2025 Scholarship Applications

Please submit the following items to the Scholarship Team by Monday, May 5, 2025. Omission of any item will result in disqualification.

Application, Photo, Ministry Leader Recommendation, Guidance Counselor Questionnaire, Transcript, Financial Information, and Admissions Letter (if availble)

If you have any questions, please contact Deaconess Betty Suber at 704-806-1896.

Please complete all files to be uploaded and submit the application as soon as possible,

Applications must be received by 6:00 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025.

THE PARK CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Park Church Scholarship Fund will award scholarships to selected applicants who satisfy all of the following requirements:

a) academic performance,

b) financial gap not covered by other scholarships or grants,

c) record of on-going service to the church and

d) financial support to the church.

Financial Assistance

1. The Park Church Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Park Church Scholarships will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

5AC SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The 5AC Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been accepted to an NCAA accredited four-year college or university. This student exemplifies exceptional scholastic achievement, active in the community and within ministry and serves as a role model to his/her peers.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The 5AC Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The 5AC Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

6 POSITIVE BROTHERS SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria

The Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been accepted into a 4-year institution, demonstrates good character, actively serves in ministry at The Park Church, is a leader in both their community and school and exhibits a strong spirit of perseverance through life’s obstacles to meet their goals.

Types of Financial Assistance

1. The 6 Positive Brothers Scholarship are available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The 6 Positive Brothers Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75.

LEROY AND VEOLA ANDERSON, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Mr. & Mrs. Leroy & Veola C. Anderson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who displays a strong faith in God, through their relationship of Jesus Christ. Student is resilient and has high values for family and education, hard work and service.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Mr. & Mrs. Leroy & Veola C. Anderson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Mr. & Mrs. Leroy & Veola C. Anderson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

FELTON AND LENORA AVERY LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

Our scholarship is created in the loving memory of our father/husband/father-in-law and in honor of our mother who raised us with a passion for academic excellence and achievement despite the obstacles we would face. Our parents never lost faith that our hard work and talent would result in scholarships to help cover our college expenses. God did exceedingly abundantly by allowing their twin daughters to be awarded with full tuition, room and board scholarships for their undergraduate education. It is with that spirit, that we, the Avery, Hendrix, and Hollingsworth families want to give back to other high-achieving students to help make their dreams of higher education come true.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Felton & Lenora Avery Legacy Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Felton & Lenora Avery Legacy Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and plans to pursue a STEM career.

IDA KATHERINE BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Ida Katherine Brown Memorial Scholarship has been set up to honor the memory of our mother who was an active member of The Park Church for over 70 years. She valued education and always wanted to assist young people pursuing an education.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Ida Katherine Brown Memorial Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only who will attend an HBCU.

2. The Ida Katherine Brown Memorial Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

CITY AND SOUL FOOD TRUCK CATERING STUDENT MEAL PLAN AWARD

CRITERIA

The The City & Soul Food Truck Catering Student Meal Plan Award is created to support a student experiencing financial need. The purpose of this award is to help students focus on their studies, while eliminating the worry of their next meal. This meal plan award provides support for the fall and spring semesters.

TYPESS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The The City & Soul Food Truck Catering Student Meal Plan Award is available for graduating high school seniors only and will be awarded toward meal costs only.

DEACON LOIL, SR AND DEACONESS EMMA COVINGTON MEMORAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Deaconess Emma Covington and Deacon Loil Covington, Sr. Family Scholarship will be awarded to a student who exemplifies leadership and one with a servant leader’s heart.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Deaconess Emma Covington and Deacon Loil Covington, Sr. Family Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Deaconess Emma Covington and Deacon Loil Covington, Sr. Family Scholarships will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

DIVINE NINE UNITY SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Divine Nine Unity Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has exhibited leadership, moral fore of character, maturity, generosity and who is an achiever.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Divine Nine Unity Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Divine Nine Unity Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.

NANETTE DULA SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Nanette Dula Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has good integrity, goal oriented, they should have good morals, respect and a relationship with God.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Nanette Dula Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Nanette Dula Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

G.R.A.C.E. (Giving Recognitions Always Creates Empowerment) SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The G.R.A.C.E Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who has been accepted into a post-secondary program, including a 2-year community or junior college, vocational or technical school, or a 4-year college or university. This student should demonstrate servant leadership, the heart of Christ, and the drive to overcome hurdles to achieve excellence.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The G.R.A.C.E Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The G.R.A.C.E Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.

