Scholarships

First Christian Church (DOC) is pleased to sponsor the following scholarships. Please open the application by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page and read the eligibility requirements carefully. Some scholarships are offered to FCC members only while others are offered to the Community at-large. All applications require two recommendations. Deadline for all applications is Friday, April 5th.

For Our Church Family

There are five scholarships available only to members of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Paris Illinois. By completing the application, you will be considered for each of the five scholarships.

Harold & Faye Jump Memorial Scholarship
John Z. & Ruth W. Frazier Scholarship
Bill Kerrick Memorial Scholarship
Disciples Men’s Scholarship
Joe & Nila Hasler Scholarship

For Our Community

There are six scholarships that are offered to the community-at-large (see below). Each has its own unique eligibility requirements. Those requirements are listed at the end of the application. Please read them carefully.

John C. Faust Ministerial Scholarship
James H. and Connie J. Houston Community College Scholarship
Donald H. & E. Bernice Mink Nursing Scholarship
Larry Moss Agricultural Scholarship
Moke C. Owens/First Christian Church Music Scholarship
Peggy Thiel Education Scholarship

All scholarship applications will use the same form. Once the form is open you may fill it out on your computer (recommended). You will then have to print it and mail it to: First Christian Church Scholarship Committee, PO Box 1154, Paris, IL 61944. The blank form is also printable. Complete transcripts must be included with your completed application. 

Click HERE to open the FCC Scholarship Application