Countryside Community Church

04.01.24 | Articles

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10

Dennis and Linda Phelan served Countryside Community Church and the surrounding community for many years with a desire to glorify God and help others. Their loving service inspired this $1,000 one-time scholarship for a high school senior who has a heart for service. The scholarship will be paid directly to the school.

1. Eligibility

- Be in 12th grade and a regular attender at Countryside Community Church.

- Have engaged in service at Countryside Community Church, serving a Countryside member, or served with an organization affiliated with the church within at least the last 12 months prior to date of application.

- Student plans to attend college or trade school.

- Graduating high school or equivalent in 2024.

- Submit the completed application below.

2. Selection Process

Awardee will be selected based on record of service and evaluation of application.

3. Timeline

June 2024: Award Announced.

TBD: Award Presented at Senior Send Off

4. Payment

The $1,000 will be paid directly to the college or trade school.

PHELAN SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Student Portion

1. Name*

2. Address*

3. Phone( ) -

4. Email

5. Date of Birth

6. Name and Location of High School attending:

7. (a) If you have decided on what college or trade school you will attend, please list school name:

7. (b) If not, list your top 3 college or trade school choices:

Name & address of parent(s) or legal guardian(s):

8. Parent's Name

Additional Parent's Name if Applicable.

Address if different from question 2.

Phone( ) -

Service Information

9. Please list the dates and types of service you’ve been involved in during high school. Include serving the church and/or church members and affiliated organizations such as Africa New Life, Love Inc., Family Promise, and Willowbrook Food Pantry.

10. Describe your reasons for serving?

11. What impact did serving have on you, what did you learn about yourself, and how did it change or deepen your faith in God?

12. What did you enjoy most?

13. What did you find challenging?

14. Share a meaningful experience that occurred while serving?

STATEMENT OF ACCURACY FOR STUDENT

I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge

Type name and date as your electronic signature

Please leave this field blank.

Phelan Service Scholarship