As the Upper New York Annual Conference came together, Bishop Marcus Matthews called a team together to help raise awareness and one million dollars to permanently endow eight scholarships to Africa University. Under the leadership of Shirley Drake Byers, the team worked for several years to raise that awareness and those funds. Over the years the first four scholarships have been named for those who have been strong supporters of Africa University and the scholarship fund. In 2021, through the generous donations and the interest gained by the fund, the million-dollar goal was reached, and the additional four scholarships will be named at this year’s Annual Conference. 

Funds are still being collected in the anticipation that more scholarships will be made available to students and the scholarships named into the future. Churches and individuals can help support the scholarship program through this advance special. 

Fundraising Goal: $2,000 

Contact info:

Roger Ellis

285 Beecher Rd.Granville, NY 12832 

Phone: (518) 744-4288 

Email: rgellis6@gmail.com