Background and Purpose
The Trinity Baptist Church Scholarship was established in 1974 under the leadership of Pastor Elliott J. Mason, Sr., Dr. Walter McIntosh, Chairman; Mrs. Vashti D. Hodge, Youth Director, and Committee Members: Mrs. Pauline Alexander, Mr. Otis Griffin, Ms. Pauline Williams.
The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist Trinity’s Youth with college tuition, books, etc. This scholarship is for graduating High School Seniors who are members of Trinity Baptist Church and have exhibited Christian service within the church.
Recipients of the scholarship are expected to return upon graduating and participate on Scholarship Appeal Sunday. (Usually scheduled for the 3rd Sunday in March and October).
Application
Applications for the Trinity Baptist Church Scholarships can be downloaded HERE and are available from the Trinity Baptist Church Office, 2040 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018.
The Scholarship Committee must receive applications no later than September 1 to be considered for the current year. Applications may be returned to the church office and placed in the mailbox of Dr. Harriette F. Williams, Chair of the Scholarship Committee.
Eligibility
- Current active member of Trinity Baptist Church for at least two (2) years.
- Must be involved in one or more organizations in the church, i.e., Sunday School Department, Youth Choir, Youth Usher Board, Mission Society, Hospitality Committee, Youth Orchestra, etc. Please submit verification from the chairperson or sponsor of your organization(s).
- Must be a full time student at a college or university. Proof of registration is required from the college or university of choice when submitting your application.
For further information, please contact the Scholarship Committee:
Deaconess Myra L. Williams – Co-Chairperson – Scholarship Committee
Telephone: (323) 735-0044 or, myra.williams@trinitybaptistchurchofla.org
Dr. April Rodgers-Co-Chairperson-Scholarship Committee
Telephone (323) 735-0044 or, april.rodgers@trinitybaptistchurchofla.org
Dr. Harriette F. Williams, Advisor to Scholarship Committee
Telephone: (323) 735-0044