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Loyal Christian Benefit Association
700 Peach Street ~ Erie, PA 16501


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Loyal Christian Benefit Association
PO Box 13005 ~ Erie, PA 16514-1305

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College Scholarship

Overview
This program provides for six (6) $1,000 one-year scholarships for students attending or entering an accredited degree or certificate granting institution and working towards his or her first degree or certificate.

While the scholarship is only for one year, the student can apply for a scholarship each year that he or she is in school and working towards the completion of the initial degree or certificate, for the ?normal? term of their program based on full-time enrollment, or until termination from the educational facility if termination should occur before the normal term.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America.
Applicant must be a benefit member and insured on an LCBA Orthodox Division permanent life insurance certificate or annuity with a minimum $1,000 face amount/coverage.
Applicant must enclose/have sent an official transcript of grades from current high school/accredited institution attending. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required based on a 4.0 scale.
Applicant must be accepted and enrolled in an accredited institution as a full-time student in a degree program.
Applicant must obtain two (2) written character references: one to be submitted by a school official where the applicant is currently attending; the other by the applicant?s parish priest.
Applicant must include a photo with application.
All questions on the scholarship application must be answered. Failure to do so may cause rejection of the application.

Scholarship Information
The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any application.
Expenses incurred with submitting this application will be paid by the applicant.
All information on application remains confidential. Application will not be returned, but the applicant will be notified in writing of his/her acceptance or rejection.
This application applies only to the current school year. All applications must be postmarked no later than July 31.
The scholarship award check will be forwarded to the educational institution in the name of the successful applicant by August 30.
Scholarship awards will be based upon grades, school activities, career plans and ambitions, service to the community and to the church.
Maximum of two (2) years of Scholarship Awards can be received by any one applicant.

To Apply

Complete the scholarship application by clicking apply now or click here to print out a copy to mail. If sending a hard copy, don't forget to include your transcripts and photo and send or fax to:

College Scholarships
Orthodox Division of LCBA ~ PO Box 13005 ~ Erie, PA 16514-1305
Fax 814-453-3211

This application applies only to the current school year. All applications must be postmarked no later than July 31. If you have any other questions, please call LCBA National Headquarters at 800-234-5222.

* This field is mandatory

First Name *
Last Name *
Orthodox Division Policy Number
Social Security Number
Father's Name
Mother's Name
Address *
Address 2
City *
State *
Zip *
Gender
Date of Birth *
Phone *
Email *


High School
GPA
Graduation Date
Address
Address 2
City
State
Zip


Post Secondary Institution
GPA
Address
Address 2
City
State
Zip


Attach your picture
.jpg, .gif, .tif, .bmp only. 400K max. You MUST rename you pic with applicants full name. ie. johnjones.jpg - If you are not attaching your photo, please provide a hard copy to the address above.


Attach your transcript
Please upload your official transcript here. You MUST name your transcript using the applicants full name. (If you don't have a digital copy you can mail it to the address above.)


Name any extra curricular activities participated in high school or at an accredited institution. List the activity, years of participation and position held.
Name academic honors or awards you received in high school or accredited institution and the dates.
Describe any church activities or volunteer work you participated in.
Briefly describe your career plans or ambitions following your educational preparation.


The LCBA Privacy Pledge

The LCBA will not use the member information obtained in this online scholarship application for any purpose outside of the scope of the LCBA scholarship program. The information provided will not be given or sold to any other companies or organizations.

As a scholarship winner, I hereby (or parent or guardian for those under the age of 18) give my permission to the Loyal Christian Benefit Association to use my name, photograph, and biographical information in publications or promotional pieces produced and distributed for the College Scholarship program by the Loyal Christian Benefit Association, including those on the world wide web.

I understand that I will not be compensated for the use of any photographs or information. I also understand that I am not obligated, as an LCBA member, to give the use of my name, photo, or biographical information.



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