APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS •Must be an active member of New Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church • Have an academic grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale. • Submit three letters of recommendation: on personal/non academic; and one academic, and one from a ministry leader, or the NMZ Director of youth activities. •Provide proof of acceptance from a postsecondary institution. •Submit (or hand deliver) an official sealed copy of the applicant’s high school transcript by May, 2, 2025, to Sister Aline Pla, WMS President, C/O New Mount Zion AME Church, 1401 Old Bainbridge Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303. •Write a 300-500 word typed, double spaced essay on the topic: “Why I am Deserving of this Scholarship.” The essay must include a brief discussion of how this scholarship will help in reaching your short term and long-term educational and career goals. Proofread the essay for sentence structure, spelling, and grammar. •By selecting “Submit” your application and documents will automatically go to the scholarship chairperson. First email your letters of recommendation and a copy of your college acceptance letter to sdbyrd.542@gmail.com by May, 2, 2025 . •The completed application packet and sealed transcript must be received by May, 2, 2025 . •Failure to meet all of the requirements listed above will automatically result in disqualification. •The Certificate of Award will be given in May 2025 during a Sunday service designated by Pastor Bell. •If you have any questions, please contact Sister Sylvia Byrd at 850-264-4725 or by email at sdbyrd.542@gmail.com.
