”ERASING EVERY EXCUSE”
DORIS D. MURPHY
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 
NEW BETHEL CHURCH-1520 LITTLE ROCK ROAD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28214
PH: 704-391-0365
EMAIL: SCHOLARSHIPFUND@NEWBETHELCHURCH.COM
BISHOP TOMMIE A. MURPHY AND LADY DORIS MURPHY
E.C. Cannon Memorial District —2025  Doris D. Murphy Scholarship Application

DORIS D. MURPHY SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
	•	Types of Financial Assistance
	•	The Doris D. Murphy Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors only.
	•	The Doris D. Murphy Scholarship will be awarded for direct school costs only (tuition, room, board, and books) in the amount of $1,000.00.
 
	•	Eligibility Requirements
	•	Applicants must complete the required application and provide all necessary supporting materials by June 27, 2025 to be considered for the scholarship.
	•	The Scholarship Award Window of time will be from March 25, 2025 to June 27, 2025.  DISCLAIMER: Those applications submitted before or after the specified window won’t be considered.
	•	The Doris D. Murphy Scholarship Fund will award a scholarship to selected applicant(s) who satisfy all the following requirements:
a.                  Academic Performance: 3.0 GPA or higher
b.                  Active in church ministry and/or district
	•	To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must be a current member of the E.C. Cannon Memorial District prior to the application deadline.
	•	Applicants must show proof of admission to an accredited post-secondary institution which includes community colleges, technical, vocational, professional schools, and four-year degree granting institutions he/she plans to attend. 
	•	Applicants must plan to enroll as a full-time student as defined by the institution that he/she plans to attend. Usually, this is defined as a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours.
 
	•	Verification of Application Materials
	•	The Scholarship Committee, through its district representatives, reserves the right to verify information submitted in support of an application and to request additional information when needed.
 
	•	Named Scholarship Recipient 
	•	The recipient of the named award must meet the requirements of the Doris D. Murphy Scholarship and must be present to receive the scholarship on Sunday, June 30, 2025 which is the date that the scholarship will be announced during the 5th Sunday Service.
	•	The Scholarship will be based on the funds available, as determined by the Scholarship Committee.
	•	The Scholarship Committee will make the final selection and approve all scholarship materials.
 
	•	Administration of Scholarship
Funds awarded will be issued in the name of the institution that the recipient indicated he/she will be attending. If a scholarship recipient determines that he/she cannot enroll as intended, he/she must provide a written notice to the Scholarship Committee no later than ten (10) days after the semester or quarter begins. The dispensation of funds will be determined at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. 

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
	▫	Complete Application with attached Essays
	▫	Pastor Questionnaire Form
	▫	High School Faculty Recommendation Form
	▫	Current School Transcript to verify GPA
	▫	Include a current individual photo of yourself
	▫	Essay Must be Typed (Font: Times New Roman, Size: 12)
 
Please review and ensure that the information you provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge. Your signature below indicates that you understand that missing the deadline, omitting any items or providing inaccurate information will result in your application being ineligible for review. Please submit your application by email to scholarshipfund@newbethelchurch.com by June 27, 2025.
 
Student Signature: ______________________________________ Date: __________
 
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________ Date: __________
 
Doris D. Murphy Scholarship Fund is designed to assist those with a passion to excel in their God given purpose. This assistance is a hand up, not a hand out to fulfill God’s word which says… “open thy mouth, judge righteously and plead the case of the poor and needy”… Proverbs 31:9]

 

 

I.         PERSONAL DATA
 
Last Name: ______________________ First Name: ____________________ Middle Initial:___
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________ State: ________________ Zip Code: _______________
Email Address: _________________________________________ Age: _______ Gender:____
Home Phone Number: __________________ Mobile Phone Number: ____________________
Parents/Guardians Name(s):_____________________________________________________
Parents/Guardians Phone Number(s):______________________________________________
High School Name:__________________________________  Phone Number:____________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________ State: _______________  Zip Code: ________________
Name of Local Church: _______________________________________ Date Joined:________
High School Graduation Date: ____________________________________________________
 
POST SECONDARY SCHOOL DATA:
▪       4 Year College or University
▪       Vocational/Technical School
▪       2 Year Community or Junior College
▪       Other-Explain: __________________________________________________________
 
Name of School: ________________________________ Phone Number: _________________
Student ID #: ______________________________________________________________
City: __________________________ State: _______________ Zip Code: ________________
Intended Major: ______________________________________________________________
 
II.         ACTIVITIES, AWARDS AND HONORS
 
A.    List school activities in which have participated (e.g. student government, clubs, music, sports, etc.). Indicate all special awards, honors, and offices held. 
 
Activity
Number of Participation Years
Special Awards/Honors
Offices Held

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.    List Community activities in which you have participated without pay (e.g., hospital volunteer, crisis hotline, Boys/Girls Scouts, etc…). 
 
Activity
Number of Participation Years
Special Awards/Honors
Offices Held

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

III.         EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 
 
	•	Please describe your use of leisure time.
 
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
 
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
 
	•	List the ministries that you have participated in while at your local church.
Ministry Name
Date Started
Date Ended
Ministry Leader

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV.         ESSAYS (Typed, Font: Times New Roman, Size: 12 Font, and 500 word)
A.    What is the importance of education? What are your career objectives? How has your schooling equipped you for your future objectives and prepared you for higher education? How have you demonstrated leadership abilities both in and out of school?
B.    Describe your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to you, your field of study and your future goals. 
C.    Describe your level of participation in the church and how your involvement has shaped your personal relationship with Christ. Include your view of the church, how the church has impacted your spiritual growth and how you are being a living witness for Christ.
D.    Why are you a good candidate to receive this scholarship? 

 
HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY RECOMMENDATION FORM
(To be completed by Teacher, Guidance Counselor, or Coach only)

Applicant’s Name: ____________________________________________________________
 
Recommender’s Name:_________________________________________________________
 
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
 
City: __________________________ State: _______________  Zip Code: _______________
 
Email Address:_________________________________  Phone Number:_______________
 
How long have you known this applicant? ________ In what capacity: ______________
 
From your observations and knowledge, please rate the applicant by circling the appropriate number.
 
Outstanding
Excellent
Fair
Poor
Not Recommended
Character
5
4
3
2
1
Leadership/ Organizational Skills
5
4
3
2
1
Dependability
5
4
3
2
1
Maturity Level
5
4
3
2
1
Academic Success
5
4
3
2
1
 
Counselor/Teacher/Coach Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________
 
Printed Name: _______________________________________________________________
 
Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________
Date received:  ____________________    (Committee use only)
 
Please email the completed form and letter of recommendation to: scholarshipfund@newbethelchurch.com by June 27, 2025.

 

 
 
PASTOR QUESTIONNAIRE FORM
(To be completed by your Pastor)
 
Applicant’s Name: ____________________________________________________________
 
Ministry  Name: ______________________________________________________________
 
How long have you known this applicant? _______________________________________
 
How long has this applicant been active in the ministry listed above?: ________________
 
Please write a letter of recommendation for this applicant, including the information that you feel would aid the selection team in choosing this student's application.
 
Please email your letter of recommendation along with the Recommendation Form to scholarshipfund@newbethelchurch.com. Please note that this recommendation is due by June 27, 2025.
 
Pastors Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: __________
 
Printed Name: _______________________________________________________________
 
Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________
 
Date received:  ____________________    (Committee use only)