Educational Grant 2022 Application

Event Details

Purpose

To provide a one-time, non-renewable educational grant award for 2022 high school graduates within the family of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (WABC). The amount of awards offered will vary depending on availability of funds and number of applicants.

Eligibility

Applicant must be a member of WABC for a minimum of 12 months prior to the application deadline. Applicants must graduate from an accredited high school or present an acceptable GED score during the 2021 -2022 school year. Applicant must present proof of enrollment into a post-secondary institution to the WABC Accounting office or Grant Committee Leader before funds are awarded. The institution can be open to any course of study as long as the curriculum meets the generally accepted standard of accreditation from applicable state and/or federal agencies.

Requirements

Applicant must submit an Educational Grant Application, essay, three letters of recommendation, official high school transcript or GED Certification, and a headshot photograph/short introductory video clip. An application packet (see check list) MUST be submitted on or before the application deadline, Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Applicants are required to participate in the mandatory online sessions offered by the Educational Grant Committee at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church to be eligible to receive the full grant amount. You have two days to select from for each session; all sessions will be held virtually via Zoom.

• College Transition - April 23, 2022 at 12 Noon
• Discipleship and College Life - April 30, 2022 at 12 Noon
• Makeup Sessions May 7, 2022 at 12 Noon
• In-Person Senior Meet and Greet May 15 at 2pm

For additional information contact: Rev. Richard Boone, IV, Minister to Youth & College Students at

713-253-4924.

ZOOM LINKS

Session #1
The W.A.Y is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: College transition 
Time: Apr 23, 2022 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wheelerbc-org.zoom.us/j/81784439818
Meeting ID: 817 8443 9818

Session #2
The W.A.Y is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Discipleship and college life 
Time: Apr 30, 2022 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wheelerbc-org.zoom.us/j/84963153320
Meeting ID: 849 6315 3320

Session #3
The W.A.Y is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Make up session 
Time: May 7, 2022 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wheelerbc-org.zoom.us/j/89915318397

Meeting ID: 899 1531 8397