Pastor Otis L. Cobbins, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
The Pastor Otis L. Cobbins, Sr. Memorial Scholarship honors a young individual(s) who is furthering their education and exemplifies the attributes of Pastor Cobbins, Sr. These attributes include: honest; integrity; hard working; strong character; love of humanity; servant to community and family; trustworthy; and committed.
To be eligible for the scholarship students must be:
- A graduate of a high school in the five county metropolitan area in Kansas City. This includes Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas, and Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties in Missouri
- Accepted to attend or enrolled as a undergraduate in a higher education institution for a minimum of 12 hours per semester
- In good academic standings with school currently attending
Applicants must demonstrate:
- The qualities and attributes of Pastor Cobbins, Sr. in their community, school, and social life
- Loving service to family and community
- Hardworking, dependable, loyal, and committed to family, church, employer, and the community
- Trustworthy and ethical
- Financial need
- Award
- $1,000
- Deadline
- 03/08/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- In an essay of 250 words, please describe how you demonstrate the qualities and attributes of Pastor Cobbins, Sr. These attributes include: honesty; integrity; hard working; strong character; love of humanity; servant to community and family; trustworthy; and committed.
- Submit your college letter of acceptance.
- Please attach one (1) letter of recommendation from one of your high school teachers, counselor or a representative from the school you are currently attending.
- Attach your second of two (2) required letters of recommendation from a school professional.