Scholarship Program and Application

Available Scholarships

April Sound Church is excited to present two unique scholarship opportunities. Please review the following information and eligibility criteria.

Ricketts Scholarship

An individual will be recognized and awarded each year for academic achievement, school and community involvement, and Christian outreach and example.

The recipient of the Rickett's Scholarship will be awarded $1,000.00 a semester, up to 8 maximum semesters if a GPA of 2.5 or higher is maintained.

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicant must be affiliated with April Sound Church.

  • Most recent transcript must show that applicant obtained a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

  • Applicant must be in the process of pursuing higher education at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university.

McMurray Scholarship

The McMurry Scholarship of April Sound Church was established in 2019 and was made possible by the generous donation of church member, Fred McMurry.

This scholarship is available to high school seniors who are active youth members of April Sound Church and can be awarded based on financial need and/or academic excellence.

The recipient of the McMurry Scholarship will be awarded a one time scholarship of $500.00.

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicant must be a high school senior and youth member of April Sound Church.

  • Most recent transcript must show that applicant obtained a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

  • Applicant must be in the process of pursuing higher education at an accredited vocational, technical school or at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university.

How to Apply

Candidates who are eligible for either scholarship should complete the single online application below.

Candidates may be considered for either or both awards based on the information in their application at the discretion of the scholarship committee.

  • Complete the online application below.

  • Upload the following (drag and drop multiple files as needed):

    • Required essay

    • Three recommendation letters

    • Transcript

All required documents must be submitted together with your application to be considered.

Instructions for essay: Write an essay of approximately 350 words outlining your long-term educational plans, your anticipated field of study, and your personal goals. Include the role your faith will have in helping you achieve these objectives. It is your opportunity to help the scholarship committee understand what type of person you are, what you hope for the future, and why you should be awarded this scholarship.

Instructions for recommendation letters: Submit three recommendation letters - one from a teacher or counselor, one from a non-family member, such as a friend, neighbor or employer and one from a staff member or ministry leader of April Sound Church.

Application submissions open March 15, 2024 and close May 10, 2024.

Please note that if you qualify for either scholarship, the ASC Scholarship Committee will contact you for an interview.

Summary of Expectations

If awarded the Ricketts Scholarship, the selected student will be expected to:

  • Conduct their personal life in such a manner as to reflect well on April Sound Church

  • Remain a full-time student

  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA or equivalent

  • Meet with members of the Ricketts Scholarship Committee of April Sound Church at the end of each semester (with latest transcript)

  • Recognize that this scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the committee.

The intention of the Committee is to provide ongoing financial support, but it retains the authority to discontinue that support at any time, for any reason.