2026 Graduate Recognition program

All recognition forms and pictures are due by May 17, 2026! 

College Stipend form:

Congratulations on graduating from high school! You are now potentially eligible to receive a monthly stipend from The Ship! Please read over the eligibility requirements and be on the lookout for the application and due date.
For any questions, please contact Sis. Valerie Nelson at collegeministry@mesquitefriendship.com

Eligibility Requirements:


  • Must be a member of MFBC
  • Must be working on your first degree
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • Must be enrolled in a four-year college or university
  • Transcripts must be current and show GPA
  • Enrollment fee sheet for the current semester (Fall 2026)
    • A class schedule will not be accepted as it may be generated before fees are paid or the enrollment process is completed.
New applicants (high school graduates) must submit a stipend application, enrollment letter, or fee sheet for a four-year college or university.
Please submit all documentation to Sis. Valerie Nelson at collegeministry@mesquitefriendship.com

Stipend Information:

  • Stipend checks for the Spring semester (Jan-April) will be mailed at the end of each month. Please note that no stipend checks are sent in December or May, as many students are not in school for the majority of those months. 
All stipend forms and documentation due date TBA!
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact Sis. Valerie Nelson at collegeministry@mesquitefriendship.com