IAMWMW Columbia Guidelines 2011
IAMWMW Columbia Guidelines 2011
IAMWMW Columbia Guidelines 2011
2. High school seniors who have been accepted to a post-secondary institution, and have
at least one year of documented involvement in Sunday School, church ministries and other
Youth Department activities at the time of application. (Some examples might include the
choir, usher, hospitality team, praise dancers, etc.)
3. Applicants must submit all required documentation: application, typed essay, letter of
acceptance, SAT or ACT score, official GPA transcript and forms verifying participation in
church ministries and activities.
4. Applicants must mail all application materials in a sealed envelope to Post Office Box
831, Columbia, S.C. 29202 and be postmarked no later than May 20, 2011.
2. The applicant must submit one letter of recommendation signed by a ministry leader who
is familiar with the individual’s participation that shows consistent participation in church
activities/auxiliaries.
3. The applicant must submit a typed essay on the benefits of receiving the Scholarship
from IAMWMW, and how the scholarship will be beneficial to you in obtaining your degree. It
must also include your career goals and specific contributions you plan to make to the
community and church after completing your degree. It must be well written and
demonstrate an understanding of grammar, syntax and the overall mechanics/format of an
essay. Essays will be evaluated according to these categories: usage and mechanics, clarity
and coherence, adherence to subject, and inclusion of adequate details.
4. The applicant must be seeking a degree and enrolled for a minimum of six (6) credit
hours from a post-secondary institution. A letter of acceptance must be submitted. The
Scholarship does not pay for Continuing Education classes.
5. The scholarship is a one (1) time award of five hundred ($500) dollars. Delayed entry
into college after high school forfeits the scholarship.
A complete application packet must include the following:
1. The scholarship application with all sections completed
2. An official copy of your high school transcript and an official copy of your SAT/ACT
Score
3. A letter of recommendation that documents the applicant’s level of participation and
involvement in church/youth department activities. The letter must be written by the
leader of the auxiliary in which the applicant is active.
4. A typed essay
5. A letter of acceptance from a post-secondary institution
Scholarship Application Page 1 of 2
Please complete the entire application. Type or print information using blue or black
ink. All questions must be answered for the application to be considered for the
scholarship.
( ) ( )
Home Phone Cell or Alternate Phone
Apt/Lot
_______________________
2. List the name and address of the institution you plan to attend this fall.
Name of Institution
4. List the church ministries/activities that you are a member of or have participated in.
Include the letter from the Ministry Head detailing your involvement.
Thank you for applying for a scholarship offered by IAMWMW of Greater Columbia.
Please complete the checklist below, to be certain that you have submitted all required
materials.