Catherine and Lena Moss Memorial Scholarship

February 01, 2025 - May 31, 2025

1 award of:

$1,000

Scholarship description

  1. The Scholarship intends to assist prospective high school graduates in furthering their education at an accredited college and/or university.

  2. The applicant must be a member of St. Paul Baptist Church for a minimum of 2 years.

  3. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent in a different grading system.

  4. The scholarship will be paid directly to the institution of higher education using the student ID number.

The award process requires the submission of the following items:

  • Fully completed application

  • Official transcript

  • Official acceptance into an accredited college and/or university

Themed essay with a minimum of 500 words – (Describe what success means to you and the biblical scripture you lean on as you work to achieve success both academically and personally. Have there been changes in your approach as you have grown in your faith?)

Submission of three (3) letters of recommendation (cannot be from a family member or friend.

Letter from the applicant introducing himself/ herself to include:

  • Reasons for applying

  • Identify community, school, and/or church activities/involvement in which the applicant played a leadership or supportive role

  • Future aspirations


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The personal statement should be biographical. In your personal statement, introduce yourself to the ARM committee and state reasons for applying for the Scholarship followed by identifying community, school and/or church activities/involvement in which you play(ed) a leadership or supportive role. You may also include what you hope to achieve from the institution of higher learning you are going to attend, and what you aspire to be in life.


Letter from the applicant introducing himself/ herself to include:

  • Reasons for applying
  • Identify community, school and/or church activities/involvement in which the applicant played a leadership or supportive role
  • Future aspirations


Essay Question –

Describe what success means to you and the biblical scripture you lean on as you work to achieve success both academically and personally. Have there been changes in your approach as you have grown in your faith?

  • The essay must have an introduction that presents the subject and contains an explanation of your position. The objective is to demonstrate that you understand and can develop the essay theme.

  • The essay must include a body that develops your thoughts and explains your ideas.

  • The essay must have a conclusion that summarizes your answer. Your conclusion should support the position you put forward in your introduction.

  • The essay must be a minimum of 500 words. Type or word process the essay in black 12-inch font, double-spaced on one side of 8 ½ x 11 white paper. Handwritten papers will not be accepted.

Here are a few guidelines to follow when completing your packet and writing your essay:

  1. Writing a good essay takes time. Be sure you meet the eligibility requirements (e.g. grade point average, etc.) before you begin to work on the Grant application/essay.

  2. Start early. Give yourself enough time to do a thorough job in preparing the essay. This may involve thinking about any community, school, and/or church activities/involvement in which you have participated.

  3. Read all the instructions before you begin the application process, pay attention to details, put your last name first on the application, use a black 12-point font, line double-spaced, etc.

  4. Write your letter and essay clearly and concisely. Put yourself in the essay reader’s shoes and evaluate if your essay merits a Grant award.

  5. Spell check, spell check, and spell check! Correct spelling and acceptable grammar can make or break an essay.

  6. Have someone objective (instructor, counselor or advisor, friend, etc.) proofread your essay for content and language usage. Ask your proofreader to look for points, such as “Has the essay question been answered?” “What adjustments could be made to sharpen the essay?” and “Are the grammar, punctuation, and spelling correct?”

  7. Presentation is important. Your essay should be presented in a neat and attractive format that is easy for the Committee to review.

  8.  Be honest. Attempts may be made to verify the information you have given.

  9. Keep your ideas focused on a positive note.

Official Transcript uploaded signed with school seal (minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 or its equivalent in a different grading system).

Please List extracurricular Community, School, and/or Church Activities/Involvement that the applicant played a leadership or supportive role during grades 9-12.


  1. Name of Organization and/or Activity Name 
  2. Brief Description of Activity/Involvement (include your position/role/responsibilities) 
  3. Years of Participation (mm/dd/yyyy) to (mm/dd/yyyy) 


Please list.

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All applicants are required to complete a Financial Literacy course located on the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) website at cfnc.org. Be prepared to share why financial literacy is important and how it can benefit you and the next generation.

Upload a letter of recommendation

Upload a letter of recommendation

Upload a letter of recommendation

The applicant must be a member of St. Paul Baptist Church for a minimum of 2 years.

The Catherine and Lena Moss Memorial Scholarship is operated by St. Paul Baptist Church - Charlotte, NC and runs from February 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025. All students who are a least 16 years old and are permanent legal residents of the United States are eligible. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

The Catherine and Lena Moss Memorial Scholarship is operated by St. Paul Baptist Church - Charlotte, NC and runs from February 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025. All students who are a least 16 years old and are permanent legal residents of the United States are eligible. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to enter or win.