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Alma Dorsey Harper Scholarship for Nursing

Scholarship Amount: $1000
Institutional Requirements: 

• Enrollment in a Cosmetology Program

GPA Requirement: N/A
Essay Requirement (250 words): Describe yourself as a person who has a special talent for making others around you feel special and beautiful. Include personal accounts that you may have experienced. Like Melony Armstrong, describe why you would like to become a cosmetologist, and what benefits as a cosmetologist will you give to your clientele?
Additional Requirements: N/A
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Amoy Pitters is honoring her mother Wynette Smith, who supported her dream of pursuing a career in Cosmetology. Today Amoy owns and operates her salon, Amoy Couture Hair Salon, and is a stylist to celebrities in NYC. She is known as a trendsetter, woman boss, and hair stylist extradonaire! Amoy has specialized in beautifying others. She has a gift for making her clients feel refreshed with new looks.Proverbs 11:25 says that “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Amoy Pitters certainly exemplifies a generous person through her commitment to financially contribute towards the education of the youth in our community.In addition to her financial gifts,

Amoy is also offering a male or female who is pursuing a career in cosmetology, the opportunity to intern in her New York salon. The student can arrange to go during the weekends, or weeknights after school. Upon completion of their program, she advises students to acquire licensing in both New Jersey and New York.

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Additional Requirements: Must be a 2 or 4 year Institution, Vocational or Trade School
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Scholarship Amount: $1000
Institutional Requirements:

• Enrollment in an accredited 2 or 4 year institution
• Majoring in Education or Early Childhood Education program

GPA Requirement: N/A
Essay Requirement (250 words): What inspired your interest in education or early childhood development? How do you plan to use your studies and future career to impact the lives of children and families, and how does this align with Olivia Rose Arnold’s legacy of providing a strong foundation for success through love, grace, and learning?
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The Olivia Rose Arnold Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Olivia Rose Arnold, a dedicated licensed childcare provider for over 40 years. A passionate advocate for early childhood education, Olivia Rose believed in the power of reading and the importance of providing children with a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Through her work, she supported families and single parents by offering not only quality care but also nutrition, core competencies, life skills, and unconditional love and grace. This scholarship is designed for students who share her passion for education and early childhood development and are pursuing studies at a two- or four-year institution. By supporting future educators and caregivers, this scholarship continues Olivia Rose’s mission to nurture and prepare the next generation for success.

Scholarship Amount: $1000
Institutional Requirements:

• Enrollment in a 2yr or 4yr institution OR enrollment in a vocational/technical program
• Must be majoring in:
  • Business | Sales | Marketing | Audio Production | Music Production | Video Production | 

GPA Requirement: N/A
Essay Requirement (250 words): Reflecting on the values of perseverance, community service, and dedication to personal excellence, describe a challenge or hardship you have faced. How did this experience shape your goals in your chosen field of study? In what ways has overcoming this challenge inspired you to contribute to your community, and how do you plan to give back as you pursue your career in Business, Sales, Marketing, or Music/Audio/Video Production? OR Scholarship Essay: Peter & Joyce Mellerson and Beverley Braxton Vincent encouraged those around them to strive for their best in business and industry. With this legacy in mind, explain what motivates you to excel academically and pursue a career in your chosen field. How do you hope to impact the industry, and how will this scholarship help you reach your goals? Additionally, share how you have demonstrated a commitment to volunteering or giving back and why this is meaningful to you.

Additional Requirements: Must be a 2 or 4 year Institution, Vocational or Trade School

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The Braxton Mellerson Scholarship honors the legacy of Peter& Joyce Mellerson and Beverley Braxton Vincent, celebrating their commitment to hard work, perseverance, and excellence in business and industry. This scholarship supports students pursuing studies in Business, Sales, Marketing, or Music/Audio/Video Production at a two-year, four-year, or vocational/technical institution. Recipients must demonstrate financial need, a strong academic focus, and a drive to overcome adversity. Additionally, they should embody a spirit of community service and have a genuine desire to giveback, reflecting the values of the scholarship’s namesakes.

Scholarship Amount: $1000
Institutional Requirements:

• N/A

GPA Requirement: N/A
Essay Requirement (250 words): 
1: Deacon Alfred and Deaconess Shelley Eleby dedicated their lives to faith, family, and service to their community. Describe how community involvement has shaped your values and academic goals. How do you plan to use your education to make a positive impact in your community, and in what ways will this scholarship support your journey toward achieving these goals?
(OR) 2: The Elebys embodied integrity, perseverance, and a commitment to uplifting others. Reflect on a challenge you have faced in your academic or personal life. How did this experience influence your character and strengthen your desire to serve others? Explain how your education will help you carry forward the Elebys’ legacy of service and leadership.
Additional Requirements: N/A
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The Deacon Alfred and Deaconess Shelley Eleby Scholarship honors the legacy of Deacon Alfred and Deaconess Shelley Eleby, whose dedication to faith, family, and community upliftment has left a lasting impact. This scholarship is designed to support undergraduate students who are committed to academic achievement and community service, reflecting the Elebys' values of integrity, service, and perseverance.

Scholarship Amount: $500

Institutional Requirements:

• Majoring in Nursing, Life Science, Pre-Medicine, Allied Health, Public Health

GPA Requirement: 3.0 or higher

Essay Requirement (250 words):  Compassion, dedication, and a commitment to community well-being are core values in healthcare. Reflect on a personal experience that strengthened your desire to enter the healthcare field. How did this experience shape your career aspirations, and in what ways do you plan to give back to your community as a future healthcare professional?

