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 ______Describe your involvement in your local church ______

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. ______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: ______Section VI—Employment Information List your employment beginning with the present: Employer Supervisor Position Dates ______Section VII—Personal Goals State your plans and goals for furthering your education. Use an additional page if desired. ______