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 Tennessee 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 China, Korea and Japan. 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. Signed________________________________________________________________________Date_________________________ .