HIGHER LEARNING MINISTRY
2020 Annual Graduation Recognition Ceremony
Between June 1st-19th – ALL High School, College and Trade School Graduates should send the following information to the Higher Learning Ministry announcing their graduation so they will be included in the VIRTUAL Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Sunday, June 28th.
- Name
- Picture
- School/College/University
- Degree/Certification Earned
- Future Plans
ALL information must be submitted by Friday, June 19th if you plan to be included in the Virtual Graduation Ceremony. Please send to: Latanya_1913@yahoo.com
Graduate Recognition Form available on Shiloh’s website – https://www.shilohmbc.net (Click on Ministries => Higher Learning)
2020 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Students who wish to be considered for the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Scholarship must meet the following criteria as determined by the Shiloh Higher Learning Ministry:
- Graduating High School Senior (Class of 2020).
- Member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
- Letter of acceptance to either a 2-year or 4-year institution or technical program.
- Official High School Transcript with appropriate seal.
- G.E.D. Certification of at least 78 or a GPA of 3.0.
- A Completed Application which includes:
- A completed application form
- A typed 300-500 words essay
- Three letters of recommendation (e.g. school, church, community leader or employer).
Letters from relatives will NOT be accepted.
Essay Criteria: A typed 300-500 words essay. Choose one of the options below:
Option 1: The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted how we see and navigate the world. How has the coronavirus impacted you? What have you learned during the quarantine that will propel you forward in life?
Option 2: Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Please share how you will apply this scripture to your life or your Christian walk as you pursue a higher education?
Option 3: Why is being a Christian important to you? How does your faith influence your daily life and how will it impact your walk once you leave home for college?
Mail all materials to:
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
Higher Learning Scholarship Committee
501 Lawson Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55117
Application deadline: Friday, June 19, 2020
Application form is available on Shiloh’s website @ https://www.shilohmbc.net
(Click on Ministries => Higher Learning)