LOSTON HARRIS HBCU SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2023

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of MERRIFIELD

8122 Ransell Road

Falls Church, VA 22042

Dear Graduate:

Congratulations upon your impending high school graduation! The Scholarship Ministry of First Baptist Church of Merrifield (FBCM) located in Falls Church is pleased and proud of your accomplishments.

We are also pleased to inform you of the Community Scholars – Loston Harris Memorial HBCU Scholarship.. Each year, the Scholarship Ministry will grant scholarship awards to graduating seniors who are affiliated by membership, a child or grandchild of a First Baptist Church of Merrifield member and who have gained acceptance to attend an accredited Historically Black College and University (HBCU) for post-secondary education. The eligibility criteria are attached.

The Scholarship Fund is named in honor of the late Loston Harris, Christian Education Director, Emeritus of First Baptist Church Merrifield. Loston Harris was the architect of the Christian Education Department and he was faithful in sharing the gospel; ensuring that all had knowledge of and a personal relationship with God. He was deeply passionate regarding youth achieving excellence. Mr. Harris is a product of an HBCU, an alumnus of Prairie View A & M University located in Prairie View, Texas. After graduating from Prairie View A & M University he spent 26 years in the military, retiring
a U. S. Army Colonel. Mr. Harris then worked for and retired from the Marriott Corporation.

HOW THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED:

The Scholarship Ministry will review only those applications that are complete with supporting documents and meet all scholarship requirements.

The FBCM Scholarship Ministry will award a scholarship to students who submit a completed application and meet the criteria set forth. The scholarship award will be determined by the Scholarship Ministry and payment will be sent directly to the Financial Office of the school and will be applied directly to the student’s account for educational related expenses. The scholarship award will be applied to the student’s Spring Semester. The recipient of this award shall be required to notify the Scholarship Ministry of their official acceptance.

All scholarship recipients will be recognized and presented at the First Baptist Church of Merrifield during a Youth Worship Service (date will be announced). Additional details on this program will be communicated to the scholarship recipient and their parents.

ELIGIBILITY:

A student affiliated by membership at the First Baptist Church of Merrifield (FBCM) or a child or grandchild of an “active” FBCM Member.
Student should have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
A confirmed acceptance letter to attend an accredited Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

LOSTON HARRIS MEMORIAL HBCU SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2023

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone *

Student Email Address *

Parent/Guardian’s Name *

Parent/Guardian’s Email Address *

Parent/Guardian’s Phone *

Please indicate if you are an FBCM member, child or grandchild of an FBCM Member

Member
Child of Member
Grandchild of Member

Member Name *

First

Last

High School *

GPA *

Counselor *

Principal *

High School Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Date of Graduation *

Career Goals *

Name of HBCU attending *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone

Contact (If Known)

Date of Acceptance *

Start Date *

List all awards, honors, scholarships, and recognitions, (academic and non-academic) that you have received *

List any community, school organizations, or activities in which you participate *

Essay Topics: Write a short essay on one of the following topics listed below (typed, double-spaced, and 500 words or less): 1. Why do you think that HBCUs (Historically Black College and Universities) still play an important role in higher education when students can go to any college of their choice? *

Is there any additional information that you would like the Scholarship Ministry to know about you?

Your signature *

Please note that typing your name into this form constitutes and electronic signature and indicates that all items submitted are true and correct per your knowledge.

Date *

Signature of Parent or Guardian *

Please note that typing your name into this form constitutes and electronic signature and indicates that all items submitted are true and correct per your knowledge.

Date *

Scholarship Application Requirements:

A completed application for the Loston Harris HBCU Scholarship (all requested information must be provided).
A copy of your college acceptance letter.
Essay

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The deadline for submitting the completed application and all information is SUNDAY, December 3, 2023.

For scholarship consideration, the FBCM Scholarship Ministry must receive all applications by the deadline.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Deaconess Gail Greene, Scholarship Ministry Chair, at (703) 629-0068 or ggreene957@gmail.com.

LOSTON HARRIS HBCU SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2023

Scholarship Application Requirements:

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LOSTON HARRIS HBCU SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2023

Scholarship Application Requirements:

**NOTE**

Weekly Services

Bible Study

Plan your visit

Join our staff

Questions about Salvation, FBCM Ministries, and/or Prayer Requests

Looking for a new church home?

connect with us!

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