Next Generations Leadership 2015 Scholarship Application

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1 Thank you for your interest in a scholarship from Next Generations Leadership at the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. Based on available funds, we offer two different scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students attending accredited institutions of higher education. The scholarships are: 1. Student Leadership Open to any West Ohio United Methodist high school senior or undergraduate of any institution of higher learning. This fund awards up to ten scholarships with a minimum $ award per student. Students chosen for this award must show leadership ability in church, school, and community, and have maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA. Funds for this award come from the West Ohio Conference Next Generations Leadership budget. 2. Ethnic Minority Scholarship A $ award available to an incoming freshman of ethnic origin who plans to attend any United Methodist college or university, has a 2.5 GPA minimum, financial need, and meets the basic criteria. If there is no qualified applicant the funds may be awarded to the highest rated student(s). Funds for this award come from the West Ohio Conference Next Generations Leadership budget. Please carefully read the entire application before starting to ensure that you meet the criteria to be considered for a scholarship. Page - 1

2 In order to be considered for a scholarship, a student must meet the following basic criteria: An active member of a United Methodist Church in the West Ohio Conference for at least one year by April 1, 2015 A citizen or a permanent resident of the United States of America Currently, or planning on, attending an accredited institution of higher education as a full-time student...and needs to send the following by April 1, 2015: A completed scholarship application A completed certification of church membership Two letters of reference (please refer to Section E for details) An official transcript from your current institution of learning All application materials should be sent to: West Ohio Conference Scholarship Task Force c/o RaNae Street 32 Wesley Boulevard Worthington, Ohio All application questions should be sent to: RaNae Street, Director of Discipleship Resources ext. 325 rstreet@wocumc.org Remember: Your application & supporting documents need to be postmarked by April 1, Page - 2

3 A. Basic & Contact Information: Full Name: Gender: Male Female Date of Birth: Ethnicity (please denote one): _ African-American Asian / Pacific Islander Hispanic Latino Native American Caucasian / European Multi-Cultural / Global Address: City: State: Zip Code: Address: Primary Phone Number: Home Cell Work Secondary Phone Number: Home Cell Work B. School of Higher Education Information Current School s Name: Fall 2015 s School s Name (if different): Current Grade Point Average: Grade Level (Fall 2015): Freshmen Sophomore Junior Senior Anticipated College/University Graduation Semester: Anticipated Career & Goals After Graduation: C. Parent s / Guardian Information Father s / Guardian s Name: Father s / Guardian s Occupation: Mother s / Guardian s Name: Mother s / Guardian s Occupation: Page - 3

4 D. Church Information Church that you are a member at: District: Capitol Area North Capitol Area South Maumee Watershed Foothills Miami Valley Northwest Plains Ohio River Valley Shawnee Valley Name of the Senior Pastor: E. References Please provide two letters of reference. One must be from a pastor who is serving your church and the other can be any non-relative reference. 1. Pastoral Reference Name: 2. Other Reference Name: F. Personal Statements Please answer each question in 100 words, or less. Questions should summarize your philosophy of life, religious development, and what or who influenced your career goals. 1. Choose one word that best describes you and explain why. 2. Describe specifically your participation in church, school, & community activities. Page - 4

5 3. State your financial need and any special circumstances pertaining to your financial need. 4. Please list all financial aid, scholarships, and grants that you have received and the amounts for the academic year. Page - 5