National Capital Baptist Convention of Washington DC & Vicinity

National Capital Congress of Christian Education

Rev. Dr. Rafe M. Taylor Scholarship Application 2013

The National Capital Baptist Congress of Christian Education Program was established in 1976. In 1992, the scholarship award was named in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Rafe M.Taylor, the sixth pastor of Mount Airy Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Under Rev. Taylor’s, tutorage many young people were called to the gospel ministry.

Application

Applications must be typedin double space format, without initials or abbreviations.The applicant should review his/her answers and essay carefully.E-mail or faxed application packages are acceptable. The scholarship awards ceremony will be held during the closing program of the May 2013 Christian Education Congress. Awardees are required to be present.

Essay

Prepare an organized essay of 300-500 words with your name in upper right-hand corner on the subject: “HOW I WILL USE BY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE AND DEGREE TO FURTHER THE KINGDOM OF GOD”.

The application package which includes the application, essay, transcripts and letters of reference must be postmarkedby April 15th, 2013.

Selection Criteria

The Rev. Dr. Rafe M. Taylor Scholarship is providedto delegates of constituent churches in good standing with the National Capital Baptist Convention Washington DC and Vicinity.

  1. Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent as of June 2013.
  2. Applicant must matriculate to a two or four year college/university in the fall of 2013.
  3. Applicant should be a member of a church in good standing with the Congress.
  4. Applicant must submit two letters of recommendation: one from the Pastor and one from a teacher/counselor.
  5. Applicant should have participated in some form of Congress or other religious training.
  6. Applicant must submit an official letter of acceptance to a college/university prior to receiving the award.
  7. Applicant must submit official transcripts along with essay.
  8. Applicant should have a G.P.A. of at least 2.3 (cumulative) and above.

Submission
Return completed application package to:
Rafe M. Taylor Scholarship Program
C/O Sis. Valeria M. Smith
5219 Kansas Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20011 / Additional Information:
Sis. Valeria Smith @ 202.723.1735
Email:
Rev. Cynthia Hammond-Davis, Tele. 301.237.1181
Telephone: 301.237.1181
Email:

The National Capital Congress of Christian Education offers scholarships every year. Carefully review the instructions, selection criteria, deadlinesand avoidthe use of initials or abbreviations.

Applicant Name in Full:

First, Middle, and Last Name

□ Male □ Female (Optional) / Date of Birth:

Address:

Number and Street

______/ ______/ ______

City/Town StateZip Code

Telephone Cell Phone

E-mail Address

Parent/Guardian Name in Full: Telephone/Email Add.:

First, Middle, and Last Name

Name of Church

Name of Pastor

School Now Attending

Expected Date of Graduation

Are you an active member of your church? Inwhatcapacity?

Yes: No:

List other auxiliarymemberships:

List Community, School, Volunteer and other Activities:

Have you participated in any of the following Congress Activities within the Past Year?

(Applicant must have participated during the year 2009 to present in some Congress or other religious training. For other training, please submit a statement on Official Letterhead)

□NCBC Annual Congress Session within past year

□NBC Congress within past year

□Any NCBC Youth Activity within past year

□Local Leadership School within past year (Specify):______

Other Christian Educational Training:

An organized type written (double spaced) essay of 300-500 words or more is REQUIRED on the subject: “HOWI WILL USE MY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE AND DEGREE TO FURTHER ADVANCE THE KINGDOM OF GOD”.

Particular care should be given in preparation of the essay and vague and general statements should be avoided.

Applicants Signature: Date:

NCCCE Rev. Dr. Rafe M. Taylor Scholarship Application Rev. 3/2013