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What is the application process?
Applications must be submitted online through the Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) website. There are three steps to complete the application:
1. Click the "create application" button below to answer the prequalifying questions. When you submit these, it will automatically take you to the profile page.
2. Create or update your profile. Save and continue to the online application.
3. Complete the online application. A confirmation email will be sent when the online portion of your application is complete. Applicant should contact CSA if a confirmation email is not received.
4. Mail in, or email, the packet of additional required materials. See "What constitutes a complete application" below.
If you need assistance,please email: . - Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Applicants must:
• Be children of ordained Moravian clergy who are currently rostered.
• Applicants who are high school seniors must demonstrate financial need OR be within the top 10% of their graduating class.
• Applicants who are current college students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Be planning to attend full-time an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, technical, trade or professional school within the United States or Canada. -
When is the deadline for submission of materials?
The deadline for submission of the online portion of the application is .
Deadline for receipt of the additional required materials is 5:00 pm est. .
The additional materials required must be mailed or emailed in ONE envelope/email to the , PO BOX 1465, Taylors, SC 29687 or emailed to . The additional materials required must be RECEIVED no later than 5:00 pm est. . - What constitutes a complete application packet?
You must submit the following additional materials:
• Signed Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form, found in the online application, signed by the scholarship candidate.
Download the Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form.•Submit an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT with grades, cumulative GPA posted through the latest fall semester, as well as class rank if provided by the applicant`s school.
• Submit a PERSONAL STATEMENT. Submit a personal essay of 500 words or less that shares your academic/career goals and why you want to study/pursue the intended.
• Submit a SIGNED copy of parents` FEDERAL TAX FORM 1040 (pages one and two only) for the latest year these forms were actually filed, that list you as a dependent. If you file independently and no one claims you as a dependent, then please submit your own 1040 TAX FORM. Please block out any Social Security Numbers that appear on the document. In case of divorced parents, only the custodial parent`s (and current spouse's if remarried) financial information will be required.
- What is the value of the award?
The number of recipients and the amount of each scholarship may vary from year to year due to fluctuations in the Fund’s value and/or applicable document restrictions. Funds are to be applied to tuition, fees, books and supplies as required by your courses.
- What schools can a recipient attend?
You must be a full-time student enrolled at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, technical, trade or professional school located in the United States; provided the institution meets the following requirements.
An eligible educational institution is one whose primary function is the presentation of formal instruction and that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it carries on its educational activities.- What if I am unable to attend consecutive semesters?
Extenuating circumstances requiring a student to sit out a semester must be explained in writing to CSA. You will be notified of the final decision. If a recipient is out for a semester and doesn`t receive approval, then that semester is forfeited.
- How are winners selected?
An independent Scholarship Selection Committee will consider the respective ability, academic merit, educational goals, and career ambitions of each applicant.
- How will I be notified if I am chosen as a recipient?
All applicants will be notified in writing by email, whether or not they have been selected to receive a scholarship. Those students selected will download a package from their online account that includes a scholarship agreement and information about the scholarship terms.
- Is this scholarship renewable?
This scholarship may be renewable for up to (3) three additional years.
- What is the value of the award?