Grace United Methodist Church Scholarship

The Grace United Methodist Church Scholarship was established by Grace United Methodist Church in Naperville to provide financial assistance to Christian students at North Central College. Students who meet the following eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply:

  • Incoming first-year, transfer, and continuing undergraduate students
  • Minority students
  • Full-time, degree-seeking students
  • Good academic standing with the College
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
  • Active members in the United Methodist Church

This scholarship requires membership in the United Methodist Church as well as certification from the applicant’s pastor.

Recipients of the Grace United Methodist Church Scholarship are expected to:

  • Attend at least one Religion and Race Committee Meeting at the Church, and
  • Attend at least one Sunday morning worship experience (as scheduled with Committee).
  • Contact North Central’s College Chaplain for further details.

The scholarship is not automatically renewable, but recipients may apply again each year they continue to pursue an undergraduate degree.

Award
Varies
Deadline
03/10/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a member of the United Methodist Church?
  2. When did you become a member of the United Methodist Church? (Month/Year)
  3. What career do you intend to pursue? If undecided, list possible choices.
  4. Please provide the full name and address of the religious organization or church where you are currently a member.
  5. Please describe your leadership and participation in projects and activities of your church or religious organization, your community or campus ministry organization in the past and your plans for participation in the future.
  6. Please make a general statement regarding your request for financial assistance, including the reasons you think an education at North Central College will help you to grow in your faith and become a better leader in your work, local congregation, and larger world.
  7. This scholarship requires certification from your pastor. Please provide the name and email address for your pastor to complete the certification questionnaire. Please notify this individual to expect an email from North Central College.
  8. If selected as a recipient, do you agree to attend a Religion and Race Committee Meeting as well as a Sunday morning worship experience at Grace United Methodist Church as requested by the donor?
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