EBC Scholarship Application 2025

Ebenezer Baptist Church

Scholarship Application

2025
Ebenezer Baptist Church
"Building the Family of God, One Soul at a Time!"
~ In His Service Since 1877
2020 W. Sugar Creek Road ~ Charlotte, NC 28262 ~ Dr. Leonzo D. Lynch, Pastor
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
Scholarship Purpose

In accordance with its mission, Ebenezer Baptist Church awards a minimum of four educational scholarships based on need and merit to qualified applicants. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance for books, tuition, and/or fees to high school graduates furthering their education at an institution of higher learning.

Who’s Eligible?

Graduating high school students who have applied and/or been accepted to an accredited two or four-year College or University and enroll in the fall of the same year. The degree must lead to the awarding of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Applicants must be current and active members of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Ebenezer Baptist Church Renewable Scholarship

Ebenezer is excited to offer one renewable scholarship to be awarded to one of the scholarship recipients. Each application will be rated and ranked based on selection criteria listed below. The top-ranking applicant will receive the renewable award each year for four years.

The recipient must meet the following criteria to renew the award in the subsequent years.
- Must maintain an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (transcript will be required each year)
- Show proof of campus or community activities/engagement (provide letter from organization detailing activities, hours, position, etc.)
Legacy Scholarships (non-renewable)

Ebenezer will continue to award three legacy scholarships that are one-time, non-renewable scholarships.

How Are Recipients Selected?

All applications and supporting documents are reviewed by the Ebenezer Baptist Church Scholarship Committee. Recommendations for awards will be based on how well applicants meet the following criteria:
- Completed Online Application (following instructions, accuracy, etc.)
- Acceptance Letter(s) from colleges applied to and/or have been accepted
- Essay written by the applicant
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
  - One from a current teacher or school counselor and
  - One from a church or community service leader
- Church Involvement (Regular attendance and participation in youth related auxiliaries or other ministries)
- Community Service, Academic and Other Achievements
- Interview with scholarship committee
- High School Transcripts
All information submitted is CONFIDENTIAL and will not be disclosed.

How Do I Apply?
- Logon to the church website and complete the online scholarship application.
- Click on the following link: EBC Scholarship Application
- Complete all sections of the application and provide supporting documents no later than May 01, 2025.
- Late packets will not be considered.
When Will I Know?

Recipients will be notified in writing by June 02, 2025.

How Much Will Be Awarded?
- Three non-renewable $1000 scholarship will be awarded.
- One renewable $1000 scholarship will be awarded to the top applicant.
How Are Scholarships Issued?

Upon verification of enrollment from the registrar's office, scholarship checks will be made payable to the institution.

Contact Info:

If there are any questions regarding the application, guidelines, or procedures, please email the Scholarship Committee at ebcscholars@gmail.com
INSTRUCTIONS
Please complete the EBC online scholarship application by May 01, 2025. It is your responsibility to make sure that the application is complete, accurate and that all supporting documents are entered and received by the deadline. Hardcopy applications or documents will not be accepted.

Please review the online application in its entirety and prepare your supporting documents (high school transcript and college acceptance letters) in advance for upload. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to go back and retrieve a copy of your submitted form for update. You may only submit your application once.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Student's Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
BirthDate
Student Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address*
Parent/Guardian Name

Father

Mother

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you a current member of Ebenezer Baptist Church?*

YESNO
If member, when did you join?

MonthDayYear
Date
Have you completed the New Member's Class?*

YESNO
New Member's Class Completion Date

MonthDayYear
Date
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Name of high school you are graduating from:*
High School
Cumulative GPA:*
Projected Date of Graduation:

MonthDayYear
Date
High School Transcript

Please scan a copy of your high school transcript to your computer and upload the file below.
Upload High School Transcript

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Colleges & Universities:

List colleges/universities to which you have applied or been accepted. Scan copies of acceptance letters to your computer and upload files below.
School 1*
School 2
School 3
School 4
School 5
Upload Acceptance Letters

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Projected Enrollment Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Will you enroll as Full-Time Student?*

YESNO
Degree Objective*

Associate DegreeBachelors Degree
Planned Major or Career Objective:

In order of preference, list the major(s) you are considering, or career objective if major not yet known.
College Major(s)
Financial Awards
Have you applied for or been offered any scholarships or other financial awards? If yes, please list all scholarships or awards and amounts you have been offered or expect to receive.

