We are honored to offer the following scholarship opportunities:
Charles Wesley Atwater Educational Scholarship Fund
Mr. Charles Wesley Atwater was a loyal and faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. Church from a young age. He also served as a Deacon at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Flint, Michigan. Foremost he was a devoted Christian. Better known as “Uncle Charles” he was generous, lovable and giving. As a school principal, he dedicated his life to educating and mentoring students, especially, students from the Carpenter Road District of the Flint Public School system. This scholarship was established by his niece Beatrice (Bea) King and the Atwater, Hinton, Erwin and Beemon Families in July, 2021.
• Recurring Annual Scholarship
Amount of the Award: $500 for each location, Saginaw & Flint, Michigan.
The purpose of the scholarship is to support students who are graduating from high school, (in Saginaw & Flint, Michigan) planning to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year academic college institution or an accredited Trade School.
Application(s) can be picked up at the church office.
Oliver Thompson Jr. Scholarship
Mr. Oliver Thompson Jr. was a loyal and faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. Church for over fifty years, and joined the church in 1969. Through the years he served on the Male Chorus, Bethel Voice choir, Cup of Water, Usher Board #1, Security, Steward Board, Tuesday Night bible study, Sunday Class, and was a Class Leader. This scholarship was establish by his wife Gloria Thompson and family members in April 2020.
• One-Time Scholarship
• Recurring Annual Scholarship
Amount of the Award: $500
The purpose of the scholarship is to support students who are graduating from high school, planning to go to college.
Application(s) can be picked up at the church office.
Ruben "Duke" Adams Scholarship
Ruben Adams was born in Gadsden, Alabama, and was a Barber in Bay City for over fifty years. He was extremely active in Bethel Church’s Sunday School Program and was an Assistant Sunday School Teacher for many years. He was also elected Trustee Emeritus for his many years of faithful service, President-Gospel Choir, and a member of Usher Board #1. Mr. Adams’ favorite bible verse was: “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and all things shall be added unto you,” Matthew 6:33.
• One-Time Scholarship
Amount of the Award:
The purpose of the scholarship is to assist young members of Bethel AME Church who are pursuing post-secondary education.
Application(s) can be picked up at the church office.
Mr. Charles Wesley Atwater was a loyal and faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. Church from a young age. He also served as a Deacon at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Flint, Michigan. Foremost he was a devoted Christian. Better known as “Uncle Charles” he was generous, lovable and giving. As a school principal, he dedicated his life to educating and mentoring students, especially, students from the Carpenter Road District of the Flint Public School system. This scholarship was established by his niece Beatrice (Bea) King and the Atwater, Hinton, Erwin and Beemon Families in July, 2021.
• Recurring Annual Scholarship
Amount of the Award: $500 for each location, Saginaw & Flint, Michigan.
The purpose of the scholarship is to support students who are graduating from high school, (in Saginaw & Flint, Michigan) planning to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year academic college institution or an accredited Trade School.
Application(s) can be picked up at the church office.
Oliver Thompson Jr. Scholarship
Mr. Oliver Thompson Jr. was a loyal and faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. Church for over fifty years, and joined the church in 1969. Through the years he served on the Male Chorus, Bethel Voice choir, Cup of Water, Usher Board #1, Security, Steward Board, Tuesday Night bible study, Sunday Class, and was a Class Leader. This scholarship was establish by his wife Gloria Thompson and family members in April 2020.
• One-Time Scholarship
• Recurring Annual Scholarship
Amount of the Award: $500
The purpose of the scholarship is to support students who are graduating from high school, planning to go to college.
Application(s) can be picked up at the church office.
Ruben "Duke" Adams Scholarship
Ruben Adams was born in Gadsden, Alabama, and was a Barber in Bay City for over fifty years. He was extremely active in Bethel Church’s Sunday School Program and was an Assistant Sunday School Teacher for many years. He was also elected Trustee Emeritus for his many years of faithful service, President-Gospel Choir, and a member of Usher Board #1. Mr. Adams’ favorite bible verse was: “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and all things shall be added unto you,” Matthew 6:33.
• One-Time Scholarship
Amount of the Award:
The purpose of the scholarship is to assist young members of Bethel AME Church who are pursuing post-secondary education.
Application(s) can be picked up at the church office.