GUIDELINES

ELIGIBILITY:

MUST BE A GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR.
MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF NEW BIRTH AND HAVE HELD MEMBERSHIP
STATUS FOR THE PAST THREE (3) YEARS.
MUST HAVE BEEN AN ACTIVE MEMBER WITH INVOLVEMENT IN YOUTH
ACTIVITIES FOR AT LEAST TWO (2) YEARS (i.e., Choir, Dance Ministry, Peacekeeper, Junior Deacon, Junior Deaconess, Junior Trustee, Youth Leader, etc.) OR A consistent Sunday School student. (Must provide a letter from ministry leader or Sunday School Instructor).
MUST HAVE ATTAINED A G.P.A. OF 2.5 (copy of High School transcript must be submitted with application.).
MUST SUBMIT A TYPED WRITTEN 500 WORD ESSAY USING THE DESIGNATED ESSAY THEME (see next section below).
MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION.
MUST SUBMIT ONE (1) LETTER OF REFERENCE FROM A TEACHER OR SCHOOL COUNSELOR.
MUST SHOW DOCUMENTATION OF ACCEPTANCE INTO A COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY.

ESSAY THEME:
“Describe a current challenge or barrier you are facing in your education journey. How is your relationship with God helping you deal with this challenge? (Use at least one scriptural reference.)

DEADLINE:
Sunday, June 2nd, 2026

Questions or comments:
Contact nholmes@nbbcmiami.org
Phone: 305-685-3700 ext. 302

NEW BIRTH BAPTIST CHURCH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
2300 NW 135 TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33167
NOTE: THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS ARE 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays. Administrative Offices are closed Thursdays.

PROCESS:
Eligible candidates will participate in an interview with the scholarship committee. Essays will also be evaluated by the committee.

NAME*
First Last
D.O.B.*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
PHONE (CELL)*
PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT:*
NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL:*
GPA*
NAME OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY YOU’VE APPLIED TO:*
HAVE YOU BEEN ACCEPTED:*
(IF YES, ATTACH ACCEPTANCE LETTER)
Acceptance Letter
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
LIST CHURCH INVOLVEMENT*
(e.g. MINISTRY (S), ACTIVITIES, ETC.)
Submit all required documents below or email nholmes@nbbcmiami.org (Phone: 305-685-3700 ext. 302)
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, txt, doc, jpeg, , Max. file size: 150 MB, Max. files: 15.
!!!! ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE!!!! Application, 500 Word Essay, High School Transcript, Letter from a Church or Ministry Leader, Letter of Reference, Letter of Acceptance (if received).