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.