St. John Missionary Baptist Church is accepting applications from graduating Madison County Illinois High School Seniors who want to be considered for the Lovie C. Woods Educational Golf Tournament Fund Scholarship.
The organization issues two $500 scholarships to graduates entering a two year or four-year college or university. The $500.00 scholarship is awarded to the college in the students’ name or directly to the student for payment of tuition, fees, books, or other needed items for school. Scholarship awards are based on a comprehensive process.
Applicants must complete an application and a 400 word essay outlining their career goals. In addition to the application and essay, applicants must provide two letters of recommendation and a sealed copy of their high school transcript.
Areas that are reviewed by the committee includes, but are not limited to the following: Academic Accomplishments, School Activities, Community Service, References, Personal Essay and Financial Need.
The Lovie C. Woods Educational Scholarship is named after our beloved church member Lovie Woods. Although Lovie Woods didn’t graduate from high school, she and her late husband, Earnest Woods, worked to support their three children through college. No matter how much they were able to save to cover the cost of college, she attributed the biggest contribution to offset the cost of college to scholarships. All three of children received some form of scholarship which made the difference. The education that her children received opened new opportunities and prepared them for their desired career fields. Education continues to be very important to Lovie Woods. Lovie Woods knew the benefits of a good education and wanted to see every young person take full advantage of a college education. For nearly 70 years, Lovie Woods served as a Christian Educator at St. John Missionary Baptist Church (SJMBC). She served as the president of the SJMBC Choir, as a Sunday School Teacher, Mission Ministry Instructor, Director of Baptist Training Unit (BTU) and as the Superintendent of Christian Education at SJMBC. SJMBC holds an annual golf tournament in her name which funds the annual scholarships.
On Saturday, December 12, 2020, Lovie C. Woods entered eternal rest after 93 remarkable years of life.
Lovie C. Woods Memorial Education Fund Scholarship Application
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