Friendship will recognize high school and college graduates during the 10:30am worship service on June 9, 2024. Graduates participating in this service must complete the registration form below by May 11 to ensure that their accomplishments are recognized. Participating graduates must be members of Friendship.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

All applicants must:
● Be a member of Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony
● Be a Graduating High School Student with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above
● Be an active member of one or more ministries at FBCTC
Applicant Requirements
● Applicants must submit a copy of acceptance letter from the higher education institution or vocational school they plan to attend after graduating high school. NOTE: If an applicant has not received official notification prior to submitting the application, he/she MUST send acceptance documentation to Scholarship@fbc-tc.org by May 5 to receive any awarded funds.
● Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's character, service, and achievements. (e.g., coach, high school teacher, or employer).
● Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's ministry involvement. (e.g., Sunday School Teacher, Pastor, Youth Minister, Deacon, Ministry Leader).
● Applicants must write an essay that does not include the applicant's name (or any family member's name) or any personal identifiable information. The essay must be 500-700 words describing how being a member of FBCTC has enhanced your Christian experience. Include how this experience has impacted your everyday life during high school. In addition, please describe your educational and career goals beyond high school.
Policies and Procedures
● Late applications WILL NOT be accepted.
● Application deadline is on or before May 12, 2024
● The FBCTC Scholarship Ministry will verify each scholarship applicant's eligibility and scholarships will be awarded annually based on availability of funds.
● Award letters will be emailed/mailed by the last week of June.
● Recipients will be announced and awarded at the Senior Recognition event on June 9, 2024.
● Recipients should submit proof of enrollment (class schedule) to the Scholarship Ministry by August 31, 2024.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

All applicants must:
● Be a member of Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony
● Be a Graduating High School Student with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above
● Be an active member of one or more ministries at FBCTC
Applicant Requirements
● Applicants must submit a copy of acceptance letter from the higher education institution or vocational school they plan to attend after graduating high school. NOTE: If an applicant has not received official notification prior to submitting the application, he/she MUST send acceptance documentation to Scholarship@fbc-tc.org by May 5 to receive any awarded funds.
● Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's character, service, and achievements. (e.g., coach, high school teacher, or employer).
● Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's ministry involvement. (e.g., Sunday School Teacher, Pastor, Youth Minister, Deacon, Ministry Leader).
● Applicants must write an essay that does not include the applicant's name (or any family member's name) or any personal identifiable information. The essay must be 500-700 words describing how being a member of FBCTC has enhanced your Christian experience. Include how this experience has impacted your everyday life during high school. In addition, please describe your educational and career goals beyond high school.
Policies and Procedures
● Late applications WILL NOT be accepted.
● Application deadline is on or before May 12, 2024
● The FBCTC Scholarship Ministry will verify each scholarship applicant's eligibility and scholarships will be awarded annually based on availability of funds.
● Award letters will be emailed/mailed by the last week of June.
● Recipients will be announced and awarded at the Senior Recognition event on June 9.
● Recipients should submit proof of enrollment (class schedule) to the Scholarship Ministry by August 31, 2024.

Deacon Peterson was a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and a friend to many. He had a passion for the LORD and the work of His Kingdom. He served faithfully wherever and whenever necessary. He was a man of integrity and strong work ethic. Deacon Peterson could be found serving the LORD, providing for his family, or watching TV.

Deacon J.J. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

All applicants must:  

•  Be a member of Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony
• Be a Graduating High School Student
• Be an active member of at least ONE Youth Ministry at FBCTC.

 Application Requirements

• Applicants must submit copy of acceptance letter from the higher education institution they plan to attend, after graduating high school.
• Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's, character, service, and achievements. (for example: Coach, High School Teacher, or Employer)
• Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's youth ministry involvement. (for example: Sunday School Teacher, Pastor, Youth Minister, Deacon, Ministry Leader).
• Applicants must write an essay (including at least one paragraph covering each of the areas below. The essay CANNOT include the applicant's name or any personal identifiable information.

           -Your personal relationship with Jesus (who is Jesus to you?)
          -Integrity (how do you value integrity?)
          -Work ethic (what is your belief on having a job and going to work?)
          -In summary, how do these three areas relate to you?

