Bethesda Friends Meeting

Special Committees

Some BFM Committees are formed for special ongoing tasks.  

Mary Jane Simpson Scholarship Committee  

MARY JANE SIMPSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Mary Jane Simpson Scholarship Fund (MJS, MJSSF or “the Fund”) is a four-year college scholarship program run by three Quaker Meetings: Bethesda Friends Meeting (BFM), Friends Meeting of Washington (FMW), and Langley Hill Friends Meeting (LHFM). The scholarship was established in 1981, and in 1993 it was named for Mary Jane Simpson, an FMW member who had been a social worker in the DC public schools. It is supported entirely through donations by individuals, contributions by the three Meetings, and mission aligned foundations. (To contribute to the Scholarship Fund, please go to this "Making a Donation" link.)  

MISSION AND VISION

The mission of the Mary Jane Simpson Scholarship Fund is to serve graduates of DC public schools who have major financial need, exhibit values broadly consistent with Quaker values, and have proven strong academic records by providing such scholars a yearly monetary award towards the costs of college.

Our application review process is grounded in Quaker values of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. Grounded by the Spirit and working in the Light, we select students who have all shown an ability to overcome challenges to development or success, and demonstrate a commitment to getting a college education.

We strive for all MJS Scholars to be supported in their growth and success in a culturally responsive, community oriented manner. This fits hand in hand with the overall MJS vision for its Scholars to positively influence society and to thrive. To best ensure our Scholars meet with success, The MJS Committee matches each Scholar with an adult Mentor who acts as a friendly ear and guide throughout their post-secondary educational journey. 

For more information about the MJS scholarship award process, how to apply, and

important application dates, please open up this PDF document.  

Donating to the mjs scholarships

There are 3 ways to donate once, monthly, or annually to Mary Jane Simpson Scholarships

  • Online Giving: Navigate to https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Donate-Online-Now where you can securely give via credit card or PayPal, designating that you want your donation to go to "MJS" in the area provided for this purpose. You can choose a one-time or a recurring contribution. 
  • Giving by Check: Write a check with an “MJS” memo line, and mail your check to the BFM Assistant Treasurer:    
Bethesda Friends Ass't Treasurer
PO Box 30152
Bethesda, MD 20824
  • In-Person Donations in October: The MJS Scholarship is the social Concern of the Month in October.  During this month, you can place your donation in the "Social Concern of the Month Box" at Meeting.
If you have questions about donating to MJS Scholarships, please use our Contact Us form

Bethesda Friends Meeting

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 30152, Bethesda MD 20824

Our Meetinghouse is on the campus of the Sidwell Friends Lower School at the intersection of Edgemoor Lane and Beverly Road in Bethesda, Maryland

We are a member organization of the Religious Society of Friends

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