2009-2010 CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR

SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NAPLES

APPLICATION TO REAPPLY
Twenty-seven years ago, in 1982, Hal and Jimmie Lou Jacobs encouraged First Baptist
Church Naples to establish a scholarship fund to help young people fulfill God’s call on their
life to vocational Christian service. Hal served 17 years as Chairman of the Scholarship
Committee for seminary & college students until his death in May 1999. Scholarships have
been awarded to 88 men and women who attended or are now attending seminaries,
universities, colleges, and Bible colleges across the USA and Hungary. While our current
recipients prepare to serve, many former recipients are now serving Christ in churches and
other ministries in the following capacities:

Pa s t o r ; A s s o c i a t e Pa s to r ; Yo u t h M i n i s t e r ;
M i n i s t e r o f M u s i c ; C h r i s ti a n S c h o o l Te a c h e r ;
C h r i s t i a n Ps y c h o l o g i s t ; C o u n s e l o r ; E v a n g e l i s t ;
Missionary; Missionary Doctor; Missionary Nurse

God’s call to vocational Christian service has been reaffirmed to our recipients through
God’s Word in scriptures like:

“ H o w c a n t h e y b e l i e v e i n t h e o n e o f w h o m t h ey h a v e n o t h e a r d ?
And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?
A n d h o w c a n t h e y p r e a c h u n l es s t h e y a r e s e n t . ” Romans 10:14,15

He said to them, “Go into all the world and

preach the good news to all creation.” Mark 16:15

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FOR COMMITTEE USE ONLY:

Scholarship Awarded to: ________________________________________________

Approved by: _________________________________________________________

Date Approved: __________ Amount of Award for 2009-2010: _________________

Amount per Semester: $ _________________________

Tuition Due Dates: 1st Payment __________ 2nd Payment __________

3rd Payment __________ 4th Payment __________

First Baptist Church Naples Scholarship Committee

Susan Dickson - Chairman - 239-455-4224 -

susandickson2@embarqmail.com
Cell Phone - 239-290-0416
Judy Abatecola - Member - 239-390-9673 - jca517@email.com
Robert Kantner - Member - 239-597-2233 -
rkantner@fbalions.org
Kevin Van Duser - Staff Liaison - 239-597-6057 -
kvanduser@fbcn.org
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2010
2009-2010 APPLICATION TO REAPPLY
CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR
SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
Scholarships are currently available to students completing a Bachelors or Masters degree
while pursuing a vocational call to ministry in the following areas: Pastor, Associate Pastor
(Pre-School, Children, Students, Adults, Music & Worship), Biblical Counseling, Evangelism,
and Missions.

Criteria for selection and Requirements of all scholarship recipients:

 Current recipients of this scholarship who wish to continue receiving assistance must
reapply each year. Notify the committee chairperson, by January 31, 2009 of your
intent, and you will be contacted when the Application To Reapply is ready.

 Deadline to apply for a 2009-2010 scholarship is May 1st, 2009.

Applicant’s Name _____________________________________________________

Date my application is being submitted: ___________________________________
(For committee use) Date application received: ______________________________

 Scholarships will be awarded to those students currently enrolled, or enrolling, in a

Southern Baptist Seminary, then to applicants in Southern Baptist universities or
colleges, then to schools approved by the Baptist church.

 Applicant must be a member, in good standing, of First Baptist Church Naples at the
time of first application. Dual membership is recommended between FBCN and a local
church near your school. Students completing college courses in the Naples area will
continue their church ministry involvement at FBCN.
I am a member of (Church ) _________________________________________
(city/state) ______________________________________________________

I am a Dual Member of FBCN. (Check box)

 November 1st is the deadline for all recipients to notify Susan Dickson, committee
chairperson, concerning your 2nd semester enrollment. Your status & check information
is to be confirmed.
• Tuition checks will be sent after this notification is clarified.
• All scholarship monies are disbursed directly to applicant’s school.
I understand this requirement and have marked my calendar to do so. (Initial
the box)

 Communication with the committee throughout the year is extremely important.

