Student ID # _____

THE UNITY METHODIST CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP

  1. General Information

The Unity Methodist Church of Warsaw has established a one-time scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior of Duplin County Schools.

The scholarship will be for a value of $1,000. Once the student has been selected for the scholarship, the student must complete a Scholarship Verification form and send copies to the Duplin County Education Foundation and the attending college. Upon verification of enrollment and documentation of expenses by the College, the Foundation will submit payment in the amount of the $1,000.

  1. Application Procedures:
  1. Any senior graduating from Duplin County Schools who meets the criteria may make application. Applications for the Unity Methodist Church Scholarship may be obtained from the school principal, school counselor or online at
  1. The application must be completed and returned to the principal, school counselor or Director of Support Services by the announced deadline.
  1. Rank in class, overall grades and participation in extra-curricular activities will be a consideration.
  1. Two letters of recommendation must accompany the application when it is submitted. No recommendation should be submitted by a relative.
  1. One letter should be from an individual who is not school connected.
  2. One letter should be from a teacher who taught the student during high school.
  1. Selection Procedures:
  1. The Unity Methodist Church Scholarship recipient will be determined by the Duplin County Education Foundation Scholarship Committee.
  1. The award will be presented at the M. Austin Carter Academic Award Celebrations. Student applicants are asked to be present at the celebration.

THE UNITY METHODIST CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION

I.Name

Last First Middle

Address

City, State, Zip

II.Phone (Must have # to reach you) Home: Cell

III.High School Attending

College to Attend

IV. Date of Birth Male Female

Month Day Year

V. Name of Parent(s):

Father

Occupation

Address

Mother

Occupation

Address

VI.To be completed and signed by Guidance Counselor:

  1. Student’s rank in class Number in class
  1. Student’s Grade Point Avg. (Up to last time calculated)
  1. Last SAT Score-Composite

Math Verbal

  1. __

School Counselor Date

VII. List academic honors received during grades 9 through 12:

VIII. List extra-curricular participation and community service during grades 9 through 12, including anyhonors you have received:

  1. State how this scholarship will assist you in reaching your career goals. Please include your career goals and the college you plan to attend. Describe any special family or financial needs you would like for the scholarship committee to know.

X. List all scholarships for which you are applying, any you have already been awarded and the amount of the award(s).

  1. List two references that know you well (no relatives):

One reference should be non-school related and the other should be one of your high school teachers. Attach reference letters to the application.

1.

Name Occupation

Address

2.

Name Occupation

Address

1

(Unity Methodist Church)