APPLICATION

LINA H. MCCORD SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM OF THE BLACK COLLEGE FUND

Application deadline is November 1st, 2011.

PLEASE ENTER INFORMATION AND PRINT OUT DIRECTLY FROM YOUR WEB BROWSER

Personal Information

NAME

BIRTH DATE

SOCIAL SECURITY #

PARENT/GUARDIAN (NAMES) (if applicable)

HOME ADDRESS (include city, state and zip)

PHONE #

EMAIL ADDRESS

NUMBER OF BROTHERS/SISTERS

University/College Information

NAME OF INSTITUTION

PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTION

MAJOR

CLASSIFICATION:    FR    SOPH    JR     SR

GRADUATION DATE:

United Methodist Church Membership

CHURCH NAME:

CHURCH PASTOR:

CHURCH ADDRESS (Street Address, City/State/Zip)

JURISDICTION:

ANNUAL CONFERENCE:

Activities/Memberships (please list on separate lines)

Awards, Honors, Travels etc. (please list)

Assignments with UMC

More About You

ARE YOU APPLYING FOR ANY OTHER UNITED METHODIST PROGRAMS?

If yes, please list the name of the program.

   

WITH WHAT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HAVE YOU CONNECTED IN LOCAL AREA (I.E. COMMUNITY WHERE ATTENDING COLLEGE) TO PROVIDE NURTURE AND SUPPORT WHILE AWAY FROM HOME COMMUNITY?

IN WHAT CAPACITIES ARE YOUR TALENTS BEING USED IN CHURCH AND/OR COMMUNITY? (I.E. SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER, CHILDREN’S SERMON, BIBLE STUDY, TUTORING AFTER SCHOOL, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, SOUP KITCHEN, UNITED METHODIST CENTER, BATTERED WOMEN SHELTER, HOMELESS SHELTER, OUTREACH MINISTRY, ETC.)

WHAT ARE YOUR PROFESSIONAL GOALS?

WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR CHOOSING THIS GOAL?

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR PARTICULAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY?

REFERENCES

REFERENCE #1: NAME, ADDRESS (CITY/STATE/ZIP)

PHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

RELATIONSHIP TO YOU:

 

REFERENCE #2: NAME, ADDRESS (CITY/STATE/ZIP)

PHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

RELATIONSHIP TO YOU:

Biographical Statement

Write a 2-3 paragraph statement describing your personal history, philosophy of life, religious development and vocational goals including what has influenced you most in major choices.  (Use this form and attach additional pages if needed)

Photograph
The photograph that you send will be reproduced for promotional purposes. DO NOT SEND a photograph that is copyrighted.  Check carefully for embossed names in the lower right/left hand corners and the back for watermarks. Also send a digital copy to the BCF office.

Video guidelines

Deadline for application
In order for your application to be considered complete, it must have all of the following together in one package:

Please keep in mind that all applications are due by November 1, 2011.  (No exceptions) Evaluations will be completed by November 14, 2011.  If necessary, identified candidates may be asked to come to Nashville for personal interviews.  You will be notified first through email and then followed up with a phone call by November 18, 2011.  

Notification
You and the office of your college or university president will first receive notification of your invitation to participate in orientation and training.  Students who are selected will need to confirm their intent to participate in orientation, itineration and debriefing.  Parents and/or guardian signatures will be required of all students 18 and under who are selected for the itineration program. 

Evaluation of presentation
Our areas of concern as we critique your presentation:

Chaplain Information

NAME, ADDRESS (CITY/STATE/ZIP)

PHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

Signatures

Signature of Applicant ____________________________________________________ Date _________________________

 

 

President's Signature ____________________________________________________ Date _________________________

 

 

Campus Chaplain _______________________________________________________ Date _________________________

 

 

NOTE: PLEASE BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION AND MAIL WITH PHOTO/VIDEO.
ALL MUST COME IN ONE PACKET TOGETHER OR IT WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

 

RETURN TO:

The Black College Fund and Ethnic Concerns
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
The United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0003
(615) 340-7378

E-mail: cbanks@gbhem.org