VCAA - Scholarship Application Instructions

Vennard Gilmore Scholarship Application Instructions

IMPORTANT

Application Deadline -- April 8

Scholarship Award Notification -- on or before July 1

Enrollment Confirmation Deadline -- September 21

YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP IF:
1.	you are a high school senior, or have graduated from an accredited high school;
2.	you plan to attend college or a post-graduate program during 2025 as a full time student (minimum of 12 credit hours);
3.	you are a relative of a Vennard alumnus (an alumnus is anyone who has attended or taught at one of the Vennard colleges), or you are an alumnus of Vennard.

Complete the Application Form online:
	Current high school seniors, click HERE
	Students currently attending college, click HERE
	Graduate students, click HERE

The application includes a Life Statement and your Educational History. Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria:
A “Life Statement” describing - -
	Your salvation experience, current relationship with God, past/current ministry & service activities, How you see your education preparing you for future ministry and service. The applications have a detailed description of what the Life Statement should include.
	(If you are awarded a scholarship, a few lines from your Life Statement may be posted on the website. Our alumni will be praying for you, and knowing a little about you helps them know how to pray.)

Educational history --
	Your educational history and current educational information, including GPA (we recommend a minimum GPA of 2.5), honors awarded, extra-curricular activities and/or volunteer work.

How to submit the reference - online, text, or email:
	Submit online - click HERE
	Text to 424-273-5912
	email it to alumniconnect@vcaa.net
	The reference can be from someone such as a pastor, school administrator, teacher or community leader, but not a family member. The letter should inform us about your commitment to your Christian beliefs, your characteristics and strengths, and your personality. We want to know why the person writing your letter believes you are a good candidate for the scholarship. Ask for your reference letter early enough to meet the deadline. Check with the person providing your reference to confirm it has been sent.

Submit a photo of yourself - text or email:
	Text to 424-273-5912
	email to alumniconnect@vcaa.net
	(If you are awarded a scholarship, your photo will be posted on the website. Our alumni will be praying for you, and knowing a little about you helps them know how to pray.)

Fall 2025, if you will be a freshman in college or a 1st year graduate student -
text or email the letter of acceptance you received from the school you will be attending:
	Text to 424-273-5912
	email to alumniconnect@vcaa.net

Fall 2025, if you will be a sophomore, junior or senior in college or graduate school -
text or email your current course schedule:
	Text to 424-273-5912
	email to alumniconnect@vcaa.net

	Submit your application before April 8
	Scholarships will be announced on or before July 1
	If awarded a scholarship, submit proof of enrollment by September 21
	the VCAA treasurer will contact you to arrange payment on your account at your college or university

If you have any questions about submitting the application,
text us at 424-273-5912 or email us at alumniconnect@vcaa.net

FAQs

Q	How many scholarships will be awarded?
A	Two scholarships of not less than $1,000 each will be awarded. Additional scholarships may be awarded, amounts to be determined by the VCAA Board.

Q	How will I find out if I have received a scholarship?
A	On or before July 1, scholarship applicants will be notified of the results by email from the VCAA President and Education Directors. The VCAA Treasurer will make arrangements with the college of the scholarship recipients. When we have received confirmation that the student has enrolled for fall semester classes, payment will be made to the college on behalf of the recipient.

Q	If I received a scholarship last year, can I apply again?
A	Previous recipients may apply for additional scholarships.

Q	If I applied last year, can the same Life Statement be used?
A	No. A new Life Statement must be submitted with each application, updated with any new directions or plans.

Q	If I applied last year, can I use the same letter of reference?
A	Applicants can have the same person write a letter of reference, but it needs to be a new letter, reflecting what they know about you currently.

Q	If I applied the previous year, can you use the photo you already have?
A	Yes, we can use the photo we have. Or you can submit a new photo if you wish.

Q	What happens if I don't go to college, or I choose not to receive the scholarship funds?
A	The amount of that scholarship will be returned to the Scholarship Fund. You may apply for a scholarship another year with the same consideration as other applicants.

Q	Can someone else submit the application for me?
A	No. Applicants must submit the application themselves.

Note:
	We recognize that educating and equipping leaders happens in various ways, including:
	Formal—courses with graded required work leading to an accredited degree, such as those offered in institutions of higher education.
	Non-Formal—courses with work that may earn academic credits but may not result in a degree, such as a program to develop specific ministry skills.
	Informal—ongoing learning that may not have an intentional curriculum, such as a coaching relationship or apprenticeship.
	Our VCAA scholarships prioritize students in formal programs leading to a degree. However, the VCAA Board may also award one or more scholarships per year for a leader in a non-formal or informal program that we determine will enhance their ministry.

Vennard Gilmore Scholarship Application Instructions

IMPORTANT

Application Deadline -- April 8

Scholarship Award Notification -- on or before July 1

Enrollment Confirmation Deadline -- September 21

FAQs

How many scholarships will be awarded?

Two scholarships of not less than $1,000 each will be awarded. Additional scholarships may be awarded, amounts to be determined by the VCAA Board.

How will I find out if I have received a scholarship?

If I received a scholarship last year, can I apply again?

Previous recipients may apply for additional scholarships.

If I applied last year, can the same Life Statement be used?

No. A new Life Statement must be submitted with each application, updated with any new directions or plans.

If I applied last year, can I use the same letter of reference?

Applicants can have the same person write a letter of reference, but it needs to be a new letter, reflecting what they know about you currently.

If I applied the previous year, can you use the photo you already have?

Yes, we can use the photo we have. Or you can submit a new photo if you wish.

What happens if I don't go to college, or I choose not to receive the scholarship funds?

The amount of that scholarship will be returned to the Scholarship Fund. You may apply for a scholarship another year with the same consideration as other applicants.

Can someone else submit the application for me?

No. Applicants must submit the application themselves.

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