Notify Susan Dickson immediately of any changes – to your E-mail or Home Address,
Phone #,
School Transfer, Area of Study, Marriage Status, etc.

 The Scholarship Committee reserves the right of acceptance or denial at its discretion.

 Scholarship awards will be determined each year based on available funds.

I have read the criteria and met all requirements before submission of my application.
(Ck. box)

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 The Scholarship Committee wishes to thank you for resubmitting your application. We will seek
God’s guidance in our decision for your scholarship request. We commit to you our continued prayer
support as you prepare yourself during the coming school year to fulfill His call on your life. We
encourage you to contact us at any time. Do not hesitate to call or e-mail us with any questions
regarding your education path, to share specific prayer needs, or to seek assistance with anything that
we may be able to help you with. May God richly bless you.

02/23/09 -1- Re-Application:

2009-2010
2008-2009 CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR
RE-APPLYING SEMINARY & COLLEGE STUDENTS
Submit application: (1) through the internet at susandickson2@embarqmail.com
or (2) print and mail completed application to:
First Baptist Church Naples
c/o Susan Dickson, Seminary & College Scholarship Committee Chairperson
202 Monterey Dr.
Naples, FL 34119-4622

Name:____________________________________________________________________
(Last) (First) (Middle)

Home Address (at school): ____________________________________________________

(If this information is not yet known, supply it ASAP)
_________________________________________________________________________
(City) (State) (Zip)

Your Home Telephone (at school): ( ) _______________________________________

Your Cell Phone: (______)____________________________________________________

Naples Home Address: _______________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________
(City) (State) (Zip)

Naples Home Telephone: (_____)_____________________________________________

E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________________

Date of Birth ______________________________________________________________

I have joined ____ I am attending ____ I’m searching for ____ a church near my
school.
Areas of ministry where I am involved at the church near my school:
___________________
_________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATIONAL PLANS
Name and City/State of your School or Seminary: _________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

Degree seeking and status: (i.e. - Junior-BA in Education; 2nd yr. MA in Biblical
Counseling) _________________________________________________________________________

Give date of completion or estimated completion date(s) of ALL the following

degrees:
Date Degree Area
 Bachelors Degree ____________________ in ____________________________
Masters Degree ____________________ in ____________________________

Christian Vocation you plan to follow upon completion of college or seminary.

___________ __________________________________________ Is this a change from last year?
_____

Will you be a full-time or part-time student? __________ # Credits/Semester

___________

02/23/09 -2- Re-Application:

2009-2010
FINANCIAL DATA
Will you be working during the school year? Yes ____ No ____ Hrs./Wk
____
Will you have to pay non-resident fees? Yes ____ No ____
Have you made efforts to seek other scholarships?Yes ____ No ____
(i.e.: Academic, Athletic, Community Service, ROTC, etc.)
If No, why not? __________________________________________________________
Have you been awarded any other scholarship(s)? Yes ____ (list below) No
____
Type Scholarship * Value Expiration
Date
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

To meet your school expenses, are you receiving, or have you applied for any type
of grant, student loan, work study or other financial aid - i.e., FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid)? Yes ____ (list below what you’ll receive)
No____ If no, why not? _____________________________
Type Aid ** Value Expiration Date
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

Breakdown of Expenses - For the Entire School Year:

Tuition - $ _________________

Books - $ _________________

Room & Board - $ _________________

Travel - $ _________________

TOTAL for Entire School Year = $ _________________

MINUS * Scholarships - $ _________________

** Financial Aid - $ _________________
Family Contribution - $ _________________
Other (describe on back) - $ _________________
(i.e. support of another church)
TOTAL Aid & Contributions = $ __________________

