The Deacons Conference Scholarship Ministry Information
​Deaconess Yolanda Coppage Chairwoman, Scholarship Committee


Scholarship Qualifiers
 
The Baptist Deacons Conference of Baltimore and its Auxiliaries are committed to provide a four (4) year scholarship to financially support the youth and young adults who belong to any church affiliated with the Conference and its Auxiliaries.   This *scholarship will be offered to two deserving applicants who meet all criteria.  The funds are to be used to pursue educational goals beyond high school. 
 
            Qualifiers:
  1. Must be an active member of a church affiliated with The Conference and its Auxiliaries
  2. Must be a graduating senior, who has been accepted to an accredited college
  3. Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or above (submit an official sealed transcript from the high and/or college secretary or registrar)
  4. Must provide a letter of recommendation from the Pastor, a Deacon or Deaconess of the applicant’s church
  5. Must submit a 300 word typewritten essay. Describe the most important educational or personal experience that had led you to pursue a college education.  Include reasons for your choice of college major.  Tell us how these experiences will help you in your career choice.  Explain steps that are necessary for the achievement of your goals.
  6. Must have 75 service learning hours
  7. Must provide a photo of oneself
 
*The scholarship is renewable for four years providing a 2.7 GPA or above is maintained.   Students must submit an official copy of their transcript to the scholarship committee at the end of each semester.
The amount of the scholarship will be $500.00 for the qualifying applicant for each semester (twice yearly-August and January).  The amount may vary dependent on the availability of funds.  Only one applicants will be selected, and will be notified once a decision has been made.
Completed applications must be received by June 30th of the current year.
Please direct questions and concerns to Yolanda Coppage at 443-435-4614.
Mail application and request information to:  Yolanda Coppage, 4301 Plainfield Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21206, yolandakearney@gmail.co


​Revised 2018 
    The Deacons Conference Scholarship Fund was established in 2005, by then President, Alvin J Bagley.
The Scholarship is funded by:
  •  Donations from local Churches
  • An assessment in the dues structure of all members of The Deacons Conference of Baltimore And It's Auxiliaries
  • Proceeds from the Deacons Conference of Baltimore And It's Auxiliaries Annual Awards And Scholarship Banquet
  • Individual donations and pleges.
    In 2010 By the Grace of God we were able to award our first two recipients with $1,000.00 Scholarships. Recipients will be editable to receive four years as long as they continue to meet all requirements.

If you are interested in make a contribution to he Deacons Conference of Baltimore And It's Auxiliaries Scholarship Fund, you may do so by:
  • Check, please make all checks payable to The Deacons Conference of Baltimore and mail to P.O. Box 11466, Baltimore, Maryland 21239, Attention Scholarship Committee
  • In person at any of our meetings or programs via cash, check, or credit card
  • Coming soon on our website via Pay Pal
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