ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. Volunteer at one (1) verifiable community organization.
2. Have a total cumulative of 2.75 or better.
3. Be eligible for graduation in the Spring of 2026 and plan to further your education as a full-time student in the Fall of 2026 at an accredited college/university or technical school or be a returning college student.
4. Submit an official Letter of Acceptance or proof of your enrollment for the Fall of 2026 semester at an accredited college/university or technical school.
5. Submit one 500 word essay (single spaced in Times New Roman 12 font) on the topic: “Community Service-How One Person Can Make a Difference.”
6. Provide one (1) letter of recommendation from a non-family member, coach, teacher, guidance counselor, or mentor dated 2026.
7. Submit a copy of your unofficial high school transcript or college transcript. High School Students – The transcript must include grades from the 9th-11th grade school years and include the cumulative grade point average. Undergraduate Students please submit an unofficial college transcript.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. Be a recorded member of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church as of June 25, 2025.
2. Be eligible for graduation in the Spring of 2026 and plan to further your education in the Fall of 2025 at a college or trade school.
3. Submit two 250-word essays: one on “The Life and Accomplishments of Bishop Benjamin T. Tanner” and one of the following topics:
   1. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
   2. “In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
4. Submit an official Letter of Acceptance or proof of your enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester at a college or trade school.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. 1. Be a graduating senior from Crossland, Friendly, Gwynn Park, Oxon Hill, Suitland or Surrattsville High School.
   2. Attach a copy of your Letter of Acceptance from the college or university that you will be attending for Fall 2026.
   3. Attach a copy of your unofficial high school transcript from SchoolMax.
   4. Submit two 200-word essays: one on “The Life and Accomplishments of Richard Allen” and one on any of the following topics:
      1. What Biblical individual influenced your life and why?
      2. “His Grace is sufficient”
      3. “How God changed my life”

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. Be a high school senior who is a member of Ebenezer AME Church, Fort Washington, MD.
2. Be seeking an undergraduate degree or certificate at an accredited college or trade school.
3. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher.
4. Provide a copy of an official college/university or trade school acceptance letter.
5. Submit an essay (between 250 and 500 words) to answer the following question:
6. Write an essay to describe a time in your life where you faced a challenge that you felt was insurmountable. How did you overcome this challenge?

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. Be a recorded member of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church as of May 3, 2025.
2. Submit a typed 250 word essay on the following topic, “How will the scholarship help further my educational objectives?”
3. Be an adult student 35 or older. Scholarship support may also be considered for Job Skills Training and Personal Enrichment.  (attach proof of age, i.e. driver’s license)
4. Submit an official notification of acceptance or proof of your enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester at a college, trade school or community college.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. Be a minority male between the ages of 16-24 years old.
2. Be a resident of Washington DC, Southern Maryland or Northern Virginia.
3. Begin attendance in a college or trade school by the Fall of 2026.
4. Submit a 200 to 300 word essay on the topic “The Responsibilities of a Christian Man and Good Student.”
5. Provide an official copy of your college acceptance letter, if you are entering your first year.
6. Provide two (2) 2026 letters of recommendation from non-family members.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. Have a Parent, Grandparent, or Great Grandparent that is a member of Ebenezer AME Church.
2. Recipient must be a child, grandchild, or great grandchild of a 3rd Sunday Usher that served with Sis Myers.
3. 2026 High School graduate or returning college student.
4. Must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
5. Must write a 250 word minimum essay on “What it means to serve in the house of the Lord”

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. Be a recorded member of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church as of June 25, 2025
2. Begin attendance for postgraduate studies by the Fall of 2026
3. Complete and submit this application and a 500-word essay: “Name one major problem impacting the African American community and what could be done individually and/or collectively to resolve this issue?”
4. Provide a copy of your unofficial/official undergraduate college transcript.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. Be a minority male or female between the ages of 16 and 24.
2. Be a Washington DC, Southern Maryland, or Northern Virginia resident.
3. Begin attendance in a college or university as an undergraduate by the Fall of 2026.
4. Be a member of a sports team or in a sports program at the college or university.
5. Submit a 200 to 300-word essay on the topic” The importance of sports as a tool for growth and community development.”
6. Provide an official copy of your college acceptance letter if you are entering your first year.
7. Provide two (2) 2026 letters of recommendation from non-family members.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. A member of Ebenezer AME Church, Fort Washington, MD by May 6, 2025.
2. Must be the child of a deceased parent(s). Parent(s) do not have to be a member(s) of Ebenezer AME Church
3. Must be entering college/university/technical school from high school in the Fall of 2026 and/or a returning college student.

