The Erica Bell Scholarship is committed to help achieve a higher education for the future of God’s children. Anyone who is desirous of a college education or interested in furthering his or her education should have the opportunity to do so.

Scripture:
Proverbs 4: 7 Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Erica Bell was born on December 2, 1967 to the parents of Leroy and Elaine Bell. Erica’s mission was to help and enrich lives. Even though Erica had cancer for her entire life that did not stop her from doing Community Work and participating in as many activities as she possibly could. Erica graduated from Central State in the College of Education in 1991. Erica was a 5th grade teacher for Columbus Public Schools. She believed in higher education and she led by example. Erica died on April 17, 1994 at the age of 26. This scholarship is to continue her legacy by helping college students further their education to achieve their goals.
  • Must fill out application correctly & returned to the church office no later than the last Sunday in June (Sunday June 26, 2012)
  • Must be graduating from High School this coming June
  • Enrolled in an accredited college or university and be considered a full-time student
o Will need to provide proof of acceptance
  • Member of MT. Zion Baptist Church for a minimum 6 months prior to January of each new year
  • Active participant in the Youth Department
o Must be involved in a Ministry at MTZ (Choir, Usher, Nurses, Dance/Mime, etc)
  • Must maintain at least a 2.8 grade point average on a 4.0 scale
  • Involved in a Community Service
o Must have proper documentation showing involvement
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation from a non family member (example: teachers, principals, community leaders)
  • Personal Essay, minimum of 500 words, double spaced, typed, 11 Font Size, Times New Roman Font
  • The Committee will include: Minister Jeffrey Phillips (Youth Pastor), Sis. Shaniece Armstrong, Sis. D’Andrea Gary, A Deacon, A Trustee
  • The winner/winner’s will be determined by all of the requirements listed above, major determining factor will be following all directions    for application, Church Involvement, GPA and Community Service
  • Applications & Essays are due no later then Sunday June 26, 2012. Please turn into the Church Office or Minister Jeffrey Phillips, Youth Pastor.
  • Applications & Essays will be reviewed by the Committee and the winnerwinner/winner’s will be announced on Youth Day, Sunday July 17, 2012 at 11:00 AM Service.