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Scholarship

Click on the below link to learn more about the

Tennie V. Sheppard Spencer Scholarship.

You are important to us and we want to help you reach your goals. Click on the below link to be informed of the eligibility criteria, application process, and important deadline dates. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! 

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"The Epitome of Strength and Grace” 

Tennie V. Sheppard Spencer was born on May 26, 1940, in Quitman, Georgia.  She was the tenth child of fifteen children.  After the death of her mother, her eldest brother moved his fourteen siblings to Jacksonville, Florida where he provided and reared his family.  Tennie received her education in the public schools of Jacksonville, Florida.  In 1964, she married her high school sweetheart.  In 1966, they relocated to Pensacola, Florida because of his military commitment.   

 

Tennie loved caring for children.  As a nursing assistant at Sacred Heart Hospital, her compassion for children was demonstrated through her care for her patients.  For over 35 years, she faithfully devoted her time and energy to bringing smiles to the families and loved ones of children who had been admitted to Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital and to the little ones seen through Sacred Heart Pediatric Clinic.

​Her unselfish acts of kindness were not only shown to patients at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital but to anyone who needed to be uplifted.  Not only did she make a difference in the lives of her patients, she also committed her life to raising and mentoring children.  She devoted her time and “opened her home” to several individuals; and because of her unconditional love, she became known to many as “Godmama”. For the significant impact, Tennie made to improve the lives of others, we hope that her gentle spirit of caring and thoughtfulness will continue to live on.  Tennie was an inspiration to all.  She was a constant source of encouragement, and an unending spring of love, compassion, and affection.  She is deeply missed and will never be forgotten. 
 
We are grateful that her strength and grace will be shared for many generations through the students we support through the Tennie V. Sheppard Spencer Memorial Scholarship.

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We believe all girls can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.

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How to Apply

1.    Applicant must meet the below criteria to be eligible:
•    Resident of Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida
•    Graduating high school senior
•    Maintained a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or above for the last two years of high school
•    Participated in school, extracurricular, athletic, and community activities and/or services.

2.    Applicant required to submit the below listed documents in addition to the completed application:

•    Essay: Write an essay on the following topic: “When I look in the mirror, who do I see myself becoming.” (500 words maximum)
•    Certified copy of high school transcript
•    Letter of acceptance from college/university

3.    Scholarship applications may be downloaded from SALT website at www.saltministry.org or requested by email at mentoring@saltministry.org

4.    Applications are accepted during the period of May 1 - May 31.

5.    The scholarship application, with all required supporting
documents, must be submitted on the specified deadline date by 11:59pm (CST).

6.    If you have questions, please call/text the Scholarship
Application Evaluation Committee (SAEC) at (850) 346- 6682 or via email at mentoring@saltministry.org.
 

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