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CDMC
QUEEN BOWERS-BROWN AND SHARON SHEFFIELD SCHOLARSHIP

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The Christian Debutante-Master Commission (CDMC) endeavors to promote the principles and doctrines of Christian Education in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The Commission creates an environment for spiritual growth and development for youth and young people through exploration of spiritual gifts. The Commission introduces young people to Christian society and celebrates their transition to Christian adulthood. We strive to Daily Magnify Christ in all endeavors further promoting the motto of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The CDMC was established in 1952 in Chicago, Illinois by Dr. Julma Crawford, its first administrator. Mrs. Queen B. Brown (1993-2001) and Ms. Sharon Sheffield (2004 -2021) were Episcopal CDMC Commissioners, and each made valuable contributions to the growth of the CDMC ministry in the 11th Episcopal District. This inaugural scholarship will further the cause of the CDMC in the 11th Episcopal District and promote the benefits of pursuing a higher education.

ELIGIBILITY

​Any high school senior who has :

  • Obtained a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher (unweighted) as evidenced by an official transcript from your current high school.

  • Completed the course of study in the CDMC Curriculum Guide

  • Participated successfully in CDMC activities and have been presented in the annual Christian Dedicatory Master Commission Dedicatory Ceremony

  • Demonstrated a commitment to his or her local church through leadership roles and involvement in other local activities.

  • Obtained a reference letter from their (1) pastor or church leader, (2) teacher, counselor, or administrator and a (3) community leader

AWARD

The 11th Episcopal District CDMC will give one scholarship of $1,000.00 to one Debutante or one Master in each conference who meets the eligibility requirements and has completed the criteria for an essay.  The recipient must be a rising first-year student in an accredited institution of higher learning. The recipient will receive his or her scholarship award once the scholarship committee receive documentation from their chosen institution verifying that he or she is enrolled and are currently taking classes in their chosen institution.
 
Application Deadline:  June 1, 2025. Must be Postmarked by midnight June 1, 2025

2024 CDMC QUEEN BOWERS-BROWN & SHARON SHEFFIELD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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For additional information or questions about this scholarship, please email Sister Brenda Matheny, CDMC Scholarship Chairperson @ brendamatheny01@gmail.com.

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Sis. Brenda Matheny

The Right Reverend Marvin Zanders, II, Presiding Prelate
Mrs. Winifred Houston-Zanders, Episcopal Supervisor 
Rev. Dr. Paula Lake, Director
Christian Education Department
Ms. Novella Jones, Episcopal Commissioner
Christian Debutante Master Commission

"It's A New Season"

I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth; do you not perceive it?I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:19

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