Young Christian Leaders Scholarship

Precious Dada

RCCG The King's Court - Union, NJ

School/Community Involvement:
- Italian Club: three years
- Key Club
- Softball Team
- Winter Track Team
- Assistant Children's Church teacher

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
- Honor Roll: four years
- English Honors Class: two years

Areas of Interest:
- Nurse

Montclair State University

Pastor Babs says "Her unwavering dedication and devotion to her community exemplifies her strong moral fiber and character."

Filip Deptula

Saint Francis of Assisi - Haskell, NJ

School/Community Involvement:
-Antioch Retreat Teatm
-Campus Ministry

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-Faith in Action
-National Honor Society
-International Language Honor Society
-St. Michael’s Book Award

Areas of Interest:
Music
GPA: 92

Rev. Lancelot J. Reis says “He had a positive effect on his peers and fulfilled all requirements for the confirmation process. He is a solid team leader and is a good listener who is able to bring his peers to serve with enthusiasm.”

Bryan Dickerson

Step it Up Life Center - W. Collingswood, NJ

School/Community Involvement:
- Tennis Team: four years
- Kids Alley: 10 years
- Senior Mentor
- Paws TV production: three years

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
- Honor Roll: two years
- Certificate of Achievement: two years

Areas of Interest:
- TV Producer

Education: Attending Eastern University Fall 2012

Danielle Riggio says "Bryan is a mature and responsible young man. I base my recommendation on my observation of his success and dedication to his classes"

Laura Fairchild

Christ Baptist Church - Burlington, NJ

School/Community Involvement:
-Accounting Club

-Campus Crusade for Christ
-President of Youth Choir

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-Dean’s List

-Kean Honor Student
-National Honor Society
CBC Usher Board Certificate for Outstanding Service

-Faculty Endowed Scholarship

Areas of Interest:
- Certified Public Accountant
Kean University



Rev. Frederick Johnson says “She has been given an array of duties and responsibilities and she always exceeds my expectations of the priority put forth”

Isabella Gauthier

St. Joseph Church - Occum, CT

School/Community Involvement:
-Dance Team
-Student Teacher at Dance Center
-Basketball Team
-Select Choir

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-Good Citizenship Award
-President’s Award of Educational -Excellence
-Principal’s Honor Roll
-Highest Average in Honors
-Geometry

Areas of Interest:
- Elementary Teacher

GPA: 4.2

Monsignor Anthony Rosaforte says “She is a good influence on her peers and has won the respect of those who are in charge.”

Kara Green

St. Georges Episcopal Church - Brooklyn, NY

School/Community Involvement:
-Health Occupation Student of America
-Student Government Association
-Volleyball Team

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-National Honor Society
-Academic excellence
-Science Achievement

Areas of Interest:
-Medical Malpractice Attorney

Reginald Scantlebury says "Kara is a dedicated and valued member of our Church that is admired by her peers"

Tameka Jackson

Mount Moriah AME Church - Rev. Robert R. Lowe

School/Community Involvement:
-Volleyball Team
-Bowling Team
-Student Council
-Drama Club
-Senior Ambassador

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-Volleyball MVP
-Youth Award for service

Areas of Interest:
Nursing
GPA: 87

Rev. Robert R. Lowe says “She has proven to be a great asset to the Youth Ministry making important decisions for the PH ministry.”

Moriah Kenna

Lefferts Park Baptist Church - Brooklyn, NY

School/Community Involvement:
-Teen Worship Leader
-Leadership Team
-Christian Club
-Small Group Leader

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-Valedictorian
-National Merit Commended Student
-Teens Involved in Vocal Regional Finalist

GPA: 100.3

Pastor Leon Aguilera says "I have seen her grow and excel as a young Christian leader. Her motivation, integrity, and leadership all set her apart as one of the top few I have encountered in my 17 years in ministry.

Asha Lester

Big Apple Chapel - NYC, NY

School/Community Involvement:
-Village Trip
-Student Government Association
-Cerebral Palsy volunteer teacher
-Volunteer at International Rescue Committee

Areas of Interest:
-Art Therapist

GPA: 3.88

William Cobb says "Asha is a multicultural child of missionaries. Imagine growing up as a foreigner in a rural Asian culture, and then studying art as a Christian in the urban culture of NY. She is creative, diligent, hard-working, goal oriented, loyal...a true leader."

