Bethel Korean Presbyterian Church has established its annual scholarship program to help
qualified full-time students achieve their academic goals by offering financial assistance for their
educational expenses. Through this scholarship, Bethel aims to use its blessings to be a
blessing to its members as well as surrounding communities in Maryland and beyond.
 

Qualifications for the Bethel Scholarship will be based on the student’s financial need, personal
statement, and written responses to essay prompts, reference recommendations, and good
academic standing.

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Applicant Categories: 

​1. Graduating High School Seniors: Graduating seniors from Maryland high schools,
who are expected to enroll as full-time students for the 2023-24 academic year either
in a Community College or 4-year College.

2. College Students: Rising Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors, who are currently enrolled in
a degree program, and who are in good academic standing (GPA > 2.7).

3. Seminary Students: Full-time seminarians (not in their final year), who are enrolled in
a seminary in the United States.

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Scholarship Amount:

• Category 1 & 2:           $1000 

• Category 3:                  $2000

 

Application Period: February 13, 2023 - April 1, 2023

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Application Method: Online at bethelchurch.org/scholarship (no mails please)

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Required Documents: See general guideline

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Award Notification:  The selected students will be notified by May 8, 2023, via email. The selected students are required to submit:

• proof of current enrollment in the colleges/seminaries in the United States; and

• a short video acknowledging the acceptance of the scholarship awards.

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Questions: Send all question to scholarship@bethelchurch.org

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Reservation:  Bethel Scholarship Committee reserves the right to seek more information,
and/or cancel any awards upon discovering any inaccurate, incomplete and false information
in the application materials.

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