2023-2024 MtZ Application Please click on link to download the Educational Assistance Award Application
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOLMESBURG
8101 Erdrick Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19136
215 624 – 8869
Rev. Darren Umble, Pastor
May 2023
Dear Educational Assistance Award Applicant:
Enclosed is an application for an Educational Assistance Award for the 2023-2024 academic year. FULLY COMPLETED applications must be submitted to either H. Walter Early or Loretta Jackson no later than Sunday, July 23, 2023, to be eligible to receive an award. I strongly encourage church disciples to complete and submit an application for an Educational Assistance Award if you are considering continuing your education to preserve your eligibility to receive an Educational Assistance Award even though you may not have definitively determined to attend a college/university or a post-secondary school. Incomplete or late applications, except as specified below, will not be considered for an award. The three exceptions to the requirement to submit a fully complete and timely application are as follows:
- If you have not received a letter of acceptance/admission to the school you plan to attend when the completed application is due, this will not make you ineligible to receive an award;
- If you are graduating from high school and are unable to include two letters of recommendation with your application, you must provide in writing the name and address of the persons from whom you have requested a letter of recommendation, their relationship to you (e.g., teacher, counselor, employer, etc.) and the date of the request; and
- If you are a continuing student and are unable to include a copy of a transcript or official record of your most recent grades with your application, you must include written documentation that you have requested a transcript or official record of your grades to be eligible for an award.
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This letter describes the eligibility criteria and application process for applying for a Garner/Yancey Educational Assistance Award. The enclosed application form can also be used to apply for financial assistance under the following educational award programs: Robert C. Reed Foundation (music); R. Johnson Waller, Jr. Scholarship Fund; Ida Nix Memorial Scholarship Fund; Pauline Lucas Scholarship (nursing); and Edith Wilson Scholarship (high school graduate with the highest grade point average).
Applicants for a Garner/Yancey Assistance Award who are graduating from high school will be scheduled for an interview with the Garner/Yancey Educational Committee. The applicant should bring to the interview a portfolio consisting of any certificates, awards or other documents which demonstrate your accomplishments and the activities in which you participate. Garner/Yancey applicants who are continuing students may be scheduled for an interview at the discretion of the Garner/Yancey Educational Committee.
To be eligible to receive a Garner/Yancey Educational Assistance Award the applicant must be:
– a member/disciple of Mount Zion Baptist Church; and
– pursuing a Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree or post-secondary school
diploma or certificate.
An applicant is only eligible to receive a Garner/Yancey Assistance Award for a total of five years. In addition, an applicant for a Garner/Yancey Assistance Award will not be eligible to receive an award if you receive an award from another educational assistance award program sponsored or administered by the Mount Zion Baptist Church with the exception of the Edith Wilson Scholarship which is awarded to the high school graduate with the highest grade point average. Both full and part time students are eligible to receive the same amount of financial assistance.
If you have any questions regarding these instructions or need assistance completing the application, please contact either H. Walter Early or Loretta Jackson.
Yours in Christian Fellowship,
- Walter Early
- Walter Early, President
Youth Enrichment Services
Rev. Darren Umble, Pastor
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOLMESBURG
8101 Erdrick Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19136
215 624 – 8869
Rev. Darren Umble, Pastor
2023-2024 MT ZION EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AWARD APPLICATION
(Please print or type legibly)
Name ___________________________________ Date of Birth _____________
Street Address ______________________________________________________
Home Phone No. ____________________ Cell Phone No. ___________________
City _____________________________ State ______ Zip Code ____________
Email Address _______________________________________________________
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS WHO ARE GRADUATING FROM HIGH
SCHOOL
High School Graduating From _______________________________________
College/University/Trade/Vocational/Technical School you are planning to attend
_____________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________
City ____________________________ State _______ Zip Code ___________
Have you been accepted? _______ Yes (Attach acceptance letter) _________ No
APPLICANTS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL MUST PROVIDE TWO
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM EITHER A TEACHER, COUNSELOR,
EMPLOYER OR PERSON OTHER THAN A FAMILY MEMBER WITH YOUR
COMPLETED APPLICATION
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This application form may be used to apply for financial assistance under the following educational assistance award programs: Garner/Yancey Educational Assistance Award; Robert C. Reed Foundation (music); R. Johnson Waller, Jr. Scholarship Fund; Ida Nix Memorial Scholarship Fund; Pauline Lucas Scholarship (nursing); and Edith Wilson Scholarship (high school graduate with the highest-grade point average).
THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS WHO ARE CONTINUING STUDENTS
Continuing Student: _______ Sophomore _______ Junior ______ Senior
College/University/Trade/Vocational/Technical School you are presently enrolled in:
Name ___________________________________________________________
Address __________ ______________________________________________
City ________ ________________ State ______PA_____ Zip Code _________
Major Course of Study _____________ Projected Graduation Date ___________
ALL APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE EITHER AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
OR DOCUMENTATION OF GRADES RECEIVED FOR THE MOST RECENT
ACADEMIC PERIOD WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION
THIS SECTON TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS
Are you a member/disciple of Mount Zion Baptist Church? _____ Yes _____ No
Are you enrolling on a full or part time basis? ______ Full Time ______ Part Time
List the Church Ministries/Activities in which you participate __________________________________________________________________
List the school/community activities in which you participate _________________________________________________________________________________
List the honors/awards you have received __________________________________________________________________________________________________
List your hobbies/talents ______________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you previously received a Garner Yancey Award? ______ Yes _______ No
If yes, indicate the number of years _________
ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER IN AT LEAST 150 WORDS DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: Gun Violence – How it has impacted my life and my decision on the college I attend or plan to attend.
THIS APPLICATION MUST BE RETURNED BY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2023
indicate below the type(s) of Financial Assistance for which you are applying:
____ Garner/Yancey Educational Award ____ R. Johnson Waller, Jr. Scholarship
____ Robert C. Red Foundation (music) _____ Ida Nix Memorial Scholarship Fund
____ Pauline Lucas Scholarship (nursing)
____ Edith Wilson Scholarship (high school graduate with the highest-grade point)
Signature of Applicant _____________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian ________________________________________
(Required if Applicant is under 21)
Please return completed application to YES@MountZionBaptist.org or either H. Walter Early or Loretta Jackson. Any questions, please call H. Walter Early – 215 224 – 7515.
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- Walter Early: hearly8971@aol.com
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Loretta Jackson: walterguess@aol.com
Received by ________________________________ Date _________________