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1. A high school senior or current college student seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree and has a financial hardship;

2. Must be enrolled at least part-time carrying 6 or more units;

3. Proof of at least a 3.0 G.P.A. from report card or college transcripts of previous semester; 

4. Active member of your church;

5. A single parent or living in a single parent, foster parent, grandparent, or legal guardian household.

6. In the memory of Walter F. Burnett, Jr. exemplifies the qualities of: perseverance in the face of hardship, a positive attitude, and faithfulness to God and family. 

 

Please note:

 

  • Family members related by blood, adoptions and marriage are ineligible.

  • Scholarships range from $200-$1200 and include trade/vocational along with other higher education goals

  • Active in your church and/or community. Members of Saint Paul Church will be considered first, but all applications are accepted and everyone is encouraged to apply.

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REQUIRED ESSAY

Along with the Application, please submit an essay of 600 words and must include how you have persevered when facing a personal hardship. 

 

Within the essay, please describe in detail how you have exemplified the qualities of perseverance in the face of hardship, a positive attitude, and faithfulness to God and family. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Completed Application

  • Essay

  • Letters of Recommendation

    • ​Please submit two (2) letters of recommendations with your application and essay. Letters can be from an employer, teacher, or professor, a Sunday school teacher, or Ministry leader, not related to you. 

  • Transcript

    • Please submit a copy of your report card or official transcript.​

  • Recent Headshot

  • Signed Release Statement

APPLY
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

Scholarships range from $200-$1000.

ELIGIBILITY

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