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Awards & Scholarships
Below are the criteria and deadlines for the 2026 awards and scholarships. Please read the Additional Criteria section at the end before submitting your nomination.

Mattie Blackstone McIntosh
Founder's Award
In honor of Sis. Mattie Blackstone McIntosh, nominate a faithful, dedicated sister of the Church of Christ.
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Submit a 250-to-400-word essay on your congregation's letterhead explaining why she should receive the award
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Include a recent photo
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Winner receives a keepsake and free retreat registration for next year

LaTeacha A. Coleman
Foundation Award
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Ages 8 to 12: $250 grant
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Good student​
- ​Submit a 100-word essay on the retreat's theme
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- Ages 13 to 17: $500 grant
- Good student​
- Submit a 300-word essay on the retreat's theme
- Ages 18 to 30: $750 grant
- Community involvement​
- Submit a 500-word essay on the retreat's theme
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Each winner also receives the following:
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Sash embroidered "LaTeacha A. Coleman Foundation 2026"
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Crown
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Certificate

Winnie Jewel Scholarship
For a faithful, committed sister in a
Church of Christ congregation
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In good academic standing
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Submit a 250 - 400 word essay describing how you serve in the Lord's Kingdom
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Include academic record and community involvement
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Submit on your congregation's letterhead
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Include a recent photo
~ Additional Criteria ~
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Nominees must be present at the 2026 Ladies Lectureship-Retreat to win.
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Emailed submissions must be received by March 6, 2026.
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Mailed submissions must be postmarked by February 20, 2026.
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Include a telephone number or email address so we can confirm receipt.
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Emailed submissions must include both addresses:
Send to: cocllr_honors@yahoo.com and cocllr_cochairmoore@yahoo.com
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Mail to:
Church of Christ Ladies Retreat
Attn: Dawnielle Dockery
P.O. Box 9843
Fayetteville, NC 28301
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