May 20, 2010
PACS Scholarship Opportunities
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Dear PACS Family,
Prince Avenue Christian School is pleased to announce that, through the faithful generosity of friends and alumni, the following scholarships are available for the 2010-2011 school year. If you are interested in applying for these scholarships, download the attached applications, visit our website news section, or come by the reception area in the school office for an application.
1. William H. Ricketts Scholarship – The William H. Ricketts Scholarship was established to honor the pastor of Prince Avenue Baptist Church, Bill Ricketts. Every junior and senior in good standing may apply and the recipient will be selected by the pastor of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. The student(s) selected by the pastor of Prince Avenue Baptist Church will receive the scholarship award in one of the chapel services during the year. The criteria for the scholarship will be based on the student’s commitment to his or her walk with the Lord, commitment to his or her church’s ministry, and desire to serve Christ in their daily life.
2. Jon Desso Scholarship – The Jon Desso Scholarship was established in memory of a PACS alumnus who went home to be with the Lord, in 2004. Every student in grades 9th-12th is eligible for this scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded by the Jon Desso Scholarship Committee to one male and one female student (at least $1000 each) based on financial need, scholastic achievement (min. 2.5 GPA), discipleship – committed personal relationship with Christ, and loyalty to friends. Financial information and grade report will need to be provided with application.
3. Sheldon T. Shoff Trust Scholarship – The Sheldon T. Shoff Trust Scholarship was established by Mr. Richard Mason and family in loving memory of Sheldon T. Shoff. Every student in good standing grades K5 – 12th is eligible for this scholarship. This scholarship will be decided and awarded by the Sheldon T. Shoff Trust Scholarship Committee. This scholarship will be awarded to Prince Avenue Christian School students based on financial need. The scholarship committee will decide each year whether one or more students will be selected. The Sheldon T. Shoff Trust Scholarship will be awarded annually. Financial information will need to be provided with application.
4. Ruby Evelyn Brown Memorial Scholarship – The Ruby Evelyn Brown Memorial Scholarship was established by the Brown Family in loving memory of Ruby Evelyn Brown. Every student in good standing grades 1st – 12th is eligible for this scholarship. This scholarship will be decided and awarded by the Ruby Evelyn Brown Memorial Scholarship Committee. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one Prince Avenue Christian School student based on financial need. This scholarship will be awarded annually. Financial information will need to be provided with application.
5. PACS Wolverine Pride Scholarship – This $500 scholarship was given to our school by TSD Capital Group and will be awarded each year to a family who demonstrates extraordinary levels of Wolverine Pride. This includes being involved in every aspect of the school and showing full Wolverine Support. (No application required)
6. Kathy Stamatinos Geyer Memorial Scholarship – The Kathy Stamatinos Geyer Memorial Scholarship was established in loving memory of a former teacher of PACS, Kathy Stamatinos Geyer,. Every student in good standing grades 1st – 12th with a 3.5 GPA is eligible for this scholarship. This scholarship will be decided and awarded by the Kathy Stamatinos Geyer Memorial Scholarship Committee. This $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to one Prince Avenue Christian School student. Applicants must complete the assignment given on the Scholarship Application.
All applications must be returned to the school office no later than June 30, 2010. If you would like to contribute to any of these scholarships, please contact Kim Brannon in the Development Office at 678-753-3031.
In Christ,
Danny Howell
Head of School