Application Procedure
We will be accepting applications for 2026-2027 beginning September 1, 2025
You must meet the following criteria to apply for the ACF Scholarship:
1. You are a member of a Christian Church or Church of Christ (Independent) in the State of Florida.
2. Plan to attend or are currently attending a Christian Church affiliated college or seminary.
3. Your goal is to serve the Lord in a church related vocation.
1. You are a member of a Christian Church or Church of Christ (Independent) in the State of Florida.
2. Plan to attend or are currently attending a Christian Church affiliated college or seminary.
3. Your goal is to serve the Lord in a church related vocation.
Only those applications that reach ACF before the February 1, 2026 deadline will be considered.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL FOUR STEPS OF THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL FOUR STEPS OF THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Step 1 - Complete the application form HERE and submit it.
Step 2 - Write a FRESH and ORIGINAL essay of 500-1000 words stating “Why I Desire to Serve Christ in a Church Related Vocation.” Make sure to include what your greatest blessing and greatest obstacle has been in this past year. Submit via Essay page link HERE.
Step 3 - Two letters of recommendation forms, one from the Senior Minister of your church and one from another staff person or an Elder of your church. The applicant should NOT see the completed forms. Submit via Reference Form HERE.
Step 4 - Send us a transcript of most recent high school or college grades, whichever is the most recent. And, a current digital photograph. Submit via email to acfflorida@gmail.com .
Step 2 - Write a FRESH and ORIGINAL essay of 500-1000 words stating “Why I Desire to Serve Christ in a Church Related Vocation.” Make sure to include what your greatest blessing and greatest obstacle has been in this past year. Submit via Essay page link HERE.
Step 3 - Two letters of recommendation forms, one from the Senior Minister of your church and one from another staff person or an Elder of your church. The applicant should NOT see the completed forms. Submit via Reference Form HERE.
Step 4 - Send us a transcript of most recent high school or college grades, whichever is the most recent. And, a current digital photograph. Submit via email to acfflorida@gmail.com .
ONLY APPLICATIONS THAT ARE COMPLETE AND HAVE FULFILLED THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR A SCHOLARSHIP.
All applications will be reviewed by a Scholarship Committee in February. Applicants will be notified by mail/e-mail of the Directors' decision and scholarships will be awarded in March/April at an Annual Awards Luncheon.
Attendance at the Awards Luncheon, typically held in the Spring, is required by the applicant or a family member to receive a Scholarship.
All applications will be reviewed by a Scholarship Committee in February. Applicants will be notified by mail/e-mail of the Directors' decision and scholarships will be awarded in March/April at an Annual Awards Luncheon.
Attendance at the Awards Luncheon, typically held in the Spring, is required by the applicant or a family member to receive a Scholarship.