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2025 Wallace B. Smith Scholarship Application
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Wallace B. Smith was president of Graceland University's sponsoring church, Community of Christ, from 1978 to 1996. The scholarships named in his honor go to rising high school seniors who embody the qualities of a servant leader while demonstrating a commitment to community not only at Graceland, but also within the Community of Christ church.
This scholarship has been made possible by the
Kathy & Joel Ross Inspired Leadership Fund
Completed applications are due at 1:00p.m. on Tuesday, July 16.
On Thursday, July 18, candidates will interview with the selection committee. Winners will be announced Friday morning at the morning assembly in the amphitheatre.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please submit all materials by 1:00pm on the Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Complete this application.
Submit your Graceland University Application for Admission
Have your high school send your sixth semester transcript
Interview with the selection committee.
Requirements:
Must be a member of Community of Christ.
Must be students who have finished their junior year of high school and entering their senior year.
Each year participants will be expected to participate in RELG 1700/3700 Missional Ministry and Leadership Practicum the other semester, a one-semester-hour experience.
Must be willing to participate in church leadership opportunities.
Questions? Please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@graceland.edu
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GRACELAND'S VALUES
Core Value: LEARNING
Please list your academic awards and honors, AP courses, major research papers or presentations or other academic achievements from your high school years.
In 3-4 sentences, select one of the items you listed of which you are proud.
What did you accomplish in doing it and what did you learn? Aside from the knowledge or skills you learned, share with us why the experience was significant. How did the experience make you grow?
Core Value: WHOLENESS
Graceland encourages students to grow not just through their academic studies but through participation in campus activities and individual interests. Wholeness involves developing social skills, taking care of one's health and mental outlook, exploring one's spiritual values, and demonstrating a curiosity in the world around you.
List the clubs or organizations you have participated in; volunteer or leisure activities that give you a personal sense of satisfaction; or activities that help you relieve stress and stay physically and mentally healthy.
Select one item from the list above. in 3-4 sentences,
explain why you participate in it and how it helps you become a well-rounded individual.
Core Value: COMMUNITY
Graceland's motto is "the Power of Together." At Graceland, "you belong just because you are here." Lifelong friendships develop here. The university encourages students to find ways that they can connect with each other, the campus and beyond to make the world a better place.
List projects or organizations you have participated in that have made you school, church, neighborhood, community or world a better place.
Select one item from the list above. in 3-4 sentences,
explain why you participate in it and how it helps you become a well-rounded individual.
Choosing a college or university
Each college or university has its own personality and its particular strengths.
List 4-5 factors you are looking for in your college experience.
As you research various college choices, aside from financial considerations,
what would encourage you to apply there and what would discourage you from applying?
Your turn
Choose something unique about yourself.
What would you want the selection committee to know about you that might now have been covered in the previous questions?
Photo and Video Policy
Graceland University takes photographs and videos of students throughout the year. These images often include students in classrooms, residence halls, micro labs, athletic events and other university activities. Graceland University reserves the right to use these photographs and videos in the promotion of the university. Students who enroll at Graceland University do so with the understanding that photographs may be taken that would include them and these photos may be used in university publications, websites, newspapers and other media for promotional purposes only. Names of students may also be released to the press regarding student involvement in academic and extracurricular activities.
Graceland University takes photographs and videos of students throughout the year. These images often include students in classrooms, residence halls, micro labs, athletic events and other university activities. Graceland University reserves the right to use these photographs and videos in the promotion of the university. Students who enroll at Graceland University do so with the understanding that photographs may be taken that would include them and these photos may be used in university publications, websites, newspapers and other media for promotional purposes only. Names of students may also be released to the press regarding student involvement in academic and extracurricular activities.
I understand
I have read the following requirements and understand what is expected of me to fulfill this scholarship.
I have read the following requirements and understand what is expected of me to fulfill this scholarship.
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