Scholarship
2024 Opportunities
Fifth Baptist Church Annual Scholarship | $TBD | No Deadline Scholarship Criteria All Institutions of Higher Learning are Eligible Fifth Baptist Church Members Only
APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED FOR THE FOLLOWING
Betty Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship | $100 This $1000 scholarship is awarded in Honor of Emma Betty Fitzgerald, a long-time member of Fifth Baptist Church. It is intended to provide an additional educational source for our students. Scholarship Criteria Applicant must be an active member of Fifth Baptist Church Applicant must be a high school graduate effective June 2024 Applicant must have a high school cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.0. Applicant must provide a high school transcript, if available, with final cumulative grade point average Applicant must be enrolled in an institution of higher education for the academic year 2024 - 2025 for at least half-time or 6 semester credit hours Applicant must include an enrollment verification letter or form from the institution of higher education verifying 2023 - 2024 academic year enrollment
Deacon Doris E. Day Memorial Scholarship | $500 All Institutions of Higher Learning are Eligible
Carolyn Massey Book - Memorial Scholarship | $100 All Institutions of Higher Learning and Technical/Trade Schools are Eligible Freshman through Senior Years may apply.
INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS
Samuel D. Phillips Scholarship (Male Usher Board) | $500 Deadline: June 14, 2024 The Male Usher Board of Fifth Baptist Church has established a $500.00 scholarship in memory of Samuel D. Phillips. The Samuel D. Phillips scholarship is awarded annually to a high school student with a 2.0 GPA that will be attending a college or university full-time. Contacts: Sly Wright and Alan Griffin
Dr. Loraine M. Stewart Memorial Scholarship | $500 Deadline: June 14, 2024 - extended Apply online or pickup application in Church Office The Dr. Loraine M. Stewart Women’s Ministry of Fifth Baptist Church has established a $500.00 scholarship in memory of Dr. Loraine M. Stewart. The scholarship is awarded to a high school student pursuing a college degree. The student must be an active member of Fifth Baptist Church, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5. Application Procedure 1) Applications will become available beginning May 1st, 2024 on the Church’s website or from the church office. 2) The completed application must be returned to the church by June 10, 2024. Your response must be detailed and complete to help the Scholarship Committee better know you. A copy of your high school transcript is required along with a letter of recommendation from your counselor or a teacher. Any questions should be directed to a scholarship committee member: Connie Thompson 804-878-1722, Pat Crute 804-245-7890, Lorinda Griffin 804-357-0532 3) After reviewing all applications, the Scholarship Committee will determine the recipient. The scholarship recipient will be announced during the morning worship service on June 23, 2024. The application is for one academic year.
Deacons Conference of Richmond and Vicinity $1000 Scholarships (4) & $500 Book Awards (4) Deadline: May 17 | Return to Church Office