Lay Organization
Raymond R. Davis Scholarship 2011
The Third Episcopal District Lay Organization awards scholarships to deserving young men and women to assist them in obtaining a college education. The scholarships are designated for those students planning to attend or currently enrolled at any accredited institution of higher learning. Two of the scholarships are designated for students planning to attend or are currently enrolled at Wilberforce University.
Thank You
The Third Episcopal District Lay Organization would like to take this opportunity to say "THANK YOU" for your support - past, present and future, as we continue the tradition of honoring the memory of lay stalwart, Raymond R. Davis, through this forum, because he strongly believed in the continuing education of our youth.
Your help has allowed us to award over $55,000 in scholarships to deserving young people. Our goal continues to be the strengthening of ties between the clergy and laity as we work together to uplift and assist our youth in their endeavors. Your support and presence tonight reinforces the African Proverb that it takes a village to raise a child.
We congratulate all applicants and finalists and wish you well in your pursuit of academic excellence. Be the Change that you wish to see in the world!
"You Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens You"
2011 Application
Eligibility Requirements:
- A member of The African Methodist Episcopal Church
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program at an accredited college or university with plans to continue in the fall of 2011.
- Currently a high school senior with plans to enroll at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2011.
Selection Process:
- Recipients will be selected from a panel of judges composed of layperson from each Annual Conference.
- Academic achievement (grade point average)
- Quality and level of church participation
- Completed essay that addresses the topic.
- Leadership, extracurricular activities, honors, and letters of reference.
- All decisions by the judges are final
- Recipients must submit proof of enrollment prior to receiving scholarship monies. In the event that recipients are unable to attend school in the fall of 2011, the scholarship award will be returned to the scholarship fund. Scholarships range from $500.00 to $1,000.00.
- Finalists are expected to attend the Raymond Davis Education Banquet, March 24th, 2011 at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Dublin, Ohio.
Application Requirements:
- Six (6) copies of the completed application typed or scanned into computer.
- A current high school or college transcript with the official seal
- Six (6) copies of one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the student’s academic performance and potential. Maximum of two letters will be accepted.
- Six (6) copies of a 500-700 word typed double spaced essay that speaks to the topic:
Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability in the AME church, school and community. What did you learned and how will that experienced prepare you for your future career?
- PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ANYWHERE ON YOUR ESSAY. If you are submitting e-copies, only 1 copy of the above information is needed.
- Each essay will be assigned a number prior to submission for judging.
- One (1) professional/school photograph 3 x 5 preferred but wallets will be accepted. Photos must be of the individual only.
- All required materials should be submitted at the same time and MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 1st, 2011 TO BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT PENALTY.
Essay Evaluation Criteria:
- Content:
- Typed essay should be no less than 500 words but not exceed 700 words.
- The topic is clearly addressed.
- Ideas are developed and support the topic.
- The writing demonstrates a sense of completeness and cohesiveness.
- Grammatical Structure:
- No run on or sentence fragments.
- Correct subject/verb agreement and verb tense.
- Correct use of singular and plural noun forms.
- Correct/appropriate use of punctuation and word choice.
- Free of spelling and grammar errors.
- Organization:
- The ideas flow and fit together.
- The details are sequential in logical order
- The writing has a clear beginning, middle, and end.
- The ideas are presented in varied and innovative use of words, phrases, and sentences.