Meherrin on Mission

Scholarship Fund Program

Guidelines

Meherrin on Mission (MOM) is dedicated to investing in those that help make the Meherrin family successful.  We will do this in part through offering financial scholarships to our employees, their children, and children of Meherrin’s customers.  We pray that this will assist in the development of future leaders, however only an internal change through the living Christ can give a person real hope that lasts and influences those around them.    

 

The Mission of Meherrin on Mission (MOM) is solely to see the lives of people impacted through the life changing resurrection power of Jesus Christ.

 

The Vision of MOM is to assist with some of the financial needs to obtain further education and training – in turn helping these individuals find their calling and equipping for service.

 

The Purpose of the MOM Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships to employees, employees’ children, and children of Meherrin’s customers intending to pursue a course of study at either a two-year or four-year educational institution.

 

A scholarship can range from a $1,500 scholarship to a student who will be attending a two-year educational institution and $3,000 scholarships to a student who will be attending a four-year educational institution. NOTE: Scholarship funds will be awarded to the student upon evidence of registration in an accredited higher educational institution.

 

Criteria and eligibility (employees & children of employees) 

1.       Applicant or the parent of the applicant must have been employed by a Meherrin family company at a minimum of six months.
2.       If applicant is an employee, education must be for Bible College / Seminary (in cases of other areas of study, please consult the Meherrin tuition reimbursement program).  If the applicant is an employee's child/dependent, there is no restriction on area of study.  
3.       Employee child/dependent must be between the ages of 17 -26 by August 1^st to qualify (applies to full-time students).
4.       Applicant must have at least a 2.50 grade point average (or a “B -” average) to earn a scholarship to a four-year educational institution.  Applicant may be eligible for a scholarship to a two-year educational institution if he or she has a GPA above 2.0 (a “C” or higher).
5.       Applicant must demonstrate community involvement, improvement in academics, and desires to attend college.
6.       Applicants may not be related to any Meherrin Board of Directors, Meherrin On Mission Board of Directors, or Scholarship Selection Committee appointed by MOM Board of Directors.
7. All applicants must have 40 hours of community involvement. Examples of community involvement are community service, mission work with a local church, Boy/Girl scouts, Trail Life, Salvation Army, athletic team involvement, or employment within the last 12 months.

 

Criteria and eligibility (children of customers/vendors) 

     All criteria and eligibility of the above PLUS

1.       Must be enrolled in Ag and Life Science program at NC State University, Virginia Tech, Clemson, or the University of Georgia / ABAC OR attending a Bible College / Seminary.

 

Criteria and eligibility (returning recipients to maintain scholarship) 

1. Applicant must be a recipient of the MOM Scholarship Fund Program.
2. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year educational institution.
3. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 grade point average (or a “B -” average).
4. Applicants may not be related to any Meherrin Board of Directors, Meherrin On Mission Board of Directors, or Scholarship Selection Committee appointed by MOM Board of Directors. 
5. Applicant must complete at least 40 hours of community involvement.

General Instructions

1.       DEADLINE for scholarship applications is December 1, 2024.  (no exceptions).
2.       Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e. evidence of GPA, etc.)  Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3.       If any question does not apply to you in this application, please put N/A in the space.
4.       Type and print legibly. Illegible applications will not be considered.  Applications are available online at www.meherrinonmission.org/educational-scholarships.
5.       You will be notified in July regarding the status of your application.
6.       If you have any questions about the application, please click on the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page.

 

Application Process: 

            Applicant must submit the following items:

1. Completed application.
2. College acceptance letter (or current student enrollment)
3. A recent high school transcript with cumulative grade point average and a class standing/rank.
4. Personal Essay.  Essay shall contain no grammatical errors. The essay should address “What is your purpose in life - and how does your educational future help fulfill that goal?”.
5. In addition to the above items, applicant must also complete at least 40 hours of community involvement in the past 12 months. Examples of community involvement are community service, mission work with a local church, Boy/Girl scouts, Trail Life, Salvation Army, athletic team involvement, or employment within the last 12 months.  Community involvement hours must be documented.

 **If using Google docs, permission for the committee to access needs to be granted

Application Renewal Process: 

            Applicant must submit the following items: An official and recent college transcript with cumulative grade point average must be remitted within 30 days after completing each semester. 

 

Deadline for the application is December 1, 2024.

Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

We will notify recipients of Scholarship awards in December