First Time Applicant
William K. Quick
Centennial Scholars
Metropolitan United MethodistChurch
8000 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, Michigan48202
Voice (313) 875-7407 • Fax (313) 875-9067
February, 2016
Dear Scholarship Applicant,
Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Detroit is pleased to have you apply for one of our 2016-2017 Centennial Scholarships.
Methodists have a history of commitment to Christian higher education. We at MetropolitanUnitedMethodistChurch are committed to helping those whom we believe will be the future leaders in the Church and the community. The Centennial Scholarship Fund has been provided by many of Metropolitan’s members and friends to help deserving full-time United Methodist students attend college, university or graduate school.
Persons chosen are honored and recognized as William K. Quick Centennial Scholars, so named to honor Metropolitan’s Senior Pastor from June 1974 through July 1, 1998. Metropolitan United Methodist Church members are given priority scholarship consideration, although, other United Methodist students are also seriously considered. The number of scholarship renewals may be limited.
The scholarships will be paid in two equal installments; one-half for the Fall2016 semester, and the balance for the 2017 Spring semester. If you are awarded a Centennial Scholarship you will be responsiblefor providing the Metropolitan Church Business Office with the following information for each of the two payments:
1) Your Student ID number.
2) The date the tuition payment is due.
3) The appropriate office and full address at the school to which Scholarship
payments are to be sent.
4) If there is a change in your college/university, you must submit new credentials.
We request that winners and their families be present at Metropolitan Church on Sunday, June 12, 2016, at the 11 a.m. service for the official announcement and recognition.
Be certain the completed application with high school or college transcript and recommendations are sent to the Centennial Scholarship Chairperson, Metropolitan United Methodist Church at 8000 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202. Applications will be accepted February 1, 2016 – April 16, 2016. The completed application must bepostmarked no later than April 16, 2016. This deadline is strictly observed. Applications postmarked after the deadline, April 16, 2016, shall not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA THE INTERNET OR BY FAX.
Sincerely,
Mr. K. H. Kubit, Chair
Centennial Scholarship Committee
Metropolitan United MethodistChurch
8000 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, Michigan48202
Voice (313) 875-7407 • Fax (313) 875-9067
WILLIAM K. QUICK
CENTENNIAL Scholarship
RULES for QUALIFICATION
Students applying for one of these scholarships must meet allof the following requirements:
1.BE A PERSON OF CHRISTIAN FAITH AND PRACTICE, AND AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF A UNITED METHODISTCHURCH..
2. PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN A LOCAL UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATION.
3. BE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE.
4. HAVE A MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF 3.0.
5. PROVIDE PROOF OF ACCEPTANCE TO A UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OR POST-SECONDARY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION.
6. PROVIDE CURRENT COPY OF TRANSCRIPT. (MUST BE AN OFFICIAL SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT WITH SEAL)
7. BE A 2016-2017FULL-TIME STUDENT CARRYING A MINIMUM OF 12 CREDITS PER SEMESTER.
8.COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE ENCLOSED APPLICATION AND ATTACH THE MOST RECENT HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT TO YOUR APPLICATION.
9.APPLICATIONS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM METROPOLITAN’S WEBSITE: METROUMC.ORG/SCHOLARSHIPAPP.ASP.
10.As a courtesy, you should provide each person who writes a recommendation for you with a stamped envelope addressed to the church.
RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION AND REQUIRED MATERIALS TO:
CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRPERSON
METROPOLITAN UNITED METHODISTCHURCH
8000 WOODWARD AVENUE
DETROIT, MICHIGAN48202-2528
POSTMARK DEADLINE – APRIL 16, 2016
The winners of these scholarships will be notified by May 20, 2016.
We request the scholarship recipients and their families be present at Metropolitan Church on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the 11 a.m. Worship Service for the official announcement and recognition.
ATTENTION: BE ADVISED THAT cOMPLETED APPLICATION AND/OR REQUIRED MATERIALS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA THE iNTERNET OR BY FAX. ALL APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED VIA U.S.MAIL OR HAND-DELIVERED TO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY THE DEADLINE – APRIL 16, 2016. THE DEADLINE IS STRICTLY OBSERVED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE POST-MARKED DEADLINE WILL NOT BEACCEPTED.
First Time Applicant
William K. Quick Centennial Scholars
Metropolitan United MethodistChurch
Application
(TO BE TYPED)
Funds have been provided by the individuals listed below or by memorial gifts to recognize and honor past or current members or friends of MetropolitanUnitedMethodistChurch. In recognition of these individuals and their significant contributions to MetropolitanChurch, the Scholarships are named for:
