St. Paul's Seminary Scholarship

St. Paul's Seminary Scholarship

Overview: Designated for seminary study by individuals preparing for full-time careers in ministry, missions, or Christian education.

Geographic Scope: Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church

Award Details:

Up to $2,500 per year

1 or more scholarships available annually

Eligibility: Applicant must be one of the following:

A member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; OR

A member of another United Methodist church in the Pictured Rocks District of the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church; OR

A member of any other church in the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church; OR

A United Methodist member pursuing candidacy through the Iowa Conference

Additional requirements:

Must be currently enrolled as a seminary student in a seminary graduate degree program

The seminary must be accredited by the Association of Theological Schools

The seminary must be recognized by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church as an affiliated or approved graduate theological seminary

History: Originally established in 1993 by Rev. Wayne and Phyllis Wasta in memory of his parents, Erwin and Louise Wasta, who were long-time members of St. Paul's Church. Additional amounts have been added in subsequent years.

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

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