For he shall be a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river (Jer. 17:8)

[Riverside Tree] scholarship program started in Lima, Peru in 2009 to give deserving students opportunities to receive higher education. Scholarships are awarded to students who have been sponsored by COJ for at least 3 years or have special recommendations from pastors.

2009 scholarship recipients

José Hinostroza León                                                           Walter Gormás Reyes

Juan Gabriel Guevara Perez                                               Jennifer Paré Salinas

Carla Prada Minguillo                                                           Nehemías Vasquez Gormás

María Chuca Reyes                                                                 Evelyn Ttito Dextre

Joselyn Dionicio Melgarejo                                                Juan Ccoro Huamaní

[Riverside Tree] aims to give scholarships to outstanding students and encourage them to become future leaders of their communities.

What [Riverside Tree] Does

[Riverside Tree] gives full ride scholarships to excellent COJ students pursuing higher education

HHK WMC provides K-12 education for all COJ sponsored children, but sponsorships discontinue when they graduate from high school. [Riverside Tree] gives college scholarships to deserving students who need financial support.

[Riverside Tree] gives one time scholarships to students in need

In special cases, [Riverside Tree] gives one time gifts to students in need of extra funding for tuition help and/or research projects.

[Riverside Tree] scholars pray and network together

Scholarship recipients are encouraged to meet with COJ regional directors to pray and network on a regular basis.

[Riverside Tree] Ministry Facts

Number of full-ride scholarships awarded as of 2009: 10

Number of one-time scholarships awarded as of 2009: 2