Scholarships
First Baptist Scholarships
First Baptist Church is honored to present the following scholarships. Applicants are asked to follow the directions associated with each scholarship. Applications may be mailed to the church. The church address is 722 Grace Street, Greenwood, SC 29649.
Young-Beaudrot Music Scholarship
- The Young-Beaudrot Music Scholarship was established to aid scholars in their musical education and to encourage them to use their talents to enhance church worship to the glory of God.
- The scholarship is funded by a Trust Fund established to the honor and memory of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Pope Young and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Louis Beaudrot. The Youngs and Beaudrots became a part of First Baptist in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, and the church was a vital part of their lives. They and their descendants wish to assist others in their music education. Scholarship recipients will be asked to share their talents with First Baptist Church.
Craig Holbrook Parham Scholarship
- The Craig Holbrook Parham Scholarship Fund of the First Baptist Church of Greenwood, SC, was established in 1986 to celebrate the life of Craig Holbrook Parham, whose life was filled with exuberance and joy in human relationships.
- Craig was an active member of First Baptist Church and an enthusiastic participant in the “total church program, from sports to music and the entire range of activities for young people.” Craig was an usher, taught Sunday School, and presided as a lay minister for Youth Sunday. His love for his church, its ministers and congregation, was a reflection of his gregarious nature and his interest in his fellow man.
- The Craig Holbrook Parham Scholarship Fund was established for the sole purpose of providing scholarship assistance to students pursuing degrees from accredited theological seminary for full-time Christian service.
- The Scholarship Committee reviews every application thoroughly and prayerfully. Awards are based on the determination of the need and availability of funds. It is therefore imperative that all applications be fully completed. Failure to fully complete the application or omission of any portion of the application will result in an automatic rejection. All Board decisions are final. There is no appeal process.
- All applicants must reapply each year; however, photographs, statements of doctrinal belief and pastoral letters of recommendation are not necessary for repeat application.
- The application deadline is April 30 of each calendar year. Applications are to be mailed to the church. Please note on the envelope the Craig Holbrook Parham Scholarship. All applicants are duly notified of Board decisions. Awards are mailed in August and December.
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