4. Must pursue courses leading to an undergraduate degree or certification.
5. Must meet the definition of young adult – a student no older than 23.
6. A 300-word essay on one of the below topics:

• What my deceased parent imparted in my life.
• Life Lessons learned from my deceased parent.
• I am a better person because . .

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. You or your family should be a member of a church in the Metropolitan Washington DC area, including Ebenezer AME Church, Fort Washington, MD.
2. Be a minority between the ages of 16‐24 years old.
3. Be a resident of Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia.
4. Begin attendance, or are currently enrolled, in a college or trade school for the Fall 2026 semester.
5. Be seeking a degree in one of the following areas:

• Communication and media studies
• Public relations, advertising, & applied communication
• Radio, television, & digital communication
• Journalism

6. Have a G.P.A. of 2.50 or higher.
7. Creative Arts Submission: Please select one submission format and one topic from the options below:
   1. Submission Format (Select one):
           i. Submit a written essay or creative writing piece (250–500 words)
             ii. Provide a video or audio response (2–3 minutes)
             iii. Develop a comic strip (including both narrative and illustrations)
      B. Topic Options (Select one):
             i. Who was Marsha Sumner, and what impact did she have on the broadcast community?
             ii. Which stories, messages, or issues do you most wish to communicate through your chosen field of study, and why?
             iii. Describe a media project, academic course, internship, or experience that has shaped your interest in communications or storytelling.
             iv. Do you believe Christianity is a help or a hindrance in addressing today’s world issues?
8. Provide an official copy of your college acceptance letter, if you are entering your first year, or your unofficial college transcript if you are a returning student
9. Provide two (2) current letters of recommendation from non‐family members; one letter must be from your current school.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. Be a member of a church in the Metropolitan Washington DC area.
2. Produce documentation from an educational institution indicating a G.P.A of 2.50 or higher. A copy of the most recent report card would be accepted.
3. Be a member of a high school Golf Team located in Prince Georges County Maryland.
4. Have a letter of support from your High School Golf Coach.
5. Submit a 250-word essay/creative writing on one of the following topics:
   • “The Responsibilities of a Christian and Good Student”
   • “The Effects of learning Golf Ethics and how it has impacted your lifestyle.”
6. Provide evidence of being accepted in a college or university.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. Be a recorded member of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church as of June 25, 2025.
2. Be eligible to further your education in the Fall of 2026 at an accredited College or University as a new and/or returning undergraduate student.
3. Submit one 250-word essay on the following topic:

• How has your leadership and community service contributed to making a positive difference in your school, church, and/or your community?

4. Submit an official Letter of Acceptance or proof of your enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester at an accredited College and/or University as an undergraduate student.
5. Be a Prince George’s County Maryland Resident.
6. African American, Female.
7. Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8.
8. Pursuing a Degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, and/or Social Work.
9. Two Letters of Recommendations (one from a teacher/professor/instructor or school administrator and one from a representative from your church and/or a community activist).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. Have served on the Usher Board of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church for at least two years.
2. Be entering an accredited college for the 2026-2027 school year with at least a 3.0 GPA.

3. Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from instructors or youth leaders.
4. Submit a 500-word essay with the application. The title of the essay should be

“Serving God With Excellence.” Include the following….

5. What does serving God with excellence mean to you?
6. Share how you’ve made an impact in your home, school, church and/or community.

7. Include proof of your enrollment in an accredited college.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. Be a recorded member of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church.
2. Submit an official Letter of Acceptance or proof of your enrollment for the Fall of 2026 semester at an accredited college/university or technical school as an undergraduate student.
3. Must be a single parent who is the primary financial support for themselves and their dependent(s) (attach proof i.e., tax forms showing head of household or any other supporting documentation, please redact personal information such as social security number and etc.)
4. Must reside in the state of Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia metropolitan area.
5. Often times, single parents lose their sense of “self” in the demands of caring for their child(ren). Submit a typed minimum 500-word essay on the following topic:

“In what ways will the pursuit of higher education be an essential form of self-care and identity reclamation for you?” (Essay responses must be written without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools)

6. Provide a copy of your unofficial/official undergraduate college transcript if you are a returning student.
7. A recent letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
8. Provide a short statement about yourself!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. Be a recorded member of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church as of June 25, 2025
2. Begin attendance at a college or university school by the Fall of 2025
3. Complete and submit this application and a 200-word essay on Rev. Donald Vails contributions to gospel music and his influence on church worship.
4. Provide a copy of your official college acceptance letter.
5. Provide two (2) 2025-2026 letters of recommendation from non-family members.