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an electronic mail list for persons in the Rocky Mountain Annual
Conference who have an interest in happenings and other information
concerning the Rocky Mountain Conference of The United Methodist
Church. More information on our Communications plans and policy
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Music and Worship Arts Scholarships
The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts offers up to five annual
scholarships for students planning careers in church music and/or worship arts.
The amount varies but is usually around $1000. Applications can be downloaded at
www.FUMMWA.org; application deadline is March 1 of each year. Details are available, along with information on other scholarships for similar study, on The General Board of Discipleship
worship and music website.
Geri Overton Memorial Scholarship
The Wyoming/Northeast Colorado District (WYNECO) is now receiving
applications for the Geri Overton Memorial Scholarship, a $500
award. The scholarship is open to any woman associated with the UMC
in the WYNECO District who has been out of high school for at least
five years and is trying to further her training and/or education
for a better life for herself and her family. A personal interview
is required. For more information, please contact the church office
in Fort Morgan at 970-867-5666. Application deadline is March 1,
2004.
UMCOM Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities
United Methodist Communications offers three communications scholarship and fellowship opportunities to strengthen the study and practice of religion communications. Applicants must be members of The United Methodist Church. The deadline for all applications is March 15, 2005.
The Judith Wediman Racial-Ethnic Minority Fellowship is awarded to one recent college/seminary graduate each year. The recipient will spend a year being mentored and working as part of a communications staff in an annual conference office in the United States, and will receive a $30,000 salary and benefits.
The Stoody-West Fellowship is a $6,000 award for students in their post-graduate study at an accredited U.S. college or university who intend on pursuing a career in religion journalism.
The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship for undergraduate study in religion journalism/mass communications. Candidates must be racial-ethnic minority students in their junior or senior year to qualify.
For more information about each opportunity and to access online application forms, please go to
UMCOM.org's
grants & scholarships page, and/or call the Communications Resourcing Team at 1-888-278-4862,
or email scholarships at umcom.org.
Regis University Scholarship Resources
The Regis
University website provides a
list of resources for finding scholarship opportunities
which are not limited to Regis. -- Flossie O'Leary, Director
of Foundation and Corporate Relations, Regis University, Denver,
Colorado, 303-458-4096.
The Third Wave Foundation Scholarship Program
The Third Wave Foundation
Scholarship Program is available to all full-time or part-time
students age 30 and under who are enrolled in, or have been accepted
to, an accredited university, college, vocational/technical school
or community college.
The primary criteria
to qualify for a Third Wave scholarship is vigorous engagement
in ACTIVIST WORK and financial need. The Scholarship Committee
prioritizes applicants who have limited access to financial resources
and whose civic, community, or cultural work shows a commitment
to social justice.
Within this scholarship
grantmaking, the Woodlake Fund provides scholarships for young
women of color who prioritize social justice and the work done
in the spirit of justice and equality over academic performance,
and who integrate social justice into all areas of their lives. Visit
their website for more.
Minority ROTC Scholarship Available
The Florida A&M
University (FAMU) is soliciting your help in finding qualified
minority candidates interested in attending FAMU or one of the
other Historically Black College or Universities (Morehouse,
Norfolk, Prairie View, Savannah State and Southern) on a Navy
ROTC Scholarship. The scholarship is called the Historically
Black College Scholarship. The criteria for the scholarship are
as follows:
1. Must be an African American or Hispanic
2. High School Senior
3. High School GPA 3.0 or better
4. SAT Score 1050 (530 verbal/ 520 math) or
5. ACT Score 22 (22 English/ 22 math)
If a student meets
the above criteria then he/she must mail or fax (850) 561-2517
a copy of their high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores
to the Address below:
Recruiting Officer,
Florida A&M University, Naval ROTC Unit, PO Box6508, Tallahassee,
FL32314-6508.
Once information is
received their application will be screened and they will be
informed if they will be submitted to Chief of Naval Education
and training (CNET) for the scholarship.
Prior to awarding
the scholarship, a qualified applicant must pass a medical exam,
paid for by the Navy. The scholarship pays for tuition, fees,
books, uniforms, and a monthly stipend of $200.00. In addition
if a student attends FAMU on a NROTC Scholarship, the University
offers a limited number of ROOM & BOARD scholarships. The
end result is that the student attends college on a FULL RIDE!
Please pass this information
to any young man or woman who may benefit from this opportunity.
If you have any questions please contact LT.Smith or LT. Peters
at (850) 599-3980 or by email at NROTCADV1 at aol.com. We look forward
to hearing from you.
Keith Joseph Moore
FAA SW Region BEPMC Rep ASW-42D
817-222-5456
email: keith.j.moore at aa.gov
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