Youth Ministries

MTZ - 2025-26 Education Assistance Application

MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOLMESBURG

8101 Erdrick Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19136

215 624 - 8869

Rev. Darren Umble, Pastor

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2025 - 2026 MT ZION EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AWARD APPLICATION

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Name ________________________________________________________________________    Date of Birth _________________

 

Street Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________    

 

Home Phone No. _______________________________________ Cell Phone No. _______________________________________

 

City ___________________________________________________   State   ________________   Zip Code ___________________

 

Email Address ______________________________________________________ Indicate best contact  _____________________

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TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS WHO ARE GRADUATING FROM HIGH  SCHOOL

 

High School Graduating From   ________________________________________________________________________________

 

College/University/Trade/Vocational/Technical School you are planning to attend

 

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Address   ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

City   ____________________________   State   _______   Zip Code   ___________

 

Have you been accepted? ________________________ Yes (Attach acceptance letter) ______________ No________________

 

Anticipated Major: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

 

APPLICANTS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL MUST PROVIDE TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM EITHER A TEACHER, COUNSELOR, EMPLOYER OR PERSON OTHER THAN A FAMILY MEMBER WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION  -                                                                   Not required for current college students.

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This application form may be used to apply for financial assistance under the following educational assistance award programs: Robert C. Reed Foundation (music); R. Johnson Waller, Jr. Scholarship Fund; Ida Nix Memorial Scholarship Fund; Pauline Lucas Scholarship (nursing); and Edith Wilson Scholarship (high school graduate with the highest-grade point average).

 

THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS WHO ARE CONTINUING STUDENTS

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Continuing Student: ________________ Sophomore   _________________   Junior   ________________ Senior_______________

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College/University/Trade/Vocational/Technical School you are presently enrolled in:

 

Name   _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

City _______________________________________________________ State   __________________    Zip Code _______________

 

Major Course of Study   ______________________________________________  Projected Graduation Date  ________________

 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE EITHER AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT

OR DOCUMENTATION OF GRADES RECEIVED FOR THE MOST RECENT

ACADEMIC PERIOD WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION

 

THIS SECTON TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS

 

Are you a member/disciple of Mount Zion Baptist Church? _____________________   Yes   ______________ No_____________

 

Are you enrolling on a full or part-time basis?  ______________________ Full Time   ______________ Part Time_____________

 

List the Church Ministries/Activities in which you participate.  

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List the school/community activities in which you participate   _______________________________________________________

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List the honors/awards you have received   _______________________________________________________________________

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List your hobbies/talents _______________________________________________________________________________________

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Have you previously received a MtZ Education Assistance Award? ____ Yes ___No.  If yes, indicate the number of years_____

 

ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER IN AT LEAST 150 WORDS DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: A BIBLE VERSE THAT HAS GUIDED MY JOURNEY – Explain how a specific Bible Verse has impacted your life decisions.

 

THIS APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RETURNED ON OR BEFORE SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2025

 

Indicate below the type(s) of Financial Assistance for which you are applying:

 

                                    ____   R. Johnson Waller, Jr. Scholarship ______   Robert C. Red Foundation (Music)    

 

                                    ____   Ida Nix Memorial Scholarship Fund   _____ Pauline Lucas Scholarship (Nursing)

 

                                    ___   Edith Wilson Scholarship (High School Graduate with the highest GPA)

 

Signature of Applicant   ______________________________________________________________________________________

 

Signature of Parent/Guardian   ________________________________________________________________________________

                                                                            (Required if Applicant is under 21)

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Please return completed application and documentation to:  YES@MountZionBaptist.org or either H. Walter Early, Loretta Jackson, or Marcus Jackson.  Any questions, please call H. Walter Early – 215 224 – 7515.

 

H. Walter Early: hearly8971@aol.com       Loretta Jackson: walterguess@aol.com            Marcus Jacus   mrmarcusjackson@gmail.com

AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2025.

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Received by   _____________________________________________________   Date   __________________________________

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