NYPD Scholarship Application

Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the ApostolicFaith

P.O. Box 3880

Philadelphia, PA 19146

Apostle and General Overseer, Bishop Omega Y.L. Shelton

National Young People's Department

College Scholarship Application

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The National Young People’s Department (NYPD) is pleased to announce that several college scholarships ranging from $200 to $1,000 will be offered for each school year. Applications will be evaluated based on previous academic/scholastic achievements, church involvement, character, and community service. Scholarship recipients must have the approval of their Local Young People’s President. Each Scholarship recipient may receive up to two scholarships within a four-year period. Scholarships are not limited to post secondary studies only, but also are available to trade schools, culinary studies, beauty schools, etc.

Applications are available from the National Young People’s Office. Also, check with your Local Young People’s Department (LYPD).

START COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION NOW!

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Requirements/Qualifications

Please read this page before completing the application.

Applicant MUST complete EACH of the following:

1. Be a good-standing member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith whose headquarters is located at 22nd and Bainbridge Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and whose bishop is Bishop Omega Shelton.

2. Be accepted or matriculated full time at a 2- or 4-year college or university in the U.S.

3. Be an active member of his/her LYPD.

4. Complete the three-page application attached (including the required essay).

5. Have two letters of recommendation submit online with the following link: https://fs30.formsite.com/ascott595/Presidentapproval/index.html

Application Deadline: July 2nd

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Telephone *

Email Address *

Mailing Address *

(Apt #)

City *

State *

Zip *

Date Of Birth *

Age *

Local church in which you presently attend: *

Your local Young People’s President(s): *

Church Activities in which your participate: *

College Scholarship Application

Will you be attending the Youth Conference *

Yes

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Community service/Volunteer activities (include dates of service; provide a clear outline of your responsibilities and involvement). You may attach a sheet if more space is needed:

Athletic Activities:

Other School Activities (such as drama club, choir, band, orchestra, etc.) *

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

School you are now attending:

School Name *

School Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA): *

(Include grading system, e.g., 83/100 or 3.8/4.0)

To verify GPA, have an official transcript sent to the scholarship fund.

(Use your high school grade point average if you do not have a college grade point average.)

List your academic honors and awards along with the year received: *

UPLOAD TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. Letters of recommendation should be from those who can comment on your academic abilities, character, and potential to achieve and exceed in college.

YOUR LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT MUST COMPLETE THE APPROVAL FORM. He/She should send the form to NYPD Scholarship Fund under separate cover.

ATTACH one to two 8 ½ x 11 typed, double spaced page(s) as your personal statement to the scholarship committee which includes, but is not limited to, the following: personal background, a significant life experience, importance of church in your life, and reason for pursuing higher education.

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