SCHOLARSHIP
COMMITTEE
Linda Simms-Chin, Chairman..UHPC
Sharon E. Bandyopadhya...Beck
Dorette Winslow....Laconia
Gloria Vidal....Fourth
Patricia Gourdine...Riverdale
FUNDRAISING
March......Donation Letters
Jan...............Popcorn Sale
ALL Year.......DONATIONS
Luncheon........May , 2026
2024 WINNER
1st Place----2022
Jada Aryee
. Tremont P. C.
SCHOLARSHIP
Saturday, May, 2026
12 - 3 pm
Ft. Schuyler Pres. Church
2950 Dewey Ave. Bx,NY
Honorees:
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1st PLACE...2021
Emily Greene.
1st PLACE...2020
Honorable Mentions
2nd Place......2022
Eunicsa Samuels
Musaka Chilufya
Beck Memorial Pres. Church
Fourth Pres. Church
2nd Place:
Tarique Foster
Laconia Comm. P.C.
SCHOLARSHIPS............1st ~ $1000.00 2nd ~ $ 700.00 3rd ~ $ 500.00
~ SCHOLARSHIP DONORS ~
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PLATINUM: **Riverdale Presbyterian Church-
" The Women's Group" *McCall's Funeral Home 4035 Bronxwood Ave...Bronx, N. Y. 10466
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GOLD: *Eastchester Pres. Church's
"Pres. Women Fundraiser" *Gramby's Funeral Home 4021 White Plains Rd. ...Bronx, NY 10466 *St. Augustine Presbyterian Church *Linda A. Simms-Chin-University Heights PC *Myrtle Smith - St. Augustine PC
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SILVER: Carmen Lugo - Riverdale PC
Frederika Bell-Berti - Eastchester PC
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COMMITTEE MEETING
Sat., TBA
10 am - Royal Coach Diner
or Via Zoom
FUNDRAISING
March.........Donation Letters
Jan..................Popcorn Sale
Sept - June.......DONATIONS
" SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON"
( May , 2026 )
2023 WINNER
Jared Jules
Jessica Khan
Joyce Brenda Ashiagbor
CRITERIA: 1. Member of a Bronx Presbyterian Church
2. 12th Grade Graduating Student
3. 500 Word Essay from one of the Topics ( Evaluating Content and Grammar)
4. Reference Letter (from Pastor, Elder or Clerk of Session)
5. Transcript or Report Card
6. College or Technical School Acceptance Letter
Congratulations to Our '20/'21 Scholarship Winners
Tarique Foster
Laconia Community P.C.
Yehowa-Nikee Anyetei
Featherbed Lane Pres. Church
3rd Place
3rd Place
Riverdale Pres. Church
1st Place
1st Place
Tremont Pres. Church
University Hgts. Pres. Church
Tremont Pres. Church
Bronx Pres. Churches Scholarship Competition
2024 Scholarship Topics.......................Due April 15, 2024
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Topic # 1:
Matthew 7:1 NIV "Do not judge, or you too will be judged."
Question: We hear in the news about the toxicity of some postings on social media. Tells us
about your experiences with how some of your friends or relatives use social media
in opposition to what Jesus Christ teaches and how you manage to be a good
Christian in your use of social media.
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Topic # 2 :
Ephesians 6:7 NIV "Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people."
Question: Do you think a convicted criminal should be allowed to serve in public office for.
our communities?
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Topic # 3 :
1Peter 5:10 NIV "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after
you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you
strong, firm and steadfast."
Question: Why do you think there is so much suffering in the world today?.
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Schedule: January........ Popcorn Fundraiser / Committee Plans Scholarship Topics
February......Information sent to ALL Bronx Presbyterian Churches
April.............Essay Deadline...APRIL 15th, 2024.....Entries judged by committee
Mail to: Linda Simms-Chin c/o BPC 3319 Wilson Ave. Bx, NY 10469
OR Email to: linsimchin05@gmail.com
May.............Bi-Annual Scholarship Luncheon....... Ft. Schuyler Pres Church.....
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June.............Scholarships recognition at Our Annual Worship Service , June , 2025
SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER
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SATURDAY, MAY , 2026....12 - 3 PM
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at: Ft Schuyler Pres. Church
2950 Dewey Ave. Bronx, N.Y.
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Tickets......$ 75.00 Door Prizes. 50-50
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Tremont Pres. Church
2nd Place
$ 75
$ 75
Jordan Kwarteng