Scholarships

The application process is now closed. While we are not accepting applications for 2023 at this time, anyone interested in future submissions should review requirements for the scholarship below, including the Sample Documents.

• Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or above on an un-weighted 4.0 scale
• Minimum ACT composite score of 18 or SAT equivalent score
• Accepted for admission to an accredited four-year college or university
• Attending 4 Year College/University in the Fall 
• Documentation of community service
• Strong Character, Integrity and Perseverance 
• Be an African-American resident of the United States residing in Louisiana or the Greater Atlanta areas

The  Application Form and the following documents MUST be submitted by the deadline.

• One (1) Recommendation from a Teacher or Counselor* 
• One (1) Recommendation from a Ministry Leader of your Church*
• One (1) Community Service Verification letter*
• Official Transcript of coursework completed through 1st semester senior year
• ACT/SAT scores
• College Acceptance Letter from an accredited four-year college or university​
• FAFSA (EFC) or SAR form

NOTE: The application requires a Personal Statement - an essay that provides additional information about the applicant's attributes and aspirations, and specifically how receiving this scholarship will help in accomplishing educational and post-educational goals.

* These forms are only accepted online through the submission system.  See below for access to sample documents.

• Applicants are to be notified via email of receipt of application at time of submission.
• Applications are assigned to a screening committee for initial review no later than the day following the close of the application process.
• Applicants meeting the scoring criteria will be invited to Interviews of applicants  selected to move to interview stage.
• Applicants not moving to interview stage and those not selected as a recipient will be notified by the Liaison.
• The names of the top 3 scorers from each state will be presented to the Board of Directors for final approval to notify recipients.
• Recipients will be notified of their award and must submit a signed Requirements for Renewal of Scholarship document.
• Louisiana recipients MUST attend special ceremony at Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA to be recognized for their award.
• Georgia recipients MUST attend special ceremony at Changing A Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA to recognized for their award.

• Louisiana: Board Liaison via psmsf@yahoo.com
• Georgia:  Elder Vivian Farr-Cannon at PSMSF@cagmin.org or angcannon@gmail.com 

Use the links below to download and  review the following:

• Sample Application
• Sample Counselor/Teacher Recommendation 
• Sample Church Leader Recommendation
• Sample Community Service Verification/Reference

These documents are reference materials to help prepare information required for the application. Forward the recommendation/reference forms to those persons who will be providing these recommendations. 

Note: All recommendations are accepted only through the online submission system.