Smith-Zehnder Scholarship

The purpose of the Smith-Zehnder Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to North Central College students who meet the following considerations:

  • First consideration will be given to grandchildren of the donor
  • Second consideration will be given to young people of the Mounds Park United Methodist Church of St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Third consideration will be given to young people of the United Methodist churches in the Twin Cities
  • Nothing is intended to limit the scholarship to students coming from United Methodist churches located in any other conference

Additional eligibility criteria:

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

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

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 descendant of the Smith-Zehnder family?
  2. Are you a member of the Mounds Park United Methodist Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, or any of the United Methodist churches in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul)?
  3. Please provide the full name and address of the religious organization or church where you are currently a member.
  4. When did you become a member of the United Methodist Church? (Month/Year)
  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.
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