Additional Requirements:  N/A
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The CBC First Aid Ministry Scholarship Fund supports students who are committed to pursuing a career in the healthcare field. Eligible applicants can be enrolled in a healthcare-related program, such as nursing, life sciences, pre-medicine, Allied Health, or Public Health, and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This scholarship is designed to encourage future healthcare professionals who are dedicated to improving the well-being of others and aspire to serve their communities with compassion and excellence. Through this fund, the CBC First Aid Ministry invests in the next generation of healthcare providers who will make a meaningful impact in their field.

Scholarship Amount: $1000
Institutional Requirements: 

• ​Finance Major

GPA Requirement: N/A
Essay Requirement (250 words): Proverbs 13:16 says that a wise man thinks ahead; a fool doesn’t, and even brags about it.” In 250 words, describe what financial or investing advice you have learned in your field of study or received from a family member, friend, or mentor and how you have implemented it. OR Scholarship Essay: Scripture teaches that our finances are one area where Christians practice stewardship. Utilizing information learned in your field of study, what financial management or investing lessons have you learned and implemented in your life?

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Scholarship Information: The John Henry Scholarship for Finance honors Ms. Adella Gordon, the beloved grandmother of CBC member John Henry. Miss Gordan was a wise woman who profoundly influenced Mr. Henry’s life and instilled in him the values of stewardship, financial management, and investing.

Scholarship Amount: $1000
Institutional Requirements:

• Must be a Junior (or rising Junior) Year student
• Enrollment at a 4-year College or University

GPA Requirement: N/A
Essay Requirement (250 words): Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of having a hope and a future. Reflecting on your journey through college, describe how your faith, cultural background, or personal values have influenced your academic and career aspirations. How do you envision your future, and how will completing your degree allow you to give back to your community? OR Scholarship Essay: As you approach graduation, consider the legacy you want to leave behind. Describe an experience, project, or role that has shaped your college journey and reflects your commitment to academic excellence and community impact. How do you plan to use your education to inspire or uplift others, especially within the Black and Latino communities?
Additional Requirements: 

• Applicants must identify as African American or Latinx

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Scholarship Information:The Jeremiah 29:11 College Scholarship supports high-achieving Black and Latino students who are in their third year of a four-year college program, ideally majoring in science, although other majors are welcome. Named after the verse Jeremiah 29:11, which speaks of hope and a promising future, this scholarship is dedicated to students who have maintained a strong academic record and are committed to completing their degrees. Recipients should demonstrate a vision for using their education to make a positive impact within their communities and embody values of perseverance, purpose, and service.

Scholarship Amount: $1000
Institutional Requirements: 

• Studying HVAC or an HVAC-related field

GPA Requirement: N/A
Essay Requirement (250 words): Please explain why you are passionate about being an HVAC technician and how this scholarship award will help you in pursuit of this goal. OR Scholarship Essay: Describe an innovative project or idea you have worked on. What was your role in the project? What did you achieve and how did you help the intended recipient(s)?
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CBC Missionary Scholarship 

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The Scotty R. Owens Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Scotty R. Owens, a beloved son, father, brother, and uncle who pursued his passions in music and entrepreneurship while striving to find his purpose. Scotty’s journey was cut short in 2021 at the age of 39, but his dream lives on through this scholarship, supporting African American and Hispanic students who share his commitment to growth and service. Eligible students must be pursuing a degree in Nursing, Psychology, Music, or Cosmetology, hold a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have completed at least 40 hours of community service serving agencies/communities that help support individuals navigating mental health and/or drug rehabilitation. Through this award, Scotty’s spirit of resilience and dedication to helping others continues, empowering students to discover and fulfill their own life’s purpose.

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The Peterson Family Scholarship for Economics and Finance is rooted in Christian values and biblical principles. The Peterson Family established this scholarship to support students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and a commitment to integrating faith-based principles into their study of economics and finance. In addition to these values, this scholarship honors the ancestors of The Peterson Family who, despite lacking opportunities, looked toward the future and paved the way for subsequent generations. It also recognizes the tremendous investments and sacrifices made by the Peterson Family’s parents, who have played a crucial role in shaping their children's lives. This scholarship aims to empower students to build on the legacy of those who came before them while striving for excellence in their academic and professional pursuits.

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Deuteronomy 16:20 states that you must follow justice and justice alone. The study of criminal justice and law enforcement teaches about the pursuit of justice and the legal and ethical aspects of law enforcement.   The CBC Security Ministry scholarship is for an HBCU student pursuing a criminal justice or law enforcement degree. The hope is that after obtaining their degree, the recipient will return to serve on the CBC security ministry or pursue a career in law enforcement in their respective community.

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Lenora Ingrid Spells was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a best friend and confidante to many. While she did not have the opportunity to seek post-secondary education, she supported her grandchildren’s aspirations to do so. She was a selfless person, which was demonstrated through her service as a Girl Scout serving the York and Philadelphia, PA communities. The Community Baptist Church of Englewood Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for the 2024 Lenora Ingrid Spells Memorial Scholarship award. Each applicant must be a young women between the ages of 17 and 30 years old who is a mother seeking her post-secondary education. Applicants must have received acceptance or already enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or trade school program. Applicants must provide documentation of community service activities and hours.

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The Usher Ministry Scholarship recognizes the dedication, discipline, and service of young individuals who have faithfully served as ushers within the ministry. This scholarship supports students who have demonstrated commitment to their church and community through their role as ushers, embodying qualities of hospitality, responsibility, and teamwork. Eligible applicants must have experience serving as an usher and be accepted to or currently enrolled in a post-secondary program. The Usher Ministry Scholarship aims to honor the contributions of these young leaders, encouraging them to continue their path of service and personal growth through higher education.

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