BJCF 2016 Anthony W. Gilyard Educational Scholarship Information and Application Minister Christopher Benson and Sis LaShanda Walker, Scholarship Committee Co-Chairs Attached is an application for the 2016 Anthony W. Gilyard Educational Scholarship. Please review the scholarship criteria and application and complete carefully. Be aware that the deadline for all applications is Sunday, July 10, 2016. We will not be able to consider any incomplete applications or any applications received to us later than the above date. You may email your completed application to christopherbensonhr@gmail.com or deliver it to c/o LaShanda Walker. Scholarship winners will be announced during the 12 noon worship on August 14, 2016. The scholarship recipient(s) will then be responsible for giving to the scholarship chairpersons the exact address of the school controller/bursar so that the disbursement of the monies can be made during the year they are expected to graduate from high school. Criteria: You must be a high school Senior, entering an accredited School of Higher Education (e.g. college or university) in the year of your graduation or the following year. Your college letter of acceptance should be included with your application. You must be an active member of Bethlehem Judah Christian Fellowship. You must submit an essay to the question below. (Essay must be double spaced, typed, with at least 500 to 1000 words.) 2016 Essay Question: 2016 has been declared the year for "The Journey of Discovery: When the questions become the keys" for Bethlehem Judah Christian Fellowship. This year we hope to unlock some key areas of our natural and spiritual lives that will allow us to fully tap into our potential and Godgiven purpose in life. How does your higher educational pursuit align with this 2016 theme? How will your educational achievements impact your living legacy? Please pay special attention to the application deadline as applications received after July 10th will not be considered for this year s scholarship. Any questions or concerns can be submitted by email to Minister Christopher Benson at christopherbensenhr@gmail.com or Sister LaShanda Walker at twinsister3@yahoo.com
BJCF 2016 Anthony W. Gilyard Educational Scholarship Date: Full Name: _ Address: _ (Please include zip code) Telephone Number: ( ) - Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Mother s Name: Employment: Address: Father s Name: Employment: Address: Names of Siblings Age
Church Affiliation: How long have you been a member of BJCF? In what groups/auxiliaries are you active? Education: What High School do/did you attend? Name: Address: When is your expected date of graduation? _ (Please be prepared to submit a copy of your high school diploma along with your completed application) Detail your extra-curricular activities. To what groups and clubs do you belong? What hobbies do you have? What honorary awards have you received and what is your class rank? What colleges/universities have you been accepted to attend? What college/university do you plan to attend?
Personal References: (See attached form) Please include two references: (1) personal and (1) academic from your high school. Reference forms are attached and need to be completed, signed and returned along with the application. 1. 2.
2016 Anthony W. Gilyard Educational Scholarship Personal Reference Form Name of Applicant: Current address/ City/ State/ Zip: Name of Evaluator: _ How long have you known the applicant? in what capacity? Please evaluate the applicant in the following areas using Fair, Good, or Excellent as your criteria. (Circle your selection) Character / Integrity: Fair Good Excellent Accountability: Fair Good Excellent Maturity: Fair Good Excellent Ability to Succeed in Chosen Profession: Fair Good Excellent Personal Comments or additional information you feel would help support the applicant in this Scholarship process. (Optional) Print Name: Signature:
2016 Anthony W. Gilyard Educational Scholarship Personal Reference Form Name of Applicant: Current address/ City/ State/ Zip: Name of Evaluator: _ How long have you known the applicant? in what capacity? Please evaluate the applicant in the following areas using Fair, Good, or Excellent as your criteria. (Circle your selection) Character / Integrity: Fair Good Excellent Accountability: Fair Good Excellent Maturity: Fair Good Excellent Ability to Succeed in Chosen Profession: Fair Good Excellent Personal Comments or additional information you feel would help support the applicant in this Scholarship process. (Optional) Print Name: Signature: