Applicant s Name Date my application is being submitted: (For committee use) Date application received: Scholarships will be awarded to those students currently enrolled, or enrolling, in a Southern Baptist Seminary, then to applicants in Southern Baptist universities or colleges, then to schools approved by the Baptist church. Applicant must be a member, in good standing, of First Baptist Church Naples at the time of first application. Dual membership is recommended between FBCN and a local church near your school. Students completing college courses in the Naples area will continue their church ministry involvement at FBCN. I am a member of (Church) (City/State) I am a Dual Member of FBCN. (Check box) November 1 st is the deadline for all recipients to notify David George, [email protected] concerning your 2 nd semester enrollment. Your status & check information is to be confirmed. Tuition checks will be sent after this notification is clarified. All scholarship monies are disbursed directly to applicant s school. I understand this requirement and have marked my calendar to do so. (Initial the box) Communication with the committee throughout the year is extremely important. Notify David George, [email protected] immediately of any changes to your , Home Address, Phone #, School Transfer, Area of Study, Marriage Status, etc. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right of acceptance or denial at its discretion. Scholarship awards will be determined each year based on available funds. I have read the criteria and met all requirements before submission of my application. (Check box) <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>><<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Scholarship Committee wishes to thank you for resubmitting your application. We will seek God s guidance in our decision for your scholarship request. We commit to you our continued prayer support as you prepare yourself during the coming school year to fulfill His call on your life. We encourage you to contact us at any time. Do not hesitate to call or us with any questions regarding your education path, to share specific prayer needs, or to seek assistance with anything that we may be able to help you with. May God richly bless you.

3 CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR RE-APPLYING SEMINARY & COLLEGE STUDENTS Submit application: (1) through the internet to or (2) print and mail completed application to: First Baptist Church Naples Attn: David George 3000 Orange Blossom Naples, FL Name: (Last) (First) (Middle) Home Address (at school): (If this information is not yet known, supply it ASAP) (City) (State) (Zip) Your Home Telephone (at school): ( ) Your Cell Phone: ( ) Naples Home Address: (City) (State) (Zip) Naples Home Telephone: ( ) Address: Date of Birth I have joined I am attending I m searching for a church near my school. Areas of ministry where I am involved at the church near my school: EDUCATIONAL PLANS Name and City/State of your School or Seminary: Degree seeking and status: (i.e. - Junior-BA in Education; 2nd yr. MA in Biblical Counseling) Give date of completion or estimated completion date(s) of ALL the following degrees: Date Degree Area Bachelors Degree in Masters Degree in Christian Vocation you plan to follow upon completion of college or seminary. Is this a change from last year? Will you be a full-time or part-time student? # Credits/Semester

4 4 FINANCIAL DATA Will you be working during the school year? Yes No Hrs/Wk Will you have to pay non-resident fees? Yes No Have you made efforts to seek other scholarships? Yes No (i.e.: Academic, Athletic, Community Service, ROTC, etc.) If No, why not? Have you been awarded any other scholarship(s)? Yes (list below) No Type Scholarship * Value Expiration Date To meet your school expenses, are you receiving, or have you applied for any type of grant, student loan, work study or other financial aid - i.e., FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)? Yes (list below what you ll receive) No If no, why not? Type Aid ** Value Expiration Date Breakdown of Expenses - For the Entire School Year: Tuition - $ Books - $ Room & Board - $ Travel - $ TOTAL for Entire School Year = $ MINUS * Scholarships - $ ** Financial Aid - $ Family Contribution - $ Other (describe on back) - $ (i.e. support of another church) TOTAL Aid & Contributions = $ TOTAL EXPECTED NEED = $ Tuition Dates: Your scholarship covers the period August 1, 2015-July 31, (Usual payment plan is 1 check per semester. If another plan is needed, please advise.) 1 st Sem. Due Date 2nd Sem. Due Date 3rd Sem. Due Date * All scholarship checks are sent directly to the school. Provide contact information: Name of School School s Business Office Address: (ATTN :) (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Your Student ID # School s Business Office Telephone: ( ) Fax: ( ) School s Business Office Address:

5 5 ACADEMIC STATUS GPA for the year = Cumulative GPA = EMPLOYMENT List current job positions Employer Job Position Hrs/Wk FAMILY DATA Marital Status? Spouse s Name Children (names & ages) Explain any extraordinary expenses or circumstances affecting your finances. CONTACT PERSON In the rare occasion we can t reach you, please provide a contact person (local if possible): Name Relationship Phone #: ( ) Address: Please consider my Scholarship Application for the School Year. I understand that my application will not be considered until completed in full. Your Signature: v The following Statement & Personal Recommendation are required: 1. (Use the following blank sheet page 6) Write a statement of your courses, ministry opportunities, and how you have used these to prepare yourself for the Christian service the Lord has called you to. Include a brief description of your current Seminary or College Activities, and your current Church & Civic Activities. 2. Submit one Personal Recommendation (Page 7) from a professor, an advisor, or someone related to a ministry in which you are currently involved. Please print the form and ask the individual to mail it to us upon completion.

6 STATEMENT: <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Please consider my Scholarship Application for the School Year. I understand that my application will not be considered until completed in full. Your Signature: Note: Applicant will be notified when your application is received. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU COPY YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR YOUR RECORDS.

7 7 PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION FORM CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS I, (print applicant s name), waive my right to see all Personal Recommendations submitted on my behalf. (Applicant s Signature) (Date) The person listed above is an applicant for a scholarship provided by First Baptist Church Naples, Florida. In awarding scholarships, it is the desire of the Scholarship Committee to support applicants who have a clear commitment to God s call on their life to full-time Vocational Christian Service. We must rely on you to aid us in this decision. We will appreciate your frank appraisal of the applicant s character and capacity to profit from further education. Information submitted will be regarded as confidential. After filling out this form, please sign and mail directly to: First Baptist Church Attn: David George 3000 Orange Blossom Dr. Naples, FL Signature Name Address City/State/Zip Phone Date Address: (Use the back of this sheet or attach an additional page, to provide more details on any of the following items.) 1. How long have you known the applicant? As: Professor/Teacher Advisor Ministry Leader Other 2. What has the applicant shared with you about his/her call to service? 3. Do you feel the applicant is making proper effort toward successful completion of his/her education and involvement in ministry opportunities? 4. From the standpoint of character, state why, or why not, you would recommend this applicant. Please include any additional comments regarding your knowledge of this student which you feel will assist our committee. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On behalf of the Scholarship Committee and the applicant, thank you for taking your valued time to complete this recommendation form. May God richly bless you.

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