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First Baptist Church Salisbury
The Brian & Betsy Farmer Scholarship
for High School Seniors Scholarship
Application Instructions
The Brian & Betsy Farmer Scholarship was established in 2018 in honor of the
Farmers’ love and leadership for the youth of First Baptist Church Salisbury.
The award amount varies year to year, with amounts ranging from $500-$1,000. In
2024, the scholarship will be awarded no later than May 19, 2024.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read all directions carefully and follow
instructions completely. Any questions may be directed to the Farmer Scholarship
Committee.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. High school senior student with a minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on
a 4.0 scale. Include an official transcript with GPA with your application.
2. Accepted and plan to enroll in a two or four year undergraduate
degree program of an accredited college, university, or community
college.
3. Active church member of First Baptist Salisbury for 24 months prior to
the application deadline.
4. Current letter of reference from a non-family member. It should
contain the date of composition along with reference’s contact information,
including email address or phone number.
5. An academic letter of reference from the current school year;
someone familiar with your academic achievements. (teacher, counselor,
etc.). It should contain the date of composition along with contact
information, including email address or phone number.
6. Completed application with applicant’s signature, the date, and official
transcript with GPA submitted to the church office or via email on or before
12:00 noon on Friday, May 3, 2024. Late applications will not be
considered.
7. Scholarship recipient is expected to be in attendance for the Sunday
senior graduation ceremony at First Baptist Church. The award recipient will
be recognized at that time.
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For High School Seniors
RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO:
First Baptist Church Salisbury
Attention: Farmer Scholarship Committee
220 North Fulton Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
704-633-0431
APPLICATION DEADLINE
12:00 noon May 15, 2023
PLEASE PRINT
Full Name: ________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________
City, State & Zip: ___________________________________________
Name(s) of Parent/Guardians: __________________________________
Date of Birth: _______________________________________________
Home Phone: _______________________________________________
Cell Phone: _________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________
Member of First Baptist Church Salisbury for 24 months or more? ___ YES ___ NO
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
High School: ______________________________________________
City, State: ________________________________________________
Graduation Date: __________________________________________
The Brian & Betsy Farmer Scholarship
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Please indicate the complete name of the college you plan to attend in the fall or in
order of preference the schools to which you have applied for admission.
College/University: __________________________________________
College/University: __________________________________________
Intended Course of Study: ____________________________________
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
List your involvement in volunteer church, community, and civic activities during the past
four years. Be specific. Indicate the name of the activity, event, organization,
committee, etc. Include the dates (year or years of participation) and the total hours you
volunteered (not hours per week). There must be a number in the total hours column
for consideration for that activity. Estimate hours as best you can. Limit your response
to the space provided.
Volunteer!Activity! Check!Years!of!Activity! Hours!
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POST SECONDARY SCHOOL INFORMATION
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AWARDS/HONORS (Academic, athletic, music, community, etc.)
List the awards and honors you have received for individual achievement during the
past four years. Be specific. Include date/year of award.
Award/Honor!
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LEADERSHIP ROLES
List the leadership roles (e.g. president, captain, chairperson, editor) you have held
during the past four years. Include dates of leadership roles.
Leadership!Role!
Date/Year!
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EXTRACURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
List the extracurricular high school activities in which you have participated during the
past four years. If you receive graduation (academic) credit for your activity, it is not an
extracurricular activity and should not be listed. Example: Band is not an extracurricular
activity, but marching band is considered an extracurricular activity.
School!Activity!
Hours!
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
List employers and brief job descriptions for paid work experience for the past four
years. Give the number of months worked and the number of hours per week for each
job. Please list the total months and hours per week columns to receive credit.
Employer!
Total!Months!
Hours!per!Week!
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PLANS AND OBJECTIVES
Please carefully read the following prompts. Submit a written response for each.
1. The Brian & Betsy Farmer Scholarship Fund was established for “participating
and engaged members at First Baptist Church.” As a member of First Baptist
Church, please describe the gifts you believe God has given you, and how you
plan to use these gifts in helping others, or making a difference in the future, as a
result of your educational plans? (300-600 words)
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2. How would you describe your personal relationship with Jesus? (300-600 words)