This award is given in honor of our founder, Sis. Mattie Blackstone McIntosh to pay
special tribute to a faithful, dedicated, diligent sister and member of the
Church of Christ. Write an essay
(400 words or less), on your church’s letterhead, telling us why you feel
this sister deserves the Founder's
Award. Include a picture. This
year’s winner will receive a
Registration to next year's
retreat!! **See Criteria
Founder's Award
This award is presented to a sister in Christ
attending College. She must be a faithful
and committed member of a Church of Christ
congregation and be in good standing
academically. An essay (400 words or less) must
be written on your congregation's letterhead. Include picture of nominee.
**See Criteria
A paid registration will be given to 10 faithful and committed sisters. A one
paragraph essay must be written on your congregation's letterhead explaining
why this sister needs assistance, signed by the submitter and the minister or a
leader of the congregation. All names will be entered into a drawing & 10 will be notified after the February 1, 2019 submission deadline. **See Criteria
$250 Grant for ages 8 thru 12
Good student, 100 word essay
on retreat theme
$500 Grant for ages 13 thru 17:
Good student, 100 word essay
on retreat theme.
$750 Grant for ages 18 thru 31:
Community involvement, 500 word essay on retreat
Winners in each category will receive a sash embroided
"LaTeacha A. Coleman Foundation 2019",
a custom crown and certificate.
All Nominees must be present at the 2019 Church of Christ Ladies Retreat to win.
Award/Scholarships submissions sent via email must be received on or before 3/1/19.
All submissions sent U.S.P.S. must be postmarked no later than 3/1/19.
Please include a telephone number or email address to receive a confirmation of receipt.
Send questions and nominations to cocllr_awards@yahoo.com or Mail to:
Church of Christ Ladies Retreat, Awards Committee, Attn: Christine Harris, P.O. Box 9843, Fayetteville NC 28301
Awards & Scholarships
Winnie Jewel Scholarship
Sister to Sister
LaTeacha A. Coleman Foundation Award
**Additional Criteria for
ALL Submissions
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