The United Methodist Foundation of Santa Rosa serves Jesus Christ by supporting the long-term funding and investment needs of the First United Methodist Church's church-related institutions and ministries and by educating, encouraging, and enabling individuals to carry out Christian philanthropy.
Scholarships
2012 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Educational scholarships are available to members of the church family. Each is a memorial to a vital, active member of the church who cared about the education of our students and the future of the church. Scholarships are available for college or university programs, junior college or accredited trade school programs. Students who have previously received scholarships for two or more years will be considered only after all others have been evaluated. Grants are sent directly to schools.
Criteria include:
-evidence of a growing Christian faith
-active participation in FUMC program
-potential leadership in church, community, and career
-consistently strong school performance
September, 2012 Scholarships are provided from the following funds:
Robert and Marie Brenstein Memorial Scholarship
Alice and Jack Kellar Scholarship Memorial Fund
Ed Pettyjohn Scholarship Fund
Elmer and Amelia McDonald Memorial Fund
Wilfred and Elbert Rankin Memorial Scholarship Fund (4 year college)
Anne Rohde Memorial Fund
FUMC General Scholarship Fund
All students are asked to use the Scholarship Application form.
Deadline for completing applications is May 15, 2012
Questions? Contact Joyce Milks or Barbara O’Rear