The Reid Temple AME Church LPW Scholastic Scholarship is offered to recent high school graduates who received their diplomas at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 academic year. This scholarship is for training and education beyond the high school level.

Eligibility

The applicant must: 

·        Have a graduating cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher.

·        Be able to confirm active membership at Reid Temple for the immediate previous two (2) or more years or have a parent/guardian that has confirmed active member for the immediate previous two (2) or more years.

·        Be enrolled and/or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher learning on a full-time basis.

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

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Completed applications must include the following:

1.      Proof and attestation of membership at Reid Temple via provided membership (envelope) number or certificate of membership of student or parent. Note: membership will be validated via Reid Temple’s membership system. Prior to applying, please check your family’s membership status with Karen Hughley, membership coordinator, at khughley@reidtemple.org to ensure that your records meeting the scholarship criteria.

2.      An official high school transcript.

3.      Two (2) letters of recommendation*

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

b.      One (1) letter should be from outside the church (school, community, etc.).

*Please do not ask the Pastor for a letter of recommendation.

 

4.      An essay sharing a personal challenge that you have overcome and how overcoming that challenge will benefit your future education and career endeavors.

5.      A graduation or professional photograph.

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

7.      Copies of awards and recognition for outstanding academics, community service, sports or other activities (optional).

 

Only applications submitted online will be reviewed. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VERIFY ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION.

ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED IS PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)

 

Applicants are required to submit two (2) recommendations that can attest to their character and potential.

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

One (1) letter should be from outside the church (school, community, etc.).

Please share the below link with the person you are requesting a recommendation from. The recommendation, once completed, will be sent directly to the scholarship committee.

https://form.jotform.com/richts98/reid-temple-2025-scholarship-recomm

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT 

Please upload your official high school transcript.  Check with your guidance counselor if you have questions about obtaining this information. This application and your transcript must be submitted online.

ESSAY

Please provide an essay sharing a personal challenge that you have overcome and how overcoming that challenge will benefit your future education and career endeavors.

*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 should fully answer the question and have a well written essay.

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

3. Check for CUPOS- Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Organization and Spelling.

4. Essay should be a minimum of 250 words, but no more than 700 words.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please provide any additional information that you would like to share (resume, activities, certificates, awards, etc.)

Applicants should download this form and print or electronically sign and date this form to complete the application.

I have submitted a completed application that includes:

1.      Proof of my membership or my parent/guardian’s membership at Reid Temple for at minimum the immediate past two years (membership envelope number or certificate of membership of student or parent).

2.      An official high school transcript.

3.      Two (2) letters of recommendation*

*You sent the request for recommendations via this link (https://form.jotform.com/richts98/reid-temple-2025-scholarship-recomm) for:

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 a personal challenge that I have overcome and how overcoming that challenge will benefit my future education and career endeavors.

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.

8.      Copies of awards and recognition for outstanding academics, community service, sports or other activities (optional).

Please review the application in full before completing as inputs into the application form may not save for future edits and modifications.

By signing this checklist, I affirm that all submitted information is true and honest to best of my awareness.

By signing this application, if awarded a RTAME scholarship, you agree to complete the Reid Temple Alumni form. After award are made, scholars will be reminded of this agreement and receive a link to the Alumni information form.