Scholarships

APPLICATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

First United Methodist ChurchAddress:
310 W 11th Street Pueblo, CO 81003
Phone: 719.544.1917
Email: fumcpueblo@comcast.net

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Higher Education Financial Assistance is available to College or Trade School students.
The applicant, or a parent (or guardian) with financial responsibility for the applicant, must be a current member of First United Methodist Church of Pueblo, CO.

BASIC INFORMATION:
The applicant must fill out and return to the church office a new Application for Higher Education Financial Assistance form each year on or before July 1. Please download the application to a device, fill out electronically and then attach to an email for the church office staff.

TERMS OF APPLICATION:
Scholarships are awarded yearly.

Checks are distributed to the student in two payments, the first at Fall semester and the second at Spring semester.
A copy of your most recent school transcript must be included with the application and again before Spring semester checks are distributed. See transcript requirements.
The student must achieve a 2.00 or better grade point average (GPA) and be in good academic standing at their school each semester in order to continue receiving the scholarship.
Full-time students must complete at least 12 credit hours with passing grades each semester (or Full-time undergraduate credit load as stated by the school.)
Part-time students must take at least half of a Full-time credit load to be eligible for a scholarship. Part-time awards are less than Full-time awards.

TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:

Transcripts must show the student name, school name, course grades, credits achieved and grade point average for each semester and the cumulative GPA.
Transcripts for continuing students must include the two most recent semesters attended. First-time applicants need either a high school or college transcript from their most recent school.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For Spring award submission only: grade reports, course lists or similar documents which show course credit hours, grades and GPA achieved in the Fall semester are acceptable in lieu of a transcript.

COVENANT STATEMENT:
First United Methodist Church requests the recipient to commit to a 50% financial payback within 10 years after completing college or trade school and after becoming gainfully employed. The remaining 50% of this obligation should be paid back by assuming leadership in a church and community.
By completing the application you agree to covenant with the church as indicated in the above statement.
Scholarship Form:

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SCHOLARSHIPS