Two St. John's Scholarships in the amount of $1,800 each are available to graduating high school seniors or students working toward a degree at a community or four-year college.
These awards are available to active members of the Sacramento Conference of the Sierra-Pacific Synod ELCA Churches or of the St. John Lutheran Church, Sacramento. The deadline for completion is Noon, May 6, 2019.
(1) F. Melvyn Lawson and Velma Kopka Lawson Scholarship
One F. Melvyn Lawson and Velma Kopka Lawson Scholarship in the amount of $1,200 is available to a student pursuing a career in education at a community or four-year college. The deadline for completion is Noon, May 6, 2019.
(2)$100 William and Donna Morgan awards
Nominations are also being accepted for two $100 William and Donna Morgan awards to St. John's Lutheran Church graduating seniors who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to the mission of St. John's. Deadline for nominations is also at Noon, May 6, 2019. Nomination letters should be submitted to Chris Dawson: caloso89@gmail.com
General Eligibility
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Be working toward a degree at a community or four-year college, university or seminary, which is fully accredited by its regional accrediting association.
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Be an active member of the Sacramento Conference of the Sierra-Pacific Synod ELCA churches or of St. John’s Lutheran Church as delineated by the award program.
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Have established and maintained a satisfactory academic record (normally a “C” average).
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Submit applications by a date as established by the Committee preceding the fall academic year for which they are applying.
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Provide two personal recommendations.
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Provide written explanation of financial need.
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Show depth of involvement and leadership roles in church, community or school activities.
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Have their institution email, fax or mail an official copy of his or her transcript to the (St. John’s Memorial Scholarship) committee at the completion of each semester.