MRS. MARY HARDEN SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Mrs. Mary Harden Scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduating student based on need.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Mrs. Mary Harden Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Mrs. Mary Harden Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75.

THE VANESSA YVETTE HAWKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Vanessa Yvette Hawkins Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has a relationship with Jesus Christ. Students are academically resilient, a history of community engagement and service to the church. Special consideration given to students that demonstrate an interest/participation in social justice matters and female empowerment.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Vanessa Yvette Hawkins Memorial Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Vanessa Yvette Hawkins Memorial Scholarship and will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

THE REVEREND WILLIS MURPHY HICKERSON, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Reverend Willis Murphy Hickerson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship is open to high school students who have been accepted into a two-year community college, a four-year college or university or an accredited career-focused academic institution. Students who are active members of The Park Church (at lease 6 months prior to application submission), actively serve in a ministry at The Park Church and the Charlotte community, engaged in and/or pursing their passion of the performing arts, and able to demonstrate a financial need will be considered for this scholarship. Students must also provide three (3) letters of recommendations.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Reverend Willis Murphy Hickerson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Reverend Willis Murphy Hickerson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

DR. RJ A CHILD OF SINGLE PARENT (ACOSP) SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

This scholarship will be awarded to a student of a single parent who needs assistance to attend an accredited college, trade or vocational school. Student must exemplify exceptional scholastic achievement, active in the community and ministry.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1.The ACOSP Scholarship is available for a graduating high school senior only.

2. The ACOSP Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.

THE DERAK T. MASON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Derak T. Mason Memorial scholarship aims to honor the memory of Derak Mason by supporting youth who desire to pursue higher education in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Derak T. Mason Memorial Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Derak T. Mason Memorial Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (unweighted).

DONNA MCCRAY FAMILY BOOK AWARD

CRITERIA

The Donna McCray Family Paying It Forward Book Award will be awarded to a student who will attend their first year of college helping make their life a little easier as they focus on their studies which will allow them to become a successful student.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The Donna McCray Family Paying It Forward Book Award is available for graduating high school seniors only and will be awarded toward book costs only.

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

ALFRED MOORE SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Alfred Moore Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has exhibited leadership, moral force of character, maturity, generosity and who is an achiever.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Alfred Moore Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Alfred Moore Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

ERNEST AND ELRETTA MOORE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Ernest and Elretta Moore Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is active in church ministries in some capacity and has a financial need for college.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Ernest and Elretta Moore Memorial Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Ernest and Elretta Moore Memorial Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

RJK NICHOLS SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The RJK Nichols Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has demonstrated a significant leadership contribution to church, by participating extensively and consistently in church ministry.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The RJK Nichols Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The RJK Nichols Scholarships will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

THE PLUS PARK CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The PLUS Park Church Scholarship Fund will award a scholarship to a selected applicant who satisfies all of the following requirements:

a) academic performance, IEP growth, Occupational Course of Study (OCS)

b) financial gap not covered by other scholarships or grants,

c) record of on-going service to the church and

d) financial support to the church.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The PLUS Park Church Scholarship is available for those with special needs graduating high school and desiring to continue education.

2. The PLUS Park Church Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a progressive IEP growth.

WILKS FAMILY SERVITUDE OF PAUL AWARD

CRITERIA

The Wilks Family Servitude of Paul Award is designed to recognize a college bound student who has rendered tireless service to the church through continued participation in ministries. The individual that receives this award has a “can do” response to the church whenever called upon for service, additionally they perpetuate the life of the ministry through outreach to others and encouraged their participation and support of the church and its ministries.

TYPE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The Wilks Family Servitude of Paul Award is available for graduating high school seniors only and will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.

MRS. DIANE F. SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Mrs. Diane F. Smith Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who displays a strong faith in God, through their relationship with Jesus Christ. Students are resilient and has high values for family and education, hard work, and service.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Mrs. Diane F. Smith Memorial Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Mrs. Diane F. Smith Memorial Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

THE TAYLOR FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Taylor Family Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior attending a historically black college or university.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Taylor Family Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Taylor Family Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

DEACON SAMUEL AND DEACONESS BOBBIE THOMPSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Deacon Samuel and Deaconess Bobbie Thompson Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is strong in their faith and have a true relationship with God. They should have been involved in church ministry as well as one who has served as a doorkeeper (usher) within the church. Student should have been involved in the community.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Deacon Samuel and Deaconess Bobbie Thompson Memorial Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Deacon Samuel and Deaconess Bobbie Thompson Memorial Scholarship and will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.

