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West Fresno Ministerial Alliance
Rev. Chester Riggins Scholarship
(To complete this application please download or print the necessary information following.)


The West Fresno Ministerial Alliance is offering an opportunity for young men and women to receive the Rev. Chester Riggins Scholarship.  Rev. Riggins exemplified the qualities of service and steward leadership within our community.  This page includes an application for graduating high school seniors, prospective and current university and college/technical school students.  All applications should be typed or neatly written.

Download the application

Application Requirements:
Applicants must:

  1. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  2. Be a graduating high school senior, prospective or current university, or college/technical school student in good standing.
  3. Be a current member of a local church or ministry

Application Materials:
Each application form must be filled out in its entirety including the following:
1.) A completed application form
2.) Two letters of recommendation completed by teacher, mentor, and guidance
Counselor, employer, community leader or other adult (non family member), who knows you well, are familiar with your goals and accomplishments and who can attest to your desire to further your education.  At least one recommendation letter should be completed by a Pastor.
3.) A 2 page essay (essay must be typed using 12 point font size and double   
spaced).
4.) The applicant’s most recent official sealed school transcript for all institutions attended including work in progress for this semester.
5.) A recent photo
Submission: Applications are due to the WFMA Scholarship Committee no later than December 1, 2011 by 5:00pm.

Selection Process:
            Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.  Selection is based on academic achievement, school and civic activities, and financial need.
Recipient Responsibilities:
            Recipients must attend an accredited or reputable institution of higher learning, and be a full-time student.  Scholarship monies will be awarded upon notice of acceptance from the institution and submission of an official Fall 2011 Semester Transcript showing completion of 12 semester units or more to the WFMA.  Award amounts will be posted on this website soon.
Questions? Contact Pastor Jymme Foote at (559) 291-5137 or info@weservefresno.org

 

WFMA - Rev. Chester Riggins
Scholarship

 

Name:                                                                                                                                                
Last                                         First                                        Middle

Permanent Address:                                                                                                              
Street Number                                    City                 State    Zip

Present Mailing Address:

                                                                                                                                               
 (if different from above)        Street Number                                    City                 State    Zip

Telephone ­ (          )            -                          ­ (          )            -                                    
Home                                                    Alternate

E-mail                                                                                        Social Security # XXX-XX-           
(last four digits)
Date of Birth                                                               Birthplace                                          

Male                Female           

Church membership               __________                How long?                             

Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s):
Name                                                  Occupation                             Highest Level
of Education

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

First Generation College Student?             Yes                   No        

Will you be entering college as a: (please check one)
­            Freshman                    College:                                                                                 

            Transfer Student         College Transferring to:                                                        

            Continuing Student    College and Year:                                                                  

             Technical School       School:                                                                                   

List All High Schools and Colleges Attended to Date:
School                                     City                 Years Attended           Diploma/Degree

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

Cumulative GPA (4.0 scale):            

High School Applicants
SAT                             SAT                                   SAT                       SAT
Total                           Critical Reading               Math                     Writing             
(Reported scores should be from the same test date; do not combine best scores for a
new composite.) 
ACT composite                     

Expected Date of College Graduation:                        Major:                                              

Career Goal:                                                                                                              

 

Honors, School and Extra-Curricular Activities

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

 

List Employment History to Date:
Employer                    Dates of Employment            Job Title/Duties                      Hrs/wk

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

 

WFMA – Rev. Chester Riggins Scholarship

Essay

Provide a 2 page essay on one of the three topics below.  The essay must be typed, 12-point font size, and double-spaced.

1.) How has your education contributed to who you are today?

2.) Describe your most meaningful achievements and how they relate                             
to your field of study and your future goals.

3.) What legacy would you like to leave to your family and  
community?

 

 

Optional:  Is there anything that this application did not cover, such as any unusual circumstances, which may have affected your achievements, which you would like the Scholarship Ministry Team to consider?

WFMA – Rev. Chester Riggins Scholarship

 I, certify that the information given in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, both accurate and complete.

In the event that I am selected to receive a scholarship, I authorize West Fresno Ministerial Alliance, to announce and publicize my scholarship award in any manner the Scholarship Committee considers reasonable.

 

 

                                                                                                                       
                    Signature                                                                                Date

 

                                                                                                                       
Signature of parent or guardian (if applicant is a minor)                             Date

Thank You

May God bless your efforts to strive to “serve the Lord with gladness” being all you can be!

Pastor Jymme Foote, President
WFMA Rev. Chester Riggins Scholarship Team

P.O. Box 11563
Fresno, Ca  93774
(559) 291-5137
info@weservefresno.org

 

Letter of Recommendation
For the Student:

Student’s Name:                                                                                            

Address                                                                                                                                  
Street                                                  City                 State                Zip

 

For the Recommender:
The West Fresno Ministerial Alliance Scholarship Committee would appreciate your candid evaluation of the above listed applicant.  We are interested in what you feel is pertinent information about this candidate’s strengths and weaknesses as related to future academic and personal achievement.

 

Recommender’s Name: Mr./Mrs./Ms.                                                                                 

Position:                                                                                                                                

Address:                                                                                                                                 

Phone:                                                             Email:                                                                        

How long have you known the applicant and in what context?                                           

                                                                                                                                               

 

Signature:                                                                                           Date:                          

 

 

 

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