Womens Home and Overseas Missionary Society

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

General Life Members Council

Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA & APPLICATION

A Scholarship Award is available to members of the African Methodist

Episcopal Zion Church (AME Zion) who will be attending an AME Zion
seminary in addition to other AME Zion higher learning institutions of the
church.
All applicants must be a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion
Church.
Four scholarships will be awarded annually based on the approval of the
scholarship committee.
Demonstrated academic potential to succeed at an A.M.E. Zion Seminary as
measured by a grade point average of 2.65 and above.
Additional consideration will be given to persons attending other A.M.E.
Zion schools of higher education
Each scholarship award is valid for one year only. For future consideration,
each applicant must submit a new application each year by the stated
deadline up to three years and continues to study at a Zion college.
Application: All applicants must submit the following by June 30th
1) Completed application
2) Copy of most recent transcript
3) Letter of recommendation from the pastor of your local church (if
high school student a letter or recommendation from your counselor)
4) A typed essay to include the following:
~Reason(s) for applying
~Personal qualifications
~Church, school and community activities
~Career goals
~Your philosophy of life
5) A recent photo

Mail Application to:

Loveleen Dee Perkins
General Chairman, Life Members Council/Scholarship
5303 Brewer Road
Beltsville, Maryland 20705
Email Questions to:
dperkins02@yahoo.com
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Womens Home and Overseas Missionary Society

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

General Life Members Council

Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA & APPLICATION
APPLICATION
(If you are a student graduating from High School, please complete Part I and II)
Date: _____________________

PART I
Name ______________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip Code
Home Phone: ______________________ Email: __________________ Date of Birth: ______________________
Episcopal District ______________________________ Bishop ________________________________________
Conference ___________________________________ District ________________________________________
Name of A.M.E. Zion School to which you are applying / attending:_____________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip Code
Grade Point Average ______________________ School _____________________________________________

PART II
(Parents consent if under 21)
Parent(s) / Guardian Name ______________________________________________________________________
Print Name and Signature Required
Address, if different from student _________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip Code
Parent(s) Contact Information:
Father ________________________________________ Phone Number __________________________________
Mother _______________________________________ Phone Number ___________________________________
*Other if not Mother/Father _______________________________________ Phone Number __________________
*Guardian, Foster Parent, Relative and Relationship _________________________________________________
High School Completed _________________________________________________ Year ___________________
School Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip Code
Principals Name _______________________________________________________________________________
Counselors Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Womens Home and Overseas Missionary Society

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

General Life Members Council

Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA & APPLICATION

Application: All applicants must submit the following by June 30th

1)
2)
3)
3)

Completed application
Copy of acceptance letter
Copy of most recent transcript Grade Point Average of 2.65 or above
Letter of recommendation from the pastor of your local church (if high school student a letter or
recommendation from your counselor)
4) A typed essay to include the following:
a. Reason(s) for applying
d. Personal qualifications
b. Church, School and community activities
e. Career goals
c. Your philosophy of life
5) A recent photo
Mail Application to:

Loveleen Dee Perkins, General Chairman, Life Members Council

5303 Brewer Road ~ Beltsville, Maryland 20705 ~ dperkins02@yahoo.com