PURPOSE

The SUMC Scholarship Fund provides financial support for current members of our church who are enrolled in or plan to enroll in accredited institutions of higher learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Is an involved member of SUMC.
• Is an active member of school, community and volunteer activities as applicable.
• Has strong academic standing.
• Plans to pursue a certification or degree in an accredited public or private program. Special consideration will be given to schools sponsored by the Methodist Church.
• Will be attending the institution either full-time or part-time. Minimum 6 credit hours
• Present a completed application by May 1 (include an essay on “How SUMC has influenced my life”).
• May apply for and/or receive scholarship no more than four times.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Application form will be available in the church office or from the youth director after March 1.
• Completed application along with reference letter must be returned to the Scholarship Committee at the church office or youth director by May 1.
• Application must include a one-page essay on “How SUMC Influenced My Life”.
• One letter of recommendation (NOT from a family member) must be mailed separately to: SUMC Scholarship Fund, 10700 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203

CONTRIBUTIONS

Gifts are to be given to the SUMC Scholarship Fund. All funds are non-restrictive exclusively to SUMC Scholarship Funds. Your donations help us help our members expand and enhance their educational opportunities. Those opportunities in turn enrich the lives of their families and our community.

NOTES:

• Attach extra page(s) as needed
• Recipients will be notified by May 15
• Scholarship funds will be sent to the institution’s financial aid office
• Funds are to be used for tuition, student fees and/or books only
• Unused funds will be returned to the SUMC Scholarship Fund
• There is a maximum of Four SUMC Scholarship per student that may be granted
• Please provide secondary contact information-Email and phone number (Parents)

COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:

• Application form with all answers provided
• Essay on “How SUMC Influenced My Life”- connie@shawneeumc.org
• Letter of reference (to be sent to Scholarship Committee, SUMC, 10700 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203
• Must be received no later than May 1 of application year