How much funding does St. Paul's Scholarship provide?

St. Paul's Scholarship provides Minimum of $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for St. Paul's Scholarship?

The deadline is April 15, 2026.

St. Paul's Scholarship

ST PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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Funding Amount

Minimum of $1,000

Deadline

April 15, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

St. Paul's Scholarship

Overview: General scholarship open to students pursuing higher education, providing financial assistance to help them achieve their academic goals.

Geographic Scope: Cedar Rapids, Iowa area

Eligibility:

Must be a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, or a participant in the church's ministries

Must be pursuing post-secondary education in an accredited college, university, community college, or vocational or technical school

Programs not meeting described criteria may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Award Details:

Minimum of $1,000 per award

1-3 scholarships available annually

Includes five named scholarships: Fran and Stan Richardson ($1,000), Dr. Mary E. Wilson ($1,000 for education majors), Robert James and Grace M. Noonan ($1,000 for Cedar Rapids Washington or Jefferson High School graduates), Joel Hermann ($2,500 for Kennedy High School graduates, preference for education majors), and Mahlke Family (amount varies, preference for engineering majors)

History: Originated from Cornelius Arnold's estate gift in the mid-1940s to support orphaned children; expanded in subsequent years to support high school graduates and post-secondary students.

Contact: Lana Lodge, Treasurer of St. Paul's UMC Foundation, 319-200-1066

Selection: Foundation Scholarship Committee made up entirely of St. Paul's UMC members

Notification: All applicants notified no later than the last Friday in May each year

Payment: Made directly to the educational institution

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Complete the St. Paul's Scholarship Application form
2. Submit all supporting documentation
3. Deadline: Application and all supporting documentation must be postmarked or received no later than April 15 each year
4. Submit to St. Paul's United Methodist Church Foundation

Contact for questions: Lana Lodge, 319-200-1066 or email through the church website

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