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SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY – distributes funds to qualified applicants who are in need of financial assistance for undergraduate, trade or a skilled training program. Our responsibilities also include raising funds to be able to continuously provide financial support to our youth

                         

 

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church (TMBC)

 Scholarship Fund Guidelines

 (REVISED 11/2017)

 

Dear Applicant:

 

Thank you for your interest in the TMBC Scholarship Fund.  The scholarship fund provides SUPPLEMENTARY ASSISTANCE TO UNDERGRADUATES ONLY.  Funds are awarded to TMBC members and a percentage of non-members when family funds, grants, loans, fellowships and all other sources have been exhausted.  In addition to applying for this scholarship, applicants are encouraged to seek scholarships from other sources such as colleges/universities, Greek letter organizations, and community resources. (see link below)

 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES BEFORE COMPLETING THE ATTACHED APPLICATION: KEEP THIS PAGE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

 

1. Applicant(s) must be accepted into a College/University prior to applying for the TMBC scholarship.
2. Applications for the fall semester must be submitted by May 31; and by October 31^st for the winter semester. No applications will be processed during the months of July, August and December.
3. Application for Federal Financial Aid should be completed by October, prior to applying for a TMBC scholarship.
4. Scholarship and fund disbursement will be based on financial need, fund availability, total number of applicants, and academic progress. (GPA)
5. Member applicant(s) can receive a maximum of four (4) scholarships during their collegiate career from the TMBC scholarship fund. Non church member applicants can receive a maximum of two (2) scholarships during their collegiate career from the TMBC scholarship fund.
6. A 500-word essay and a personal interview is required as part of the application process. The essay must focus on a person who has inspired you to achieve, and why or an autobiography.
7. Prior to the personal interview, applicants are asked bring all pertinent information, documents, or letters with them as it relates to their application (i.e. acceptance letter, documentation of additional secured funds, transcripts, and /or portfolio)
8. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
9. A completed application, essay, FAFSA form, other scholarship award notifications and a transcript must be mailed to:

      

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church

2080 West Grand Boulevard

Detroit, MI 48208

 c/o Scholarship Committee Chairperson

 

TMBC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS OF, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, CHURCH MEMBERS, AND FRIENDS.

                                                        

Download Application Form Here!

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