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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH CONNECTIONAL LAY ORGANIZATION

Jamye Coleman Williams Scholarship

Scholarship Committee

Mrs. Edith Cartledge, Director of Lay Activities, Connectional Lay Organization

Members: Ms. Veronica Wiley, Chairperson

Mrs. Kimberly Brooks Ms. Gloria A. McClam Dr. Felecia Commodore Mr. Michael A. Cousins, Jr. Dr. Dorothy Henderson Dr. Dorothy Vails-Weber

The one-time scholarship will be awarded to a 2017 graduating high school senior that will enter a college or university in the Fall of 2017. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2017.

African Methodist Episcopal Church Connectional Lay Organization

The Jamye C. Williams Scholarship was established by the Connectional Lay Organization for the purpose of assisting young men and women of the Christian Faith in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in obtaining a college education. The funds for this scholarship will be administered by the Connectional Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS o A member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. o The scholarship will be given to an individual who desires to serve the A.M.E. Church in

a leadership capacity. o Pursue course of study leading to a Bachelor's Degree. o Must be a 2017 high school graduate. o Must attend college or university in the Fall of 2017.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Recipients will be selected by a judging committee comprised of members of the Connectional Lay Organization. The judges will evaluate eligible students based on academic record, financial need, reference letters, qualities of leadership and extracurricular activities and accomplishments. Winners will be announced by the Scholarship Committee at the site of the 2017 Biennial. All decisions by the judges are final. No material will be returned. Applications not submitted in their entirety will not be processed.

THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The winning applicant will be awarded a one-time scholarship of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). All scholarships will be distributed directly to the students after verification of registration for the Fall, 2017 semester or quarter. In the event the student is unable to attend in the Fall of 2017, the award will be returned to the scholarship fund.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit the following materials in one package:

o Completed application (must be typed). o A current official High School transcript of grades in a sealed school’s envelope. o A five hundred (500) word essay entitled The Importance of a College Education in the 21st

Century. The essay must be double-spaced and typed or word processed. o 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 previously covered. o A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation (one letter must be from someone familiar

with the student's academic performance and potential). A maximum of four (4) letters will be accepted, and may include pastors, local lay presidents, church school teachers, high school teachers, etc.

o Two (2) professional school photographs (3" x 5" preferred, wallet sizes accepted). o A Letter of Acceptance from the school attending. o All materials must be received in the same packet by the deadline to be considered. (May 15, 2017)

SEE BACK COVER FOR CONTACT INFORMATION AND MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Jamye Coleman Williams Scholarship

PERSONAL DATA

Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Home Phone: Cell Phone:

Email Address:

Date or Birth: 0 Male 0 Female

CHURCH INFORMATION

Name of Local Church:

Address of Local Church:

Local Lay President:

Pastor:

Presiding Bishop:

Episcopal District:

Please list church activities during the past four (4) years. Include local church, conference, district and

connectional involvement (attach separate sheets of paper, if necessary):

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Name of High School: Address

of High School:

GPA (use 4-point scale): Class Rank: ______ out of ______ SAT/ACT Score:

What is your intended major course of study and/or career goals?

COPY OF TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED

Signature of School Official:

List any academic honors received:

Name and address of College/University you plan to attend:

Annual Tuition:

Annual Room & Board if you plan to live on campus: $

Ti t le

:

Date

:

NON-ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS (attached a separate sheet of paper, if necessary) Please list

significant school-related extracurricular activities in which you have participated:

List significant non-school extracurricular activities in which you have participated:

List significant volunteer and other extracurricular activities involved in during the past four (4) years:

FAMILY INFORMATION

Name Occupation Annual Salary

Father $

Mother $

Your Employment Status/Income: No. of Family Members (incl. parents)

OTHER FINANCIAL AID List below all financial aid you have been awarded thus far. You are requested to keep the committee informed of any financial aid received.

Name of Award/Grant/Loan Amount

$ $ $ $

LETTERS OF REFERENCE

Name Address/Phone Title/Organization

1 .

2 .

3 .

4 .

THE INFORMATION REPRESENTED HERE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ENTIRE APPLICATION.

Date: _________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________

COMPLETED APPLICATION AND MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY May 15, 2017.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Veronica Wiley, Chairperson

(334) 566-9769


MAIL ALL MATERIAL TO:

Dr. Dorothy Henderson P.O. Box 954

Warren, AR 71671

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicant’s Check List o Completed application o Current high school transcript o Five hundred (500) word essay o Three (3) letters of recommendation o Professional school photographs (2) o Letter of Acceptance o Mail all materials in the same packet o Deadline: May 15, 2017


The J. D. Williams Scholarship


Mrs. Edith B. Cartledge, Director of Lay Activities, Connectional Lay Organization

Ms. Veronica Wiley, Chairperson Mrs. Kimberly Brooke Ms. Gloria A. McClam Dr. Felecia Commodore Mr. Michael Cousins, Jr. Dr. Dorothy Henderson Dr. Dorothy Vails-Weber

A one-time scholarship will be awarded to a person pursuing course of study leading to a Bachelor’s Degree, M. Div or D. Min. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2017.


The J. D. Williams Scholarship

The J.D. Williams Scholarship was established by the Connectional Lay Organization for the purpose of assisting young men and women in obtaining a college education. The funds for the scholarship will be administered by the Connectional Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. This scholarship is designated for a student planning to attend a four year A.M.E. college, university, or seminary.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

o A member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. o Must attend an A.M.E. college, university, or seminary in the Fall

of 2017. o Pursue course of study leading to a Bachelor's Degree, M. Div,

or D. Min.




