First Baptist Church 

Scholarship Memorial

Funds 

 

First Baptist Church Scholarship program awards scholarships to qualifying applicants.  These are not loans, but outright grants.  

Grants vary each year according to the applicant's financial need, as well as the number of applicants and the amount of funds available. 

Repeat scholarships may be granted to applicants, with the understanding that priority will be given to first time applicants.

WILLIAM AND MADGE HOUSER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND:

William and Madge Houser were active and dedicated members of First Baptist Church.  Both supported the ministry of the church by serving for many years on various boards and committees.  They always appreciated young people and expressed a deep interest in their future.  A special bequest from their estate now provides financial assistance for young people, who are members of the Church, and are seeking education beyond high school.

REVEREND & MRS. W. H. PARKER MEMORIAL FUND FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:

The Reverend W. H. Parker completed 45 years of Christian Ministry as a Baptist Pastor.  This Memorial fund was established in honor of Reverend and Mrs. Parker by their son, Dr. Minton Parker and his wife Gladys, who were longtime members of First Baptist Church.  They were eager to provide assistance to further the education of students of Christian background, especially those preparing for full time Christian ministry or service.  In 1994, an additional gift from the Estate of Mrs. Dorothy Crowder Chessman was added to this Memorial fund.  The gift is in loving memory of her husband, Dr. George W. Chessman, who was the Minister of First Baptist Church from 1923 to 1940.

MICHAEL HINSON WHITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND:

In March 1984, at the request of the parents of Michael Hinson White, First Baptist Church established a Memorial fund in his honor.  Michael White from early childhood attended First Baptist Church.  He was a seeker after truth and beauty.  In his life he gave both mind and heart to his quest.

JANETTE ALETA BARNES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND:

In October 1987, at the request of the parents of Janette Aleta Barnes, a Memorial fund was established in her honor.  She was an active member of First Baptist Church from childhood.  She sang in the Youth Choir, belonged to the Sallie Peck Guild, attended several summer camp sessions.  In June 1968, she participated in the church youth group mission trip to Central America.  A gifted singer, Janette Barnes shared her gift with the church by singing duets and solos in worship and by performing the lead part in a musical.  In 1969, she was a counselor at Blackhawk Music Camp.  She lived life to the fullest and was well liked by those of all ages.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

Assistance Offered:

  • The First Baptist Church Scholarship program awards scholarships to qualifying applicants.  These are not loans, but outright grants.  Grants vary according to the applicants financial needs, as well as the number of applicants and the amount of funds available each year.  Repeat scholarships may be granted to applicants, with the understanding that priority will be given to first time applicants.

SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS:

  • An active member or participant in the life of First Baptist Church of Peoria.

  • Seeking to advance one's education beyond the high school level

  • In need of financial assistance

OBTAINING A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM:

  • Forms are available online here -- 2008-2009 FORM -- or

  • Include with the form your most recent transcript, including grade point average and class standing.

  • Recipients and non-recipients will be notified in June.  One-half payments will be made in August and December

OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sally Peck Memorial Aid:
Available from American Baptist Women's Ministries of the Great Rivers Region.

Albert J. Gerenez Scholarship:
Available from Great Rivers Region Ministry of Higher Education.

Student Christian Service

Via The

Criswell Summer Internship

Opportunity: Would you like to spend your summer serving, learning, and earning?  Friendship House of Christian Service and First Baptist Church of Peoria are cosponsoring an internship for students entering or enrolled in college and seeking a career in any human service field.  The student interns are to be employed by Friendship House for a period of eight to ten weeks during the summer.  The Mission Board of First Baptist Church funds the "Criswell Internship" at Friendship House in the amount of $2,500.(some colleges may offer credits). 

Duties: Interns will provide leadership in the regular summer activities of Friendship House such as day camp counselor, teacher, craft instructor, music leader, or group leader of young children -- under the professional supervision of the Executive Director.  Students will be required to read designated material, make reports and keep records.

Applying: Students may obtain an Application Form the administrative offices of the Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service at 800 N.E. Madison Ave, Peoria, IL 61603  Phone: 309-671-5200.  Applications must be received by friendship house no later than Monday, April , 2008.