DUMAS/ SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH 2021 SCHOLARSHIP
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for applying for the Shiloh Baptist Church Foundation/Walter C. Dumas Scholarship.
This scholarship was established to honor high school seniors who are committed to achieving
racial harmony and who value diversity. Three awards are presented to students of three
different ethnic backgrounds. Each student is required as part of the application process to
submit essays on racial harmony and the value of diversity. Members of Shiloh Baptist Church
are ineligible to apply.
Please read all of the instructions very carefully and follow them completely.
Three students will be selected to each receive a $3,000.00 scholarship to be used at their
chosen four-year college or university.
1. Fill out every blank in your application including complete addresses and zip codes.
Incomplete applications may lose points. (blue or black ink, application may be typed
not required)
2. Complete required essays. Essays are evaluated for content and quality of writing
(spelling, grammar, punctuation).
3. Sign the form that authorizes the committee to verify your grades.
4. Include yourself on the part of the application that asks you to list the number of
persons supported by parents/guardians.
5. Be sure to circle the total income of the entire household. If you do not circle an
answer, you will not receive any points in this category.
If you have questions, please call the Shiloh Foundation office 225-388-9998.
The application is also available online at http://www.shilohmbc.com.
Sincerely,
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church/Walter C. Dumas Scholarship Committee
SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH/WALTER C. DUMAS SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS
1. Must be a current graduating high school senior enrolled in the East Baton Rouge Parish
public school system.
2. Must be an active member of a church (other than Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church),
synagogue, mosque, or other, as evidenced by a letter from a leader of the applicant’s
place of worship.
3. Must have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a four-point scale.
4. Must exemplify qualities of scholarship, leadership, character, and community service as
evidenced by school and/or other records.
5. This is not a financial need based scholarship. Finances are taken into consideration.
6. Must have plans of graduating from a four-year college or university and be enrolled as
a full-time student.
7. Must be able to associate harmoniously with students and faculty of different races,
ethnic groups, and cultures, and participate in activities designed to promote better
relationships among persons of diverse backgrounds.
8. Must include a photo of applicant, along with application.
9. Must complete application so that it will be postmarked or delivered by 4:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (No exceptions)
Applications may be mailed or hand-delivered to
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Charitable Foundation
Telephone: 388-9998 or 229-8137
185 Eddie Robinson Sr. Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
1. Scholarships shall be awarded to deserving high school seniors in the East Baton Rouge,
Parish public school system.
2. Scholarships shall be awarded to three outstanding high school graduating seniors from
three groups: one African American, one Caucasian, and one of another ethnic
background.
3. Scholarships are intended for students who fulfill all the established criteria. Each
scholarship is worth $3,000.00.
4. Scholarship money shall be used only for educational expenses at a four-year college or
university. (A written request is required for disbursement of scholarship along with a
fee bill or receipt from the college or university. Please allow five business days for
processing all requests.)
5. All completed applications must be postmarked or delivered by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday,
May 19, 2021. (No exceptions)
6. In the event of a tie, the committee will conduct personal interviews to determine a
winner.
LINK BELOW FOR THE DUMAS APPLICATION:
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