CEDRIC TUCKER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Cedric Tucker Family Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been accepted into a 4-year institution, demonstrates good character, actively serves in ministry at The Park Church, is a leader in both their community and school and exhibits a strong spirit of perseverance through life’s obstacles to meet their goals.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Cedric Tucker Family Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Cedric Tucker Family Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

AJA VALENTINE FAMILY PAY IT FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Aja Valentine Family Pay It Forward Scholarship is our way of giving back and paying it forward to another student in financial need, by providing the same assistance to a student who is striving for academic excellence, one with and abundance of faith, and have the desire to leave a positive impact in their community. The Park Church scholarships helped my parents in many ways which allowed me to achieve my goal by earning a double major degree in Finance and Business.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Aja Valentine Family Pay It Forward Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Aja Valentine Family Pay It Forward Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

CIARA J. WAGNER SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Ciara J. Wagner Scholarship will be awarded to a young woman who has interest in education and has demonstrated service to the community by volunteering with youth or those with special needs.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Ciara J. Wagner Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Ciara J. Wagner Scholarships will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

JESSE AND CLARKYE WILKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA

The Jesse and Clarkye Wilks Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who exhibits leadership ability in school, church and/or community.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. The Jesse and Clarkye Wilks Memorial Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.

2. The Jesse and Clarkye Wilks Memorial Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board and books).

GPA REQUIREMENT

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must have been a member* of The Park Church for at least 6 months prior to the application deadline. Also, the applicant must have a record of on-going service and financial support to the church.

(*Membership in the Church shall consist of baptized believers who have been immersed in water accordance with the New Testament order and have given evidence of their repentance toward God, and of their personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as Redeemer and Savior)

2. Applicant must show proof of admission to an accredited post-secondary institution – this includes community colleges, technical institutions, trade/vocational/professional schools and four-year, degree granting institutions. Applicant must plan to enroll as a full- time student as defined by the institution he/she plans to attend. Usually, this is defined as a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours.

VERIFICATION OF APPLICATION MATERIALS

The Scholarship Ministry, through its official representatives, reserves the right to verify information submitted in support of an application and to request additional information when needed.

SCHOLARSHIPS

1. All recipients must meet the requirements of the scholarship.

2. Scholarships will be based on the funds available, as determined by the Scholarship Ministry.

3. All applicants who submitted an application for this scholarship will be considered.

SELECTION OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

1. Interviews will be held Thursday, May 15, 2025. Applicants will be notified of their interview time.

2. The Scholarship Ministry will make the final selections and approve all scholarships for The Park Church Scholarship and the Donor will make make the final selections for their scholarship.

ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

1. Funds awarded will be issued in the name of the institution that the recipient indicates he/she will attend. If a scholarship recipient determines that he/she cannot enroll as intended, he/she must provide a written notice to the Scholarship Ministry no later than ten (10) calendar days after the semester or quarter begins. The dispensation of funds will be determined at the discretion of the Scholarship Ministry.

2. Scholarships will be subject to adjustment based on other financial assistance received by the student.

3. All scholarships will be finalized upon receipt of the student’s final financial aid award letter. If the Scholarship Ministry determines that the student’s direct school costs (tuition, room, board and books) have been paid by another source, the scholarship will be forfeited and will be returned to the ministry’s general account. No funds will be paid to the student or carried over into future years.

4. Scholarship recipients must earn at least a 2.5 and 12 hours during the first semester in order to receive the second half of the scholarship. Recipients who do not earn at least a 2.5 and 12 hours during the first semester will forfeit the second half of their scholarship. Scholarships will not be carried over into future years.

Upload your picture*

Upload a graduation picture, if available.

Student Name*

Mr./Ms.First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Student E-mail*

Student Phone*

Student Age*

Student Gender*

The Park Church Membership Information*

Year joined the churchMM/YY of BaptismMember #

High School Graduation Date*

Date

High School Graduating From*

High School Name

4-Yr College or UniversityVocational-Technical School2-Yr Community or Junior CollegeOther, Explain __________________________________

Anticipated College/University/Vocational-Technical School

Anticipated Major/Future Plans

High School Student

High School Student Parent/Guardian Name*

Mr./Mrs./Ms.First NameLast Name

File Uploads

Create separate files for each of the following requirements and upload each file with every application submitted.

