Children and Youth

Scholarship Committee

Scholarship Committee Mission

Recognizing the power of education, the responsibility to explore new possibilities, and the commitment to further both knowledge and understanding, the Scholarship Committee of Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ is committed to managing the financial resources provided by our Church to promote the academic and professional aspirations of our members and the community.

Scholarship Committee Members

Karlene Baddy
Kim Barnette
Merlyn Crandon Enyi
Heather Dark
Brenda Ewing
James Gittens
Rebecca Harlan
Janet McCormick
Iris Morton
Maureen Sullivan
Krysten Thomas
Isadora Wills

 

 

 

 

Committee Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the Mission of the Scholarship Committee?

A1. Recognizing the power of education, the responsibility to explore new possibilities, and the commitment to further both knowledge and understanding, the Scholarship Committee of Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ is committed to managing the financial resources provided by our Church to promote the academic and professional aspirations of our members and the community.

Q2. What does the Scholarship Committee do?

A2. The Scholarship Committee supports the advancement of higher education of our church members and the community by:

Managing and making decisions about the financial resources provided by the Church for the scholarship funds in consultation with the Board of Trustees which maintains the scholarship funds

Providing scholarships for partial payment of college tuition and fees

Providing book grants

Providing seminars, workshops, webinars and other opportunities to support students and their families in the pursuit of higher education

Partnering with other church groups and external organizations to advance the understanding, preparation, and opportunities for higher education

Posting and sharing other student internship, scholarship and career opportunities

Q3. How are scholarship funds acquired?

Collections at Church services

Gifts to the Scholarship Fund

Endowed scholarships or one-time scholarships created by individuals, families or groups in honor or in memory of a person, cause or event.

Q4. What are the membership requirements to serve on the Scholarship Committee?

A4. Members of the Scholarship Committee are elected by the General Body of the Church. All candidates must be members of Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ and follow the nomination process pursuant to the Constitution and Bylaws. Nomination to this Committee can be made by any Church Member. Individuals may also nominate themselves.

Q5. Who is eligible for a scholarship?

A5. Those eligible for Church member College Scholarships include members of Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ. Community Scholarships are granted to graduating high school seniors from the following District of Columbia Public Schools located in Northwest Washington, D.C. including:

Anacostia High School
Ballou High School
Benjamin Banneker Academic High School
Cardozo High School
Columbia Heights Educational Campus (formerly Bell
Multicultural)
Coolidge Senior High School
Dunbar High School
Eastern High School
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
School Without Walls High School
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School
Woodrow Wilson High School
H.D. Woodson High School

High School Seniors, who are not Peoples Church members but who are active in the Peoples Church “Community” during their high school years in groups such as the Peoples Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops or Peoples Youth Ministry, are also eligible for Community Scholarships.

Q6. What is the financial value of the scholarship?

A6. Scholarships amounts may vary from year to year but are a minimum of $1,000, based on investment returns, donations, gifts, newly endowed scholarships, and one-time offerings/gifts.

Q7. Can you receive a Church member College Scholarship each year you are in college?

A7. No. Scholarships are one-time awards that must be used to defray the costs of tuition and fees. While the intention is to provide the award for the first year of college, a member of Peoples Church who did not receive a scholarship for the first year may apply for a scholarship in a subsequent year of college. Community Scholars may only receive scholarships for the first year of college.

Q8. When are Scholarships awarded?

A8. Eligible students may apply for scholarships by the announced deadline, which has recently been the first Friday in May. Applications will be reviewed for eligibility, content and completeness. Awards will be made at the annual Student Recognition Sunday in June.

Q9. Who is eligible for a Book Grant and what is the financial value?

A9. Peoples Church members who have received a scholarship and are enrolled full time in an accredited college or university, in good academic standing are eligible to apply for Book Grants. Book Grants may not be awarded in the same academic year that one receives a scholarship. Students may apply for a Book Grant following their first year of college. Book Grant awards may vary based on funds available; but are generally $500 or more. Students may apply for up to four Book Grants. A Peoples Church member who has not received a scholarship but is enrolled in an undergraduate program may also apply for up to four book grants.