Policies and Procedures

• Late applications WILL NOT be accepted!!
• Application deadline is on or before May 12, 2024
• The Scholarship Ministry will review the applications for completion and turn them over to Sis. Cynthia Peterson for the selection process. 
• Award letters will be emailed/mailed by the last week of June.  
• Recipients will be announced and awarded at the Senior Salute on June 9, 2024.
• Recipients must return their acceptance form, along with proof of enrollment (class schedule) no later than August 31, 2024.
• Funds will be sent directly to the college or university.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

All applicants must:   

• Be a member of Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony

• Be a Graduating High School Student

• Have at least a 3.5 GPA

• Be an active member of at least ONE Youth Ministry at FBCTC.

• Be pursuing a major focused in science

• Be attending a four-year university

• Exhibit a strong academic record and leadership qualities in school, the community, and the church

Application Requirements

• Applicants must submit copy of acceptance letter from the higher education institution they plan to attend, after graduating high school. ** NOTE: If you haven't received notification before you submit the application, YOU MUST send your acceptance documentation to Scholarship@fbc-tc.org by May 5 to receive any awarded funds!

• Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's, character, service, and achievements. (for example: Coach, High School Teacher, or Employer)

• Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's youth ministry involvement. (for example: Sunday School Teacher, Pastor, Youth Minister, Deacon, Ministry Leader).

• Applicants must write an essay that CANNOT include the applicant's name (or any family member's name) or any personal identifiable information. The essay must be 500-700 words and describe how being a member of FBCTC has enhanced your Christian experience. Include how this experience has impacted your everyday life during high school. In addition, please describe your educational and career goals beyond high school. 

Policies and Procedures

• Late applications WILL NOT be accepted!!
• Application deadline is on or before May 12, 2024.
• The Peterson family will review applications and make the selection based on the criteria. Scholarship will be awarded annually based on availability of funds.
• One $1,000 scholarship award will be granted.
• Recipients will be announced and awarded at the Senior Salute event on June 9, 2024.
• Recipients must return their acceptance form, along with proof of enrollment (class schedule) no later than August 31, 2024.

Joan Elaine Bell Memorial Scholarship Eligibility Requirements



All applicants must:   

• Must be a member of Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony

• Must be a Graduating High School Student

• Have at least a      2.75 GPA

• Must be an active member of at least ONE Youth Ministry at FBCTC.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must submit a copy of acceptance letter from the higher education institution they plan to attend, after graduating high school. NOTE: If you haven't received notification before you submit the application, YOU MUST send your acceptance documentation to Scholarship@fbc-tc.org by May 5 to receive any awarded funds!

• Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's, character, service, and achievements. ( for example: Coach, High School Teacher, or Employer)

• Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's youth ministry involvement. ( for example: Sunday School Teacher, Pastor, Youth Minister, Deacon, Ministry Leader).

• Applicants must write an essay that CANNOT include the applicant's name (or any family member's name) or any personal identifiable information. The essay must be 500-700 words and address the following:

            -How has your experience at FBCTC influenced your life?

             -How will you fulfill your destiny as a christian?

             -How have you volunteered in your community to make the world a              

              better place?

             -How will you use your degree to excel in the "real world"?

             -How do you see your aspirations influencing your future pursuits?

Policies and Procedures

• Submission deadline is May 12, 2024. Late applications WILL NOT be accepted!!

• The Scholarship Ministry will review applications and make the selection based on the criteria set by the Bell family. Scholarship(s) will be awarded annually based on availability of funds.

• Three $500 scholarship awards will be granted

• Recipients will be announced and awarded at the Senior Salute event on June 9 by a member of the Joan Elaine Bell family, or appointee.

• Recipients must return their acceptance form, along with proof of enrollment (class schedule) no later than August 31, 2024 

The Marshall H. Johnson Memorial Scholarship  

Established in loving memory of an awesome husband and father, who loved hard and was a positive influence in anyone’s life that he came in contact with. He believed that you should work hard, giving of your time, your talent and your resources and most of all love and trust God no matter what! He always stressed two things, keep your priorities straight and always have a sense of humor.




