The mission of the Scholarship Committee Ministry is to provide current, and relevant information and resources that will benefit all high school students of New Bethlehem Baptist Church in their academic journey. Our ministry will conduct the scholarship application process fairly and equitably, ensuring that the established guidelines are followed.

The purpose of the Scholarship Committee Ministry is to award eligible high school graduating seniors with a scholarship to assist with college expenses. We promote and provide financial support for collegiate education by assuring that students who are members of New Bethlehem Baptist Church have the information necessary to make sound financial decisions. We establish a collaborative network of community and educational partners to support student preparation, transition, and persistence to degree completion. We accomplish these goals by hosting our annual Financial Aid Workshop, and our annual College and Career Fair.

Eligibility guidelines are as follows:

A. The student must be an active member of New Bethlehem Baptist Church to apply for and receive the scholarship.

B. The student must be actively involved in a New Bethlehem Baptist Church ministry of their choice (August 2024-April 2025) to apply and receive the scholarship.                                                                   See application for ministry participation and verification guidelines.

         a. Students with exceptional needs are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

         b. Students who plan to go directly to the military are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.

         c. Students who graduate from high school early, (i.e., a December graduate who will start college early), are eligible to apply; however,                                                                                 disbursements will not begin until the end of the school year. The same guidelines apply in this scenario.

 C. The student must be enrolled in an accredited college or university for two consecutive semesters/terms. (Students must enroll and attend the same year                                                                    of high school graduation to remain eligible).

D. The student must submit verification of enrollment and a validated schedule by the dates listed below:

         a. If you enroll in college during the Summer term of your graduating year, requested documents must be received no later than June 15.                                                                                              (Eligibility to receive scholarship funds is forfeited after this date).

         b. If you enroll in college in the Fall term of your graduating year, requested documents must be received no later than October 1.                                                                                                 (Eligibility to receive scholarship funds is forfeited after this date).

        c. Requested documents for the Spring term must be received by January 30. (Eligibility to receive scholarship funds is forfeited after this date).

        d. REMINDER: (No retroactive disbursements will be made).