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Everything marked * is required. The four faith-journey responses carry the most weight in the review, so give yourself time with them — there is no way to save and come back, so it is worth drafting them elsewhere first.

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1. Applicant Full name * Home address *

Cell phone * Home phone

Email address * Date of birth *

2. Parent or guardian

Only if the applicant is under 18. A parent or guardian completes this section and gives consent below.

Parent / guardian name Guardian phone

I am the parent/guardian of this applicant. I consent to this application and to the use of the applicant's photo at the award service and on scholarship materials if selected.

3. Church

Home church * Pastor *

Areas where you are active in your church *

4. Academic Current high school or college *

Expected graduation *A term is fine — e.g. May 2027, or Spring 2028 Grade point average *e.g. 3.6, or 3.6/4.0

Class standing * Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

If you are attending high school and college at the same time (dual enrollment), complete both lines below.

High school — name, grade level, expected graduation College or vocational program — name, credits earned, expected graduation

Will you attend full-time or part-time? * Full-time Part-time

Holy Light New Generations activities and leadership roles School activities and leadership roles Community and leisure activities — be specific, include any leadership roles Recognition, awards and honors — school, church, work, community * I authorize the Scholarship Committee to verify my GPA, credits, and academic status, and I will include a copy of my transcript. *

5. Your faith journey

Respond to each in your own words — about 100 words each, a short focused paragraph. Together these four make up your essay, and they carry the most weight in the review.

Give a summary of your personal and educational goals * How has Holy Light Church of Deliverance influenced your journey of faith? * How will receiving this scholarship help you be a positive influence in your church or community? * Explain why this scholarship is important to you *

6. References

Two people who can speak to your character and goals. Please ask each for a brief letter to include with your materials.

Reference 1

Name * Phone number *

How you know this person *

Reference 2

Name * Phone number *

How you know this person *

7. Documents

PDF, Word, JPG or PNG. Up to 10 MB each, and 256 MB for all four together. All four are required.

Current transcript * 1st letter of recommendation * 2nd letter of recommendation * Recent photo *

These are stored privately and are only ever seen by the Scholarship Committee. They are never published and never emailed.

8. Acknowledgment I certify that the information in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If selected, I agree that my photo may be featured at the award service and on scholarship materials. *

Application checklist

Completed application Current transcript Faith-journey responses Two letters of recommendation Recent photo Parent/guardian consent (applicants under 18)

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