New Beginning Community Development Center
NBCDC Scholarship & Grant Criteria
1.Maggie Lee John B. Scholarship:
TBD
WHAT the Grant Offers:
Award Amount: $6,000 annually
Purpose: In honor of parents who were denied access to formal education.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Rising high school senior (12th grade student)
- Must be the first person in their immediate family to attend college
- Accepted or planning to attend a 2- or 4-year accredited college or university
- Demonstrates academic potential and a strong commitment to higher education
Must submit:
- Completed application
- Personal statement (500 words) explaining how being a first-generation college student impacts their goals
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or mentor
- Proof of college acceptance or intent to apply
2. Golden Moments Scholarship (Thelma Clifton-Benjamin Golden)
TBD
Award Amount: $6,000
Purpose: Support for first-time homebuyers in the community
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a first-time homebuyer
- Resident of the local community served by NBCDC
- Actively working with a licensed real estate agent and/or in the process of mortgage pre-approval
- Demonstrates financial readiness and a clear housing plan
Must submit:
- Completed application
- Statement of intent (300–500 words) detailing why homeownership is important
- Proof of first-time homebuyer status
- Documentation of housing progress (e.g., pre-approval letter, realtor letter)
3. Samuel Hicks & Blue Boy (Rickey Blue Daughtry) Scholarship
TBD
Award Amount: $2,500 annually
Purpose: In honor of volunteer recreational coaches
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be an active volunteer coach at the recreational level (youth or community sports)
- Cannot receive a salary for coaching duties
- Demonstrates consistent service and positive impact on youth through sports
Must submit:
- Completed application
- Letter of recommendation from recreation staff, parent, or league organizer
- Statement (300 words) about their passion for coaching and community service
- Proof of coaching involvement (e.g., team roster, photos, or program listing)
4. Computer Learning Center:
Our Computer Learning Center is committed to providing classes to help our students become more productive citizens in the use of computers. This program was made to help equip all of our students with the educational foundation and skills necessary to transform their lives and press forward toward their life’s goals to the glory of God.
Our patient and considerate instructors truly honor the unique characteristics of each student, formulating individual lesson plans tailored to each student’s personal style, skill level and aptitude.
