Thank you for your interest in applying for a scholarship through Saint Matthew Foundation Committee. These scholarships are students who are graduating high school seniors who will continuing their education through a university, college, or vocational program in the fall of 2024 To be considered students must have been affiliated with Saint Matthew Lutheran Church and must fully complete the application and have references submitted.
The Application Deadline, including the letters of recommendation, is April 19th 2024, 6:00 PM. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to be sure two letters of recommendations have been received.
Criteria and relative weighting for Scholarship Consideration:
Criteria
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Weighting
2 or 4 year college
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Weighting
Vocational or Christian Leadership
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Affiliation and Involvement with Saint Matthew1
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40%
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40%
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Field of Study and Academic Status 2
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30%
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20%
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Service to Community3
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20%
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20%
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Other (including why the candidate is interested in scholarship)
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10%
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20%
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1Regular participation in Saint Matthew, local ministry, and in ministry related programs such as non-profit, outreach etc.
2Academic accomplishments and grade point average
3Serving the community, serving at school or as a leader in some other capacity in the community
Please complete the following application along with naming two references as described on the application. The application is to be submitted online and two letters submitted via email to scholarships@saintmatthew.org. The letters of recommendation must be submitted by the deadline of April 19th, 2024, 6:00PM.
Scholarship recipients will be notified prior to the announcement to the congregation, no later than June 7th, 2024. Awards will be presented at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church on June 16th at the 9:30 service. A check will be sent directly to the institution designated on your Scholarship Application Form, and the funds will be distributed in accordance with that institution’s policies.
We look forward to receiving your Scholarship Application.