Graduation
2025 Senior Sunday Service & Graduation Luncheon
It's that time of year again! Senior Sunday will take place Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 9:30 am. Graduates and their families are asked to participate in service on May 25th as they will be honored and recognized during the service. The senior video and scholarships will be awarded during a dedicated segment in the service. The fellowship meal will take the place of the luncheon, immediately following service. Students are able to send in words of gratitude and praise for their family members to youth@ndcbf.org, which will be displayed on a slideshow during the fellowship meal. Each student will be provided the opportunity to set up a senior table where people can see the senior’s activities, awards, and future plans displayed. This will also be a place for family members and the congregation to drop off cards or any gift they wish to provide the senior with.
It's that time of year again! Senior Sunday will take place Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 9:30 am. Graduates and their families are asked to participate in service on May 25th as they will be honored and recognized during the service. The senior video and scholarships will be awarded during a dedicated segment in the service. The fellowship meal will take the place of the luncheon, immediately following service. Students are able to send in words of gratitude and praise for their family members to youth@ndcbf.org, which will be displayed on a slideshow during the fellowship meal. Each student will be provided the opportunity to set up a senior table where people can see the senior’s activities, awards, and future plans displayed. This will also be a place for family members and the congregation to drop off cards or any gift they wish to provide the senior with.
Registration
The Scholarship Application and Senior Registration are two separate forms that seniors will need to complete in order to participate in this year’s Graduation Festivities. The Scholarship Application pertains specifically to scholarships, while the Senior Registration will contain information regarding the senior’s future plans, grad wish list, and more. The Scholarship Application and Senior Registration will be open March 16, 2025 and close April 27, 2025. These do not have to be completed at the same time; however, ALL information must be received by April 27, 2025. Since Senior Sunday falls on a Family Service this year, the Fellowship Meal will be our luncheon celebration. Therefore, we ask that all families wishing to celebrate their senior during the luncheon, purchase tickets to the Fellowship meal.
The Scholarship Application and Senior Registration are two separate forms that seniors will need to complete in order to participate in this year’s Graduation Festivities. The Scholarship Application pertains specifically to scholarships, while the Senior Registration will contain information regarding the senior’s future plans, grad wish list, and more. The Scholarship Application and Senior Registration will be open March 16, 2025 and close April 27, 2025. These do not have to be completed at the same time; however, ALL information must be received by April 27, 2025. Since Senior Sunday falls on a Family Service this year, the Fellowship Meal will be our luncheon celebration. Therefore, we ask that all families wishing to celebrate their senior during the luncheon, purchase tickets to the Fellowship meal.
Dress Code
The Senior Sunday has a dress code:
The Senior Sunday has a dress code:
- Males should wear a tie and jacket or a suit & tie
- Women must wear modest church-appropriate semi-formal dress attire
- No tennis shoes
- No jeans or denim jackets
- No athletic attire
- No sunglasses
Scholarships
All scholarship applicants must provide a letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment to a college, other institute of higher learning, or missions organization in order to be eligible for the awards. If a letter of acceptance is not yet available, some other form of proof will be required. Transcripts are also required from all scholarship applicants. A copy may be mailed to the church directly from the school or emailed to youth@ndcbf.org. One reference will be required to fill out a student recommendation form. The link will be available on the Graduation 2025 page. This must be complete on or before April 27th or the application will not be considered. Scholarship awards will be made payable to the institution or organization to which the student has been accepted. All scholarship application information must be received by 11:59 pm on April 27th. If ALL information is not submitted by the deadline, the scholarship application will be considered invalid.
2025 Available Scholarships
Major Criteria: Applicants must uphold Christian values and Biblical worldview, and be members of NDCBF. For certain scholarships individuals are required to have participated in the youth ministry. Please review criteria for all scholarship before applying.
Spiritual Leadership Award: The Spiritual Leadership Award is issued to a student who is recognized as a leader in Youth Ministry and understands the importance of having a Biblical worldview. This student exemplifies all major criteria as well as demonstrating significant spiritual growth over their time in the youth ministry. This student also has a commitment to helping others understand Biblical truths and foundations through various group activities, events, and ministry opportunities. Must have participated in youth ministry for 3 years.
Academic Award: The Academic Award goes to a student who possesses outstanding academic achievement. Points will be awarded based on Essay, Academic Transcript, and participation in Youth Ministry. Must have participated in youth ministry for 6 months.
Impact Award: The Impact Award in Honor of Al Wilson who was a man of God, loved the Lord and his family. Al Wilson was committed to building relationships and pouring into many young men. The Impact Award goes to the senior who demonstrates strong character, a commitment to building relationships, leading others to Christ, and has a servant’s heart. Must have participated in youth ministry for 2 years.
All scholarship applicants must provide a letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment to a college, other institute of higher learning, or missions organization in order to be eligible for the awards. If a letter of acceptance is not yet available, some other form of proof will be required. Transcripts are also required from all scholarship applicants. A copy may be mailed to the church directly from the school or emailed to youth@ndcbf.org. One reference will be required to fill out a student recommendation form. The link will be available on the Graduation 2025 page. This must be complete on or before April 27th or the application will not be considered. Scholarship awards will be made payable to the institution or organization to which the student has been accepted. All scholarship application information must be received by 11:59 pm on April 27th. If ALL information is not submitted by the deadline, the scholarship application will be considered invalid.
2025 Available Scholarships
Major Criteria: Applicants must uphold Christian values and Biblical worldview, and be members of NDCBF. For certain scholarships individuals are required to have participated in the youth ministry. Please review criteria for all scholarship before applying.
Spiritual Leadership Award: The Spiritual Leadership Award is issued to a student who is recognized as a leader in Youth Ministry and understands the importance of having a Biblical worldview. This student exemplifies all major criteria as well as demonstrating significant spiritual growth over their time in the youth ministry. This student also has a commitment to helping others understand Biblical truths and foundations through various group activities, events, and ministry opportunities. Must have participated in youth ministry for 3 years.
Academic Award: The Academic Award goes to a student who possesses outstanding academic achievement. Points will be awarded based on Essay, Academic Transcript, and participation in Youth Ministry. Must have participated in youth ministry for 6 months.
Impact Award: The Impact Award in Honor of Al Wilson who was a man of God, loved the Lord and his family. Al Wilson was committed to building relationships and pouring into many young men. The Impact Award goes to the senior who demonstrates strong character, a commitment to building relationships, leading others to Christ, and has a servant’s heart. Must have participated in youth ministry for 2 years.
Class Of 2025 Scholarship Requirements
- Applicant must be an active member of North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship Youth Ministry and a graduating high school senior (youth ministry leadership will need to verify).
- Applicant must possess a strong Christian character that is exhibited in their home life and at church (reference letter required to verify, in addition to the scholarship committees contact with parents, peers, and volunteers.)
- The applicant must have plans to attend an institute of higher learning, trade school, certificate program, or missions organization in the 2025-2026 school year. All scholarship awards will be made payable to the academic institution to which the student has been accepted. If the student has already received a full scholarship, we will work with their family and the university to ensure that the funds are appropriately applied to the student’s needs.
- Scholarship and Luncheon applications, transcripts, and reference letters must be submitted by April 27, 2025 sent to:
North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship
ATTN: Pastor John Mason
501 Accent Dr
Plano Tx 75075
OR EMAIL THEM TO
youth@ndcbf.org
ATTN: Pastor John Mason
501 Accent Dr
Plano Tx 75075
OR EMAIL THEM TO
youth@ndcbf.org
We can't wait to celebrate you! Don't hesitate to reach out to us at youth@ndcbf.org if you have any questions.