ACE Scholars Application

Assembly of Christian Educators
Christian Education Department of The A.M.E. Zion Church
Scholarship Committee
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2019 at 11:59 EDT

The mission of the ACE Scholarship Committee is to foster the scholastic re-engagement of the members of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church by offering scholarship awards to students, providing educational mentoring opportunities, and disseminating information to assist students in their educational pursuits.
Requirements
1. Be an active member of a local A.M.E. Zion Church.
2. Be a current member of the Assembly of Christian Educators (upload a confirmation email/letter from your ACE Regional Vice President or purchase receipt at the appropriate point in the application).
3. Provide a copy of your resume or curriculum vitae (upload in PDF format at the appropriate point in the application).
4. Provide a copy of your official transcript (upload in PDF format at the appropriate point in the application).
5. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 as reflected in your official transcript (if applicable).
6. Provide two letters of recommendation:
  - Christian Educator Reference - Bishop, Presiding Elder, Pastor, Sunday School Teacher, Episcopal, Conference, District, or Local Director of Christian Education, etc. Must be someone associated with The A.M.E. Zion Church.
  - Professional/Community Reference - Community Leader, Professor, Teacher, Dean, Supervisor, Manager, Politician, Mentor, etc. Must be someone that is NOT associated with The A.M.E. Zion Church.
7. Submit a 750 word written statement (prompts are below) directly into the appropriate section of the application.
8. Submit a photo of yourself; must be a clear headshot.
9. Register, attend, and be present at Truthville 2019 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.
Written Statements
Denison D. Garrett & James W. Eichelberger Applicants
In seven hundred fifty (750) words or less, describe your commitment to The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and service to the community at large. Include how the church has impacted your drive for a personal relationship with God, working in ministry, and service to the community. Your submission will be evaluated on the word count, grammar and mechanical conventions, and whether the question was answered. It is suggested that you type your statement in MS Word to ensure proper spelling, grammar, and word count requirements, then copy and paste it into the text field for submission.
George L. Blackwell Applicants
In seven hundred fifty (750) words or less, complete a statement of purpose reflecting on your faith journey and how you will incorporate your seminary/theological training into your ministry. Your submission will be evaluated on the word count, grammar and mechanical conventions, and whether the question was answered. It is suggested that you type your statement in MS Word to ensure proper spelling, grammar, and word count requirements, then copy and paste it into the text field for submission.

The awards are announced and disbursed at Truthville 2019 Winter Meeting in Washington, DC, held on December 26-30, 2019.
ACE Scholars Application
"Achieving in Christian Excellence"
Name*
PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Address*
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
CityState
Zip Code
Email*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Cell Phone Number*
Other Phone Number

Church Affiliations
Local Church*
Enter the name of your local church WITHOUT A.M.E. Zion Church at the end. For example, "John Wesley" or "Varick Memorial".
Presiding Elder District*
Enter the name of your District. DO NOT enter the name of your Presiding Elder.
Annual Conference*
Episcopal District*
CED Region*

Requirements
ACE Membership*
Current MemberLife MemberWill receive my membership by the application deadlineNot a member (selecting this option will invalidate your application)
If you wish to purchase your ACE membership electronically, please click the following link:
ACE Membership & Stole Orders
2019 Winter Meeting (Truthville - Washington, DC)*
Registered and attendingAttending and will register by the application deadlineNot attending (selecting this option will invalidate your application)
Written Statement - Denison D. Garrett*
In seven hundred fifty (750) words or less, describe your commitment to the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and service to the community at large. Include how the church has impacted your drive for a personal relationship with God, working in ministry, and service to the community. Your submission will be evaluated on the word count, grammar and mechanical conventions, and whether the question was answered. It is suggested that you type your statement in MS Word to ensure proper spelling, grammar, and word count requirements, then copy and paste it into the text field for submission.0/750
Written Statement - James W. Eichelberger*
In seven hundred fifty (750) words or less, describe your commitment to the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and service to the community at large. Include how the church has impacted your drive for a personal relationship with God, working in ministry, and service to the community. Your submission will be evaluated on the word count, grammar and mechanical conventions, and whether the question was answered. It is suggested that you type your statement in MS Word to ensure proper spelling, grammar, and word count requirements, then copy and paste it into the text field for submission.0/750
Written Statement - George L. Blackwell*
In seven hundred fifty (750) words or less, complete a statement of purpose reflecting on your faith journey and how you will incorporate your seminary/theological training into your ministry. Your submission will be evaluated on the word count, grammar and mechanical conventions, and whether the question was answered. It is suggested that you type your statement in MS Word to ensure proper spelling, grammar, and word count requirements, then copy and paste it into the text field for submission.0/750

Documents
Upload your resume, official transcript, and letters of recommendation.
Photo*
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Upload in JPEG or PNG a professional/appropriate photo of yourself. Head-shots are preferred. Cancelof
Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)*
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Upload, in PDF format, your resume or curriculum vitae (CV). This is not required for submission of the application.Cancelof
Official Transcript*
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Upload, in PDF format, your most recent official transcript. We will accept a scanned copy of an official transcript. The committee will NOT accept unofficial transcripts, audit reports, mid-term/progress reports, or other document that is not an official transcript. The official transcript should at least include your most recent cumulative GPA. Cancelof
Letter of Recommendation #1 (Christian Education Reference)*
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Upload a letter of recommendation, which must come for a person that is not of familial and/or blood relation. The first recommendation must come from someone within The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church that is either a Bishop, Presiding Elder, Pastor, and/or hold an appointment or office in Christian Education at the local, district, conference, episcopal district, regional, and/or connectional level.Cancelof
Letter of Recommendation #2 (Professional/Community Reference)*
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Upload a letter of recommendation, which must come for a person that is not of familial and/or blood relation. The second recommendation must come from someone outside The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (e.g. a teacher/professor, supervisor, mentor, community figure, public official).Cancelof
Truthville 2019 Winter Meeting Registration Confirmation*
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Upload your registration confirmation if completed and received during submission of this application. You are required to register for and attend the Quadrennial Convention on Christian Education (Zion University @ Birmingham).Cancelof
ACE Membership Confirmation*
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Upload the email/letter from your ACE Regional Co-Vice President(s) confirming that you are a current member of ACE. Cancelof
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