Robert E. Straszheim Scholarship Fund. 

The Robert E. Straszheim Scholarship Fund, established by the family of the late Robert E. Straszheim,
proposes to assist worthy protestant students, in training for full-time Christian work.

Scholarship qualifications and specifics are as follows:
1. Applicant must intend to pursue a course of study at an accredited college, university, or seminary which will lead to a profession of full-time Christian work.
2. Scholarship amount will depend in part upon the financial need of the applicant.
3.The applicant must possess favorable attitudes, habits, qualities of citizenship, and have the clear potential to succeed in his or her course of study.
4. The scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis only. Extension of the scholarship can occur upon request in writing to the chairperson of the FUMC
5. Foundation Scholarship Committee.
6. The grade record from the place of study must be available to the committee and must show competency and achievement in the field of study.

Copy and Print this Form
(Bring or Mail 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.

Robert E. Straszheim Scholarship

Application Form

This application must be completed and submitted to the First United Methodist Church office by March 27, 2008  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 academic background do you have 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 activities in either college, or your community which have been most       important to you.  ______________________________________________________

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Did you hold any offices in those activities or clubs? ___  Explain ____________

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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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This application form must be accompanied by a letter of reference from your church pastor. 

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