Higher Education Scholarship

Purpose:

To encourage and aid in higher education for members and currently active participants of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church.

Initial Eligibility Requirements:

• Member or currently active participant of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church
• New college/university students: high school diploma or equivalent degree
• Returning college/university students: 2.5 GPA in college/university coursework
• Enrollment as full-time student (at least 12 hours)

Amount of Scholarship:

• The amount of the scholarship will be $500 total for the academic year with $250 being dispersed in the fall semester and $250 in the spring semester. Payment is made directly to the institute of higher education.
• In order to receive the spring disbursement, the student must submit fall semester grades to the church office before the beginning of the spring semester. A GPA of 2.5 must be maintained. Student must continue to be enrolled as a full-time student (at least 12 hours) in the spring semester.
• Scholarship may be reapplied for each academic year. Reapplication in subsequent years does not guarantee an ongoing award.

Award Process:

• Submit application to the church office by July 15. Application is available on the church website at www.wichitamtvernonumc.org/scholarships/ or from the church office.
• Submit supporting documentation (if required) with application.
• An applicant may be a traditional or nontraditional student.
• This scholarship is awarded based on the participation of the applicant at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church (not the participation of the family).
• The Scholarship Committee will make the final decision on scholarship awards.

Questions:

Please contact Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church during office hours at (316) 681-8141.

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