Work Experience
Activities, Awards and Honors
Extracurricular Activities
Essays
Financial Data
Ministry Leader Recommendation and Letter

WORK EXPERIENCE

List work experience gained during your high school year. Indicated dates of employment in each job and approximate number of hours worked each week. (Include summer jobs)

Empolyer Date Started Date Ended Hours Per Week

Upload your WORK EXPERIENCE*

ACTIVITIES, AWARDS AND HONORS

A. List school activities in which you have participated (e.g. student government, clubs, music, sports, etc.) Indicate all special awards, honors and offices held.

Activity No. of Years Participated Special Awards/Honors Office(s) held

B. List community activities in which you have participated without pay (e.g. hopsital volunteer, crisis hot line, Boy/Girl Scouts, etc.) Indicated all special awards, honors and offices held.

Activity No. of Years Participated Special Awards/Honors Office(s) held

Upload your ACTIVITIES, AWARDS AND HONORS*

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

A. Please describe your use of leisure time.

B. List ministries you have participated in while at The Park Church.

Ministry Name Date Started Date Ended Ministry Leader

C. List books and articles read within the past year.

School Assignments

Personal Reading

D. Which of the readings listed in item C did you find most interesting? Why?

Upload your EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES*

ESSAYS

Please upload the appropriate essay(s) for this application.

THE PARK CHURCH ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

5AC ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

6 POSITIVE BROTHERS ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

LEROY AND VEOLA ANDERSON ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

FELTON AND LENORA AVERY ESSAY

Please respond to the following question with a minimum of 500 words and maximum of 1000 words.

As our country faces challenges with diversity and inclusion in STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) professions, it is our family’s hope to improve the representation of African-Americans and other people of color in these careers. What is the greatest impact you believe your education will have in your career field and your community at-large?

IDA KATHERINE BROWN ESSAY

Please type an essay of 250 words or more and attach to the application.

A. How would the Ida Katherine Brown Memorial Scholarship enhance your future plans?

B. Why do you deserve to be the recipient of the Ida Kaherine Brown Memorial Scholarship?

CITY AND SOUL MEAL ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

DEACON LOIL, SR AND DEACONESS EMMA COVINGTON MEMORAL SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY

Please type your answers to the following question and attach to the application.

In 100 words or more, describe how your knowledge of the Word of God will guide your thinking and behavior during your time in college.

DIVINE NINE UNITY ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

NANETTE DULA ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

G.R.A.C.E. ESSAYS

Please type your answers to the following questions and attach to the application.

A. Describe how ministry engagement has influenced your spiritual growth. What positive impacts were created as a result of your participation in ministry? What could the ministry do differently to attract more youth involvement? (Minimum 100 words)

B. Describe a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it impact you and what did you learn from the experience? (Minimum 100 words)

C. Tell us why you deserve this scholarship. How will this scholarship make a difference? (Minimum 100 words)

MRS. MARY HARDEN ESSAY

Please type an essay of 250 words or more and attach to the application.

Describe a challenging situation and how you overcame it.

VANESSA YVETTE HAWKINS MEMORIAL ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

REVEREND WILLIS MURPHY HICKERSON SR. MEMORIAL ESSAY

Please type your answers to the following questions and attach to the application.

Describe your passion and what you hope to accomplish following the completion of your college or career-focused studies/training. (Please explain in 500-1,000 words.)

DR. RJ ACOSP ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

DERAK T. MASON MEMORIAL ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

DONNA MCCRAY BOOK ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

ALFRED MOORE ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

ERNEST AND ELRETTA MEMORIAL ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

RJK NICHOLS ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

PLUS ESSAYS (Students are allowed to have a translator or a scribe to document their words.)

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

WILKS SERVITUDE OF PAUL ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

MRS. DIANE F. SMITH MEMORIAL ESSAYS

Please upload your answers to the following questions and submit with your application.

A. Read these two quotes and describe how they relate to life today. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

1. "One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present." - Golda Meir

2. "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." - Marcus Garvey

B. Explain what this quote means to you. How does it relate to you? (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela

C. "Research tells us that everyday life stressors can be a significant driver of mental health concerns in Black populations." In 100 words or more, describe your view on this topic and how this topic has impacted you personally, or someone you know.

TAYLOR FAMILY ESSAY

Please type your answers to the following question and attach to the application.

