DANIEL PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP

 

MINISTRY

 

Call 410-523-4273 ext 0 and leave a message 

or email DanielPayne@bethel1.org

DANIEL PAYNE 

 SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY

Faith-Centered and

Legacy-Driven
“Rooted in faith and fueled by purpose, we empower scholars to rise, lead, and leave a legacy that honors God.”

Established in 1975, the Daniel Payne Scholarship Ministry at Bethel AME Church has spent nearly five decades investing in the academic success of its students. Founded by Bishop John R. Bryant in honor of Bishop Daniel A. Payne, the ministry was created to support first-year college students with both financial assistance and encouragement. From its humble beginnings with a $50 book scholarship, the ministry has grown to award more than $1 million, empowering generations of scholars to pursue higher education with confidence.

 

 

 

DANIEL PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY MISSION

 

 

The mission of the Daniel Payne Scholarship is to enrich and encourage students to reach their full potential academically and to provide financial assistance to deserving high school graduates, college and university undergraduates and graduate students of Bethel A.M.E. Church for the upcoming academic year.

 

DANIEL PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION FORM

 

The Bethel Daniel Payne Scholarship Ministry encourages all Bethel youth (grades 10 – 12) and parents to register with the Daniel Payne Scholarship Ministry by completing the registration form. We are pleased to sow into the lives of young people and this is another way to offer Healing, Help, and Hope to our younger generation. We help our students prepare to advance their education through seminars and workshops on financial planning, interviewing tips, dressing for success, selecting your college or university and much more. 

 

PLEASE CLICK THE BUTTONS BELOW TO DOWNLOAD AND FILL OUT

THE REGISTRATION FORMS. BRING THEM WITH YOU OR FILL THEM OUT ONSITE

 

This is more than a scholarship

it’s a commitment to possibility, excellence,

and the next generation of changemakers.


DANIEL PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP – FIRST YEAR APPLICATION

 

Students entering college for the first time, please review the eligibility requirements and complete the Daniel Payne Scholarship - First Year application form.

 

 


DANIEL PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Undergraduate students, please complete the Daniel Payne Undergraduate Scholarship form.

 


DANIEL PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Graduate students, please complete the Daniel Payne Graduate Scholarship form.

 


 

DATES TO REMEMBER

 

 

 

  • First Year Application Package is due May 30, 2026
  • Continuing Students and Graduate Book Scholarship Application is due June 6, 2026
  • All applications and forms are fillable pdfs. Please download, complete online and email to danielpayne@bethel1.org

 

Questions?

Contact:      Sister Adrienne Morrow at danielpayne@bethel1.org

                     or Sister Rhonda McCray at rmccray@bethel1.org