1. Maggie Lee John B. Scholarship

• 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 (Thelma Clifton-Benjamin Golden) Scholarship

• 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

• 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. Evelyn Caldwell Scholarship

• Award Amount: $2,000 annually
• Purpose: Celebrates members who serve in music ministry with humility and love
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must be an active choir or music ministry member of New Beginning Community Christian Church
  • Known for being supportive, dependable, and uplifting within the ministry
  • Demonstrates a spirit of unity, encouragement, and servant-leadership
  • Must be nominated by a peer or ministry leader
• Must submit:
  • Completed nomination form
  • Two written endorsements from choir/musical peers or leadership
  • Short reflection from the nominee about their role in the ministry

5. Pastor Rickey Breadie Widows Grant

• Award Amount: $2,000 annually
• Purpose: Provide financial relief and encouragement to widows in the community
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must be a widow residing in the local community
  • Demonstrates financial or emotional need
  • Involved in church or community life
• Must submit:
  • Completed application
  • Brief personal story or testimony (300–500 words)
  • One reference or support letter from a pastor, friend, or community leader

6. Utilities Support Grant

• Award Amount: $3,500 annually
• Purpose: Help families or individuals manage utility costs
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Resident of the local service area
  • Demonstrates financial hardship and need for utility assistance
• Must submit:
  • Completed application
  • Copy of recent utility bill(s)
  • Brief explanation of need (250 words)
  • Proof of income or support services (optional but helpful)

7. Rent Support Award

• Award Amount: $3,500 annually
• Purpose: Assist individuals or families facing housing instability
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Facing eviction, rental hardship, or housing insecurity
  • Resident of the local service area
• Must submit:
  • Completed application
  • Copy of lease or rental agreement
  • Documentation of hardship (e.g., job loss, illness, etc.)
  • Brief explanation (250–400 words) of how the support will help sustain housing

8. Feed the Hungry (Pastor Sterling White) Award

• Award Amount: $2,500 annually
• Purpose: Support for individuals or organizations feeding the hungry
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Individual or small organization involved in feeding programs, food pantries, or meal distributions
  • Demonstrates consistent service to the hungry or homeless
• Must submit:
  • Completed application
  • Description of feeding program or initiative (300–500 words)
  • Photos, records, or proof of outreach
  • One letter of support from a beneficiary, community partner, or church leader