YESNO
Scholarships applied and/or received - including amounts.
ACADEMIC & OTHER SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS

List academic and other achievements (honors, merits, awards, athletics, etc.) that you have received within the last 3 years. Please be sure to include any positions of leadership and responsibilities you have held, including dates.
School Awards and Honors (Listing ALL your achievements is strongly encouraged)
CHURCH INVOLVEMENT

List and describe any church related ministries and/or activities (Dynamic Youth Ministry, choir, usher, nursery worker, Sunday School, etc.) in which you are now or have been involved at Ebenezer within the last 3 years. Please be sure to include any positions of leadership and responsibilities you have held, including dates.
Church Activities (Listing ALL your activities is strongly encouraged)
COMMUNITY SERVICE

List and describe any community service/outreach activities (Candy Striper, Mission Blitz, Scouts, Other volunteer work) in which you are now or have been involved within the last 3 years. Please be sure to include any positions of leadership and responsibilities you have held, including dates.
Community Service (Listing ALL your service is strongly encouraged)
EMPLOYMENT

List past and present job assignments with duties and length of time employed.
Employment
SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY
Instructions: To help the committee gain insight of your motivation for attending college and what your future plans are, please answer one of the two essay questions below. You may write your essay in MS Word and copy/paste into the essay section below. Your essay must be a minimum of 300 words and a maximum of 500 words.

Please choose one:
1. Upon graduation from college, how will your education/career help you to improve your life, your family and your community.

2. What will be your college major and what led you to choose this area of study? Describe how you hope to use your major upon graduation from college.
Essay Chosen:*

Essay #1Essay #2
Essay: (Between 300 - 500 words)*

0/500
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
Please submit two (2) letters of recommendation
- One letter from a current teacher or school counselor
- One letter from a church or community service leader

Note: Relatives, the pastor, or members of the Scholarship Ministry cannot submit recommendations.

Provide the following link to the persons you choose to submit recommendation letters. The recommendation letter must be completed online and received by May 01, 2025.

https://form.jotform.com/80626332970154
Name of Current Teacher or Counselor*
Name of Church or Community Leader*
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECKLIST

The completed online application packet, including supporting documents, must be received by May 01, 2025. Late packets will not be considered and hard copies will not be accepted.
Please review your application and place a check mark by each option stating that you have verified and included necessary information.

I have uploaded my high school transcriptI have uploaded all college acceptance letters receivedEssay is written by applicant and essay is between 300 and 500 words.I have notified a teacher/counselor and a church/community leader that a recommendation is needed by May 01, 2025.I have provided my recommenders with the link to submit the online letters of recommendation. Hard copies will not be accepted.
E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information provided on this application is true and accurate, and that you are the person completing this application.

By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you also understand that timely submission of all required documents and adherence to deadlines are essential for the disbursement of scholarship funds. Failure to meet the stated deadlines may result in forfeiture of the scholarship award.

When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received, along with a copy of your application to retain for your records.
Student E-Signature:*
Date*

MonthDayYear
Submission Date
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Ebenezer Baptist Church"Building the Family of God, One Soul at a Time!"~ In His Service Since 18772020 W. Sugar Creek Road ~ Charlotte, NC 28262 ~ Dr. Leonzo D. Lynch, Pastor

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

INSTRUCTIONS

PERSONAL INFORMATION

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

High School Transcript

Colleges & Universities:

Planned Major or Career Objective:

Financial Awards

ACADEMIC & OTHER SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS

CHURCH INVOLVEMENT

COMMUNITY SERVICE

EMPLOYMENT

SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECKLIST

E-Signature

Ebenezer Baptist Church
"Building the Family of God, One Soul at a Time!"
~ In His Service Since 1877
2020 W. Sugar Creek Road ~ Charlotte, NC 28262 ~ Dr. Leonzo D. Lynch, Pastor