Lindsay Malone

Calvary Chapel Old Bridge - Old Bridge, NJ

School/Community Involvement:
-Field Hockey Team
-Future Educators Association
-Bowery Mission
-Peer Leadership

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-National Honor Society
-Spanish Honor Society
-Most Valuable Buddy
-School Spirit Award
-Academics Award

Areas of Interest:
-Special Education

GPA: 4.0

Edith Mejia

Harvest Fields community Church - Bronx, NY

School/Community Involvement
- Dodge Cast
- VE Enterprise
- Chorus

Awards/Special Honors/distinctions
- Future Student Competition
- Student of the Month
- Honor Roll

Pastor Reginald Regnier says "I have seen her become a leader to the youth and peers that surround her. She has passion, responsibility and a relationship with God."

Marissa Nadeau

Jacksonville Chapel - Lincoln Park, NJ

School/Community Involvement:
-Student Government Association

-Teen Leadership Council

-HOPE club
-Bible Club

-Key club

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-National Honor Society

-World Language Honor Society

-Social Studies Honor Society

-Summa Award

-High Honor Roll

Areas of Interest:
- Lawyer

GPA: 95



Rev. John Hackworth says “Marissa displays a grace and charm that is honoring to her parents and her Lord and Savior”

Ana Ramirez

Bethpage Assembly of God - Bethpage, NY

School/Community Involvement:
-Sunday School Teacher
-Vacation Bible School assistant teacher
-Missions Trip
-Soccer Team
-Lacrosse Team
-Winter Track Team
-Athletes Helping Athletes
-Peer Leaders
-SADD
-Spanish Club

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-Honor Roll
-Spanish Honor Society

Areas of Interest:
Medical Missionary
GPA: 87.18

Pastor Sal Bennardo says “I have witnessed a desire in her to serve and help our local community. In the time that I have known her, her character and moral attributes have been impeccable.”

Samantha Ramos

The Lighthouse Church - Brooklyn, NY

School/Community Involvement:
-Disciple Makers Christian Fellowship

-Aspires after school program

-Sunday School Teacher

-PRIDE Christian Club

-Basketball Team
-God Ordained Dancers
-Shape It Up

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-National Honor Society

Areas of Interest:
- Psychology


Muhlenberg College

GPA: 3.24



Emelyne Francois says “She is a smart, highly motivated young woman who is extremely bright and gets along well with others.”

Kyler Sederwall

Vailsburg A/G - Newark, NJ

School/Community Involvement:
-Church Worship Team

-Missions Trip to Argentina and Africa

-Volunteer Tutor at tutoring center

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-Master Memorization Award

-Placed in the top three in National Bible Quiz: three years

Areas of Interest:
- Worship Leader/Pastor

GPA: 3.72

Pastor Samuel Lopez says “Kyler has always held education in high regard, never failing in his pursuit of learning.”

Melissa Stoever

Ocean View Community Church - Leonardo, NJ

School/Community Involvement:
-Generation Joshua of NJ
-Anna Little Congressional Campaign
-Vacation Bible School

Areas of Interest:
Business and Technology
GPA: 3.5


Kenneth N. Gamble says “Melissa is committed to education and is a valuable member of our congregation. She is faithful, hard working and will be successful.”

Anell Torres Souffront

Heavenly Vision Christian Center

School/Community Involvement:
-United Palace Cleanup Team
-Church Bible Study
-Church Volunteer
-Citizenship Now Volunteer

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-United Nations recognition certificate
- CUNY certificate of completion
- Merit Award Scholarship Winner

Area of Interest:
Computer Science
Currently attends Lehman College

Rev. Sal Sabino says "Anell is a responsible and hard working individual who has demonstrated herself as a moral and respectable young lady."

Ashley VanGrouw

Heritage Reformed - Kinnelon, NJ

School/Community Involvement:
-Mentor Program

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-Certificate of Academic Excellence
-Certificate of Special Recognition for Math, Science, Spanish, Art & Speech

Areas of Interest:
- Elementary Teacher

GPA: 3.34

Victor D. Bastek Jr. says "She is responsible, honest, empathetic, out-reaching, tenacious and intelligent."

Zachary Webster

Highway Tabernacle - Philadelphia, PA

School/Community Involvement:
-Peer Counselor
-Varsity Soccer, Volleyball

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-Spanish National Honor Society
-Distinguished Honors
-Meritorious Honors

Areas of Interest:
-Engineer

GPA: 3.91

Reverend Otto Wegner says "Zachary was the star student and mastered the concepts thoroughly"

Marcella Wheeler

The Salvation Army - Syracuse, NY

School/Community Involvement:
-Key Club
-Teacher in Church
-Chorus
-Corps Cadet

Awards/Special Honors/Distinctions:
-Young Salvationist of the year
-Key Club senior of the year
-High Honor Roll

GPA: 3.4

Houghton College

Pauline Dressler says “I feel confident that she will continue to succeed in her endeavors. Marci has shown a faithful commitment to all the programs that she has been involved in.”