Elizabeth Akama-Makia Triple Your Dollars for Scholars Hendrix College
"Dear United Methodist Higher Education Foundation: Words cannot fully express my gratitude for your contribution not only to my education, but my future. It is nice to know that when you are having troubles the church is right behind you, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you did. Truly God is working through this foundation. I leave you with a quote from an unknown author that truly reflects my feelings. ‘I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you my heart has no bottom.’ Thank you."
chaplain powell
CHAPLAIN SAMUEL GROVER POWELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Award: Amount available to be determined annually. Awards are made for one academic year. If you receive one award, you may apply for a second year; however, new applicants will be given priority each year. A person may not receive awards for more than two academic years.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students preparing for chaplaincy in any branch of the military.
History: This fund was established in 1980 by the family and friends of Chaplain Powell after his death. The Reverend Samuel Grover Powell served as a chaplain in the United States Air Force for 28 years. He believed that “Military people deserve the best qualified chaplains, for they are not only serving God, but their country.”
Eligibility: Applicants must be:
Enrolled at an accredited theological seminary
Be in either their middle or senior year
Be involved in the Chaplain Candidate (Seminarian) Program or serving in a military reserve component after having completed an active duty tour in one of the United States armed forces.
Preference is given to students in their senior year who plan to serve in the United States Air Force. However, persons preparing for chaplaincy in any branch of the military will be considered.
A letter which includes a brief personal history and a statement about your decision to choose military chaplaincy as a career
A recent photograph
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
A financial statement
A report on your ministry in the Chaplain Candidate (Seminarian) program
Stipulations: Awards must be used for the payment of tuition. Checks will be mailed directly to the business office of the school where you are enrolled, with instructions that the full amount be applied to your tuition account. Award recipients are expected to serve in the United States military chaplaincy upon completion of seminary, ordination and endorsement.
Deadline: Applications must be received in the UMHEF Scholarship Office by July first.
