2026 MBC Scholarship Application

2026 MBC Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - May 9, 2026
By completing this application, you are applying for the Metropolitan Baptist Church Education Ministry 2026-2027 Book Scholarship and qualifying for the 2026-2027 Merit Awards funded by individual church members and ministries. All applicants must be a current high school senior or a current full-time college/trade school student who is an ACTIVE member of Metropolitan Baptist Church (age 23 or younger at the time of application).

***Additional documentation needed: Unofficial Transcripts (mail to the church), proof of school enrollment (acceptance letter and/or class schedule)***

Upon receipt of your application, you will be notified to schedule an interview.

***IMPORTANT: Essay questions are at the end of the form. We highly recommend reviewing the questions before you complete the scholarship application to have the opportunity to type and upload your essays to this application. The Application must be completed in its entirety during one sitting!!!***

DEADLINE: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11:59 PM

Education Day is scheduled for June 28, 2026, with the 9:15 service. Rehearsal is scheduled for June 27, from late morning to early afternoon.

Metropolitan Baptist Church
Attn: Education Ministry
149 Springfield Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
Membership #*
If you don't know your membership #, please contact the church office.
Student Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Student Mobile Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Student Email Address*
Personal email address only; Where the confirmation will be send to
High School Attended (only current high school seniors)
Only current high school seniors
College/University/Trade School Name (Currently or Planning to Attend)
High School SeniorCollege FreshmanCollege SophomoreCollege JuniorCollege Senior
Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend college.No, either my parents or grandparents have attended college.
Major*
II. Activities
Please list church ministries that you participated in during high school and/or currently in the last four (4) years (include year of participation).
Please list school activities that you participated in or currently participate in the last four (4) years. (Include year of participation)
Please list community/volunteer organizations or activities that you currently participate in the last four (4) years. (include year of participation)
Were you an active participate in Sunday School or Kids Kingdom in high school? Please provide the name of your Sunday School teacher.
III. Essay
Book Award Question:

The current U.S. Administration has taken actions to decentralize the Department of Education, aiming to return more control over curriculum, funding, and accountability to state and local governments and to encourage school choice (like vouchers for private/charter schools).

In your opinion, what are the potential long-term benefits and risks of this shift toward greater state/local control and expanded school choice for:
1. Your high school's/university's academic rigor and curriculum content?
2. Equity and access to high-quality education for all students across your state?
3. Your post-graduation path (college admissions, job training, etc.)?
300 word minimum
Book Award Upload (upload your essay to this form)

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Merit Award Question:

In what practical and intentional ways can high school and college studetns utilize their faith in God as an "anchor" to navigate the pressures, uncertainties, and ethical challenges inherent in academic life, social environments, and future career preparation? Thoroughly explain your response.

300 word minimum
Merit Award Upload (upload your essay to this form)

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2026 MBC Scholarship Application Form

II. Activities

III. Essay