Eligibility

The applicant must: 

Be able to confirm active membership at Reid Temple for the immediate previous two (2) or more years.

Be enrolled and/or accepted for enrollment in an institution.

Submit a completed application for consideration by deadline. (No exceptions)

Incomplete applications will not be processed.  Completed applications must include the following:

1. Proof of membership at Reid Temple (membership envelope number on the application or certificate of membership).

2. An official transcript.

3. Two (2) letters of recommendation*

      a. One letter must be from a church/ministry leader.

      b. One letter should be from outside the church (school, community, career).

*Please do not ask Pastor Mark Whitlock or Rev. Mia Whitlock for a letter of recommendation.

4. An essay sharing your motivation to return to school and what you have learned during the break in your education that will help you attain your goals.

5. A graduation or professional photograph.

6. A letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment in the school you will be attending and the class schedule for the upcoming semester or quarter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025 (11:59 p.m.)

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT AND ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION

Please submit an official transcript. This should include the classes you have completed towards your degree, as well as the grades attained in those classes.

Enrollment Verification

Verification of your continued enrollment in an institution of higher learning is required.

Please upload your class schedule for the upcoming year along with your verification of enrollment in the coming semester.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Please upload two letters of recommendation*:

1) One letter from a Reid Temple ministry leader you have worked with (ministry leader, class leader or officer of Reid Temple (trustee or steward). 

2) One letter from a school official (counselor, educator) or community organization (volunteer, fraternal groups, etc.).

*Note – Please note that your letters of recommendation should be from an individual at your church and from your school/community who can speak to your character and potential. Your application will not be considered complete without both references. Please do not request your letter of recommendation from Pastor Whitlock or Rev. Mia Whitlock. Both letters should be addressed to the Reid Temple Scholarship Committee.

ESSAY

Please provide a 750-1,000 word essay sharing your motivation to return to school and what you have learned during your unanticipated break that will help you attain your goals. 

*Note, as an applicant you should be authentic and truthful in your response and language. The committee wants to read your original thoughts and writing. 

Applicants should consider the following when composing your essay:

1. You fully answer the question and have a well written essay.

2. Include details to ensure the reader understands your perspective/point of view.

1. Proof of my membership (membership envelope number or certificate of membership of student or parent).

2. An official transcript.

3. Two (2) letters of recommendation*

     a. One (1) letter from a Reid Temple AME Church leader (ministry or other).

     b. One (1) letter from outside the church (school, community, career).

4. An essay sharing my motivation to return to school and what I have learned during my unanticipated break that will help me attain my goals.

5. A graduation or professional photograph.

6. A letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment in the school I will be attending.

7. This statement of integrity.

I AFFIRM THAT ALL STATEMENTS I HAVE INDICATED HEREIN ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. ANY MISREPRESENTATION I HAVE MADE CAN CAUSE FOR THE INVALIDATION OF MY APPLICATION AND SHALL BAR ME FROM RE-APPLYING FOR THE SAME.