College Scholarship Application

Status: Closed

Eligible students must be Mississippi residents*, active in a United Methodist congregation or Wesley Foundation in Mississippi. Non-seminary graduate and undergraduate students are eligible for up to four scholarship awards. Deadline is April 1st.

*Residency requirement waived for International students, students active at Court Street United Methodist Church, or students with family ties to Copiah County.

You will need:

  • Current Photo (click here for guidelines)
  • One page Essay  (New students: About you, your faith, your life goals) (Returning students: updates about you, faith and how the  Methodist Foundation of Mississippi is helping you achieve your goals)
  • Resume  (Resumes must include either College or High School:
    1. Organizational membership
    2. Leadership positions
    3. Sports, band, or other activities
    4. Honors and Awards
    5. Community Involvement
    6. Work Experience
    7. If Graduating High School, your resume must also include:
        1. Name and Address of High School
        2. Graduation Date
  • Transcript (official or unofficial- can be submitted later by email, fax, or mail)
  • Pastor Certification (Click here for form)