What does it mean to you to pay it forward? In what ways have you demonstrated this? 300-word minimum essay.

DEACON SAMUEL AND DEACONESS BOBBIE THOMPSON ESSAYS

Please respond to the following question with a minimum of 500 words and maximum of 1000 words.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievements during your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 150 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

THE CEDRIC TUCKER FAMILY ESSAYS

Please type your answers to the following questions and attach to the application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievementduring your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

AJA VALENTINE FAMILY ESSAYS

Please respond to one of the following questions with a minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 1,000 words.

For decades there has been a deficiency in people of color in all areas of power, corporations, and fields of medicine. Our country currently faces challenges with diversity and inclusion on all fronts. It is not only a hope that we help place people I fields where we lack people of color the most, but to improve the services that people of color receive on a daily basis. This can be done in a multitude of ways.

A. Mental health is a topic that is not spoken about frequently within the black community. It is often passed over and not treated as a necessity. What ideas do you have to change the negative stigma around mental health, and the access people have to it?

B. Financial literacy is not taught enough in schools today, often leaving students and adults confused and uneducated on personal finances. What do you think could be done in today’s society to correct the issues of financial literacy? What is the greatest impact you believe your education will have in your career field and your community at-larger?

CIARA J. WAGNER ESSAYS

Please type your answers to the following questions and attach to the application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievementduring your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

JESSE AND CLARKYE WILKS ESSAYS

Please type your answers to the following questions and attach to the application.

A. Describe your high school educational experience. Explain how any special circumstances, factors or certain people have affected your achievementduring your educational experience. (Please explain in 50 words or more.)

B. What are your career objectives? What factors aided you in making this decision? (Please explain in 20 words or more.)

C. In 200 words or more, describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Also include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your future spiritual growth and how you can be a living witness for Christ.

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FINANCIAL DATA

(Please type in a SEPARATE FILE and UPLOAD the file below.)

College Fees:

Tuition $__________

Housing $__________

Meals $__________

Books $__________

Other, explain $__________

Financial Resouces: (e.g., scholarships, loans, Pell grant, special gifts)

Please list all scholarship and grants that you have applied for or anticipate applying for. If you hae received your financial aid award letter, please also include a copy of it.

SOURCE. AMOUNT REQUESTED AMOUNT RECEIVED

Total __________________ ________________

Tuition Due Date: ______________________________

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GUIDANCE COUNSELOR QUESTIONNAIRE FORM

(To be completed by Guidance Counselor only)

Applicant's Name _______________________________

I. Transcript Information

A. SAT scores: Verbal ______ Math ______ Date Taken __________

B. ACT scores: Verbal ______ Math ______ Date Taken __________

C. Applicant ranked ______ in a class of ______ (Junior Year)

Applicant rankes ______ in a class of ______ (Senior Year)

D. In which level of courses is this applicant enrolled? Please indicate below.

1. Advance Placement Courses _____________________________

2. Accelerated Courses ____________________________________

3. Honors Courses _______________________________________

4. College Preparatory Courses _____________________________

5. Other, please specify ___________________________________

II. Please attach a copy of the applicant's high school transcript that includes courses in which he/she is currently enrolled.

III. Please write a letter of recommendation for this applicant, including information that you feel would aid the selection team in reviewing this student's application. (Attach page)

IV. Please place this form, the student's transcript and your letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope with your signature across the back flap and return it to the student. Or email forms to bmsuber@hotmail.com. Please note that this recommendation is due in the church office by 6:00 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Counselor's Signature _______________________________________

Please print name here ______________________________________

Telephone Number ________________________________________

Date form received from applicant _________________

MINISTRY LEADER RECOMMENDATION FORM

(To be completed by Ministry Leader and returned to the student to be uploaded with the application.)

Applicant's Name _______________________________

Ministry Name __________________________________

1. How long have you known this applicant? ____________

2. How long has this applicant been active in the ministry listed above? _______

3. Please attach a letter of recommendations for this applicant, including information about this applicant's service in the ministry listed above as well as any other information that you feel would aid thge selection team in reviewing this student's application.

4. Please email this form and your letter of recommendation to bmsuber@hotmail.com. Please note this recommendation is due by 6:00 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Ministry Leader's Signature ___________________________________

Please print name here ______________________________________

Date form received from applicant _________________

Upload your Ministry Leader Recommendation and Letter*

Upload your college acceptance letter, if you have it.

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