STEP 1: APPLICATION GUIDELINES

(1). The applicant must be a graduating high school senior and entering college or attending a trade school in the year of graduation.

(2). The online scholarship application must be submitted by May 30, 2024.  Applications received after May 31, 2024 will be deemed ineligible.

(3). The entire application package must be typewritten or computer generated and received by May 30, 2024, via email to theriverscholarship@riveroflifeonline.org.

(4). To be eligible to apply for the ROLC scholarship, applicants must be a member of ROLC or be the child/grandchild of a member of ROLC.  A child does consist of foster children, adopted or legal guardianship.

(5). The applicant’s official transcript may be submitted via the online application, or, emailed directly to theriverscholarship@riveroflifeonline.org from the student OR the school/school official.

(6). The video submission shall be no longer than 5 minutes and may be uploaded in the online application, or, emailed directly to theriverscholarship@riveroflifeonline.org.  The video shall include students’ personal statement and discuss one of the topics as provided in the application.

(7). A letter of recommendation must be submitted on official letterhead and must not be from family members.  The letter of recommendation must be typewritten or computer generated and addressed to the River of Life Church, Attention: Lowery King Scholarship Fund, 4207 Norcross Street Temple Hills, MD 20748, or, emailed to: theriverscholarship@riveroflifeonline.org.  The letter of recommendation can be from any of the following individuals: high school teacher, volunteer supervisors/coordinators, church leader, employers, or athletic coaches.

Note: if a candidate is awarded a scholarship, and all requested information is not received by August 16, 2024, the scholarship award will be null and void.

VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDLINES
(Maximum of 5 minutes)

Personal Statement: We want to know about you!  Scores will be based on content, style, and presentation.

Consider addressing the following elements in a clearly expressed personal statement:

• Name and College/Trade school plan on attending.
• Academic potential and skills
• Current motivations and future aspirations
• Personal skills and qualities
• Work experience
• Community service activities
• Extracurricular activities
• Awards and honors

 Topic Questions:  Please select two (2) of the following questions to discuss. 

• How do you handle setbacks academically and personally? What kind of changes would you like to make in the world?
• How will your college/trade school career impact your personal and professional life and others?
• Describe areas in your life where you demonstrated leadership and overcame obstacles either through your school social or family life?
• How will your college/trade school experience help you to develop good Christian habits while experienced college life?

*Note: kindly submit your video using Vimeo or an alternative video-sharing platform

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Provide one (1) letter of recommendation addressed to the River of Life Church.

The letter of recommendation must include the following:

(1). How long the person writing the letter has known the applicant.

(2). In what capacity does the individual know the applicant (i.e. school, work, community service, church, etc.).  Include any community service hours if applicable.

(3). Description of the applicant’s character, leadership attributes, ethics/values, communication skills and/or planning and organizing skills as appropriate.

(4). Any other pertinent information deemed necessary to give insight into the applicant’s character.

The letter of recommendation shall include point of contact information and be on an official letterhead and from any of the following individuals: high school teacher, volunteer supervisors/coordinators, Church leader, employers, or athletic coaches.

STEP 3: CHECKLIST

This checklist is intended to be a friendly reminder.  It does not override any instructions listed within the scholarship application.  Please adhere to all detailed instructions contained within the application packet.

Take a few minutes to look over your application packet to ensure that you have included the following:

(1.______)  Completed online application

(2.______)  Video submission inclusive of Personal Statement and Topic Questions submitted via online application, or, emailed to ROLC Scholarship Committee: theriverscholarship@riveroflifeonline.org

(3.______)  Letter of Recommendation (official letterhead, dated and signed) submitted via email to ROLC Scholarship Committee: theriverscholarship@riveroflifeonline.org

(4.______)  Copy of transcript (minimum grade point average of 2.5) submitted via online application, or, sent directly to ROLC Scholarship Committee at theriverscholarship@riveroflifeonline.org from the student OR your school/school official

(5.______)  Copy of college/trade school acceptance or confirmation letter, submitted via email to ROLC Scholarship Committee: theriverscholarship@riveroflifeonline.org

Be advised that your application packet will become the property of the selection committee and will not be returned.