AC Nava foundation

The A.C. Nava Foundation has the ability to serve the members of the Apostolic Assembly in the following ways:

• Providing emergency financial assistance to or for the benefit of the surviving immediate family of a deceased congregant who was an active participant in the programs, worship or outreach services of the church.

• Providing supplemental retirement and pension benefits for those who have served as Presidents and pastors of the Apostolic Assembly.

• Awarding scholarships to deserving students based on demonstrated financial need and potential academic achievement. Such scholarships are awarded on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to a student’s race, gender, physical handicap, or nationality.

• Providing emergency relief and assistance in the form of food, shelter, medical supplies, services, and clothing for the victims of disasters in or near any domestic or foreign location of any branch or mission of the church. Disasters include but are not limited to earthquakes, flood or fire, man made disaster such as civil unrest, terrorism or war.

Antonio Castañeda Nava was born on October 4, 1892, to Simon and Roberta Nava in Nazas, Durango, Mexico. Antonio Nava sought to enlist in the insurrectionary forces at the start of the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His father’s firm opposition led Nava to venture northward instead, where he secured employment in the cotton fields of California’s Imperial Valley. Fellow farm worker, Marcial de la Cruz was instrumental in Nava’s conversion to Pentecostalism in 1916.

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Antonio Castaneda Nava Charitable Foundation is the trust fund serving the members of the Apostolic Assembly in the continental United States and abroad. The Trust Fund is sustained by donations, which result in the accumulation of financial assets or investment vehicles that mature and earn interest yielding a profit. Upon need and eligibility, members of the Apostolic Assembly will have the privilege of becoming recipients of the determined aide.

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A.C. NAVA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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Application

Applicant Criteria

A baptized member, in good standing, of an Apostolic Assembly Church.
A high school senior or higher level graduating in the year of application.
Currently enrolled in, or accepted to, any of the following institutions: university, college, trade/technical school.
Has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and able to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Able to attend an in-person interview with the scholarship review board at the 2024 Apostolic Assembly Convention in Anaheim, CA, if selected as a potential recipient after the application screening process.
Able to attend the award ceremony to receive a scholarship, if selected as a recipient.
Previous first-place recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply. All other recipients of this scholarship must wait at least one (1) scholarship cycle before re-applying.
An attendance waiver may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Selection Process

The award will be based upon completion of application, scholastic achievements, church and community involvement, 500-word essay, letters of recommendation and interview.
Applicants, who are selected for an interview, will be notified after Oct 20th, 2024.
If selected for a scholarship, applicant must submit proof of school registration or acceptance before any monetary award is disbursed.
Scholarships will be presented during the 2024 Apostolic Assembly Convention in Anaheim, CA.

Scholarships/Awards

Award amounts will vary with the minimum award being $500.
Scholarships to be awarded:
Financial Hardship Awards – up to $2,000
Theology Student Awards – up to $1,000
General Student Awards (Graduates, Undergraduates, Vocational) – up to $3,000
Previous first-place recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply. All other recipients of this scholarship must wait at least one (1) scholarship cycle before re-applying.
An attendance waiver might be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application Submission Items

Complete online application form which includes the following items:
Resume
Passport Style Photo (2x2)
Scholarship Essay
Two (2) letters of recommendation (see below for criteria)
Parent's or Head of Household's 2023 W-2 forms, if you are applying for the Financial Hardship award
Transcripts
Deadline to Submit: October 1st, 2024
No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.

Letter of Recommendation

**Please submit two (2) signed letters of recommendation on letterhead (e.g. school counselor, professor, pastor, youth pastor, etc.). One (1) of the two letters must be from your local church pastor.
**Recommenders should not be related to you. If your father is your current pastor, you may submit a letter from your Bishop.

Every recommendation letter should include the following (6) points :
A paragraph or sentence that explains how they know you and the duration of your relationship with them.
An evaluation of your skills/accomplishments. If possible, that it provides specific examples that illustrate your strengths and qualifications.
A summary that explains why they would recommend you and to what degree they would recommend you.
One sentence to certify you're a baptized member in good standing in the church, include church name. (Pastor's letter)
Their Signature
Their contact information: Title, Name, Phone & Email
Things to Discuss
The content of your recommendation letter will depend your involvement with that person but here are some common topics that you can address:
Potential
Skills/Abilities/Strengths
Dependability
Professionalism
Leadership
Consistency
Character
Contributions (to church, school or community)
Accomplishments
Spirituality

Questions

For questions or clarifications regarding the A.C. Nava Scholarship Program, please email:
A.C. Nava Scholarships at: dsascholarships@apostolicassembly.org