Marshall H. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

All applicants must:   

• Must be a member of Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony

• Must be a Graduating High School Student

• Must be an active member of at least ONE Youth Ministry at FBCTC.

Application Requirements

• If you have not received notification before you submit the application, YOU MUST send your acceptance documentation to scholarship@fbc-tc.org by May 5 to be awarded any scholarship.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Applicants must submit copy of acceptance letter from the higher education institution they plan to attend, after graduating high school.

• Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's, character, service, and achievements. ( for example: Coach, High School Teacher, or Employer)

• Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's youth ministry involvement. ( for example: Sunday School Teacher, Pastor, Youth Minister, Deacon, Ministry Leader).

• Applicants must write an essay of 500-700 words addressing the following:

             -How has your membership at FBCTC enhanced your Christian      

              experience?

             -What are your main priorities? How have you prioritized your goals?

             -Having a sense of humor is an important trait to possess. Describe how     

              your sense of humor helped you handle a difficult situation and discuss    

              what you learned from that situation.

            -How do you expect your anticipated degree to benefit you after

             college?

Policies and Procedures 

• Late applications WILL NOT be accepted!! Application deadline is on or before May 12, 2024

• The scholarship applications and supporting documents should be submitted to the FBCTC Scholarship Ministry and not to a member of the Johnson Family. The Scholarship Ministry will review the applications for completion and Sis. Linda Johnson will select the recipients. Scholarship(s) will be awarded annually based on availability of funds.

• Two $500 scholarship awards will be granted.

• Recipients will be announced and awarded at the Senior Salute event on June 9,2024

• Recipients must return their acceptance form, along with proof of enrollment (class schedule) no later than August 31, 2024. 

Description:

Kindness is a virtue, or moral quality, characterized by benevolence, compassion, and a desire to do

good. This scholarship is being awarded as a tribute to an extremely kind man – the father of Sis. Sherri

Sistrunk. Pastor Jesse L. Massey was a kind husband, a kind father, a kind brother, and an

extraordinarily kind individual in his community. The Sistrunk Family will be awarding two $500

scholarships to two graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated kindness.

All Applicants:

● Must be a member of Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony

● Must be a Graduating High School Student

● Must be an active member of at least ONE Youth Ministry at FBCTC

Application Requirements:

● Applicants must submit a copy of their acceptance letter from the higher education institution or vocational school   they plan to attend after graduating high school.

● If you have not received notification before you submit the application, YOU MUST send your acceptance documentation to scholarship@fbc-tc.org by May 5 to be awarded any scholarship.

● Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's character, service, and achievements. (e.g., coach, high school teacher, or employer).

This letter of recommendation must provide specific details/evidence of kindness demonstrated by the applicant.

● Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's youth ministry involvement. (e.g., Sunday School Teacher, Pastor, Youth Minister, Deacon, Ministry Leader). This letter of recommendation must provide specific details/evidence of kindness demonstrated by the applicant.

● Applicants must write an essay of 500-700 words addressing the following:

1. Are you saved? If yes, how do you know you are saved?

2. If you are saved, how has your salvation encouraged you to be kind? Provide specific examples of your kind acts or deeds.

3. Even if one is saved, we still fall short; nobody is perfect. Describe a situation where you were unkind.

▪ Why did you behave unkindly?

▪ How did this behavior make you feel?

▪ At what point did you accept the fact that you were not behaving kindly and thus not behaving like a Christian?

▪ What did you do (if anything) to correct the unkind behavior?

4. Do you encourage your family and friends to act kindly? If so, explain how. Provide specific examples.

Policies and Procedures:

● Late applications WILL NOT be accepted.

● Application deadline is May 12th.

● The scholarship applications and supporting documents should be submitted to the FBCTC

Scholarship Ministry and not to a member of the Sistrunk Family.

● The Scholarship Ministry will confirm completeness of applications then forward to the Sistrunk Family for the election process.

● Two $500 scholarships will be awarded.

● Recipients will be announced at the Senior Salute Sunday event on June 9th.

● Recipients must provide an official Proof of College Registration document from the Registrar’s office. The document must be on university letterhead.