Click here to download and print the application. Sarah Beck Hill Scholarship Trust Fund Application
This trust was created under the will of Ralph P. Hill in honor of the memory of his mother, Sarah Beck Hill, of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The will directed that the trust be administered by the First Presbyterian Church of Newport, Rhode Island.
Said Church is directed to award an appropriate sum each year for two students attending the University of Rhode Island (URI) at Kingston, Rhode Island. Each student will receive the same amount for four years. Grants will be paid each semester provided the student remains in good standing as a full-time student at URI, and is in a degree program. Good standing is defined as a student who is scholastically and socially in accordance with the rules and regulations of URI and carries a grade point average of 2.5 minimum.
The five requirements for consideration of scholarships are as follows:
1. Acceptance for admission at URI: Must be accepted for admission and must attend URI.
2. Christian commitment: Candidates must provide at least two letters one from their clergyman and at least one letter from a director of Christian education, church elder, or church school teacher recommending them with reference to character, integrity, leadership, and participation in church, community and school activities.
3. Scholastic achievement and leadership: To demonstrate scholastic achievement, a copy of the candidate’s high school transcript must be submitted. Also, a letter of recommendation from a school related person such as a senior class teacher or principal should be provided.
4. Financial need: Although Christian commitment, scholastic achievement and leadership will be priority criteria for selection of candidates, financial needs will be considered in the selection progress. Supply any information regarding your personal or family circumstances which will support your statement of financial need.
5. Personal statement: A written statement including the following information should accompany the application:
- your education goals
- comments concerning your leadership role in school and church-related activities
- any significant information that will acquaint the Board with you
All five requirements must be met and the questions below completed. Information will be held in the strictest confidence by the Board and used only for the purpose of selections to award scholarship grants. The application and all supporting materials must be received by Saturday, April 26, 2008, for the start of the next fall semester. Awards will normally be announced by May 15. The application should be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 6 Everett St., Newport, RI 02840, c/o SBH Committee.
Sarah Beck
Hill Scholarship Trust Fund Application