Graduation

Senior Sunday Service & Graduation Luncheon
Each year, Senior Sunday takes place in Spring where graduates are honored and recognized during the service, followed by a luncheon. Senior videos and scholarships are awarded during a dedicated segment of the service. Each student is provided the opportunity to set up a senior table where people can see their scholastic activities, awards, and future plans displayed. This is also an opportunity for the family members and congregation to drop off any cards or gifts for the seniors.
Registration
The Scholarship Application and Senior Registration are two separate forms that seniors will need to complete in order to participate in 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 typically open around mid-March and close late April.
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.

Previously Awarded 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.
 
Scholarship Applicant Requirements
  1. 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). 
 
  1. 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.) 
 
  1. The applicant must have plans to attend an institute of higher learning, trade school, certificate program, or missions organization in the upcoming academic 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. 
 
  1. Scholarship and Luncheon applications, transcripts, and reference letters must be submitted and sent to:  
North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship
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.