Belinda Miller Memorial Scholarship
Open for application on November 1st.
The Belinda Miller Memorial Scholarship testifies to the legacy and generosity of VCS grandparent, Belinda Miller.
Belinda passed in November 2018 at the age of 64. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of many years, Tim Miller, as well as her children, Heather (Michael) and Brandon (Brittni), as well as many grandchildren, including current VCS students as of the time of the Fund’s establishment.
Tim and Belinda shared a firm belief in Christ as their Savior and of the value of Christian education. After Belinda’s passing, Tim asked for the opportunity to begin an annual scholarship in Belinda’s name to bless a family who may otherwise not be able to attend VCS. The Belinda Miller Memorial Scholarship is the method the School has chosen to honor that request.
Looking to give (donors)?
Use the giving form below to give a tax-deductible gift in support of this annual scholarship. More information on the scholarship can be found below.
Looking to apply (families)?
Families who would like to apply for this annual scholarship may do so using the application form below (if the form is unavailable, the application window is currently closed).
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APPLICATION CRITERIA
Financial need-based scholarship for a current VCS family.
AWARD AMOUNT
$2,000, one-time scholarship, to be awarded and distributed annually.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Applicants will be families with a student that is enrolled at Valley Christian Schools (grades K-12).
- Applicant families must have a FACTS Grant and Aid application completed and on file for the school year the scholarship applies.
- To access this Aid application, please go to valleychristianaz.org/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/.
- From there, click on “Tuition Assistance Guide.”
- #3 in this guide is information on Internal Financial Aid. You can access the FACTS Grant and Aid application there.
- Student’s GPA/classroom performance will be reviewed as part of application.
- An essay is required from both the student’s parent(s) and the student as part of the application criteria.
- Parent(s) should complete an essay (up to 300 words) describing the family, the financial need, and their passion for Christian education.
- Student should complete an essay (up to 300 words) describing their interest in Christian education or Valley Christian, specifically. Note that age appropriateness will be considered in the essay. Parent(s) may write essay for students learning or unable to write.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY
- Complete the form below.
- The application window is from November 1st to January 31st.
- The recipient will be notified by the end of February.
- The scholarship will be awarded by the end of May.
- This scholarship is for a student’s VCS tuition. If necessary, the scholarship may be credited to the following school year.
Please note: The award may be credited toward the family’s overall school balance.
Apply for this Scholarship
Belinda Miller Memorial Scholarship
The application form is available during the application window of November 1 through January 31. If you do not see an application form above, please check back within the application window.
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