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Religious Leadership Award Application

Award Description

Alma College Religious Leadership Awards recognize outstanding students of any religious denomination who show commitment and leadership qualities. Awards of up to $1,000 are based on church involvement and leadership, an essay competition and financial need as shown in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students who have applied for National Presbyterian College Scholarships may be considered for Alma College Religious Leadership Awards, and this award may also accompany other academically related scholarships. Religious Leadership Awards are renewable during subsequent years at Alma based on the student's continued need and satisfactory academic progress.

All portions of this application must be completed and postmarked no later than March 1.

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Church Information





Essays

Tell us about your Involvement

Prepare a list detailing your involvement in church and community activities. Include your involvement in church committees or boards, higher church governing bodies, leadership, Sunday School, worship, youth fellowship and any other areas of activity or service.

Explain an Experience

Write an essay of 250-500 words that explains an experience with one of your listed activities that has affected you greatly. Explain how this experience has changed you as a person.

Tell us about your Plans for Future Involvement

Write an essay of at least 250 words which explains your plans for future involvement in the church and how your involvement will help the church address the issues and needs of the world in which we live.

Additional Requirements

  1. You must complete the Alma College Application for Admissions.
  2. Have your pastor, youth leader or church elder complete the Recommendation Form.
  3. Have your FAFSA results sent to Alma College. The College's Title IV School Code is 002236.

 

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Student Profile

Brett Seymoure

Brett Seymoure
Graduation: 2009
Major: Biology
From: Paw Paw, Michigan
Interests: Sports, Politics

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