Little Rock Students Receive CD Rippy Scholarships

On Sunday, February 4, 2024, twelve members of the Little Rock AME Zion Church, Charlotte, NC, each received a check for two hundred dollars for their continuing education at various accredited institutions of higher learning. The CD Rippy Scholarship was established by the pastor, Dr. Dwayne A. Walker, upon his arrival at Little Rock as the pastor in 2005.

Only members of Little Rock are eligible to receive the funds given twice per school year. Qualifying criteria include being an active member in at least one of the over fifty ministries at the church and proof of current enrollment, among others.
Members contribute to the scholarship fund through the envelope system or the online platforms, designating the CD Rippy Scholarship Fund. Also contributing significantly to the fund annually is the Men’s Boosters Ministry, led by Mrs. Christopher Caldwell, who transitioned on October 21, 2023. They raise funds from their annual golf tournament for the scholarship fund. Thanks to the Men’s Booster’s sizable contributions, the individual scholarship ranges from $200-$750.

For this semester, a first-time donation was given by the men of the Pi Phi chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. They were invited to Little Rock by Mr. Robert Horsley and worshipped with Little Rock in November 2023.

The recipients show their appreciation by writing “Thank You” notes to Dr. Walker and the members of Little Rock, which are read during the worship service.