We are pleased you have decided to apply for a scholarship!  Please read the following information in its entirety to learn more about the scholarships, what is expected and important dates.

 

Non-Theological Applicants

Scholarships are awarded with preference to members of First United Methodist Church of Phoenix for post-secondary education. The applicant must be planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational-technical school. Preference will be given to first year students, and after their needs are met, upper classmen and graduate students will be considered, subject to the availability of funds and history of awards.

The amount of an individual’s scholarship for one calendar year is limited to up to $3,000 with a maximum of $12,000 total from five (5) scholarship awards. Scholarship awards can range from $500 to $3,000 for the calendar year contingent on the applicant’s level of participation in ministries, civic/work activities, academic success, and financial need.  All scholarships are subject to availability of funds.

 

Theological Applicants

The amount of an individual’s scholarship for one calendar year is limited to $7,000 with a maximum of $21,000 total to be awarded within a seven-year period. All scholarships are subject to the availability of funds. Theological applicants should contact the church office for application information.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Minimum grade point of 2.0 based on a 4.0 scale
  • Active and consistent participation at First Church and/or other ministries
  • Active and consistent participation beyond the classroom with the community, post-secondary institution and/or work
  • Thorough, personal response so the selection committee gets to know you
  • Complete an accurate application

 

Important Dates and Requirements

  • Applications will be accepted online beginning January 3, 2021.
  • Applications are to be submitted electronically only.
  • Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Please submit a photo of yourself with your application.
  • Applicants will receive an electronic confirmation that the application has been received. If the confirmation is not received, contact the Business Administrator in the church office immediately.
  • Applicants are to forward the electronic confirmation that the application has been received to the Business Administrator in the church office at info@firstchurch.church.
  • Contact the Business Administrator if you are applying for the fifth (5) time.
  • For additional information or questions, please contact the church office.
  • The deadline for applications for the 2021-2022 academic year is 4 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021.

 

Scholarship Application

  • The deadline to submit an application is 4 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021. Applications submitted after this date and time will not be considered.
  • Minimum grade point average of 2.0 based on a 4.0 scale
  • If your GPA is less than 2.0 based on a 4.0 scale, your application will not be considered.

  • Please provide the name and location of the church you attend.
  • Please provide the name and location of the church you attend if not First Church.
  • Please specify the average number of hours per week spent in each activity and the total hours per week.
  • Please specify the average number of hours per week spent in each activity and the total hours per week.
  • What schools do you plan to attend? What are your career goals?
  • Please know that your response will be held in the strictest confidence.

  • School name:
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  • Please mark which other sources of funds you anticipate to use for school expenses.
  • Please enter the total amount of funding you expect to receive. Please enter with decimal $xxxx.00

  • Please provide a wallet size portrait yearbook-style headshot photo, (3 3/8” x 2 1/4”). This photo will be posted in the church office. Previous scholarship recipients need to submit a portrait yearbook-style headshot photo.
    Max. file size: 50 MB.
  • Please type your name.

  • Important - forwarding your confirmation.

    Applicants will receive an electronic confirmation that the application has been received. If the confirmation is not received, contact the Business Administrator in the church office immediately. Applicants are to forward the electronic confirmation that the application has been received to the Business Administrator in the church office at info@firstchurch.church.
First United Methodist Foundation of Phoenix Scholarship Application