Louise Manigault Scholarship

by | Sep 12, 2025 | Metro Association Events, News, News, Events and Updates

The Metropolitan Association

New York Conference, United Church of Christ

53 E. Merrick Road, Ste 361, Freeport, NY  11520

Co-Chairs: Deborah Dee Brayton & Darlton Haskins

Email: [email protected] 

WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE

Louise Manigault Scholarship 

(Undergraduate students)

Deadline for applications: November 30, 2025

Louise Manigault Scholarship (Undergraduate)

In September 2020, following the passing of Executive Administrator Louise Manigault, whose heart and passion for the youth of the Metropolitan Association were deeply felt, the Board of Directors renamed the award The NYUCC Metropolitan Association's Louise Manigault Scholarship.

This outstanding award continues to be a blessing to many and utilizes the interest from an endowment fund provided by the South Congregational Church, Brooklyn, NY, to annually award scholarships to undergraduate students within the Metropolitan Association churches who are entering their second, 3rd, or 4th year of study.

PLEASE ORDER YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS NOW!

They must be sent directly to the Metro Office*

The scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:

 

    1. The recipient must be a member of a United Church of Christ Congregation within the Metropolitan Association, as evidenced by the submission of a letter of reference from their local church pastor and/or governing officer.

 

    1. A letter of support from a parent or guardian in support of your receiving this scholarship.

 

    1. The person must have been in school for at least one (1) year, maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0.  This award cannot be applied to the first year. 

 

    1. The student can be enrolled in a Baccalaureate program in any discipline, in an accredited University or College in the United States.

 

    1. The student is eligible upon submitting a completed application, acceptance from the school, and a copy of the course registration.

 

    1. Deadline for applications: November 30, 2025

 

    1. The scholarship awardees will be contacted by February 02, 2026.

*We will accept via email official transcripts issued by your institution and a PDF of the application and letters.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O0PwWcWWaoigO1GunP8d9kOgrrYyJmIp

The Metropolitan Association | 53 E. Merrick Road, Ste 361, Freeport, NY 11520
Phone: 516-231-6865 x101 | Yvette Wynn | President
Phone: 516-231-6865 x102 | Charlaine Apsel | Secretary