SCHOLARSHIPS
THE MARTHA LYNN & FELIX THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIP
The selection committee for the recipient of the Thompson Scholarship is now prepared to furnish applications and related scholarship details to any graduating high school senior who is a full, active member of St. James United Methodist Church for one year prior to the receipt of the application by the Scholarship Committee. Beginning March 9, the scholarship material may be obtained from and returned to the Music Office or the Church Office The completed application forms must be returned by May 1, 2024.
The exact amount of the scholarship is yet to be determined, but it will be a minimum of $2500. The recipient of the Thompson Scholarship will be announced during the St. James Ringers annual concert in June. Since the establishment of the Scholarship in 1989, a total of $77,000 has been awarded to 36 graduating seniors. We encourage all qualified seniors to apply for the scholarship.
REBECCA D. GRUMBLES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR
EDUCATION MAJORS & PROFESSIONALS
The Rebecca D. Grumbles Scholarship was founded in 2016 through a generous gift from a long‐time member of St. James United Methodist Church.
Ms. Grumbles was a lifelong teacher who was passionate about both her church and her profession. In turn, she wanted to inspire the youth of St. James as they begin their journey into higher education, hoping to instill in them the same passion that she carried throughout her life.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be a member of St. James United Methodist Church.
- Applicants must be attending secondary education school (college, junior college, graduate school, seminary, etc.)
- Applicant must be perusing a degree or profession within the field of education.
Application Procedure
- Applications will become available March 1 each year that funding is available. Applications may be picked up from the church office or accessed from the church website.
- Completed applications, current or most recent school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a photo must be returned to St. James via email to [email protected] no later than May 1.
- After reviewing all applicants, the Scholarship Committee will contact all applicants by mail. The Scholarship recipients(s) will be invited to the presentation of awards during a worship service in May or early June.
- This application is valid for one (1) academic school year.