the application form.

Randy Yarber Missions Scholarship
 Purpose: To reward a Great Commission-minded believer, who serves others “above and beyond,”
in a way that brings glory to Jesus Christ with a summer short-term missions trip scholarship of up to
$2,500
 Applicants: 16-22 year olds from North or South Carolina
 Application window: January 1 – March 15. Interviews with three finalists will be held between
March 15 and 30
 Award Date: April 15
Applicant Information (please print) Name: ______________________________________________
Date of Birth: __________________________ Phone: _______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________
Home church: ________________________________________________________________________
How did you hear about Above & Beyond?  Church Leader Friend Website Other ___________
Pastor or Ministry Leader who will serve as your reference: They will be sent a reference form to
complete.
Name: ____________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________
Missions trip details
Organization coordinating missions trip, if different from your home church: _____________________
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Missions team leader: _____________________________ Daytime phone: ______________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________
Destination country: _______________________________________ Team fee: __________________
Mission trip focus: ____________________________________________________________________
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Application Essays
Please respond to these questions. You may attach an additional page to this application if necessary.
1. Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior? ____yes ___no
If yes, concisely, describe your faith journey and what it means to you be a follower of Christ’s.
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2. Why do you want to serve on this missions team and what is the greatest quality you will bring
to the team?
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3. Have you served on a previous missions team? ____yes ____no
If yes, where and how did you see God at work?
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4. What do you think it means to live with an “above and beyond” attitude and how does your life
reflect that attitude?
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5. In the past six months how have you been serving others and sharing the love of Christ in your
community?
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Please mail or email your completed application to one of the addresses below. Upon receipt, you will
receive a confirmation email.
Director@abovebeyond.cc or
Director
Above & Beyond
9735 Caldwell Commons Circle
Suite 101
Cornelius, NC 28031
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