Gwen Williamson Scholarship

1. The Scholarship intends to assist prospective high school graduates in furthering their education at an accredited college and/or university.

2. The applicant must be a member of St. Paul Baptist Church for a minimum of 2 years.

3. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent in a different grading system.

4. The scholarship will be paid directly to the institution of higher education using the student ID number.

The award process requires the submission of the following items:

• Fully completed application

• Official transcript

• Official acceptance into an accredited college and/or university

Themed essay with a minimum of 500 words – (Describe what success means to you and the biblical scripture you lean on as you work to achieve success both academically and personally. Have there been changes in your approach as you have grown in your faith?)

Submission of three (3) letters of recommendation (cannot be from a family member or friend.

Letter from the applicant introducing himself/ herself to include:

• Reasons for applying

• Identify community, school, and/or church activities/involvement in which the applicant played a leadership or supportive role

• Future aspirations

All applicants must complete a Financial Literacy course located on the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) website at cfnc.org. Be prepared to share why financial literacy is important and how it can benefit you and the next generation.