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.
■ 2026 Senior Sunday will take place Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 9:30 and 11:30 am.
■ Graduates and their families are asked to participate in service on May 31st 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 luncheon will take place immediately following second 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 luncheon.
■ 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.

Graduation luncheon tickets will be open May 2nd - May 24th. If you are graduating high school or college, please submit your info below.
2026 Graduation Luncheon Registration
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 April 1, 2026 and close May 2, 2026. These do not have to be completed at the same time; however, ALL information must be received by May 2, 2026.
2026 Scholarship Application
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 2026 page. This must be complete on or before May 2nd 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 May 2nd If ALL information is not submitted by the deadline, the scholarship application will be considered invalid.

Previously Awarded Available Scholarships
Major Criteria: 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.
Book Award: Book Scholarships are awarded to the runner ups to Academic Scholarship. 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).
  2. 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.)
  3. The applicant must have plans 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.
  4. Scholarship and Luncheon applications, transcripts, and reference letters must be submitted by May 2, 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
We can't wait to celebrate you! Don't hesitate to reach out to us at youth@ndcbf.org if you have any questions.