| Purpose: |
| The Ebenezer Baptist Church Scholarship Program was established to serve as the primary recipient of gifts by generous church members and friends, or by their heirs as memorials for loved ones who have left funds to assist students in their education. The program exists to assist financially those qualified individuals seeking to attend an accredited institution on a full time basis. (12 or more semester hours). |
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| Primary Scholarship Funds : |
The Ebenezer Baptist Church Scholarship Fund serves as the primary recipient of gifts and contributions from members and friends of Ebenezer Baptist Church who wish to contribute money to assist students in their education. The Ebenezer Baptist Church Scholarship Program is comprised of five primary funds: |
- Carrie and Isaac Spencer Scholarship
- Algerene and Isaac Craig Scholarship
- Raymond L. Godine, Jr. Scholarship
- Johnny B. Alexander Scholarship
- General Scholarship Contributions
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| Special Requirements for the Scholarship Committee : |
The Scholarship Committee of Ebenezer Baptist Church is responsible for all aspects and activities related to scholarship awards. Some specifics include the following:
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| 1) Grant scholarships to qualified applicants from the various scholarship funds; |
| 2) Consider scholarship grants only for those applicants who submit a complete application by May 31 preceding the fall academic semester for which they are applying. The applicant must submit a complete application package consisting of a completed application form and at least one letter of recommendation; |
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Base awards upon specific scholarship requirements as detailed under Applicant Eligibility Criteria; |
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Make the scholarship payment directly to the award recipient upon receipt of enrollment verification from the recipient’s academic institution no later than September 30; |
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Provide financial support to the scholarship funds through fund raising; |
| 6) Determine methods to invest Scholarship funds for best returns;
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Applicant Eligibility Criteria: |
| Active member of Ebenezer Baptist Church |
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Regular Sunday School Attendance (required) |
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Regular Discipleship Training Attendance (required) |
And at least two of the following |
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Vacation Bible School attendance |
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Regular church attendance |
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Service in Mission activities |
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| Scholarship Application : |
Students applying for scholarship funds may download and print the application form by clicking on the “Scholarship Application” link below. An application form may also be obtained from the church office.
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