1. Dr. Donald and Dale Austin
2. John & Lucile Brackett
3. William & Gladys Comfort
4. Elmo & Helen Conrad
5. Harley L. Conrad
6. Hiram & Rena Daley
7. Stanley Evans
8. Grovenor N. Grimes
9. Dr. Quentin P. & Josephine Hamilton
10. James Hazel, Jr.
11. Terrence B. Hood
12. Nellie Johnson-Vera Pierce
13. Jacquelin W. Kannry
14. Mae H. Karro
15. Dr. & Mrs. Albert A. Kuhn
16. Edward J. Kuhn
17. Ella Meinke Kuhn
18. Henry H. Kuhn, M.D.
19. LucyM.Lake
20. Edward & Genevieve Latulip
21. Joan Marks
22. Fred Martin
23. Richard & Louisa Martin
24. Eleanor Maw
25. Edna S. Newnan
26. Dorothy Patnales
27. Wilson & Mildred Paxton
28. Peter & Virginia Ponta
29. Dr. William Kellon Quick
30. Ethel Kaake Rice
31. William Frances Robinson
32. Lyle & Jean Runciman
33. Mary Helen Frisbie Ryckman
34. Aileen Sanborn, Christian Educ.
35. Arthur & Martha Lee Smith
36. William & Helen Smith
37. Ruth Sponenburgh
38. Dr. Claire L. & Virginia M. Straith
39. Helen Tyrrell
40. United Methodist Women
41. Bernice Van Husen, Music Scholar.
42. Zelda M. Wellons
43. Matthew Britt Whitney
1. Personal Information
Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Home Address: (Number and Street)
CityStateZip Code
Telephone NumberDate of BirthAge e-mail address
Parents’ Names
Name of Church & AddressName of Pastor/Phone Number
2. Educational Record
Name of High School______
City and State______
Graduation Date______
What College or University will you attend?______
Graduation Date: Month: ______Year: ______
What Major will you pursue?______
What is your vocational objective?______
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First Time Applicant p.2
3. Activities & Honors
List any academic or civic honors you have received. (Indicate nature of the reward.)
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List any school related extra-curricular activities in which you have participated.
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List the non-school related activities in which you participate.
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List the church activities in which you currently participate.
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Describe the one accomplishment of which you are most proud.
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4. Employment Record
List any jobs you have held and indicate dates of employment.
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5. Write a 250 Word Essay On:
“Why The Church Is Important In My Life”
(Be certain to includeyour name on the essay and attach it to this application.)
DO NOT FORGET TRANSCRIPT!
6. References (Must not be a family member):
Enclosed are three copies of the Metropolitan Church Scholarship Recommendation Form.
A) Write your name in the appropriate space on each.
B) Give one each to: Names of References submitted:
1) A teacher or professor (other than family) 1)
2) An adult who personally knows you (other than family or peer) 2)
3) Your Pastor (not family) Note special pastoralform. 3)
C) Request each person providing the reference to return the completed Recommendation Form to MetropolitanUnitedMethodistChurch. Impress upon them that it must be POSTMARKED
no later than April 16, 2016. (As a courtesy, you should provide each person who writes a
recommendation for you with a stamped envelope—addressed to the church.)
DO NOT FORGET TRANSCRIPT!
PASTORAL RECOMMENDATION
(Pastor must NOT be related to applicant.)
William K. Quick Centennial Scholarship Application
Applicant’s Name______
Name of Pastor______
Name of Church______
Address of Church ______
Telephone No. (of pastor):(___)______How long have you known the applicant?______
This student is applying for a scholarship from MetropolitanUnitedMethodistChurch in Detroit, Michigan. We hope that you have become acquainted with the scholarship candidate and will indicate below approximately her/his monthly church attendance and extent of involvement in the life of your church. We consider activity and involvement in the local or college church important in our consideration of scholarship applicants.
Monthly attendance:1234(Please circle times per month.)
Identify this student’s involvement in your church:______
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Additional Comments:______
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______
______
Date: ______Signature: ______
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND ALL REQUIRED
MATERIALS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO:
Centennial scholarship chairperson
METROPOLITAN UNITED METHODISTCHURCH
8000 WOODWARD AVENUE
DETROIT, MICHIGAN48202-2528
non-pASTORAL rECOMMENDATION - TEACHER/PROFESSOR
(Other than family member)
William K. Quick Centennial Scholarship Application
Metropolitan United MethodistChurch
Applicant’s Name______
Name of Reference______
Title______
Address______
Telephone No. (___)______How long have you known this applicant?______
In what capacity are you familiar with the education, work ethics, church or personal background of this applicant?
______
______
In comparison with a representative group of students who have approximately the same amount of experience and training, how do you rate this applicant?
Excellent
/ Above Average. /Average
/ Below Average / InsufficientInformation
Leadership
potential
Imagination
& Creativity
Ability to work
with others
Initiative
Potential for
success
Additional Comments: ______
______
Date: ______Signature:______
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND ALL
REQUIRED MATERIALS
ARE TO BE RETURNED TO:
centennial scholarship chairperson
METROPOLITAN UNITED METHODISTCHURCH
8000 WOODWARD AVENUE
DETROIT, MICHIGAN48202-2528
non-pASTORAL rECOMMENDATION - #2
(Other than family member or peer)
William K. Quick Centennial Scholarship Application
Metropolitan United MethodistChurch
Applicant’s Name______
Name of Reference______
Title______
Address______
Telephone No. (___)______How long have you known this applicant?______
In what capacity are you familiar with the education, work ethics, church or personal background of this applicant?
______
______
In comparison with a representative group of students who have approximately the same amount of experience and training, how do you rate the applicant?
Excellent
/ Above Average. /Average
/ Below Average / InsufficientInformation
Leadership potential
Imagination &
Creativity
Ability to work
with others
Initiative
Potential for
success
Additional Comments:______
______
Date:______Signature: ______
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND ALL REQUIRED
MATERIALS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO:
centennial scholarship chairperson
METROPOLITAN UNITED METHODISTCHURCH
8000 WOODWARD AVENUE
DETROIT, MICHIGAN48202-2528
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT CHECKLIST
First Time Applicant
BE SURE YOU HAVE INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:
Application
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FEBRUARY 1, 2016 – APRIL 16, 2016
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA INTERNET OR BY FAX
Essay
Transcript of grades
(MUST BE AN OFFICIAL SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT WITH A SEAL)
Letter of acceptance from an
accredited university or college
Make sure you have arranged to have your
(3) recommendations mailed to the church:
(1)A teacher or professor (other than family)
(2)an adult who personally knows you (other than family or peer)
(3)Yourpastor (not family) Notespecialpastoralform. (You must include the name and address of the church and the pastor’s phone number.)
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND ALL REQUIRED
MATERIALS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO:
centennial scholarship chairperson
METROPOLITAN UNITED METHODISTCHURCH
8000 WOODWARD AVENUE
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48202-2528