Mt. Zion AME Church, Dover, Awards $4,000 in Scholarships

Mt. Zion AME Church in Dover, Deleware, under the pastoral leadership of the Rev. Dr. Erika D. Crawford, provides financial assistance to its active graduating seniors who are matriculating through college or trade school. Brandon McIntyre, a Dover High School graduate and the son of DeWitt and Thomina McIntyre of Dover, and Jessica Simmons, a St. Thomas More graduate and the daughter of Joseph and Michelle Simmons of Dover, were each awarded The Rev. R. W. Coleman Christian Education Scholarship of $2,000. This scholarship was established in honor of the Rev. Rudolph Wesley Coleman, a former long-time pastor of Mt. Zion who was a committed champion of young people and the Dover community.

Over the years, both students have distinguished themselves as dedicated servants of Mt. Zion AME Church and its many youth ministries. Brandon continues his service with the Junior Usher Board, Church School, and Nursery Department. He will attend Delaware State University to major in mass communications.

Jessica serves as a member and officer of the Young People’s Division and Stewardess Board. She is a member of the Junior Usher Board. She currently holds the title of “Youth of the Year” for the Delaware Annual Conferenceand will represent her church in August as a contestant for the National United Church Ushers Association of America Oration Contest. Jessica will attend Hampton University in the fall to study mathematics and pre-med.