Other Scholarships

CHRIS AND FRANCES WAGLER SCHOLARSHIP
The Waglers, former directors of the Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Iowa, attended the United Methodist Church there. Chris and Frances Wagler have established a scholarship fund to assist a graduating student from Davis County High School to attend either Iowa Wesleyan College or Iowa State University.

$680    Criteria    Application

DARRELL C. AND MURIEL DENISON JENKS SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to a high school senior who is a member of and active in the United Methodist Church. Applicant must be recommended by the pastor of the local church holding applicant's membership and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Financial need will be considered. An essay of up to 250 words must be written describing "What Jesus means to me personally and how I serve him."

$250    Criteria    Application

E.A. AND LUCILE ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded yearly to graduating senior with 3.5 grade point average or above, enrolling in a post-secondary institution and an active leader in church, school, and community affairs. Preference to students from churches of the Chariton United Methodist Parish.

$300    Criteria    Application

GILBERT GUENTHER SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. Guenther of Britt, Iowa established a scholarship in his name to help Iowa students attending college in Iowa further their education.

$50      Criteria    Application

IOWA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
From time to time the Foundation receives undesignated small gifts. The Foundation then designates these funds from this pooled fund and the income earned through investment is used to provide scholarships. Scholarships are for attendance at an Iowa United Methodist College or a United Methodist Seminary.

$520    Criteria    Application

JUSTINE E. GRANNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Annual scholarship awarded to American Indian or other ethnic minority students preparing for a career in nursing, public health and/or related fields at a college or school of nursing within the State of Iowa. Must have a "B" or better scholastic average during high school and/or college up to time of application. Preference to graduates from Iowa High Schools. Financial need considered.

$1,000    Criteria    Application

KURTUS RYAN MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Kurtus was the son of The Reverend Matt and Carol Miller; older brother to Christena, Melissa and Sara. In 1997, Kurtus graduated from West Hancock High School. He married Laura Goepel in 1999 and, shortly after moving to Iowa City, an arson fire took Kurtus’ life at age 20. Kurtus was courteous, helpful and an average student interested in the FBI/Criminal Justice. Learning did not come easy for him, but he was determined to succeed. We, his family, pray this scholarship will help you in your determined studies. God bless you!

$420    Criteria    Application

LUANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to graduating high school student enrolling in a post-secondary institution. Preference to those applicants pursuing studies in religion or church related social work. Preference also given to MarMac High School students and/or members of Garden City United Methodist Church, Monona, Iowa. Scholastic record and school, community and church activities will be considered in selection.

$60      Criteria    Application

MATILDA EYE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior enrolling in a vocational school, private or public university or college or community college. Preference given to United Methodist students graduating from Hampton High School, Hampton, Iowa. United Methodist applicants must submit a letter from their Pastor stating the student is a member of the United Methodist Church and detailing the student's church involvement. Signed financial statement must accompany the application.

$170    Criteria    Application

MELISSA WOODLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to a full-time junior or senior student attending an accredited college. Preference to students attending an Iowa United Methodist college or the University of Northern Iowa. Recipient must be a member of a United Methodist Church and have a 2.5 or above cumulative GPA and be enrolled in curriculum preparing for a career in social work or social service. Financial need will be considered.

$270    Criteria    Application

MOSHER/DUTTON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
A scholarship was established to aide full members of the West Liberty United Methodist Church who are either an entering freshman or upperclassman at an accredited college, university, technical or trade school. Academic success, strong moral character, involvement in church and community, as well as financial need, will all be considered as important criteria.

$800    Criteria    Application

NEIL CLANIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior from Lucas County enrolling in a vocational school, community college, private or public university or college.

$400    Criteria    Application

PEARL EYE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior enrolling in a vocational school, community college, private or public university or college. First preference will be given to United Methodist students from Hampton High School

$75      Criteria    Application

THE CARROLL MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Must be a member or constituent of Tipton United Methodist Church. Applicants of all ages and levels beyond high school shall be considered but first year post high school will be given preference. Applicant must disclose a realistic financial plan. The scholarships awarded as follows: 1) to someone who has demonstrated a commitment to working in the ministry, Christian education, mission training, etc.; 2) to students attending an accredited college, technical school or area school.

$2,500 Ministry
$750 General    Criteria    Application

THE MOTHER CARRIE SCHOLARSHIP
Annual scholarship award to student who is or will be enrolling in a community college, college or university in study leading to a degree in full time Christian service (preference to pastoral or diaconal ministry). Preference to members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Urbandale, IA. Financial need considered.

$1,000    Criteria    Application

RUEBEN AND BEVERLY JOB SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established to celebrate the impact of Bishop and Mrs. Job on United Methodism. The scholarship was originally established at Westmar College, the alma mater of both Bishop and Mrs. Job. The only requirement is that the student be a United Methodist attending a United Methodist college in Iowa. Preference will be given to a student from the Dakotas area.

$100    Criteria    Application

WINIFRED SCHWARM GILBERT GRANT FUND
The scholarship shall be awarded to individuals that are currently a member and have been a member for at least one year of First UMC Sioux City,Arnolds Park UMC,Fostoria UMC,Carlisle UMC,First UMC Des Moines or Greenfield UMC planning to enter a field of Special Education or Child Guidence.

$360    Criteria    Application