BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

225 North Swiss Street

San Antonio, Texas78202

Reverend Dr. W. Raymond Bryant, Pastor

Recognizing and Supporting Academic Achievement

PURPOSE

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Scholarship Committee is seeking to recognize and financially support college-bound high school seniors, as well as students presently enrolled in college, who desire to further their educational studies. Funds have been generated to provide scholarship awards in the amounts of $500.00 to persons attending an accredited two-year Educational program and $1,000.00 to persons attending an accredited four-yearEducational program. Students who complete their First year and have a 2.5 G.P.A. (4.0 scale) are eligible to receive subsequent Awards. Part-Time Undergraduate Students (taking at least 6 hrs) ~ $250.00, Part-Time Graduate Students (6 – 11 hrs) ~ $500.00, and Full-Time Graduate Students (12 hrs plus) ~ $1,000.00.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants for the BethelA.M.E.Church Scholarship must meet the eligibility requirements below. In order to be considered for a scholarship, applicants should:

Hold full membership at BethelA.M.E.Church and have attended for at least one year.

Possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Have demonstrated academic excellence, as well as outstanding service and leadership in the Church, community and workplace (if applicable)

Have made plans to attend or is already attending an Accredited Undergraduate two or four-year University or College, Trade School, TechnicalSchool or other institution of higher learning.

Have made plans to attend school as a full-time (12 hours plus or criteria as established by respective institution) or part-time (6 to 11 hours or criteria as established by respective institution) student.

Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, administrator or advisor from their respective institution of learning.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on:

Academic performance

Leadership in church, school and community activities

A 500 – 700 word essay outlining career aspirations

SELECTION PROCEDURE

COMPLETED applications must be submitted to BethelA.M.E.Church Scholarship Committee no later than June 2ndof the current year. Applicants will be judged against the program criteria by a selection committee determined by BethelA.M.E.Church Scholarship Committee.

APPLICATION FORM

Please Note

This application in not complete without the following:

A completed and signed application form

An official high school/college transcript including your most recent course work

A letter of recommendation from an appropriate high school/college teacher or administrator

An essay(personal statement) of 500 – 700 words outlining career aspirations

STUDENT PROFILEPlease print or type

Name:
LastFirst Middle Initial

Permanent

Home Address:

NumberStreetApt./Suite

CityStateZip Code

Date of Birth:

Month Day Year

Social Security Number:

HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE

OfficialSchool Name:

Location:

Address City State Zip Code

Graduation DateACT ScoreSAT ScoreG.P.A. (4.0scale)

Are you a recipient of any other scholarships? Yes No

If yes, please list scholarships received and the amount of money awarded

COLLEGE PROFILE

Intended college, trade or technical school or other institution of higher learning

(please indicate if your are presently enrolled)

Name:

Location:

Address City State Zip Code

Have you applied to this institution yet?Yes No

Have you been accepted?Yes No

Anticipated date to begin classes:

MonthDayYear

ACTIVITY PROFILE

In the space below, please provide information on your experiences for each area. When appropriate, be as specific as possible regarding dates and the length and depth of your activities. Also, if you have a student resume/profile, please attach. If you wish, you may provide additional comments on a separate sheet; however, these comments must be formatted using the same headings identified below:

  1. Work Experience
  1. Leadership Experience
  1. Honors and Awards Received
  1. Extracurricular School Activities
  1. Service and Volunteerism in Church, School and Community

6. Educational and Career Aspirations (500 – 700 word essay) Please type

RELEASE AUTHORIZATION

I certify that I meet the stated eligibility requirements for this program and that all information in this application is true, complete and accurate. I understand that incomplete and inaccurate information submitted as part of my application will result in disqualification. I hereby give BethelA.M.E.Church Scholarship Committee permission to contact my high school or other institution of learning in order to verify and/or confirm information submitted in this application.

______

Applicant’s SignatureDate

CHECKLIST

Before submitting application, please make sure all items listed are complete.

Complete and sign applicationEnclosed To be forwarded

Personal Statement (essay)EnclosedTo be forwarded

Letter(s) of RecommendationEnclosedTo be forwarded

Official TranscriptEnclosed To be forwarded

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 2ND OF THE CURRENT YEAR.

Please mail to: BethelA.M.E.Church Scholarship Committee

225 North Swiss Street

San Antonio, Texas78202