St. Paul United Methodist Church

St. Paul United Methodist Church

4317 I-40 West~Amarillo, Texas 79106

806/352-5615~Fax 806/352-2315

2017-2018 Scholarship Information & Application

Recognizing that many persons wish to attend college, vocational, or technical school, but do not have the necessary funds or qualify for academic scholarships, a scholarship program has been established through Saint Paul United Methodist Church of Amarillo by the McCord Foundation.

Applications will be received and considered through April 10th without regard to age or current academic classification. Scholarships will be awarded by May 10th for the following academic year and will be paid on a semester basis. Recipients will be selected by the Saint Paul Scholarship Committee, whose decision will be final.

To be considered for a Saint Paul Scholarship, a person should:

 Have a demonstrated need for financial assistance.

 Have a demonstrated desire to receive a degree from a college, vocational or technical school.

 Be an active member of a local church.

 Complete the attached form. No other forms will be considered for this scholarship.

Saint Paul Scholarship Application Form

Return to:

Scholarship Committee

Saint Paul United Methodist Church

4317 I-40 West

Amarillo, Texas 79106

(806) 352-5615

Section I—General Information

Name of Applicant______

Address______

Phone______Age______Marital Status ______

Social Security #______

Are you currently claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return? ______

(If yes, complete Section 2. If no, skip to Section 3.)

Section II—Family Information

Father’s Name ______Father’s Address ______

Father’s Phone ______Father’s Occupation ______

Mother’s Name ______Mother’s Address ______

Mother’s Phone ______Mother’s Occupation ______

Guardian’s Name ______Guardian’s Address ______

Guardian’s Phone ______Guardian’s Occupation ______

Number of Children still at home: ______

Ages of Children still at home: ______

Will any siblings be in college or vocational school next year? ______

If yes, how many? ______

Section III—Activities

List the hobbies, activities, achievements, awards and special recognitions you have received ______

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Describe your involvement in your local church ______

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Section IV—School Information

Educational Institution You Now Attend

Name ______

Address______

Major/Field of Study ______Grade Average ______

Please Provide a Transcript of Your Most Recent Academic Year (Mandatory for consideration)

Academic Classification (check one)

High School Senior ______College Freshman ______

College Sophomore ______College Junior ______

College Senior ______Graduate Student ______

Other (specify) ______

Educational Institution in Which Enrollment is Desired

Name ______

Address______

Course of Study ______

Degree/Diploma Sought ______Date of Anticipated Completion ______

Tuition/Fees per Semester $ ______

Date Payment Must Be Made ______Date Term Begins ______

Section V—Financial Information

List other scholarships for which you have applied.

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Have you made application for a student loan? ______

Total value and type of financial aid already received? ______

Personal funds available for schooling? ______

Anticipated aid from parents (per semester)? ______

Anticipated personal earning during schooling? ______

Anticipated amount of other funds expected? ______

Explain in your own words your financial need: ______

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Section VI—Employment Information

List your employment beginning with the present:

Employer Supervisor Position Dates

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Section VII—Personal Goals

State your plans and goals for furthering your education. Use an additional page if desired.

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