TOTAL EXPECTED NEED = $ _________________

Tuition Dates: Your scholarship covers the period August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010.
(Usual payment plan is 1 check per semester. If another plan is needed, please advise.)
1st Sem. Due Date _______ 2nd Sem. Due Date ________ 3rd Sem. Due Date
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* All scholarship checks are sent directly to the school. Provide contact
information:
Name of School ____________________________________________________________
School’s Business Office Address: ______________________________________________
(ATTN:) _________________________________________________________________
(Street) __________________________________________________________________
(City)_______________________________________ (State) _____ (Zip)_____________
Your Student ID #__________________________________________
School’s Business Office Telephone: ( _)_________________ Fax: (____)____________
School’s Business Office E-mail Address: ________________________________________

02/23/09 -3- Re-Application:

2009-2010
ACADEMIC STATUS

GPA for the year 2008-2009 = ________ Cumulative GPA = ________

EMPLOYMENT

List current job positions –

Employer Job Position Hrs./Wk.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

FAMILY DATA

Marital Status? __________ Spouse’s Name ________________________________

Children (names & ages) _____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Explain any extraordinary expenses or circumstances affecting your finances.

___________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON

In the rare occasion we can’t reach you, please provide a contact person (local if
possible):
Name_______________________________________ Relationship ___________________
Phone #: (___)__________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________

Please consider my Scholarship Application for the 2009-2010 School Year.

I understand that my application will not be considered until completed in full.
 Your Signature: ________________________________

 The following Statement & Personal Recommendation are required:

1. (Use the following blank sheet – page 5 below.)
Write a Statement of your 2008-2009 courses, ministry opportunities, and
how you have used these to prepare yourself for the Christian service the
Lord has called you to. Include a brief description of your current
Seminary or College Activities, and your current Church & Civic Activities.

2. Submit one Personal Recommendation (Page 6 below) from a professor,

an advisor, or someone related to a ministry in which you are
currently involved.
Please print the form and ask the individual to mail it to us upon
completion.

02/23/09 -4- Re-Application:

2009-2010
2008-2009 STATEMENT:
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Please consider my Scholarship Application for the 2009-2010 School Year.

I understand that my application will not be considered until completed in full.

Your Signature: ________________________________

Note: Applicant will be notified when your application is received.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU COPY YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR YOUR

RECORDS.
02/23/09 -5- Re-Application:
2009-2010
PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION FORM

2009-2010 CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR

SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
I, (print applicant’s name) _______________________________________, waive my right to see all Personal
Recommendations submitted on my behalf.

(Applicant’s Signature) _________________________________________________________________________

The person listed above is an applicant for a scholarship provided by First Baptist Church of Naples, Florida.
In awarding scholarships, it is the desire of the Scholarship Committee to support applicants who have a clear
commitment to God’s call on their life to full time Vocational Christian Service. We rely on you to aid us in
this decision. We will appreciate your frank appraisal of the applicant’s efforts to prepare for the work God
has called him/her to. Information submitted will be regarded as confidential. After filling out this form,
please sign and mail directly to:
First Baptist Church
c/o Susan Dickson, Scholarship Committee Chairperson
202 Monterey Dr.
Naples, FL 34119-4622
Signature ____________________________________________________________________________
Name _______________________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________________________________ Date __________________________
E-Mail Address ________________________________________________________________________

(Use the back of this sheet or attach an additional sheet, if needed.)

1. How long have you known the applicant? ______ As: Professor ____ Advisor ____ Ministry Leader
____

2. What has the applicant shared with you about his/her call to service? ____________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

3. Do you feel the applicant is making proper effort toward successful completion of his/her
education and involvement in ministry opportunities?
_____________________________________________________
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4. From the standpoint of character, state why, or why not, you would recommend this applicant.
Please include any additional comments regarding your knowledge of this student which you
feel will assist our committee.

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On behalf of the Scholarship Committee and the applicant, thank you for taking your valued time
to complete this recommendation form. May God richly bless you .

02/23/09 -6- Re-Application:

2009-2010