Scholarships Offered

• Who may apply: Graduating high school senior who IS a member of Zion Baptist Church
• Award amount: $1,500

• Who may apply: Graduating high school senior in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (DMV) who IS NOT a member of Zion Baptist Church
• Award amount: $1,500

Eligibility Requirements

• Resident of the Washington, DC metropolitan area (DMV)
• Graduating senior enrolled in a public, public charter, or private high school
• Accepted to an accredited college or university
• Academic Achievement Scholarship: Applicant MUST be a member of Zion Baptist Church

How to Apply

Submit all required items as a complete package no later than midnight Friday, March 20, 2026. Please review the PDF application for complete submission instructions and requirements.

Essay Requirement (Choose 1 Topic)

The essay should be typed, clearly written, and not exceed 700 words. Choose one topic below.

1. Identify any interest or talent that you believe your application would be incomplete without and share your story.
2. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
3. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
4. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
5. What would you give back to the community as a result of your education and why?
6. How has your experience during the pandemic and post-pandemic affected how you will use your education to give back to the community?
7. What are your academic or career goals?
8. Where do you see yourself ten years from now?

Selection Process

• All applicants will be notified of their selection status.
• Selected applicants will be scheduled for interviews on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
• Scholarship award recipients will be notified by Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
• Scholarships will be awarded on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Application Checklist

Use this checklist to verify your package is complete before submitting.

• Completed application in its entirety
• College acceptance letter included
• Letter of recommendation (signed and dated)
• Official most recent high school transcript
• Required essay (max 700 words; approved topic)
• Recent small photo included
• Certification signed by applicant and parent/guardian

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Recognition

We gratefully recognize the leadership and service of the Scholarship Committee organizers: