THE KRYSTAL SHANNEL ROBERTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Mrs. Krystal Shannel Roberts loved and had compassion for the youth. While working over the past 6 years with Steps-2-Success, Inc. as the Assistant to the Director and as the new Director for the Steps-2-Success Institute, she has left and indeliable mark on the hearts and minds of the youth.
In addition, Krystal worked diligently as the Leader Teacher in Children's Church at the Tidewater Bibleway Temple under the leadership of Apostle Michael J. Rogers. Her work with the youth will never be forgotten. One of the qualities that the youth cherished in Krystal is that she would keep their conversations confidential. They could trust her with their deepest thoughts. She used her personal experiences to make an impact in the lives of the youth.
For that reason, Steps-2-Success in partnership with the Tidewater Bibleway Temple will honor her by setting up a scholarship for the youth that participate in the Steps-2-Success programs(namely, the Steps-2-Success Leadership Institute, Dare to be Queen Program, and the Young Men of Valor Leadership Program) and the Youth Ministry at the Tidewater Bibleway Temple.
Criteria:
1. Students must be in good standing with their respective middle/high schools and/or an active member of the
Tidewater Bibleway Temple.
2. Students whose GPA is below 3.0 must increase their overall GPA by the end of the semester by 1-1.5
points and must maintain that increased GPA until the end of the school year. An increase in math and science
grades must be shown.
3. FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: Student must pursue a degree at an accredited institute for higher learning (i.e.,
community college, technical college, or university) upon high school graduation.
4. Students must participate in the Steps-2-Success Institute, Young Men of Valor Program or Dare to be Queen
Program for an entire semester and/or school year or summer institutes, and/or be a member of the Tidewater
Bibleway Temple.
5. Students must demonstrate community leadership and/or involvement by becoming a volunteer during the course of
the school year or summer.
6. Employees and board members of the S2S and their family members are not eligible for the scholarship.
Application Process:
1. Students must submit their names and qualifications on an official S2S scholarship application, along with required
attachments to the Steps-2-Success, Inc. office.
2. Students must submit a 3-page written (single spaced) or 3-5 minute video essay (be creative) which addresses the
questions, "Why I should receive the Krystal S. Roberts Scholarship". In the essay address the follow: 1) How did
participating in the Steps-2-Success Program impact your life; 2) If applicable - How Tidewater Bibleway Temple has
impact your life; 3)The community service project in which you volunteered; 4) How the scholarship will be used to
accomplish educational, personal and career goals. (Note: Monetary scholarships cannot be used toward video
games, vacations, amusement parks, etc.)
3. Applications must include 3 letters of recommendations (one from school guidance counselor, one from a math or
science teacher, one from pastor-if applicable. (Note: If students are from an area school, recommendations must be
come from a school guidance counselor, one math teacher and one science teacher)
4. All applications must be submitted by July 30th - after the end of the set school year.
5. S2S Scholarship committee officers will review student’s qualifications and select the winner that meet or exceed
eligibility requirements by September 10th.
6. Winners will be notified and disbursement of scholarships will take place within 45 days after winners are selected.
7. The two top leader winners will be asked to attend a National Leadership Convention for the following year and will
receive a Barnes & Noble NOOK Pad.
Scholarship Levels:
