For more information, please contact: Rev. Sandra Mantz at 845-546-7173 or 860-274-1349 or Sandra.Mantz@nyac-umc.com Application Deadline is May 31, 2018 Completed application and documents are to be mailed to: Rev. Sandra Mantz The UMC of Waterbury 250 Country Club Rd Waterbury, CT 06708
For Undergraduate Study Only Send scholarship application and inquiries to Completed application and documents are to be mailed to: Rev. Sandra Mantz The UMC of Waterbury, 250 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708 Deadline for submitting this application and all required documents is May 31, 2018 All data must be legible The Gloster B. Current, Sr. Scholarship was established in 2003 to encourage young people of African descent to pursue careers in public service, such as, the ministry, social work, health care or government service. The applicant must attend an accredited institution of higher education, have leadership potential, financial need and be recommended by a local pastor of a United Methodist Church. Name in Full (Please print) Permanent Mailing Address: City State Zip Code Email address (Please print) Telephone Male ( ) Female ( ) Age Married ( ) Single ( ) Name and address of the college or school you plan to attend during the upcoming scholarship year. School Name Mailing Address Academic classification (during scholarship year) ( ) Freshman ( ) Sophomore ( ) Junior ( ) Senior. Hours required for full-time status at your college? Enrolled full time? If not enrolled fulltime explain the reason: Expected College Graduation Date (Month and year) What is your intended vocation? Name of The United Methodist Church that you attend The name of the pastor of the church that you attend Pastor s telephone # and Email Address 1
AWARD PROCESS The applicant must between the ages of 16 and 25, maintained at least a C average in high school and a 2.75 GPA or better while in college to receive a scholarship. Funds will not be available to the student until classes have started and the Scholarship Committee has received the verification of enrollment from the school s registrar. The amount of the award is determined by funds available and the decision of the Review Committee based on its review of the application and all required documents. A recipient of the scholarship will receive a onetime grant and will not be eligible to receive another grant from the Gloster B. Current, Sr. Scholarship Committee. Please attach the following: 1. Letters of recommendation from: Pastor, Local Church Leader, and Teacher (attached are three Letter of Recommendation forms). The forms are to be sent directly to Rev. Sandra Mantz, UMC of Waterbury, 250 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708 for receipt by May 31, 2018 2. A current academic transcript. 3. One (1) page essay. Please express your interest in a career of public service: ministry, social work, health care, government service or other careers approved by the scholarship committee. 4. Please demonstrate financial need on the attached Financial Aid form. 5. If any requested information is missing, the application will not be considered by the scholarship review committee. 2
RECOMMENDATION LETTER FORM The Gloster B. Current, Sr. Scholarship Committee was established in 2003 to encourage young people of African descent to pursue careers of public service, such as, the ministry, social work, health care or government service. This form is to be completed and submitted to the committee for receipt no later than May 31, 2018 by a pastor, a church leader or a teacher who knows the applicant. Relatives should not submit a letter on behalf of the applicant. Name of Applicant Home Address City State Zip How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity have you known the applicant? Please comment on her/his personality and character Please mention any other pertinent facts you believe will be of interest to the scholarship committee. Your Name Position Address Your signature Date 3
RECOMMENDATION LETTER FORM The Gloster B. Current, Sr. Scholarship Committee was established in 2003 to encourage young people of African descent to pursue careers of public service, such as, the ministry, social work, health care or government service. This form is to be completed and submitted to the committee for receipt no later than May 31, 2018 by a pastor, church leader or a teacher who knows the applicant. Relatives should not submit a letter on behalf of the applicant. Name of Applicant Home Address City State Zip How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity have you known the applicant? Please comment on her/his personality and character Please mention any other pertinent facts you believe will be of interest to the scholarship committee. Your Name Position Address Your signature Date 4
RECOMMENDATION LETTER FORM The Gloster B. Current, Sr. Scholarship Committee was established in 2003 to encourage young people of African descent to pursue careers of public service, such as, the ministry, social work, health care or government service. This form is to be completed and submitted to the committee for receipt no later than May 31, 2018 by a pastor, church leader or a teacher who knows the applicant. Relatives should not submit a letter on behalf of the applicant. Name of Applicant Home Address City State Zip How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity have you known the applicant? Please comment on her/his personality and character Please mention any other pertinent facts you believe will be of interest to the scholarship committee. Your Name Position Address Your signature Date 5
COLLEGE FINANCIAL STATEMENT Income Available for Expenses for the Academic Year 2018/2019 Personal funds (cash, savings, etc.) Expected earnings from employment Parental financial support School grants School loans Bank loans Other TOTAL INCOME Anticipated Expenses for the Academic Year 2018/2019 Tuition and fees Books Housing Gas and electric Food Clothing and laundry Medical care Auto: Gas, repairs Lease payments Other TOTAL EXPENSE Please note: On a separate sheet describe any unusually high expenses. (Additional itemized expenses may also be listed.) Special Circumstances that may affect your financial situation should be explained. 6