Scholarship Fund Info


Donations

Teniece Thurston, Director

Mission: To nurture spiritual growth and encourage education endeavors. To helping individuals within the congregation experience a complete education & become productive & contributing members of the community at large. To encourage our scholarship recipients to bring back to the church their time, talent & financial support in order to advance the kingdom of God.

There are six teams within the ministry.

1. College Student Liaison ~ TARGET: College Students of New Covenant. Provide correspondence, care packages and other information to college students.
   1. Spearhead Black College Day and Black History month activities.

2. General Student Liaison ~ TARGET: Elementary and High School Students of New Covenant. Acknowledge students through perfect attendance, honor roll and special achievements.
   1. Spearhead Graduate’s Day, Black College Tours

3. Publications ~ Handles all publications, materials for the ministry.

4. Special Events ~ Host fundraising events for the John L. Thurston Scholarship Fund.
   1. Spearhead annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Musical and Breakfast, etc.

5. Programs ~ TARGET: All members of New Covenant in the area of education such as Computer Training, Tutorial Services, GED program and Investment Club.
   1. Spearhead Back To School Rally, Adopt A Child programs.

6. Scholarship ~ TARGET: Provide financial assistance to students attending college. Seek additional funding through giving.
   1. Spearhead Scholarship Day, scholarship workshops, interviewing techniques and writing skills.