E. B. Harris Scholarship
2024
TRIUMPH THE CHURCH AND KINGDOM OF GOD IN CHRIST
Mother Carolyn D. Whittiker - National Youth Education Director
Jamilah R. M. Page, PhD, RDN - E. Bernice Harris Scholarship Chair
2024 E. Bernice Harris Scholarship Essay Guidelines
Applicant Guidelines:
● Applicant must be an active, local member, in good standing, of Triumph the Church and
Kingdom of God in Christ.
● Applicant must be 19 years or less.
● Applicant must be either a high school senior or graduating senior prior to the contest.
● Applicant must complete the application for the E. Bernice Harris National Essay
Contest.
● Applicant’s District, State or Local Supervisor and Shepherd must endorse the
application.
Topic: Applying Our Principles to Our Reality
Your essay must answer the prompt below.
Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ has three organizational symbols. Pick ONE
of the three symbols to write about. In your essay:
1. Discuss what the symbol means to you;
2. How the meaning of the symbol applies to your daily life; and
3. How you encourage others to apply this meaning to their lives.
Essay Guidelines:
● Applicant must prepare a DOUBLED SPACED TYPEWRITTEN ESSAY (Times New
Roman - Size 12) of no less than 500 words (topic is selected by the Nationa Scholarship Committee).
● Essay limit is 2 pages maximum.
● Use at least one scripture reference to support the paper.
● Use at least one outside reference (book, reliable website, etc.) to support the paper.
○ Wikipedia is an example of an UNRELIABLE website/resource.
○ Refereed journal articles
● A separate cover sheet with your name and title of essay must accompany the final
essay.
● ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BE PRESENT
● All typewritten essays shall be reviewed by the E. Bernice Harris National Essay
Scholarship Committee.
Submission Guidelines:
● THE FINAL ESSAY IS DUE JUNE 30, 2024.
● All forms must be uploaded as a PDF document.
○ Essay:
■ Type your essay in Word and save it as a PDF file.
■ How to Convert Word Document to PDF file -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIS8Wop_7H4
■ Tip: Only save as PDF when you are done writing the essay and are
ready to submit.
■ OR use the CamScanner app on your mobile phone and email the file to
yourself for uploading.
○ Application Form:
■ To upload this form, you can scan it in OR use the CamScanner app on
your mobile phone and email the file to yourself for uploading. Other
Pictures to PDF apps work too!
● Submission Site:
○ Link: https://forms.gle/qz6whAF7iFP7XuHY8
○ QR Code:
For questions concerning scholarship, email ebharrisscholarship@gmail.com.
NO EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
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Keyona Ashe'
2018 Scholarshp Winner
Since winning first place in the E. Bernice Harris Scholarship Essay Contest, I have transferred from Indiana Wesleyan University to Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. I am a Freshman pursuing a double major in Accounting and Criminal Justice, in addition to a minor in Spanish.
I am a member of the Black Student Association at Ball State. The mission of the BSA is to aid in the growth and development of Ball State students by working throughout the campus voluntarily and professionally from a unique African American perspective.
I was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, and my family moved to Indiana in 2007. Although my roots are in Triumph Church, I officially became a member at age seven at the Anderson church. I am currently a member of the Indianapolis church where my Shepherd is Elder David Tarver. Within the Music Department, I participate with the praise team. In the Youth Department, I assist the Indiana State Youth Supervisor, Minister Vincent Bibb.
Teth Gloster
2018 2nd Place Winner
Teth Gloster has been a faithful member at Triumph the Church and Kingdom Of God in Christ, since he was 5 years old. He is the nephew of Brother Kenneth and Sister Pamela Washington, members and dedicated workers in our church.
Teth is a hardworking young man who is diligent at his studies and home. Teth is a member of the Collegiate Magnet Program at DeSoto High School in Desoto, Texas.
This program has assisted Teth to complete dual credits to ensure during his graduation for the year of 2019, Teth will receive his Associates Degree at the same time he receives his High School Diploma.
As of May 14, 2018, Teth was selected as a member of National Honor Society.
Teth continuously demonstrates leadership, vision, a positive impact on our church, and I have no doubt that this will continue at the university he will be attending.
Ayannah Page
2016 Scholarship Winner
My name is Ayannah Page, I am from Birmingham, Alabama, and I study Chemistry at Tuskegee University.
Since the beginning of my school career, math and science have been my favorite subjects, particularly science because of its correlation with life and the human body. In my sophomore year of high school I was introduced to chemistry and immediately fell in love as it is a combination of my favorite subjects.
My career goals have always been centered on science and in my sophomore year of high school I decided to become a Dermatologist. I chose this profession because I love caring for my skin as well as the hair and nails. I also enjoy doing makeup and I one day a wish to create a line of cosmetics including specialized skin care and makeup products. My ultimate career goal is to find cures for common skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Tyreek Booker
2016 2nd Place Winner
Since Chautauqua 2016, where I was awarded the E, Bernice Harris Scholarship, I am doing well in college. I am a student-athlete at Delaware State University. I was blessed to receive a full scholarship there due to my academic and athletic abilities which I’m grateful for.
My studies are going well and I am on pace to graduate in the next couple of years. I am majoring in Marketing and will go back to college once I am finished my Marketing degree to become a Physical Trainer. By becoming a Physical Trainer, this will allow me to help the body of Christ to live in our bodies and long as we let the spirit to dwell in us.
On the athletic side of things, I am in competition to start at the offensive line at DSU for this coming season. Last season I played in every game and started 3 games as a true freshman. This upcoming season I am looking to better my skills on the field and to be one of the top players on the team. I am also making preparations to be one of the top workers in the classroom and out on the football field.
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Maliah Wright
2016 3rd Place Winner
TRIUMPHANT GREETINGS OF ALL HAIL!
My name is Maliah Wright, and I am from Okeechobee, Florida. I was one of the recipients of the E. Bernice Harris Scholarship Essay Competition from Chautauqua 2016. Since that time, I have graduated from high school and transitioned into college life as a young adult. I’ll be starting my second year of college this Fall at Indian River State College where I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. My ultimate goal is to become a Pediatric Nurse.
In addition to graduating high school, I’ve also earned a Certified Nursing Assistant License, and I have been working at Publix supermarket for more than 2 years now. I’m still happily attending my local church services nearly every Sunday including the Advanced Schools of Wisdom. My sign language ministry, Signs & Wonders Ministry, is still thriving and blessing so many people including myself. I am now teaching sign language to my younger sister and cousin. God is so good!
I want to thank the Almighty God for bringing me this far helping me every step of the way on this journey. These past 2 years have been somewhat of a whirlwind, but I thank God for Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ every day of my life. I now know what it really means to TRIUMPH! It means any person, young and old alike, must have a mind and an attitude that they can overcome, subdue, and conquer everything that’s not like God. I’d also like to thank the National Youth Education Department for the work they do to support the youth of Triumph Church are provide the financial support they may need while attending college. I am grateful indeed and working hard each day to be “the change I wish to see in the world”. I’ll continue to strive for success in my life and keep GOD & TRIUMPH THE CHURCH in the forefront.
All in all, I can say that God is Faithful and God Is Good All The Time! Please keep me in your prayers.
TRIUMPHANT GREETINGS OF ALL HAIL!
and God Is Good All The Time! Please keep me in your prayers.