Word In Season Ministries 

James J. Bradley 

Scholarship Application 

Academic Year 2024-2025 

Dear Applicant:

The Scholarship Committee would like to thank you for applying for the Word In Season Ministries James J. Bradley Scholarship for the Academic Year 2024-2025. 

As part of Word in Season Ministries continuing effort to recognize achievement, applications are being accepted for the James J. Bradley scholarship. This opportunity is a service-oriented, achievement-based scholarship, awarded to selected graduating high school seniors and current college students, who are in good academic standing and will pursue their undergraduate degree as a full-time student. Students are recognized for their capacity to serve as well as their academic accomplishments. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and promote the attainment of higher educational goals for students who have demonstrated the aforementioned qualities.


Applicants must have a 3.0 minimum GPA, provide a high school or college/university transcript and acceptance letter, provide proof of at least 20 hours of documented community service (signed by supervisor overseeing the community service hours), be a current and active member of WISM, providing proof of church service (signed by a ministry leader), along with a letter of recommendation by a WISM ministry leader, two letters of recommendation (non-relative), and successful completion of the assigned essay. The application package must be submitted to education@mywism.com, by the deadline date of Sunday, May 19, 2023. Please make sure you read and complete all items prior to submission of your materials, any ommission of required documentation will forfeit your application.  

The Scholarship Committee will begin reviewing application packages Monday, May 22, 2023. No late submissions will be accepted. The scholarship recipients will be announced at our Graduation Sunday Service, on June 9, 2024.    

 

Statement of Affirmation: 

I am applying for the James J. Bradley Scholarship for the Academic Year 2024-2025. I also agree to supply all academic records and other supporting documents requested by the Scholarship Committee, and I understand that failure to do so will disqualify me from further consideration for a scholarship. Moreover, I understand that any false or misleading information and/or statements will disqualify me from further consideration for a scholarship. 

 

Sincerely, 

Word In Season Ministries 

Education Committee

 

 

 

 

  

 

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James J. Bradley 

Scholarship Committee Mission 

 

     To provide financial assistance and encouragement to students who are active members of Word In Season Ministries in pursuing their higher educational goals. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE of Word In Season Ministries stresses the importance of education as a tool for success and the need for our youth to conduct themselves in a Christ-like manner and to be witnessing examples to other young people. 

 

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Read and complete all items in the application prior to submission. For consideration, all information requested must be

attached to the application and received by the deadline, incomplete applications will not be considered-No Exceptions

(Refer to the criteria for the award for which you are applying). Submit all questions and/or concerns to 

education@mywism.com.

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DEADLINE (FOR ALL APPLICATIONS): SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024.

 

 

Graduating High School Senior Award 

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  • Must be a graduating senior or General Educational Development (GED) recipient for the current school year 
  • Must be a current and active member of Word In Season Ministries for one calendar year
  • Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 
  • Must submit a letter of recommendation from your current WISM ministry leader
  • Must submit a typed essay, see question 10 (minimum of one page double-spaced, not exceeding two pages);
  • Must submit an unofficial high school transcript
  • Must submit college acceptance letter from a college/university 
  • Must submit two letters of recommendation (non-relative)
  • Must have 20 hours of documented community service (signed by supervisor overseeing the community service hours), i.e. extra-curricular activities/clubs/sports & student organizations 

 

 

 

Current College Students Continuing Education Award (i.e. Vocational, Associate Program, Bachelor Program) 

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  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university 
  • Must be a current and active member of Word In Season Ministries for one calendar year;
  • Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 
  • Must submit a typed written essay, see question 11 (minimum of one page double-spaced, not to exceed two pages) 
  • Must submit two letters of recommendation (non-relative) 
  • Must submit a letter of recommendation from your current WISM ministry leader or school ministry leader confirming active ministry involvement within past year 
  • Must submit a current copy of unofficial college transcript (award decision pending receipt of final unofficial transcript) 
  • Must be a full-time student with a minimum 12 credit hours for each semester of the 2022-2023 academic year
  • Must have 20 hours of documented community service (signed by supervisor overseeing the community service hours), i.e. extra-curricular activities/clubs/sports & student organizations 

James J. Bradley Scholarship Application 2022

Write an essay on the following topic (minimum of one typed page double-spaced, not to exceed two pages).

     (High School Gradutes only) 

  • College life offers many freedoms that could lead to unintentional consequences. When you consider your Christian walk and your use of electronics, what plans do you have to maintain your values and reduce the impact of negative electronic influences on your life? 

 

Write an Essay on the following topic (minimum of one page double-spaced, not to exceed two pages). 

     (Returning College Student only) 

  • As you know, college life offers numerous freedoms that could potentially lead to negative consequences. Provide at least one example of a challenge that you've faced as a college student and explain how you resolved the issue while maintaining your Christrian character and commitment. 

Please have your letters of recommendation emailed to education@mywism.com. 

Please upload all required documents HERE before submitting your application.