The Church With An Open Door

Scholarship Guidelines

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CREVE COEUR
REV. JAMES E. LACY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

ORIGINATED IN 1992

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All applicants requesting a scholarship award must be a member of First Baptist and adhere to the following guidelines:

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1. Be a member in good standing (refer to the church by-laws)

2. Be a member of First Baptist Church of Creve Coeur for three years prior to applying for a

     scholarship.

3. Must be a consistent member of at least one youth activity (i.e. Sunday School, Jr. Ushers, etc.)

 

4. Submit a Scholarship application (each section must be completed.)

5. Present a letter as proof of acceptance from an accredited institution. This applies to first-year

    (Freshman Year) and transfer students only.

6. Present an official transcript showing a grade point average of 2.00 or better. A minimum of

     2.00 must be maintained in order to receive an award each year. (The student must be in good

     standing with accredited institution.

7. Must be enrolled full-time. Full-time is considered to be a minimum of 12 credit hours for each

    semester, tri-semester or quarter. Regards to all exceptions to former, please note – a minimum

    of 24 credit hours must have been earned for the academic year, fall through spring.

8. Awards are given for Graduate Studies under the following guidelines:

         A. The program must be entered immediately upon completion of undergraduate studies; or,

              applicants must have been enrolled full time for the academic school year preceding year

              for request.
         B. Graduate studies must be full–time (a minimum of eighteen credit hours earned for the

              regular academic school year: including semester, trimester or quarter system).
         C. A minimum G.P.A. of 3.00 must be maintained in order to receive an award each year.

9. All applicants and supporting documentation must be mailed to the church by advertised

    deadline (official postmark required).

                     First Baptist Church of Creve Coeur
                     P. O. Box 411246
                     Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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    Note: If extenuating circumstances (illness, bereavement, etc.) exist for an applicant regarding

               any of the above guidelines; please submit a letter of explanation to the committee for

               consideration of exception. It is our desire to assist all members who apply.

               The scholarship award is distributed according to the availability of funds.

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               To download the application click the PDF file