Vale United Methodist Church Memorial Scholarship Program

Ellenor H. DuBois Memorial Scholarship Fund United Methodist Men Scholarship Fund United Methodist Women Scholarship Fund Haas, Watson-Shepard, Jobe, Dubois Memorial Funds

Vale United Methodist Church (VUMC) is blessed to offer educational scholarships through the above funds. These scholarship funds provide assistance to persons for the purpose of educational growth experiences. Interested applicants must complete the attached application (hand-written applications will not be considered), using additional sheets as necessary. The completed application must be submitted to:

Scholarship Committee Vale United Methodist Church 11528 Vale Road Oakton, VA 22124

Submittals also accepted via email at [email protected]. Each applicant must provide a minimum of two references. The references cited on the application must also write a letter of recommendation. To be considered, an application and at least two letters of recommendation must be submitted as one package by the applicant by 5pm EST May 7, 2015. You will receive an email confirmation upon receipt.

Scholarship Criteria:

First-time applicants who are active Vale United Methodist Church members will be given first priority when awarding scholarships. Graduate student candidates will only be considered if focusing on Religious Studies, or similar. If excess funds are available, second time applicants and non-members may be considered. Particular attention will be given to applicant’s involvement and support of the VUMC mission:

United in faith, we seek to… Align our lives with the way of Jesus Christ. Invite others to journey with us. Move beyond our walls to create a more just and loving world. Vale United Methodist Church Scholarship Application Form

Name: ______Age: ______Phone: (___) ______Address: ______Email Address: __ Member of Vale UMC? Yes ______No ______

SECTION I

1. Intended use of funds: ______

2. Long-range educational plans and/or career interests: ______

SECTION II - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

High Schools (or Colleges) Dates Grade Major Attended Attended Average Studies ______

SECTION III - CITIZENSHIP

1. School Activities: ______

2. Community Activities: ______

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3. Religious Activities ______

4. Honors and Awards: ______

SECTION IV – Personal Notes – Tell us, briefly, one thing that you would like us to know about you or about an experience in your life: ______

SECTION V - References (include names, addresses and phone numbers) Note: At least two of your references must submit a letter of recommendation to Vale United Methodist Church by the deadline. 1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

Signature of Applicant: Date: