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Passionate about ministry? Looking for a college experience that includes valuable hands on experience? And you want to graduate debt free? This is the opportunity. Qualifying applicants will receive a cash scholarship directly applied to their account in the amount of the difference between their Pell Grant and actual tuition cost. If that’s you, your tuition bill to attend Northpoint|GR could be absolutely zero for all four years of college!
The NxtGenNow Scholarship exists to financially empower eligible Northpoint|GR students to participate in a
world-class ministry preparation experience that is both academic and practical without incurring tuition related debt.
Eligible applicants will demonstrate financial need as well as academic and ministry promise. They will also express
a desire to participate in a ministry internship through Grand Rapids First.
FIRST HOPE INTERNSHIP
PASTOR JEREMIAH MORAN
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Rough Schedule
3-7 weekyl tasks
5-7 goal outcomes
Interns in Kids First will learn a variety of techniques for producing materials for kids ministry and experience in services to connect and lead kids. Kids First interns are comprised of Northpoint students who have been approved as interns. The approval process involves application, interview and audition.
KIDS FIRST INTERNSHIP
PASTOR TROY PICOU
PASTOR ANNISA RICHARD
2-3 sentence description
Rough Schedule
3-7 weekyl tasks
5-7 goal outcomes
KEAGAN INTERVIEW VIDEO
WORSHIP INTERNSHIP
PASTOR DREW McELHENNY
2-3 sentence description
Rough Schedule
3-7 weekyl tasks
5-7 goal outcomes
VERTICAL INTERNSHIP
PASTOR TAYLOR MURPHY
The Vertical Student Ministries Internship is designed to help you grow at an exponential rate. We want the learning you receive at Northpoint to be combined with hands-on ministry experience as well as coaching, training, and spiritual backing. Our goal is to develop young people into the best leaders and influencers in their communities and cities. In this internship you will have the opportunity to invest in students and young adults and learn how to become a leader of leaders. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to work in a team environment working to accomplish something together.
Rough Schedule
3-7 weekyl tasks
5-7 goal outcomes
AJ INTERVIEW VIDEO
NORTHPOINT WORSHIP
PROFESSOR BRIAN MILLER
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Rough Schedule
3-7 weekyl tasks
5-7 goal outcomes
TITO INTERVIEW VIDEO
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HERE'S HOW TO QUALIFY
Process For Awarding Scholarship - Fall 2020 and Spring 2021
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Submit the application form in its entirety before June 14, 2020
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Reviewed by President / Dean by June 17, 2020
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Interview with Appropriate Intern Area Director – by June 22, 2020
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Committee Meeting – by June 30, 2020
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Candidates forwarded to the donor by July 3, 2020
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Scholarship Awardees notified via email/phone by July 10, 2020
Criteria:
I. A demonstrated vibrant faith in Jesus Christ.
To be verified by:
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Pastoral reference from Northpoint|GR application process
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Personal essay from the NxtGenNow Scholarship application form
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Interview with appropriate representatives from Northpoint|GR and Grand Rapids First
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Regular attendance and involvement at Grand Rapids First or the student’s home church
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II. A demonstrated passion and potential for participation in the ongoing work of Jesus.
To be verified by:
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Pastoral reference
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Personal essay articulating passion and involvement
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Interview with appropriate representatives from Northpoint|GR and Grand Rapids First
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III. A demonstrated ability to be academically successful.
To be verified by:
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High School GPA of preferably 3.00 or higher
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ACT or SAT scores preferably at the 75th percentile [21/1250] or higher
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Educator reference from Northpoint|GR application process
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Phone interview with appropriate representative(s) from Northpoint|GR
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Maintenance of 2.75 GPA or higher during the first year at Northpoint|GR and a 3.0 thereafter
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Full-time participation in the student’s scheduled Northpoint|GR cohort is preferred
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IV. Availability to participate in the appropriate Grand Rapids First ministry internship is required on Wednesdays (one day per week) for the entirety of the awarded academic year (Fall and Spring semesters).
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V. A demonstrated financial need and a commitment to financial responsibility.
To be verified by:
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Review of completed FAFSA packet
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Confirmed through the interview process and references
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Avoidance of unnecessary loans and a commitment to debt-free graduation
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