Scholarships

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We award scholarships to student members of SMBC, as well as students of the Baton Rouge community, pursuing higher education through university, college, or technical school. Anyone can give to support scholarships by designating monetary donations as scholarship support on envelopes during the regular church service or by contacting the Shiloh Foundation.

Shiloh-Scholarships Shiloh-Scholarships

$60,000

per year in scholarship support

17

scholarships per year

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FiveScholarship Options

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) neatly. Applications will be distributed Sunday April 16, 2023 thru
Deadline on Sunday May 21, 2023.
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. On the application, indicate the total number of persons in the household supported by
Parents/guardians/applicant, and/or spouse, if applicable.
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 388-9998.
The application is also available online at http://www.shilohmbc.com.
Sincerely,
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church/Walter C. Dumas Scholarship Committee

he Gordon M. Payne Memorial Technical Career scholarship that will be awarded in
July of this year. The scholarship is awarded based upon grade point average,
church/school/club participation, economic need, letter of recommendation from
teacher/school principal, essay on what the church means to you, and application typed and
neatly completed. We assure you that each applicant will be given equal consideration.
Please complete your application on-line. Applications can be found on Shiloh’s
web site at www.shilohbr.com. Please email your application to jljones@shilohmbc.com,
or mail to 185 Eddie Robinson Sr. Dr., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 before the deadline.
Please write on the envelope, Attention: Rev. Jennifer Jones, Scholarship Committee
Chairperson.
Applications will be distributed April 16, 2023 thru deadline date to return applications
on-line or by mail is May 21, 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact any one of the persons listed below.
Rev. Jennifer Jones, Chairperson
jljones@shilohmbc.com
225-343-0640
Ms. Jackie Williams
jwilliams@shilohmbc.com
225-388-9998

The Scholarship Committee of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church invites you to apply for
the Roberta R. Payne Memorial Education scholarship that will be awarded in July of this year.
The scholarship is awarded based on grade point average, church/school/club participation,
economic need, letter of recommendation from teacher/school principal, essay on what the church
means to you, and application typed and neatly completed.
Please complete your application on-line. Applications can be found on Shiloh’s web
site at www.shilohbr.com. Please email your application to jljones@shilohmbc.com, or mail to
185 Eddie Robinson Sr. Dr., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 before the deadline. Please write
on the envelope, Attention: Rev. Jennifer Jones, Scholarship Committee Chairperson.
Applications will be distributed Sunday April 16, 2023 thru deadline to return
applications on-line or by mail is May 21, 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact any one of the persons listed below.
Rev. Jennifer Jones, Chairperson
jljones@shilohmbc.com
225-343-0640
Ms. Jackie Williams
225-388-9998
jwilliams@shilohmbc.com

Dear Member,
The Scholarship Committee of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church invites you to apply for one
of the eleven scholarships that will be awarded in June of this year. The scholarships are
awarded based upon a minimum grade point average, church/school/club participation,
economic need, letter of recommendation from teacher/principal, essay on what the church
means to you, and application typed and neatly completed.
If you have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above and meet the other criteria,
you are automatically applying for the "Super" scholarship. In order to receive one of these
scholarships, you must be enrolled or have plans to enroll in a college or vocational school.
Please complete your application on-line. Applications can be found on Shiloh’s web
site at www.shilohbr.com. Please email your application to jljones@shilohmbc.com or
place in the Scholarship Mailbox in a sealed envelope in the church office, or mail to
185 Eddie Robinson Sr. Dr., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 before the deadline.
Applications will be distributed Sunday April 16, 2023 thru Sunday May 21, 2023. Please write
on the envelope, Attention: Rev. Jennifer Jones, Scholarship Committee Chairperson.
Thank you kindly for applying for one of Shiloh’s scholarships. Remember the deadline for
returning the application is Sunday, May 21, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact one of the persons listed below.
Rev. Jennifer Jones
225-343-0640
jljones@shilohmbc.com
Ms. Jackie Williams, Adm. Assistant
225-388-9998
jwilliams@shilohmbc.com

The Scholarship Committee of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church invites you to apply for
the Charles & Winstonia McKesson Smith Memorialscholarship that will be awarded in July
of this year. The scholarship is awarded based on grade point average, church/school/club
participation, economic need, letter of recommendation from teacher/school/principal, essay
on what the church means to you, and application typed and neatly completed.
Please complete your application on-line. Applications can be found on Shiloh’s
web site at www.shilohbr.com. Please email your application to jljones@shilohmbc.com,
or mail to 185 Eddie Robinson Sr. Dr., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 before the deadline.
Applications will be distributed Sunday April 16, 2023 thru Sunday May 21, 2023.
Please write on the envelope, Attention: Rev. Jennifer Jones, Scholarship
Committee Chairperson.
If you have any questions, please contact any one of the persons listed below.
Rev. Jennifer Jones, Chairperson
jljones@shilohmbc.com
225-343-0640
Ms. Jackie Williams
jwilliams@shilohmbc.com
225-388-9998

Faq

Eligibility varies for each scholarship, so check each application for the full details on who is eligible to apply for that award.

Applications for all scholarships may be picked up in the Charitable Foundation Office. They may also be downloaded from our website, www.shilohbr.com. Please email your application to bkenne3@outlook.com, or place in the Scholarship Mailbox in a sealed envelope in the Church Office, or mail to P. O. Box 80025, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-0025, (BEFORE THE DEADLINE). Address the envelope Attention: Dr. Betty Kennedy.

All applications are considered equally, based on a points system. Complete your application thoroughly, with as many details as possible, proofread all materials, and follow all directions for the best chance.

For further questions, contact the following:
Rev. Jennifer Jones, Chairperson
jljones@shilohmbc.com
225-343-0640

Ms. Jackie Williams
225-388-9998

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