2015 The Harry Lee Jackson Jr. Memorial Scholarships Awarded by The King s Men Choir

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1 2015 The Harry Lee Jackson Jr. Memorial Scholarships Awarded by The King s Men Choir The Harry Lee Jackson Jr. Memorial Scholarships are annually awarded to three deserving minority males between the ages of 16-24, residing within the Metropolitan Washington DC, Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia area. All applicants must be attending or begin attendance, in a college or trade school by the fall of Application Deadline is May 1, 2015 Applications can be found at EBENEZER AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 7707 Allentown Road Fort Washington, MD Phone: 301/ Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr., Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning, Co-Pastor

2 Dear Applicant: Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Congratulations on your accomplishments so far! The Harry Lee Jackson Jr. Memorial Scholarships are annually awarded to three deserving minority males between the ages of years old, residing within the Metropolitan Washington DC, Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia area. The scholarships are awarded to honor the life and legacy of Harry Lee Jackson Jr. who was a faithful and well respected member of the King s Men Choir. His memory, Godly manner and unwavering faith live on through this scholarship as well as in the hearts of all who came to know him. The King s Men Choir consists of approximately 150 Christian Brothers who sing to the honor and glory of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The $ scholarships are to be used to subsidize the cost of a higher education, (college, professional/trade school, etc.). On behalf of our Pastors, Reverend Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr. and Reverend Dr. Jo Ann Browning, our Musical Director, Min. Gerald Scott, our Choir President, Brother Vaughn Yates and the King s Men Scholarship Committee Chairman, Elder Winston Maison, we thank you for your application but most of all for your successful accomplishments. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for these scholarships you must: 1. Be a minority male between the ages of years old. 2. Be a resident of Washington DC, Southern Maryland or Northern Virginia. 3. Begin attendance at a college or trade school by the fall of Complete and submit this application and a 200 to 300 word essay on the topic of the responsibilities of a Christian Man and good student. 5. Provide a copy of your official college acceptance letter. 6. Provide two (2) 2015 letters of recommendation from non-family members. 7. You or your representative MUST attend the 11:15 a.m. Morning Worship Service on June 7, 2015 and a reception following the worship service.

3 The Harry Lee Jackson Jr. Memorial Scholarships 2015 The King s Men Choir of Ebenezer AME Church ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY May 1, Applicants Information: Name Last First Middle Date of Birth Ethnicity Address Telephone ( ) Home Address Street City State/Zip Code Parents Name: Last First Middle Home Address Street City State/Zip Code Address: Telephone ( ) Student ID Number (if known)

4 2. Academic Background: High School Address Academic Honors Provide Official Copies of Transcripts including GPA, SAT or ACT scores Graduation Date: Senior Awards Ceremony Date School Church and Social Activities: 3. College/Institution Information: What type of degree are you seeking? Bachelor s or Associates Intended Major Intended Minor Estimated Cost of tuition per semester: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET! PLEASE PROVIDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION AS INSTRUCTED BY THIS APPLICATION WITHIN THE POSTED DEADLINE OF MAY 1, Please ensure that applications are returned to the attention of the King s Men Choir, HLJ Scholarship Committee Applicant Signature Date

5 Any questions or concerns should be directed to Brother Gregory Terrell, prior to the application deadline, at or by phone at