ELIGIBILITY 2024 Scholarship Information Applicant must be a 2024 High School graduating senior. Grade point average must be 2.5 or higher. Student must be a member of Mount Zion Ministries and active in their youth ministry. Planning to attend a University, College, Technical, or Trade School. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT • $1,000.00 IS AWARDED FOR THE SONJA E. GORDON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION PROCEDURES • Graduating High School seniors will submit an application packet and present themselves to the scholarship board for consideration of the scholarships. •
Applicants will submit a completed packet NLT TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024, 5 PM with the following: Completed application One page (single-spaced) or 2 pages (if double spaced) typed essay (topics included in this package), including cover sheet with full name and high school 2.5 or higher GPA (please submit an Official Transcript, sealed) Letter of introduction from parents/guardian Letter of recommendations (2, sealed in an envelope)
• Applicants will report in professional business attire on THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024, 5 PM for the speech presentation. The speech will complete the application process. The applicants will introduce themselves; explain their academic achievements and goals. The 5 - 8-minute speech, on the essay’s topic, will follow the introduction. SCORING • Applicants are evaluated in consideration of the following categories. Academic background, letters of recommendation and grade point average Church activities, school activities Speech and interview SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: • The winners will be announced during the Graduate Recognition Service: SUNDAY, May 26, 2024, 11 AM Service. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED PACKAGE TO THE MOUNT ZION ADMINISTRATOR. FMI, PLEASE CALL (912) 876-6464.
Again, Congratulations and God’s richest blessings we pray upon you. 1