MOM Scholarship (Meherrin on Mission Scholarship Fund)

MOM Scholarship Program

Mission: Meherrin on Mission is dedicated to investing in those that help make the Meherrin family successful through financial scholarships to employees attending seminary, their children attending community college or bachelor programs, and children of Meherrin's customers attending agricultural schools.

Award Amounts

• Two-year institution: $1,500 ($750 per semester)
• Four-year institution: $3,000 ($1,500 per semester)
• Students enrolled in less than 12 credit hours receive 50% of the full amount
• Funding condition: Scholarship funds awarded upon evidence of registration in an accredited higher educational institution

Geographic Scope

• North Carolina and surrounding states (Virginia Tech, Clemson, University of Georgia/ABAC also eligible for customer children)

Eligibility - Employees

• Applicant must be employed by a Meherrin family company
• Minimum 6 months employment required
• Education must be for Bible College/Seminary (other areas of study may consult tuition reimbursement program)
• Minimum 2.50 GPA (B- average) for four-year institutions
• Minimum 2.0 GPA (C or higher) for two-year institutions
• 40 hours of community involvement in past 12 months required
• Must demonstrate community involvement, academic improvement, and desire to attend college
• Cannot be related to Meherrin Board of Directors, MOM Board of Directors, or Scholarship Selection Committee

Eligibility - Employee Children/Dependents

• Parent must be employed by Meherrin family company (minimum 6 months)
• Age 17-26 by August 1st (full-time students)
• No restriction on area of study
• Minimum 2.50 GPA for four-year institutions
• Minimum 2.0 GPA for two-year institutions
• 40 hours of community involvement in past 12 months required
• Cannot be related to Meherrin Board of Directors, MOM Board of Directors, or Scholarship Selection Committee

Eligibility - Children of Customers/Vendors

• Must meet all employee child/dependent criteria above
• PLUS must be enrolled in Ag and Life Science program at NC State University, Virginia Tech, Clemson, University of Georgia, or ABAC
• OR attending Bible College/Seminary

Eligibility - Returning Recipients

• Parent must still be employed with Meherrin family company
• Must be currently enrolled in two-year or four-year institution
• Must maintain minimum 2.5 GPA (B- average)
• GPA 1.8-2.5: Placed on probation; must maintain above 2.5 in probationary semester or become ineligible
• GPA below 1.8: Ineligible until achieving 2.5+ GPA; must reapply

Community Involvement Examples

• Community service
• Mission work with local church
• Boy/Girl Scouts
• Trail Life
• Salvation Army
• Athletic team involvement
• Employment within past 12 months

Contact

• Click "Contact Us" link on website for questions
• Website: www.meherrinonmission.org/educational-scholarships

Application Process

Deadline: November 30 (no exceptions)

Notification: December for status of application

Required Submission Items:

1. Completed application form
2. College acceptance letter or current student enrollment documentation
3. Recent high school transcript with cumulative GPA and class standing/rank
4. Personal Essay addressing: "What is your purpose in life - and how does your educational future help fulfill that goal?"
   • Must contain no grammatical errors
5. Documentation of community involvement hours (minimum 40 hours in past 12 months)

Application Requirements:

• Type and print legibly (illegible applications will not be considered)
• Complete all sections (incomplete applications will not be considered)
• If a question does not apply, write "N/A"
• If using Google Docs, must grant permission for committee to access

Application Renewal Process:

1. Submit official and recent college transcript with cumulative GPA
2. Must be submitted within 30 days after completing each semester
3. Deadline for renewal application: November 30

Important Notes:

• Applications available online at www.meherrinonmission.org/educational-scholarships
• Applications submitted after November 30 will not be considered
• Incomplete applications will not be considered