St. Paul's Foundation Scholarship Application

Thank you for your interest in the St. Paul's United Methodist Foundation (SPUMFH) scholarship program. There are several scholarship funds administered by the Foundation and awarded annually. Typical SPUMFH scholarships range from $1,500 to $3,000. More information about scholarships is available at http://www.stpaulshouston.org/foundation-scholarships

Please review instructions and deadlines carefully. For full consideration, all items (including transcripts and letters of recommendation) must be submitted by email to foundation@stpaulshouston.org by 5 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2025. No exceptions will be made for late applications.

Scholarship funds should be used for tuition and related expenses at a qualified educational institution. Funds may also be used for books, fees, supplies, and equipment required for instruction. Please check your college or university's website for a current estimate of tuition and fees. Funds should not be used for room and board, travel for research, clerical support, or incidental expenses. Funds should not be used to pay prior semester expenses or for oustanding debt or student loans. Funds will be disbursed for the entire academic year and are not typically granted for summer, mid-term, or intersessions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you begin this application, you must complete it in one sitting. It is recommended that you print out the form in advance in order to simplify the application process. It is also recommended to write your essay, and paste it into the final form before submission.

St. Paul's United Methodist Foundation of Houston Scholarship Application

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Date of Birth *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

Phone *

City *

State *

Zip *

Your St. Paul's Connection

Tell us about your connection to St. Paul's or about family members who are St. Paul's members, staff, or clergy.

Are you a member of St. Paul's UMC? * The field Are you a member of St. Paul's UMC? is required.

If you're member of another church, provide name. The maximum length for the field If you're member of another church, provide name. is 500 characters.

Is your church affiliated with the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church? * The field Is your church affiliated with the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church? is required.

Award eligibility: Check all that apply. * The field Award eligibility: Check all that apply. is required.

Provide names and connections of any family members with St. Paul's connections. The maximum length for the field Provide names and connections of any family members with St. Paul's connections. is 500 characters.

Do you meet these criteria? Check all that apply. * The field Do you meet these criteria? Check all that apply. is required.

May we list your name in Foundation publications? * The field May we list your name in Foundation publications? is required.

For Returning Scholarship Applicants

If you are a returning scholarship applicant, complete this section, then skip to "Your Academic Background."

Are you a returning scholarship applicant?

What school will you attend in the 2025-26 academic year? The maximum length for the field What school will you attend in the 2025-26 academic year? is 500 characters.

What is your cumulative GPA? The maximum length for the field What is your cumulative GPA? is 500 characters.

What academic year will you be in 2025-2026

Students Seeking Undergraduate or Assoc. degrees

Answer these questions if you are a new St. Paul's scholarship applicant and will be seeking a bachelors or associates degree at a college, university or community college during academic year 2025-2026.

Name of High School and graduation year The maximum length for the field Name of High School and graduation year is 500 characters.

What was your high school GPA? The maximum length for the field What was your high school GPA? is 500 characters.

Name of College you will attend in 2025-2026. The maximum length for the field Name of College you will attend in 2025-2026. is 500 characters.

Have you been accepted to the institution?

Expected Graduation Date The maximum length for the field Expected Graduation Date is 500 characters.

What degree are you seeking?

Students Seeking Graduate degrees

Answer these questions if you are a new St. Paul's Scholarship applicant and will be enrolled in a graduate program in 2025-2026.

Name of undergraduate college/university attended The maximum length for the field Name of undergraduate college/university attended is 500 characters.

Undergraduate degree earned The maximum length for the field Undergraduate degree earned is 500 characters.

Year completed undergraduate degree The field Year completed undergraduate degree must be a number.

What was your final undergraduate GPA? The maximum length for the field What was your final undergraduate GPA? is 500 characters.

Institution you will attend for graduate degree The maximum length for the field Institution you will attend for graduate degree is 500 characters.

Have you been accepted to the institution?

What graduate degree will you earn? The maximum length for the field What graduate degree will you earn? is 500 characters.

Your Academic Background

Tell us about your academic experience to date, and highlight extracurricular activities, awards, or community involvement.

Will you be a full time or part time student? * The field Will you be a full time or part time student? is required.

What is your anticipated degree and field of study? (for ex. Bachelors in Nursing, Master of Theology, etc.) * The field What is your anticipated degree and field of study? (for ex. Bachelors in Nursing, Master of Theology, etc.) is required.

List up to 5 recent volunteer activities (500 character max). * The field List up to 5 recent volunteer activities (500 character max). is required.

List extracurricular activities or awards (500 character max). * The field List extracurricular activities or awards (500 character max). is required.

Provide the name and connection of person writing your letter of reference for this application. * The field Provide the name and connection of person writing your letter of reference for this application. is required.

Your Essay

Write an essay (5,000 characters maximum) that allows us to learn more about your connection to St. Paul's, your future plans, and why you should be considered for a St. Paul's Foundation Scholarship. If you are a renewing applicant, please share information about your most recent academic experience. While you do not need to write 5,000 characters, please use this opportunity to let us get to know you better.

Your Essay - 5,000 characters maximum * The field Your Essay - 5,000 characters maximum is required.

Your Financial Situation

Are you a dependent on someone else's tax return? * The field Are you a dependent on someone else's tax return? is required.

If single, what are your parents' occupations? The maximum length for the field If single, what are your parents' occupations? is 500 characters.

List ages of any siblings in college. The maximum length for the field List ages of any siblings in college. is 500 characters.

If married, what is your spouse's occupation? The maximum length for the field If married, what is your spouse's occupation? is 500 characters.

If you are a parent, list ages of any of your children in school (pre-K thru college) The maximum length for the field If you are a parent, list ages of any of your children in school (pre-K thru college) is 500 characters.

Are you employed? * The field Are you employed? is required.

Describe your work (organization, role, hours, etc.) The maximum length for the field Describe your work (organization, role, hours, etc.) is 500 characters.

What is the estimated cost of tuition and fees at your university? * The field What is the estimated cost of tuition and fees at your university? is required.

List other support (family, loans, scholarships, self-pay). * The field List other support (family, loans, scholarships, self-pay). is required.

Additional Information Required

Additional materials to be submitted by deadline (Monday, February 17, 5 p.m.) to foundation@stpaulshouston.org

Recommendation (at least 1 letter; Word or PDF file; max size 10 MB); must be on official letterhead or from official campus email address, signed; send via email to foundation@stpaulshouston.org Recommendation letters should be from teachers/professor, counselor/academic advisor, supervisor, professional or volunteer contact or other non-family members who are familiar with your academic performance and/or work ethic. References from other sources may be given less consideration. Recommendation letters should be current, and not re-used from prior years.
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