Michael T. Abel Scholarship Fund
The Michael T. Abel Scholarship Fund was created at ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø in memory of Michael, to assist Free Church students who are entering an undergraduate program at either Grove City or Geneva College.
Average Award: Varies
Award Type: Single Year. Previous recipients are encouraged to re-apply in consecutive years.
Application Period Opens: 1/16/2025
Application Period Closes: 3/15/2025
Criteria
- Attend high school as a graduating senior OR be an undergraduate student at Grove City College or Geneva College.
- Have some employment experience.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 for incoming freshman/ rising sophomores OR 3.0 for rising undergraduate juniors and senior.
- Plan to attend Grove City or Geneva College.
- Be a student who attends and is active in their local church.
- Preference will be given to those who are affiliated with an Allegheny District Free Church.
How to Apply
- Complete the essay section of the application.
- Submit your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS). If you have not already received your FSS, you can do so by applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Submit two letters of reference. one should be from either your pastor, youth pastor or youth leader.
- Submit a statement which details your church affiliation and your involvement in activities.
- Submit your unofficial transcripts.
Contact
ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø: scholarships@pghfdn.org