Asbury United Methodist Church Our Mission: “To Know God and Make Him Known to Others” 4257 Kearneysville Pike Shepherdstown, WV 25443 304/876-3112 Phone 304/876-3056 Fax E-mail:
[email protected] Rudolph M. Bropleh, Ph.D, Pastor
Asbury United Methodist Memorial Scholarship 2018 Application Packet In 2004, a memorial scholarship was established in loving memory of Adrian Drew Robinson a devoted family man, committed Christian who was saved by Grace, and a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown, WV. To God Be the Glory for the things that he has done. Since its beginning memorial scholarships were awarded to two high school graduates who planned to attend college and to one college graduate who planned to attend graduate school. In 2007, the Adrian Drew Robinson Memorial Scholarship was renamed the Asbury United Methodist Memorial Scholarship (AUMMS) and revised to incorporate all families within Asbury United Methodist Church’s membership and community, to honor those who have passed and are dear to our hearts. Note: Although anyone may contribute or donate towards the scholarship, the scholarship award is attended to be received by a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Scholarship Criteria for Applicants: 1. Must be attend regularly at Asbury United Methodist Church/Shepherdstown, WV 2. Must be actively involved in Bible Study and other activities/ministries at Asbury United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 3. Must have achieved a 2.7 or above GPA (attach OFFICIAL scholarship, not a copy) 4. Must be either a High School, College/University, or Military Academy senior, graduating at the end of the 2017-18 academic year and planning to attend a higher level of education 5. Must attach a copy of the letter of acceptance from the prospective institution of higher learning (i.e. College/University, Community College, Technical College or U.S. Military Unit) 6. Must attach a self-composed narrative expressing the importance of higher level education and your goals for the future. 7. Must attach two Letters of Recommendation
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Application Deadline:
Must be postmarked or received in the Asbury United Methodist Church office by c.o.b. May 17, 2018.
How to Apply:
Complete scholarship application with required items listed, graduation biography for either high school or college and submit as indicated.
Questions:
Please contact Cheryl Roberts – 304.876.2277
[email protected]
Submit To:
Asbury United Methodist Church Attention: AUMMS Committee 4257 Kearneysville Pike Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Deuteronomy 31:8
“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged:”
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Asbury United Methodist Church Shepherdstown, WV 2018 Asbury United Methodist Memorial Scholarship Description This scholarship honors the life and legacy of a deceased, but not forgotten, loved one who may have either been a devoted member, friend, or relative of the Asbury United Methodist Church family in Shepherdstown, WV and its surrounding areas. The scholarship award is to be used for educational expenses at the organization or institution in which the student has been selected to attend.
Student Scholarship Requirements This scholarship is intended for a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, Shepherdstown, WV. Candidates must regularly attend Asbury and be active in Asbury UMC activities, including Bible study, choir, dance, community, leadership, etc., activities and plan to pursue an academic course of study beyond high school, college/university, or the U.S. Military.
Scholarship Application Deadline and Award Date: The scholarship award(s) will be presented in June of each year, during the 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. worship services at Asbury United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown, WV.
Questions Anyone with questions regarding the scholarship, application process, would like to make a donation, or would like additional information, may contact a member of the Asbury United Methodist Memorial Scholarship Committee (Celestine Boyd, Judy Ann Grantham, Robin Hosby, or Cheryl Roberts.)
John 14:14 – “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”
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Asbury United Methodist Church Shepherdstown, WV 2018 Asbury United Methodist Memorial Scholarship BIOGRAPHY – High School/Military Academy Name: ________________________________________________ Address:
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Telephone #: ___________________________________ Email:
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Parent’s Names:__________________________________________________ Date of Graduation:_______________________________________________ Name of High School:______________________________________________ Extracurricular Involvement: (Must include Asbury activities) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Post-Secondary Plans: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Jeremiah 29:11- “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declared the LORD, ’plans to plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
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Asbury United Methodist Church Shepherdstown, WV 2018 Asbury United Methodist Memorial Scholarship BIOGRAPHY – College/University Name:________________________________________________ Address:
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Telephone #: ___________________________________ Email:
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Parent’s Names:__________________________________________________ Date of Graduation:_______________________________________________ Name of Institution:______________________________________________ Degree:
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Future Plans: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Psalm 32:8 -“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.”
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