APPLICATION for Walter Russell Lambuth Scholarship Fund 2-13-17 Memphis Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry of The United Methodist Church

This scholarship fund, in memory of Bishop Walter Russell Lambuth (1854-1921), is managed by the United Methodist Foundation for the Memphis and Conferences (wwwumfmtc.org). This scholarship is administered by each conference’s Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry. The endowment’s investment performance determines the amount of money awarded each academic year. The deadline to apply and address for application submission is set each year. Questions should be directed to the Memphis Conference Connectional Ministries office at 731-664-8480.

MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR APPLICANT 1. Must be a member of a United Methodist Church in the Memphis or Tennessee Conference for a minimum of 2 years immediately prior to applying for this award. 2. Must complete application from the Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry in the conference in which their church is located. 3. Must be (or be accepted as) a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) it a college or university related to The United Methodist Church through the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (www.gbhem.org). 4. Must have a minimum score of 21 on the ACT and a high school or college/university GPA of 3.0. Copies of ACT score and transcripts should accompany application. 5. Must submit a letter of recommendation from his or her United Methodist pastor. 6. May apply for scholarship renewal each year. The scholarship is designated for one academic year.

APPLICANT INFORMATION Name______Age______Male______Female______Marital Status______Home Address______(Street Address, City, State, ZIP) Telephone______E-mail______Mother’s Name______Father’s Name ______Parents’ Address (if different from above) ______(Street Address, City, State, ZIP) Ethnic Group: African American ___ Asian ___ Caucasian ___ Hispanic ___Native American ___ Pacific Islander ___ Bi-Racial ___ If other, indicate ethnic community with which you most closely identify______High School ______High School Graduation Year______Most Recent Cumulative GPA______ACT Score______United Methodist College or University ______For what career are you preparing? ______Classification for Scholarship Year: Freshman______Sophomore______Junior______Senior______Mailing Address while in undergraduate studies (if known) ______(Street Address, City, State, ZIP)

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION How long have you been a full active member of The United Methodist Church? ______Name of Church: ______Church Address: ______(Street Address, City, State, ZIP) Current Pastor’s Name______

QUESTIONS Answer completely and concisely. You may attach additional paper, but please limit to no more than 2 pages (typed and double spaced). Make sure your name appears on any additional pages you submit. 1. Bishop Walter Russell Lambuth (1854-1921) served as a medical missionary and educator in , and . Share briefly an experience you have had serving in mission that has impacted your faith development. 2. Make a general statement which includes your philosophy of life, religious development and what has influenced you in pursuing your career choice. Give additional information that might be helpful to the selection committee in their deliberations.

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