FAITH UNITED METHODIST SCHOLARSHIP - faith-umc …

1 FAITH UNITED METHODIST SCHOLARSHIP The FAITH UNITED METHODIST SCHOLARSHIP is open to any high school graduate and college student who is active in FAITH UNITED METHODIST church or is a relative of a FAITH UNITED METHODIST church member. Applicants must meet a minimum GPA. Scholarships will be awarded to members of FUMC or to relatives of a FUMC member. The award will be determined by the SCHOLARSHIP committee, following a discretionary review of the qualifications and needs of the applicant. APPLICATION PROCESS 1. By July 2, 2017 obtain and complete the application form available at the church office located at 209 East Jefferson Street in Coleman, MI. 2. Write an essay, briefly summarizing how the SCHOLARSHIP award will allow you to meet your academic goals.

2 Include an explanation of your short-term and long-term goals. Explain why you believe your field of study is important to the society of today and how you wish to make a difference. Conclude with an explanation of how your FAITH in Jesus Christ has influenced your life and your future career goals. 3. Submit your most recent transcript of grades. Include a copy of your college acceptance letter or verification of enrollment. SUBMISSION PROCESS 1. By July 2, 2017 submit all information to the church office of FAITH UNITED METHODIST church , Attention to the SCHOLARSHIP Committee at 209 East Jefferson Street, Coleman, MI 48618. 2. Allow the SCHOLARSHIP committee to review your application. If you are selected, you will be contacted within two weeks of submission date.

3 AWARD PROCESS 1. Upon completion of the semester, submit receipts to FAITH UNITED METHODIST church for payment of tuition, books, and/or other related school costs. A personal check will be issued to the recipient of the SCHOLARSHIP award, in a discretionary amount depending on the receipts submitted.