The winning applicant will be awarded a one-time scholarship of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). All scholarships will be distributed directly to the students after verification of registration for the Fall 2017, semester or quarter. In the event the student is unable to attend in the Fall of 2017, the award will be returned to the scholarship fund.



o Completed application (must be typed). o A current official high school transcript in a sealed school’s envelope. o Minimum of three (3) letter of recommendation (one letter must be from someone familiar with

student's academic performance and potential). Maximum of four (4) letters will be accepted and may include pastor, local lay president, Church School teacher, high school teacher, etc.

o A 500-word essay on the topic, The Importance of a College Education in the 21st Century. (The essay must be double-spaced and typed.

o Two (2) professional school photographs (3" x 5" preferred, wallet sizes accepted). o Applicants may submit in writing any information which would enhance probability of being

selected, provided it has not already been covered by the items previously covered. o An Acceptance Letter from the school attending. o All materials must be received in the same packet by the deadline to be considered. (May 15, 2017)


PERSONAL DATA

Name: Address:

City/State/Zip: Home Phone: E-mail Address: Date or Birth:

M a l e

Cell Phone:

F e m a l e

CHURCH INFORMATION



Local Lay President: Pastor:

Presiding Bishop:

Episcopal District:




Name of High School: Address of High School:

GPA (use 4-point scale):

Class Rank: _____ out of _________ SAT/ACT Score:

What is your intended major course of study and/or career goals?


Signature of School Official: Title: Date:

List any academic honors received:


Annual Tuition: $ Annual Room & Board if you plan to live on campus: $





FAMILY INFORMATION

Name Occupation Annual Salary

Father $

Mother $

Your Employment Status/Income: No. of Family Members (incl. parents)



$

$

$

$

LETTERS OF REFERENCE


1 .

2 .

3 .

4 .


_______________________________________ __________________________________________ Date Signature


FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Veronica Wiley, Chairperson

(334) 566-9769


MAIL ALL MATERIAL TO: Mrs. Kimberly Brooks

904 S Main Street Urbana, Ohio 43078


Applicant’s Check List o Completed application o Current high school transcript o Five hundred (500) word essay o Letters of recommendation (3) o Professional school photographs (2) o Letter of Acceptance o Mail all materials in the same packet o Deadline: May 15, 2017


Joseph C. McKinney Scholarship


Mrs. Edith B. Cartledge Director of Lay Activities Connectional Lay Organization

Ms. Veronica L. Wiley, Chairperson Mrs. Kimberly Brooks Ms. Gloria A. McClam Dr. Felecia Commodore Mr. Michael A. Cousin, Jr. Dr. Dorothy Henderson Dr. Dorothy Vails-Weber

The one-time Scholarship will be awarded to a 2017 high school graduating senior that will enter a college or university in the Fall of 2017. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2017.


Joseph C. McKinney Scholarship

The Joseph C. McKinney Scholarship was established by the Connectional Lay Organization for the purpose of assisting young men and women of the Christian Faith in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in obtaining a college education. The funds for this scholarship will be administered by the Connectional Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

o A member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. o The scholarship will be given to an individual who desires to serve the A.M.E. Church in a leadership

capacity. o Must be a 2017 high school graduate o Pursue course of study leading to a Bachelor's Degree. o Must attend college or university in the Fall of 2017.




The winning applicant will be awarded a one-time scholarship of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). All scholarships will be distributed directly to the students after verification of registration for the Fall of 2017 semester or quarter. In the event the student is unable to attend in the Fall of 2017, the award will be returned to the scholarship fund.



o Completed application (must be typed). o A current official High School transcript of grades in a sealed school envelope. o A five hundred (500) word essay entitled The Importance of a College Education in the 21st

Century. The essay must be double-spaced and typed. o 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 previously covered. o A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation (one letter must be from someone familiar with

the student's academic performance and potential). A maximum of four (4) letters will be Accepted; and may include pastors, local lay presidents, church school teachers, high school teachers, etc.

o Two (2) professional school photographs (3" x 5" preferred, wallet sizes accepted). o An acceptance letter from the school attending. o All materials must be received in the same packet by the deadline to be considered. (May 15, 2017)


PERSONAL DATA

Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip: Home Phone: E-mail Address: Date or Birth: M a l e F e m a l e

Cell Phone:

CHURCH INFORMATION



Local Lay President:

Pastor:

Presiding Bishop:

Episcopal District:




Name of High School: Address of High School: GPA (use 4-point scale):

Class Rank: out of

SAT/ACT Score: What is your intended major course of study and/or career goals?


Signature of School Official: Title:

Date: List any academic honors received:


Annual Tuition: $

Annual Room & Board if you plan to live on campus: $





FAMILY INFORMATION Name Occupation Annual Salary

Father $

Mother $

Your Employment Status/Income: No. of Family Members (incl. parents) :



$

$

$

$ LETTERS OF REFERENCE


1 .

2 .

3 .

4 .


Date: ______________________________ Signature:_____________________________________


FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Veronica Wiley, Chairperson

(334) 566-9769


MAIL ALL MATERIAL TO:

Ms. Veronica L. Wiley 308 First Avenue Troy, AL 36081


Applicant’s Check List

o Completed application o Current high school transcript o Five hundred (500) word essay o Three (3) letters of recommendation o Professional high school photographs (2) o Letter of Acceptance o Mail all materials in the same packet o Deadline: May 15, 2017

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