Words of Comfort Ministries $1,000 Scholarships – Now Open!

Words of Comfort Ministries, Inc. (WOC) is offering $1,000 scholarships to outstanding African-American high school seniors in Georgia graduating in 2025. These scholarships support students who are committed to education and serving others, and who plan to attend a four-year college or university.

We are also awarding the Marvin Lee Daniels 982nd Signal Command ROTC Scholarship to students who plan to take Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) courses in college. ROTC is a program that prepares students to become officers in the U.S. Military (any branch). Ideal candidates for this scholarship are strong students who show leadership, community service, and a dedication to helping others.

Qualifications:

To be eligible, students must:

• Be an African-American Georgia high school senior graduating in 2025

• Have a 2.5 GPA or higher

• Plan to attend a 4-year college or university

WOC is proud to support students who share our commitment to education and service.

• $1,000 scholarships are available for students not pursuing ROTC

• $1,000 scholarships are also available for students enrolled in ROTC

HOW TO APPLY

Before starting your application, make sure you have the following ready to upload:

• High school transcript

• Current resume

• Essay (choose one topic from the list below)

• Letter of Recommendation Contact Information (Name, Email, and Phone Number)

Important: You must complete the application in one sitting. If you exit before submitting, your progress will not be saved, and you will have to start over.

Essay Requirements

Your essay should be well-organized, thoughtful, and a reflection of your experiences and goals. Choose one topic based on whether you are applying for the Non-ROTC Scholarship or the ROTC Scholarship.

For Non-ROTC Students (General Scholarship):

• Topic 1: Describe how you have demonstrated leadership abilities both in and out of school.

• Topic 2: How will your planned major contribute to society as a whole?

• Topic 3: What community service-related activities do you participate in that most build and reflect your character?

For ROTC Students:

• Topic 1: How will your training in the ROTC program better prepare you to enhance your leadership abilities in and out of school?

• Topic 2: How will your planned ROTC training contribute to society as a whole?

• Topic 3: What community service-related activities do you participate in that most build and reflect your character as a future military soldier?

Letter of Recommendation – Required Contact Information

As part of your application, you must provide the name, email, and phone number of the person who will write your letter of recommendation. This is crucial because we will be directly contacting them to request the letter on your behalf. Please ensure you have their permission and that their contact information is correct before submitting your application.

Apply today and take a step toward your future!

Click here to apply: 2025 Words of Comfort Ministries Scholarship Application