2024 Lois Balsley Scholarship Application Form
Greetings,
We are excited to announce that the California-Pacific United Methodist Foundation’s Scholarship Program for 2024 is now open for applications. We would like to encourage you to apply for the:
- Lois Balsley Scholarship: Available to graduating high school seniors preparing to enroll in a two- or four-year college, or vocational school in the fall of 2024. The Foundation Grant Committee will determine the number and amount, of awards based on the applications received. Applicants must be active members of a United Methodist Church within the boundaries of the Annual Conference. Deadline to apply is June 20, 2024. Please share this opportunity with youth in your congregation.
- You can access the application by clicking on the following link: CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE LOIS BALSLEY SCHOLARSHIP.
- Please email Nia Bailey with any questions or concerns at: nbailey@cpumf.org.
Peace and Blessings,
Nia Bailey
Administrator
California-Pacific United Methodist Foundation
Email: nbailey@cpumf.org
Phone: (626) 568-7347
Mailing Address: PO Box 2590, Pasadena, CA 91102
Website: www.CPUMF.org
2024 Claudia Whitmore/Beatrice Borders Memorial Scholarship
2024 Claudia Whitmore/Beatrice Borders Memorial Scholarship, Sponsored by the Holman United Women in Faith.
Applications are now available for Holman High School Graduating Seniors, and continuing college or University Students.
Please contact Claudia Spears at (cjspears1aol.com) or Barbara Hartell (bhartell14yahoo.com) to request applications, for criteria and detailed information. The deadline for applications is June 15th, 2024.
2023 Elgin Foundation for Wellness Scholarships
The 2023 scholarship applications are available! We encourage high school seniors attending a 4-year college or university to apply. Click here for more information.
2023 Permanent Endowment Scholarship
The Holman UMC Permanent Endowment Committee (PEC) has established the Holman UMC Permanent Endowment Scholarship to assist deserving students currently in college as well as graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue education in college or in a vocational school program. A scholarship committee, appointed by the PEC, administers the Scholarship Program. Awards vary in size. NEITHER INCOMPLETE NOR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 18, 2023
January 30, 2023
Dear Scholarship Applicant,
For 116 years, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, the first collegiate fraternity for African American men, has been dedicated to developing leaders, promoting academic excellence, public service, and social responsibility in our local and global communities. In an effort to facilitate these goals, the Mu Sigma Lambda Chapter of the fraternity is offering one-thousand-dollar ($1,000) scholarships to graduating high school men who are pursuing higher education.
Scholarship recipients will be selected based upon academic achievement, financial need, community service, and on an original essay. Carefully review the scholarship requirements. An incomplete application will not be considered. Please feel free to copy and distribute this letter and the attached application and requirements to all persons interested in applying for a scholarship. Applications can also be obtained from baldwinhillsalphas.com. Inquiries should be addressed to hearonnorman@gmail.com or (310) 487-3943.
Applications must be received no later than March 31, 2023.
Applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline even if you are waiting for admission to the college or university of your choice and or have not decided on which college or university that you will attend.
Applications that are not received by the deadline and applications that are incomplete will not be considered.
SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
- By Email: Applicants may submit their applications to hearonnorman@gmail.com. Official transcripts must be sent separately by an official from the applicant’s school.
- By Mail: Applicants may submit their applications and official transcripts by mail. The official transcript must be in a sealed envelope from the school providing the transcript and included with the application materials. The application materials and transcript should be mailed to:
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC., MU SIGMA LAMBDA CHAPTER
P.O. BOX 638
INGLEWOOD, CA 90307
Sincerely, Norman Hearon
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Mu Sigma Lambda Chapter Scholarship Committee Chair
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC. MU SIGMA LAMBDA CHAPTER
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
ELIGIBILITY:
- The applicant must be a male student who is a graduating high school senior for the 2023 academic school year. The applicant must be a student at a Southern California high school.
- The applicant has or will enroll as a full-time college student at a four-year college or university in the Fall, 2023 term.
- The applicant must possess a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 or its equivalent.
- The applicant must provide proof of acceptance AND enrollment in a four-year college or university before funds are disbursed. If selected to receive an award, proof of enrollment must be received no later than October 2, 2023. Failure to adhere to this deadline will result in forfeiture of your award.
REQUIREMENTS:
- The applicant must provide ALL the following:
- An official transcript that includes the applicant’s grade point average. The instructions for submitting the transcripts are as follows:
By Mail: The transcript must be provided in a sealed envelope from the school providing the transcript AND it must be included with the completed application materials.
By Email: The official transcript must be sent by an official from the applicant’s school.
- TWO letters of reference from persons who can attest to the quality of your class work, ability and character. At least one of the two letters must be from a current or former teacher.
- Complete responses to all the questions on the application form.
- A 200-word essay on “How I Will Use My Education to Serve My Community”.
MSLScholarship Application 2023-Form
Scholarships Available for UM Students (UMHEF)
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC., LOS ANGELES ALUMNAE CHAPTER 2023 SCHOLARSHIP
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
NAACP SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS & INTERNSHIPS
Each year we provide scholarships to outstanding students who display academic excellence and early signs of leadership and a commitment to social justice. Through the NAACP Scholars and Professionals: Internships, Ready Youth and Employment (N-SPIRE) program, we partner with organizations to offer a range of opportunities across the country.
Alen Henry Memorial Scholarships
HOW TO GET SOMETHING FOR ALMOST NOTHING. College-bound high school seniors and active college/university students can get a $1000 grant in your name via the Alen Henry Memorial Scholarships and Beta Chapter Double Ring Club. For a type-on application, please click on the Alen Henry Memorial Scholarship line above. If you have any problems, please call (310) 892-6436. Write a one-page narrative, tell about your church/school activities, include applicable transcripts, and submit the paperwork by May 15th. A high GPA is not required. See? You’re almost there.
Jester Hairston Scholarship
Calling all Senior High singers and instrumentalists! More than $2,500 will be awarded to high school seniors planning to continue the study of music. Applicant must prepare a solo selection from any musical genre (accompaniment suggested but can be optional). Click here for more information.