2026-27 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

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 Connections and Eligibility

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 renewing scholarship applicant? * The field Are you a renewing scholarship applicant? is required.

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

If you are a member of another church, provide name. The maximum length for the field If you are a 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 categories, please check all that apply. * The field Award eligibility categories, please 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.

Please check all that apply. I plan to ___ * The field Please check all that apply. I plan to ___ is required.

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

Your Academic Background

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

What is the name of the high school you attend/attended? The maximum length for the field What is the name of the high school you attend/attended? is 500 characters.

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

Name of trade school, vocational school, or community college you plan to attend in 2026-27. The maximum length for the field Name of trade school, vocational school, or community college you plan to attend in 2026-27. is 500 characters.

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 certification? (for ex. HVAC, Welding, Nursing Assistant etc.) * The field What is your anticipated certification? (for ex. HVAC, Welding, Nursing Assistant etc.) is required.

When will you complete the program? The maximum length for the field When will you complete the program? is 500 characters.

If already enrolled, what is your GPA? The maximum length for the field If already enrolled, what is your GPA? is 500 characters.

If you will attend graduate school, provide the name of your undergraduate institution, year of graduation and GPA. The maximum length for the field If you will attend graduate school, provide the name of your undergraduate institution, year of graduation and GPA. is 500 characters.

Your Extracurricular Activities

Tell us about your extracurricular activities, awards, or community involvement.

List up to 5 recent volunteer activities (500 character max). The maximum length for the field List up to 5 recent volunteer activities (500 character max). is 500 characters.

List extracurricular activities or awards (500 character max). The maximum length for the field List extracurricular activities or awards (500 character max). is 500 characters.

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 have any special circumstances that merit consideration, please share those with us. For renewing applicants, please tell us 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.

List ages of any siblings in college. The maximum length for the field List ages of any siblings in college. 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 school? * The field What is the estimated cost of tuition and fees at your school? 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 (Friday, February 13, 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 a teacher or professor, counselor/academic advisor, supervisor, professional or volunteer contact or other non-family members who is 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.
Transcript from current or most recent academic institution.

Name and Title of Reference * The field Name and Title of Reference is required.