Scholarships
The Scholarship
The Huss Family Scholarship Fund was established in 1977 as the David Huss Memorial Scholarship by friends and family as a memorial to David, who exemplified leadership and personal integrity in his life. In 1998, in memory and honor of David's mother, Marion, the scholarship fund was expanded and renamed to include and remember her wonderful kindness and years of loving service to Memorial Church and the larger community.
The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to individuals belonging to Memorial Presbyterian Church who are pursuing higher education in a college or university. It is intended to help entering college freshmen with expenses related to beginning a college career.
Contributions to this fund are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the Memorial Presbyterian Church Scholarship Team for more information.
Eligibility
• Applicants must be entering their freshman year as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants will be chosen based on current church involvement, overall academic achievement, community activity, and leadership.
• Applicants must provide verification of acceptance at the accredited college or university.
• Applicants must be members of Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Application Process
All application materials must be received by the Memorial Presbyterian Church Scholarship Team by Monday, April 22, 2024 for the Fall 2024 semester. In addition to the completed application, all applicants must submit a letter of reference from an MPC member and a letter of reference from a faculty member at their current educational institution. An original essay indicating how the church and/or community has contributed to the person they have become should be included. Applicants may be contacted by a Team member to schedule a personal interview.
Questions should be directed to a member of the Scholarship Team by calling the church office at 734-1787 or sending an email to info@mpcappleton.org.
The Scholarship
The Presbyterian College Scholarship Fund was created in 1979 by an individual grant of $10,000. The intent of the donor was to provide an endowment that would grant funds to students attending an accredited Presbyterian college. Funds awarded to applicants are paid to the institution in which the student is enrolled in the month of August preceding the Fall term.
Eligibility
• Applicants must demonstrate church involvement, academic achievement, community activity, and leadership.
• Applicants must provide verification of acceptance at the accredited Presbyterian college or university. In addition, recipients must plan to be enrolled as a full-time student for the term for which funding is sought.
• Applicants must be a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Application Process
All application materials must be received by the Memorial Presbyterian Church Scholarship Team by Monday, April 22, 2024 for the Fall 2024 enrollment.
In addition to the completed application, all applicants must submit a letter of reference from an MPC member and a letter of reference from a faculty member at their current educational institution. An original essay, outlining the student’s goals and/or updating activities since any previous applications for this scholarship may be requested. Applicants may be contacted by a Team member to schedule a personal interview.
Questions should be directed to a member of the Scholarship Team by calling the church office at 734-1787 or sending an email to info@mpcappleton.org.
The Scholarship
The Ellmaker Scholarship was established to financially assist a person who is enrolled in a seminary program, with the intention of entering a Presbyterian ministry, such as pastor, director of Christian Education, minister of music, etc.
Eligibility
• Applicant must demonstrate church involvement, academic achievement, community activity and leadership.
• Applicant must provide verification of acceptance at the accredited seminary.
• Applicant must be a member and/or employee of Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Application
All application materials must be received by the Memorial Presbyterian Church Scholarship Team by Monday, April 22, 2024 for Fall 2024.
In addition to the completed application, all applicants must submit a letter of reference from an MPC member and a letter of reference from a faculty member at their current educational institution. Applicants may be contacted by a Team member to schedule a personal interview.
Questions should be directed to a member of the Scholarship Team by calling the church office at 734-1787 or sending an email to info@mpcappleton.org.
