Every scholarship awarded represents an investment in the next generation of leaders, scholars, and changemakers. Your tax-deductible gift helps provide financial support to students pursuing higher education through our scholarship programs.

Whether you choose to support a specific scholarship or contribute where the need is greatest, your generosity helps remove financial barriers and create opportunities for deserving students.

Last year, we awarded thousands of dollars to deserving students. Your gift helps us continue expanding that impact.

The Clay Evans $cholarship Foundation provides scholarships to students in the states of Illinois and Tennessee. Students must meet the following criteria to be considered:

1. A graduating senior or have earned a GED by June 2025

2. A 2.0 GPA/“C” average or better

3. An active member of a church.

Submit the following:

• A completed online application

• School Transcripts from the last four (4) years

• Three (3) letters of recommendations on official letterhead and signed from a

  • School Official

  • Church Official

  • Community Service Official

  • Copy of college acceptance letter

  • Proof of Family Income (W2 forms, Current Year’s Tax Return, SSI, Disability, Public Aid, Child Support, etc.)

The application and all supporting documents must be submitted via online submission by

Friday, June 5, 2026

The Reginald and Brianna Sharpe HBCU Scholarship provides financial assistance of $5,000 each to two eligible undergraduate students who meet the following criteria:

1. Applicant must currently be enrolled as an undergraduate student at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

2. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

3. Applicant must be an active member of Fellowship Chicago

4. Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited 4-year college or university.

5. Applicant must submit a 3-4 page essay on the topic “How I Plan to Honor God With My Life.”

Application Deadline

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM

The Greeks at The Ship Scholarship is a service-based scholarship designed to support high school graduates and current undergraduate students who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and extracurricular activities. To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student

• Must be a member of Fellowship Chicago

• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75

• Must be pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training

• Must be involved in extracurricular activities in your school, church, and/or community.

Essay/Video Prompt:

Please write an essay (1000 word limit) or submit a video (maximum length: 3 minutes) that addresses the following prompt:

• Describe your involvement in extracurricular activities and community service. How have these experiences shaped you as a person, and how have they prepared you for your future endeavors?

• Please share how receiving The Greeks At The Ship Scholarship will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

• For current undergraduate students only: In addition to the above, please reflect on how your collegiate experiences have deepened your commitment to service and leadership. How has your involvement evolved since high school, and what lessons have you learned that you would share with those following behind you?

Application Deadline

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM