The “Sing Hosanna Scholarship” funded by the family and friends of Hosanna Barnes is a $1000 scholarship award aimed at helping high school graduates or current students of higher education further their study of worship arts at an institution of higher learning. This scholarship aims to help those students wanting to focus on worship including those in music ministry, theatre, dance and/or other forms of creative expression in worship.
The Sing Hosanna Scholarship
About
Eligible fields of study include Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts, Media and Digital Arts
Applicants must have been accepted to their school of choice.
Applicants must have earned at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and be a student in good standing at their respective educational institutions.
Applicants must be a high school graduate or current student enrolled at an institution of higher learning.
Applicants must be a citizen of the United States.
Applicants must be consistently attending their local church with a clear calling to worship arts.
Scholarship
Requirements
*Scholarship funds may be used to attend an established College, Junior College, University, Bible School or School of Ministry. Bible Schools, Worship Schools and Schools of Ministry are considered eligible institutions as long as the students’ field of study relates to The Arts. Ex: Those studying to become Worship Leaders at an established Bible School meet the criteria.*
Frequently Asked Questions
May the scholarship be used for a field of study not considered part of “The Arts” ?
Please feel free to apply but priority will be given to those meeting the preferred criteria.
What if the school I want to go to is not accredited?
The “Sing Hosanna Scholarship” may be used at any established College, Junior College, University, Bible School, School of Worship or School of Ministry even if that school is not a part of an accredited organization.
Can I apply for this scholarship if I have been awarded this scholarship in the past?
Yes. You can apply every school year and be awarded a scholarship more than once.
Should I submit a picture of myself with my application?
No. Attaching pictures to an application is not allowed and an application may be set aside if pictures are included with the application.
Can I apply if I live and want to attend a school outside of the U.S.?
At this time, the scholarship is limited to applicants who are citizens living in the United States attending institutions located within the United States.
What school related expenses can this scholarship be used for?
This scholarship may be used for expenses related to school tuition, books required for classes or meal plans that are offered by the school.
Question not answered here?
Recipient (or recipients) are notified by email on July 1st
Results
The board reviews all scholarship applications during the month of June
Review
Applicants may submit essays March 1st-May 31st for the following calendar school year. Late applications will not be accepted.
Apply
Application Process
Scholarship recipient must then provide:
A) Verification of current enrollment in school of choice
B) Verification of cumulative GPA from high school or institution of higher learning they are currently attending
C) A letter from their Pastor or Secretary of the Church they are attending verifying consistent church attendance.
D) Details of where to mail the Scholarship award. Scholarship money is mailed to the school, not to individual recipients.
Verifications must be received no later than July 25th
Verification
Scholarship money is mailed to educational institutions on August 1st.
Delivery
Scholarship Application
Please fill out the form below to apply for the Sing Hosanna Scholarship
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