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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.

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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

  • Include a recent photo

  • Winner receives a keepsake and free retreat registration for next year

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LaTeacha A. Coleman

Foundation Award

  • Ages 8 to 12: $250 grant

    • Good student​

    • ​Submit a 100-word essay on the retreat's theme
  • 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:

  • Sash embroidered "LaTeacha A. Coleman Foundation 2026"

  • Crown

  • Certificate

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Winnie Jewel Scholarship

For a faithful, committed sister in a
Church of Christ congregation

  • In good academic standing

  • Submit a 250 - 400 word essay describing how you serve in the Lord's Kingdom

  • Include academic record and community involvement

  • Submit on your congregation's letterhead

  • Include a recent photo

~ Additional Criteria ~

  • Nominees must be present at the 2026 Ladies Lectureship-Retreat to win.

  • Emailed submissions must be received by March 6, 2026.

  • Mailed submissions must be postmarked by February 20, 2026.

  • 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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