Sebastian-Tunis Foundation Book Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Sebastian-Tunis Foundation
Overview
The Rev. Archibald Mosley Ph.D. and Jerolene Thomas Mosley Book Scholarship provides targeted financial assistance for textbook costs to students pursuing higher education and postgraduate programs. The award is intended to reduce the burden of book expenses so recipients can focus on academic progress. Awards are made on a semester basis and support a range of credential levels from vocational certificates to postgraduate degrees.
Description: A named book scholarship that supplies funds specifically for textbooks to qualifying students enrolled in accredited programs.
- Named scholarship for textbook support
- Available to students at multiple credential levels
- Paid on a semester-by-semester basis
Eligibility
Applicants must be first-time applicants and members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The scholarship is open to students planning to pursue vocational/technical certifications or licenses, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, or any postgraduate degree. Eligibility focuses on membership and program intent rather than financial need or academic major.
Eligibility: First-time applicants who are members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and who intend to pursue specified academic or vocational credentials.
- Must be a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
- Open to vocational, associate, bachelor’s, and postgraduate students
- Applies to first-time applicants only
Award Details
The scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable award available each semester. Recipients may receive up to $700 each semester, and up to two scholarships may be awarded per academic semester. Funds are restricted for use on books only and cannot be applied to tuition, fees, or other expenses.
Award Value: Up to $700 per recipient per semester; funds are designated solely for textbooks and the award is non-renewable.
- Maximum award: $700 per recipient per semester
- Up to two awards available each academic semester
- Funds may be used for books only; non-renewable
Application Timeline
Applications must be submitted or postmarked by the stated deadlines for each semester. For the fall semester, materials must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the fall deadline. For the winter/spring semester, applications must be submitted or postmarked by 11:59 pm EST on the December due date.
Application Timeline: Fall and spring deadlines require submission or postmark by 11:59 pm EST on the listed dates for the upcoming semester.
- Fall: submit or postmark by 11:59 pm EST on the fall deadline
- Spring (winter/spring semester): submit or postmark by 11:59 pm EST on the December due date
- Late or incomplete applications may not be considered
History of the Award
The scholarship was established to help students manage the rising cost of textbooks and related course materials. It carries the names of Rev. Archibald Mosley Ph.D. and Jerolene Thomas Mosley in recognition of their commitment to educational support. The award reflects a targeted effort to remove a common barrier to academic success by covering book expenses directly.
History of the Award: Created to assist students with textbook costs and named for Rev. Archibald Mosley Ph.D. and Jerolene Thomas Mosley.
- Established to address textbook affordability
- Named in honor of Rev. Archibald Mosley Ph.D. and Jerolene Thomas Mosley
- Focuses on direct support for course materials