Q10. When are Book Grants provided?

A10. Eligible students may apply for a Book Grant by the deadline, which has recently been set at the end of the first week in December. Book Grant applications will be reviewed for completeness and eligibility. Awards will be made no later than the end of January following the deadline.

Q11. Can Scholarships or Book Grants be used for other purposes that those stipulated above?

A11. No. In fact, scholarship recipients are requested to sign a statement, as part of the scholarship application, that these funds will be used to help defray the cost of college tuition and fees and in the case of Book Grants, for the purchase of books and materials for school.

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AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarship Program
For women 40+ seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves.

Academic Competitiveness Grant
For first-year and second-year college students who graduated from high school.

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
For minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.

Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund
For students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia.

American Copy Editors Society Scholarship
Available to junior, senior and graduate students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships.

AORN Foundation Scholarship
For students studying to be nurses and preoperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees.

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
For students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career.

AWG Minority Scholarship For Women
Encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences.

AXA Achievements Scholarship
Provides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students – one from each state.

Beacon Partners Healthcare IT Scholarships
Awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the IT Healthcare field.

Best Buy Scholarship
For students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation.

Burger King Scholars Program
For high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school.

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Developed to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Four-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year.

Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Recognizes and awards the extraordinary who excel in math, science, and technology.

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Need-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community.

Dell Scholars Program
For students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

Development Fund For Black Students in Science and Technology
For students studying science or technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Discovery Scholarship
Annual scholarship for high school juniors to support continued education and training beyond high school.

Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara Scholarships
Open to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news.

EMPOWER Scholarship Award
Designed to increase diversity in the medical rehabilitation field by awarding students of color.

ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program
For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts.

Fulbright Scholar Program
Sends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research.

Future Engineers Scholarship Program
For students pursuing a career in engineering who shows outstanding academic performance.

Gates Millenium Scholarship
Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students.

Go On Girl Book Club Scholarship
Supports authors of the Black African Diaspora who want to write their way to college money.

Google Anita Borg Scholarship
For women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders.

Gwen Ifill/PBS NewsHour Journalism Fellow
The Gwen Ifill/PBS NewsHour Journalism Fellowship for current undergraduate and graduate students is a 10-week, paid position where you can gain hands-on, real-world experience working on “PBS NewsHour.”

Hallie Q. Brown Scholarship
For African American women who have a minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need.

HBCU Study Abroad Scholarship
Provides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally under-represented in such programs

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program
Provides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship Fund
To increase diverse students’ access to talent development opportunities through teacher training.

Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund
For low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community.

Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship
For cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need.

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program
For college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75.

Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay Contest
A writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era.

McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship
Designed to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education.

National Achievement Scholarship
Established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students.

National Black Police Association Scholarships
For students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas.

National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship
For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Opportunities for Students

National SMART Grant
Available to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more.

PMI Educational Foundation Scholarships
Established for students in the field of project management or a project management related field.

Ron Brown Scholar Program
Seeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society.

Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship
Seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses.

Scholarships to Apply to Over Spring Break

Siemen Competition
Competition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships
For first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more.

Tri-Delta Scholarships
For students who excel in chapter and campus involvement, community service, academics, and more.

Tylenol Scholarship
For students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership and academic qualities.

UCC Undergraduate Scholarships for Members
Applications are available November through May for UCC College students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year. Application deadline is May 18th.

United Negro College Fund Scholarships
Administers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books.

University of the District of Columbia
Community College Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning.

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship
For high school seniors planning to enroll or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors already enrolled.

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
For students seeking a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors.

Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program
Provides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more.

William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism Scholarship
Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field.

Women of Color Scholarships
List of Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships

Writer’s Digest Annual Short Story Competition
Contest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less.

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship
For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information tech