The Scholarship and Endowment Ministry has the primary responsibility of providing financial and educational support to members of Salem Baptist Church of Jenkintown who aspire to pursue a college degree. The ministry administers the Salem Baptist Church scholarship program by encouraging contributions to the Scholarship Endowment Fund and annually awarding scholarships to eligible students. The Ministry also sponsors programs and activities that assist high school students in preparation for college.

The Scholarship Ministry will be sending gift cards to our college students during their final exams. To ensure students receive their gift cards, a current Student Data Profile must be completed. An updated Student Profile is required even if the student’s campus address is the same as last year.

Please Click Here to download the Student Data form. Please print and complete the form and deposit it in the Scholarship and Endowment mailbox, or mail it to:

Salem Baptist Church
Attn: Scholarship and Endowment
610 Summit Ave.
Jenkintown, PA 19046

Meeting deadlines is a desired attribute and will enhance the outcome of the student’s college life experience; failure to meet the deadline will result in the elimination for consideration.

The Theodore R. Capers, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is intended for Salem Baptist Church youth in their junior or senior year of college, who have a personal goal of providing a human service after graduation. Preference will be given to those students majoring in engineering or architecture. The recipient(s) shall be selected at least in part on the basis of financial need.

To download a copy of the Theodore R. Capers, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Application Click Here. 

All active undergraduate students of Salem Baptist Church are eligible to submit an application for this Scholarship.  You must meet the criteria outlined on the Scholarship Application

To download a​ copy of the "Realizing The Dream" Scholarship application Click Here . 

Please print and complete the form and deposit it in the Scholarship and Endowment mailbox, or mail it to:

Salem Baptist Church
Attn: Scholarship and Endowment
610 Summit Ave.
Jenkintown, PA 19046

The deadline for submitting the application is no later than Sunday December 4, 2012. Failure to comply and complete the application in accordance with the guidelines will result in the elimination for consideration.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Phi Beta Omega Chapter. The Second Chance scholarship is available to African American students over 21 who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree. To download the application form please  Click Here 

The Philadelphia Foundation is Southeastern Pennsylvania’s community foundation, a pool of more than 800 charitable trust funds created to improve the quality of life in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties through funds established by our donors.

At The Philadelphia Foundation, we understand the importance of education. That’s why individuals, families, businesses or other groups establish scholarship funds that support various educational opportunities for applicants of all ages.

Scholarships for the 2013/2014 Academic Year

Alpha Leadership and Scholarship Fund
Through this annual scholarship program, the fraternity seeks to recognize 2013 graduating high school seniors and students enrolled in undergraduate programs, who have exhibited exceptional academic performance, excellence in leadership and dedication to community service. The Chapter will provide three outstanding students in the Philadelphia region with a $1,000 scholarship.

Glaxo Smith-Kline Opportunity Scholarship
Scholarships for residents of Philadelphia who have overcome significant adversity the opportunity to pursue their dreams and improve their lives through higher education. The scholarship awards multi year awards for up to $5,000 per year to 4 students per year. Please Click Here  to download the Scholarship form. 

Mervyn Sluizer, Jr. Scholarship
The Mervin Sluizer, Jr. Scholarship Fund was created in 1992 by alumni of Philadelphia Troop 185, Boy Scouts of America; for the purpose of helping worthy scouts pursue higher education. This is a scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

Richard Ash Scholarship Fund
Applicant must be a Philadelphia resident who is a graduating high school senior or adult student interested in seeking a college education and who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship awards 10-20 scholarship multi-year scholarships per year. The award ranges from $1,000-$5,000 per year per student.