The Millennium Scholarship was established by the Sixth Episcopal District Lay Organization on March 11, 2000 and will be presented to a worthy young man or woman, of Christian Faith, in the African Methodist Episcopal Church to aid in obtaining a college education. The funds for this scholarship will be administered by the Sixth Episcopal District Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a member of an African Methodist Episcopal Church in the Sixth Episcopal District
• Must enroll in College as a freshman in the Fall 2017 with courses leading towards a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must enroll in courses leading to a Bachelor’s Degree.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be reviewed by the scholarship selection committee. The committee’s composition will come from the membership of the Sixth Episcopal District Lay Organization. Committee members will evaluate the applicant’s package in its entirety. The scholarship recipient will receive official notification of the award via mail. All decisions of the committee are final. No materials will be returned. Only complete applications will be considered.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

A single recipient will be chosen and will receive a Two Thousand Dollar ($2,000.00) scholarship award. The scholarship award will be distributed directly to the student after verification of enrollment for the fall 2017 semester or quarter. Any deviation from this procedure will be at the discretion of the Education Commission. In the event the student is unable to attend in the Fall of this year, the award will be returned to the scholarship fund.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit the following materials in one package:

• Completed application (must be typewritten).
• The Application Page (page 2) must be typewritten and any additional documents submitted by the applicant.
• A current official high school transcript (Must submit a copy of SAT/ACT Score Report if not included on the High School Transcript)

A Five Hundred (500) word typed essay (double spaced) on one of the following:

• Discuss some issue of personal, local, national or international concern and its importance to you.
• Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on your life, and describe that influence.
• How will Morris Brown College assist me in achieving my Career Goals?
• A minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation (one must be someone familiar with the students’ academic performance and potential)

1. One from your Pastor, Local Lay Organization President, Church School Superintendent or Teacher
2. One from your High School Teacher, High School Counselor, Administrator

The applicant may, if he or she chooses, submit in writing any information which would enhance the judges’ decision, provided it has not already been covered by the items listed above.

All materials must be postmarked on or before April 30, 2017.

Western Union Foundation Scholarship Program

The Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program, also referred to as WU Scholars, is a program designed to support young people and their efforts to pursue a post-secondary education.

Selected scholarship recipients will receive USD $2,500 each to contribute toward tuition or school fees at an accredited post-secondary institution and will be selected based on criteria relating to the program’s three pillars: Perseverance, Aspiration, and Community.

The Institute of International Education, Inc. (IIE), a US private not-for-profit leader in the international exchange of people and ideas, administers the program on behalf of the Western Union Foundation and its contributors.

The WU Scholars program was created to help give young people a boost toward a better life. The Western Union Foundation believes education is the surest path to economic opportunity. Educational pursuits to gain knowledge and skills for in-demand, 21st century careers are helping people all over the world climb the economic ladder.

To us, a better education means better employment opportunities. And with better employment opportunities comes improved earning potential. As Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek says, “Education is powerful. It is the key to change and one key to financial dignity for all.” That financial dignity is what drives a better life for individuals, families, and communities around the world.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Scholarships must be used at an accredited post-secondary institution seeking an undergraduate degree.
• All applicants must be pursuing a degree/field of study in one of the following categories: science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business/entrepreneurship.
• All applicants for scholarships must be between the ages of 18 – 26 years of age on June 1, 2017.
• Application must be submitted in English. Translation services may be used to help non-English speakers submit. You will not be penalized for basic errors.
• Must be able to demonstrate admittance to an accredited post-secondary institution or have applied for admittance.
• Must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor. If a teacher or professor is unable to submit a recommendation on your behalf, you may also use someone who has supervised you in a youth/community group, volunteer position, job/employment situation, etc.
• Scholarships must be used on programs resulting in an undergraduate degree. Specialized academic programs (study abroad term, stand-alone language acquisition course, service learning, etc.) are not permitted.
• Scholarships may not be used for advanced degrees, such as Masters, PhD, JD, etc.
• Scholarships may be used for tuition or school fees during the academic term immediately following scholarship winner selections (estimated in July). Funds cannot be used for room and board or for school supplies.
• Immediate family members of controlling officers in Western Union, any of its affiliates and non-affiliated nonprofit entities, or its Agents are not eligible to participate in the scholarship program. All other employees and their family members who meet the other eligibility requirements may apply.

Timeline:

• Application Opens: Wednesday, March 8, 2017
• Application Closes: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 12:00pm EST
• Selection & Notification to all Applicants: July 2016

The Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship Endowment, Inc., was established in June 2006 to provide scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate degrees at historically black colleges and universities.

The Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship Endowment also provides free information, workshops and seminars for middle school and high school students and their parents on the college preparation and application process. Information is also provided on financial aid opportunities.

The endowment was created after the death of our infant son, Joshua David Gardner, as a tribute to his memory and as a way to share our love and hope with others. Through this endowment, we hope to touch the lives of other students by helping them achieve their academic pursuits.

El & Eugenia Gardner

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Open to United States citizens (ages 17-25) who are admitted or enrolled in an accredited four-year historically black college or university in the United States with a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.8/4.0.
• Official Academic transcripts from high school or an accredited four-year college or university; Student must be seeking a bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion from an accredited institution and be a full-time or part-time student.
• Must provide an acceptance letter from the higher learning institution you are planning to attend
• Students should have ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1200. Unofficial test score copies are acceptable
• Three letters of reference must be submitted, one from an academic reference, attesting to the applicant’s character, leadership ability, and academic ability.
• A 500-word essay on the topic of, “What is the importance of participating in political and social change processes?”
• A completed application form
• There are no major or field of study criteria or requirements
• Funds must be used for tuition, fees, and/or books
• Scholarship funds are not renewable

Number of Awards: At least two one-time $2,000 scholarships will be awarded annually.

Applications are accepted October 30 to April 30. Selected awardees will be notified in writing by May 31. Awards will be disbursed directly to the institution of higher education on or before August 1.

Applications must be received by April 30.

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