Dear Grace United Methodist Scholarship Applicant:
We at Grace United Methodist Church value education and look forward to the opportunity to support you in your endeavors. The following scholarships are available from Grace: Mary Ann Buell Education Scholarship, Dutton Heath Care Scholarship, Widner/Voorhis Music Scholarship, Bruce Clark Scholarship, Walter Mayer Ministerial Education Scholarship and Academic Scholarships. The Scholarship brochure clearly defines the qualifications for each scholarship.
For the Grace Church scholarships, you will need to consult the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church, a copy of this document and a rubric which will be used to evaluate the scholarship application, is available at the church office or online:
Social Principles, order 2008 print brochure
Social Principles, 2004 online version
In order to be considered for a Grace scholarship, your forms must be filled out completely, must have all necessary information attached, and be returned by the deadline of Friday, June 13 at 12:00 noon. Applications will not be considered if information is incomplete or late.
Applicant Check List:
If you are awarded a scholarship from Grace United Methodist Church and your circumstances change and you are unable to attend college, we will be relying on your integrity to return the funds so that some other deserving candidate may benefit from the scholarship.
If you have any questions, please call Grace United Methodist Church office at 457-5329.
Sincerely,
Grace Scholarship Committee
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KOKOMO, INDIANA
Grace Church’s Scholarships are to assist deserving persons who are pursuing advanced educations in vocations that support the Social Principals of the United Methodist Church.
Complete applications must be returned to the Church Office by 12:00 noon on Friday, June 13.
I am applying for the Grace United Methodist Church Academic Scholarship. In addition I wish to be considered for the following specialized scholarships (check one or more as appropriate).
_____Mary Ann Buell Education Scholarship _____Dutton Health Care Scholarship
_____Walter Mayer Ministerial Education Scholarship _____Bruce Clark Scholarship
PERSONAL DATA (Please answer all questions applicable to your situation.)
Name________________________________________________ Phone _______________
Address ___________________________________________________________________
Work History _______________________________________________________________
Father/guardian ________________________Address ______________________________
Occupation and place of employment ______________________________________
Mother/guardian _______________________ Address ______________________________
Occupation and place of employment ______________________________________
Brothers/Sisters (Names & Ages) _______________________________________________
Spouse’s name (if married) ____________________________________________________
Occupation and place of employment ______________________________________
Children and ages _____________________________________________________
EDUCATION
High school attended _______________________________ Year of graduation __________
Incoming freshmen:
SAT or ACT scores _____________ H.S. GPA ______________________________
Recent activities, honors and awards_______________________________________
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KOKOMO, INDIANA
Applicant _________________________
Returning college students:
Post H.S Institutions attended ____________________________________________
Years attended ___________________Degrees received ______________________
Current G.P.A. ________________________________________________________
Recent activities, honors, and awards ______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
School and academic program for which you are enrolled ____________________________
Number of credit hours for which you will be enrolled________________________________
Anticipated cost of this academic year not covered by grants and scholarships ___________
Attach an official transcript or copy of your most recent official transcript (high school or college, as appropriate). Your application will not be considered without the transcript.
Signature of applicant:
____________________________________________Date:_________________________
Signatures of two members of Grace United Methodist Church to whom you are not related who know you well and believe you are deserving of this award.
1st person:
I _________________________ , a member of Grace United Methodist Church, believe
____________________ is deserving of a scholarship from Grace United Methodist Church.
Signature __________________________________ Date __________________________
2nd person:
I _________________________, a member of Grace United Methodist Church, believe
____________________ is deserving of a scholarship from Grace United Methodist Church.
Signature __________________________________ Date __________________________
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, KOKOMO, INDIANA
Applicant __________________________
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS – You may however, attach an extra sheet of paper if you need more room for any of your answers.
1. What are your current educational and vocational goals?
2. How will financial support from Grace United Methodist Church help you attain these goals?
3. Describe your involvement with Grace United Methodist Church.
4. Please explain any special circumstances that we should be aware of in considering your application.
ESSAY QUESTION: Please answer on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this application.
5. Explain how you think your life goals will support the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. (See Social Principles brochure which is enclosed with this scholarship packet or available online at KokomoGrace.org). If you are reapplying for a Grace scholarship, tell us what progress you have made since your last application. Please include concrete examples of how you currently support the Social Principles. Please give thoughtful consideration to this question as it may affect the amount of scholarship you may receive.