D. H. Patterson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship honors the memory of Mr. D. H. Patterson, long-time member of First United Methodist Church, the West Lafayette community, and the faculty of Purdue University. Scholarship qualifications and specifics are as follows: o The recipient of the scholarship must be a student at Purdue University, pursuing a four-year degree. o A former recipient of the scholarship may re-apply annually, up to three times. o The scholarship is administered as an interest free loan, forgivable upon completion of the degree. If the degree is not completed, the scholarship loan is to be repaid at the time the degree program is discontinued.
Preference will be given to an applicant who has been active in the programs of Wesley Foundation and/or First United Methodist Church, West Lafayette.
Copy and Print Application, bring or send to
FUMC 1700 State Road 26 West. West Lafayette, Indiana 47906
Application due date is March 27, 2008, 5 pm. Provide
a letter of reference from your current church pastor, and a
transcript of at least your previous 2 full years of academic work
(high school/college). Applications must be submitted with the
original and 5 copies, including all supporting documents.
Applications that do not follow these directions will not be
eligible for consideration. D. H. Patterson Memorial Scholarship
Application Form This application must be completed and submitted to the First United Methodist Church office by March
27. The application will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee of First United Methodist Church Foundation. Information contained herein will be treated confidentially. Additional information regarding qualifications may be obtained from the First Church office. Full Name:____________________________________________ Phone: (Home) ______________ (School) _______________ Home address: __________________________________________School address:__________________________________ Are you married ? ____ If so, name of spouse ___________ Number of children ______ If you are not married, in what ways do your parents support your desire for a college education? __________________________________________________________________
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What course of study do you plan to pursue? _____________________________
What high school or college courses have you taken which you believe will help you in this field? ___________________________________________________
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How do you plan to finance your education? _____________________________
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List the student activities in either high school or college which have been most important to you. ______________________________________________________
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Did you hold any offices in those activities or clubs? ___ Explain ________________________________________________________________________________
In what activities outside of school do you participate? ________________________________________________________________________________
Which of your achievements have given you the most satisfaction, and why?____________________________________________________________________
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What are your personal aims and objectives? _____________________________
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Why have you selected your chosen field of study? ________________________
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List church activities in which you have participated. ______________________
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17. This application form must be accompanied by a letter of reference from your church pastor. Signature_______________________ Date____/____/______ |
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