DENE McCULLOUGH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The church is accepting applications for the Dene McCullough Scholarship for the 2023-2024 school year. Members of First Baptist Church and their children are eligible to apply. Applicants may be pursuing either undergraduate or graduate studies.

Applications can be picked up at the FBC Welcome Center desk, downloaded HERE, or completed by filling out the form below.

Please note that applications are not complete without two letters of reference addressing your character traits and potential for academic achievement. Please provide contact information for your references in the appropriate area of the application form and ask them to mail the letter to First Baptist Church, c/o Dene McCullough Scholarship, 200 East Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130, to arrive in the church office by July 31, 2023.

Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2023

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION

What school do you plan to attend?

What degree do you intend to pursue?

What school do you currently attend?

Current cumulative GPA:

Expected graduation date:

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Please list any honors you have received and leadership positions you have held in your current school:

What schools, if any, have you graduated from?

Graduation date:

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Other school graduated from:

Graduation date:

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ESSAY QUESTIONS

Why is education important to you as a Christian? (300-500 words)

Briefly describe your academic and career goals. (100 words or less)

RELIGIOUS INFORMATION

Where were you baptized?

How long have you been a member of First Baptist Church, Murfreesboro?

Please list the activities in which you currently participate at First Baptist Church:

Do you plan to attend church regularly while a full-time student?

Do you feel called to a church-related profession, such as full-time missionary or minister on a church staff?

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

What do you expect your total school expenses to be (including tuition, living expenses, books, etc.) for the upcoming school year?

Please indicate below all sources that you anticipate will help you meet these expectations:

Scholarships (please list the name and amount of each):

Loans (please list the type and amount of each):

Job/Work Study/Internship (please specify whether during school or during summer):

Parental/Guardian/Family Financial Support (please list amount):

Personal Savings:

Other Sources:

Father's Occupation and Employer:

Mother's Occupation and Employer:

Ages of Other Children Dependent on Your Parents:

Do your parents support other children in college? If so, how many? And what schools do they attend?

Do you currently have a job? If so, please list your employer, position, and rate of pay/salary:

REFERENCES

You will need two letters of reference addressing your character traits and potential for academic achievement. Please provide contact information for your references below, and ask them to mail the letter to First Baptist Church, c/o Dene McCullough Scholarship, 200 East Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130, to arrive in the church office by July 31, 2023.

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Last Name

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2. Name

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SIGNATURES

Date of Application

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Applicant's Name (entering name constitutes an electronic signature):

Parent/Guardian's Name (entering name constitutes an electronic signature):