The A.M.E. Ministerial Alliance of Memphis and Vicinity
Application for
The Rev. Sidney Henderson Scholarship
(All application submissions must be typewritten)
How Can I Find a Scholarship Application?
Scholarship applications are available on your Presiding Elder’s website. Go to the appropriate district website provided below and click on The Rev. Sidney Henderson Scholarship link.
North Memphis District:
South Memphis District:
Who Can Apply For a Scholarship?
Ministers or licentiates in good and regular standing with the West Tennessee Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church and their local Church are eligible to apply. Additionally, you must be enrolled and attending an accredited institution in pursuit of either undergraduate or graduate education. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must submit a properly completed scholarship application.
Additional Requirements:
For non-pastors, a letter of recommendation is required from your pastor.
What is the Application Deadline?
The application must be returned via U.S. Postal mail and postmarked no later thanSeptember 30, 2013.
Where Should the Application be Returned?
Submit the completed application, with all required documents, via U.S. Postal Mail to:
Attn: Rev. Patsy T. Brown, Chair, Scholarship Committee
A.M.E. Ministerial Alliance,
P.O. Box 261
Memphis, TN 38101.
****NOTE: NON- POSTAL DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.****
GUIDELINES FOR SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE OR THEOLOGICAL TRAINING
In order to apply for a scholarship for college or theological training, this section of the application must be completed. Additionally, you must be enrolled or attending an accredited institution. Proposals must demonstrate an ongoing effort to build new leadership through college or theological training. Satisfactory verification of enrollment must be provided to the Scholarship Committee prior to the scholarship being awarded.
Deadline for Submission: Must be Postmarked via U.S. Postal Mail by September 30, 2013.
Eligibility to Apply for This Scholarship Support: Ministers and licentiates in good and regular standing with the West Tennessee Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church and their local church are eligible to apply. Additionally, as stated above, you must be enrolled and attending an accredited institution. In order to be considered for a scholarship, applicants must submit: 1) a properly completed application; 2) a letter of acceptance/transcript, and 3) registration/enrollment document from the school for that current semester by the application deadline (September 30, 2013).
Review and Notification Process: All scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarship(s) will be awarded during the annual A.M.E. Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Day Worship Service.
Directions for Completing the ScholarshipApplication:
1. General Guidelines.
a. The application must be typed in 12-point, Times New Roman font.
b. All text must be double-spaced.
c. All pages must be numbered consecutively.
b. All pages must be one inch margin on all sides.
The A.M.E. Ministerial Alliance of Memphis and Vicinity
Application for The Rev. Sidney Henderson Scholarship
(Application must be typed)
Name of Applicant: ______
Street Address: ______
City: ______State: ______Zip: ______
Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______E-mail: ______
Church: ______P.E. District: ______
Pastor’s Name: ______Presiding Elder’s Name: ______
Summary of Request (Please provide a one (1) page essay that addresses:
1. Your personal need.
2. How the scholarship will benefit/prepare you for ministry).
Signature: ______
Date of Submission: ______
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Deadline for Submission: Postmarked via U.S. Postal Mail by September 30, 2013.
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