Scholarship Application

We at Grace United Methodist Church value education and look forward to the potential opportunity to support you in your endeavors. In addition to Academic Scholarships, there are two special scholarships: The Walter Mayer Ministerial Education Scholarship available to any applicant pursuing a career in Christian ministry and the Widner/Voorhis Music Scholarship available to a Howard County resident pursuing a career in music.

To be considered for the Academic Scholarships, you must be an active member or attendee/constituent of Grace UMC. Applicants for these scholarships should include information of their involvement with Grace. Your application must be filled out completely, have all necessary information attached, and be returned by the deadline of May 15, 2025. Applicants will not be considered if the application is incomplete or late.

All applicants will need access to a copy of the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church, available here. You are to consider one or more of these principles in your short essay described in #4 of the application.

Complete the application and submit no later than Thursday, May 15, 2024.

Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name

Applicant Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Applicant Email Address*

example@example.com

Applicant Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Father/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name

Is the father/guardian's address the same as the applicant?*

YesNo

Father/Guardian Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Mother/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name

Is the mother/guardian's address the same as the applicant?*

YesNo

Mother/Guardian Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Does the applicant have siblings?*

YesNo

Please enter sibling names and ages

Separate siblings with a semicolon (;)

Is the applicant married?*

YesNo

Please enter the spouse's name, occupation, and place of employment

Does the applicant have children?*

YesNo

Please enter child(ren) name(s) and age(s)

Separate children with a semicolon (;)

Name of high school attended*

Year of high school graduation*

High school GPA

Total GPA points possible

SAT or ACT Scores

Please list high school activities, include number of years active, position held, honors and rewards received:

Separate activities with a semicolon (;)

Is the applicant a returning college student?*

YesNo

Post high school institutions attended

Years attended

Degrees received

Undergraduate GPA

Graduate GPA

Please list college activities, include number of years active, position held, honors and rewards received:

Separate activities with a semicolon (;)

Is the applicant currently enrolled in college?*

YesNo

School and academic program for which you are enrolled

Completed towards this degree certification:

Needed to complete degree certification:

Upcoming term enrollment hours:

Please email an official transcript or copy of your most recent official transcript (high school or college, as appropriate) to kokomograce@kokomograce.org. Transcripts can also be delivered to the church office at 212 West Walnut Street, Kokomo, IN 46901. Your application will not be considered without submitted transcripts.

What are your current educational and vocational goals?*

How will financial support from Grace UMC help you attain these goals?*

Describe your involvement with Grace UMC and explain what influence Grace UMC has had in shaping your life and your view of your future.*

Please explain any special circumstances such as financial, personal, or academic issues that the committee should be aware of when considering your application:*

The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church

The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church (linked above) are comprehensive in all aspects of our relationship with God and with each other. In a short essay, discuss how your future goals in your career and/or in your life will fulfill one of more of these principles. *

Reference #1 Name*

Reference #1 Phone*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Reference #2 Name*

Reference #2 Phone*

Please enter a valid phone number.

I understand the a scholarship is not guaranteed, but will depend upon the evaluation of all applications by the scholarship committee. I further understand that if I receive a scholarship, the stipend will be forwarded directly to my college or university.

Scholarship Application

Personal Data

Educational Background

Number of college credit hours following completion of current term:

Short Answer Questions

Essay Question

References and Signature