Scholarship Submission
Criteria & Application

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarship is available to high school senior students who exemplify the following characteristics:

1. Academic Achievement – Dedicated student who works hard and seeks continued growth inside and outside of the classroom.

2. Leadership – Know yourself and have a vision that is well communicated.

3. Character – Serve as a positive role model for their peers through conduct and attitude.

4. Community Service – Exhibit admirable and praiseworthy qualities of good citizenship.

5. Personal Poise – Able to articulate goals, abilities, skills, and rationale for pursuing a particular career.

**This is a ONE-TIME scholarship**

The candidate’s intended major at a two-year or four-year college/university must be in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) to be considered for this scholarship.

Items Needed for Submission

1. An electronic copy of an official college/university transcript;

2. Copy of your resume;

3. Essay

4. College admission letter

5. Three letters of recommendation as follows:

• An individual who is not related to the student and who is not affiliated with the academic institution the student currently attends (personal recommendation);

• The student’s Pastor or designee of the religious organization in which the student belongs;

• An Academic Advisor, School Counselor or School Administrator, etc.

I. Gather information for the parties who will submit materials on your behalf

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1. Applicants will need the names and email addresses of individuals providing recommendations on your behalf.

2. Applicants will need the email address for high school and/or college or university office(s) from which to secure a pdf of official transcript(s).
   

II. Submit your requests for letters of recommendation/transcripts

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1. Copy, paste, and email the link with your request to the individuals and/or institutions. Link can be found in your confirmation email.

2. The link you provide will open an online form. The individuals and/or institutions should complete the form upload the applicable letter and/or transcript and submit it to Macedonia Baptist Church.

3. An acknowledgment of each submission will be provided by Macedonia Baptist Church to the third party.

Essay Prompt

1. Why are you interested in pursuing a major in the STEM area? (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, STEM). Please be specific.

2. How do you see yourself making an impact in this area of study in the future? Please be specific.

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Note: Questions and/or problems with submissions should be directed to: scholarship@macedoniaofalbany.org

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the MHEAP applicant must:

1. Be an active youth member of Macedonia Baptist Church;

2. Be a high school graduate or a student preparing to graduate (GED is acceptable); or presently attending college, technical or vocational school at any undergraduate level; and

3. Submit a copy of your acceptance letter from the higher education institution (if you are a first-time higher education student or have transferred to another institution).

Eligibility Criteria

1. Graduating Male High School Senior

2. Evidence of potential leadership ability as demonstrated by participation as a leader or officer in school or extra-curricular organizations.

3. Academic achievement as evidenced by attaining a B or 3.0 average, or 2.75 average if coursework includes 2 or more AP-level courses.

4. Participation in sports at the varsity level.

5. Participation in any area of the arts.

**This is a ONE-TIME award**

Items Needed for Submission:

1. An electronic copy of an official school transcript

2. Copy of your resume;

3. Copy of the college acceptance letter.

4. To demonstrate your creativity please describe and upload in any format that you choose how this scholarship will help you to achieve your college goals. Submissions may include examples of the student’s music, dance, video, PowerPoint, poetry, and/or essay.

5. Three letters of recommendation from the following:

• An individual who is not related to the student and who is not affiliated with the academic institution the student currently attends (personal recommendation);

• The student’s Pastor or designee of the religious organization in which the student belongs;

• An Academic Advisor, School Counselor or School Administrator, etc.

Larry & Jasán Ward Scholar-Athlete Award Prompt

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To demonstrate your creativity please describe in any format that you choose how this scholarship will help you to achieve your college goals. Feel free to be as creative as possible, for example through music, dance, video or PowerPoint, poetry, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarship is available to high school seniors of African ancestry who exemplify the following characteristics:

1. Academic Achievement - Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater on a scale of 4.0.

2. Leadership - Serve in a leadership position(s) in school, religious organizations, community, and/or civic organizations.

3. Character - Serve as a positive role model for their peers through attitude and conduct.

4. Community Service - Exhibit admirable qualities of good citizenship through community and/or civic volunteerism.

5. Personal Poise - Able to articulate goals, abilities, shortcomings, and rationale for pursuing a particular career path.

Items Needed for Submission

1. An electronic copy of an official school transcript

2. Copy of your resume;

3. Copy the student’s college acceptance letter;

4. Essay (Please see application for questions)

5. Three letters of recommendation as follows:

• An individual who is not related to the student and who is not affiliated with the academic institution the student currently attends (personal recommendation);

• The student’s Pastor or designee of the religious organization in which the student belongs;

• An Academic Advisor, School Counselor or School Administrator, etc.

Macedonia Merit Scholarship Award Essay Prompt

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1. What is the most important lesson(s) you have learned from and why? Please describe in detail.

2. What is the greatest obstacle you have overcome and why? Please describe in detail.

3. What is your philosophy of life?

Eligibility Criteria

The Rev. Leonard D. Comithier, Jr. HBCU scholarship is available to active youth student members who exemplify the following characteristics:

1. Academic Achievement - Acceptance to an accredited HBCU institution.

2. Leadership - Serve in a leadership position(s) in school, religious organizations, community, and/or civic organizations.

3. Character - Serve as a positive role model for their peers through attitude and conduct.

4. Community Service - Exhibit admirable qualities of good citizenship through community/civic volunteerism.

5. Personal Poise - Able to articulate goals, abilities, shortcomings, and reasons for pursuing a particular career path.

Awardee Expectations

For High School Students

• must submit a copy of course registration by September 30th to receive the award for the first semester of enrollment.

For Returning College Students

Each semester, students must provide confirmation of enrollment and prior semester grades via submission of the following:

• submit a copy of their fall semester course registration no later than September 30th

• a copy of their transcript from the previous semester; submitted by January 30th

Student must:

1. Be an active youth member of Macedonia Baptist Church;

2. Be a graduating high school senior;

3. Be enrolled in high school on the date of this application;

4. Have demonstrated talent, character, and aptitude for college matriculation;

5. Submit a copy of an acceptance letter from an accredited two- or four-year college or university.

6. Submit a copy of the first-semester course registration prior to the release of funds.

Items Needed for Submission:

1. An electronic copy of an official school transcript;

2. Copy of your resume;

3. Essay (Please see application for questions)

4. Upload a copy of a letter of admission at an HBCU;

5. Three letters of recommendation:

• An individual who is not related to the student and who is not affiliated with the academic institution the student is attending (personal recommendation);

• the student’s Pastor or designee of the religious organization in which the student belongs (e.g. recommendation letters can be from an Associate Pastor, Deacon, ministry chair or member of a church ministry etc.); and

• an Academic Advisor, School Counselor, Administrator or Teacher, etc.

HBCU Scholarship Essay Prompt

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1. Why is it important for you to attend and graduate from an HBCU institution (please be specific)?

2. Who is your most admired leader who graduated from an HBCU institution and why (please be specific)?