Asbury United Methodist Church
Our Mission: “To Know God and Make Him Known to Others”
4257 Kearneysville Pike
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
304/876-3112 Phone
304/876-3056 Fax
E-mail:
Rudolph M. Bropleh, Ph.D, Sr. Pastor
Tommy Murray, Assistant Pastor
Ginger Medley, Assistant Pastor
Asbury United Methodist Memorial Scholarship
20175 Application Packet
In 2004, a memorial scholarship was established in loving memory of Adrian Drew Robinson a devoted family man, committed Christian who was saved by Grace, and a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown, WV. To God Be the Glory for the things that he has done. Since its beginning memorial scholarships were awarded to two high school graduates who planned to attend college and to one college graduate who planned to attend graduate school.
In 2007, the Adrian Drew Robinson Memorial Scholarship was renamed the Asbury United Methodist Memorial Scholarship (AUMMS) and revised to incorporate all families within Asbury United Methodist Church’s membership and community, to honor those who have passed and are dear to our hearts.
Note: Although anyone may contribute or donate towards the scholarship, the scholarship award is attended to be received by a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Scholarship Criteria for Applicants:
1. Must be attend regularly and be an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church/Shepherdstown, WV
2. Must be actively involved in activities such as Bible Study, Sunday School, Choir, Dance, etc. and/or ministries at Asbury United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
3. Must have achieved a 2.7 or above GPA (attach copy of latest transcript available)
4. Must be either a High School, College/University, or Military Academy senior, graduating at the end of the 20164-175 academic year and planning to attend a higher level of education
5. Must attach a copy of the letter of acceptance from the prospective institution of higher learning (i.e. College/University, Community College, Technical College or U.S. Military Unit)
6. Must attach a self-composed narrative expressing the importance of higher level education and your goals for the future.
7. Must attach a Letter of Recommendation
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 per recipient; 2 maximum per year
Application Deadline: Must be postmarked or received in the Asbury United Methodist Church office by c.o.b. May 1820, 20175.
How to Apply: Complete scholarship application with required items
listed, graduation biography for either high school or
college and submit as indicated.
Questions: Please contact Cheryl Roberts – 304.876.2277
Submit To: Asbury United Methodist Church
Attention: AUMMS Committee
4257 Kearneysville Pike
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Deuteronomy 31:8 “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never
leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged:”
Asbury United Methodist Church
Shepherdstown, WV
20175 Asbury United Methodist Memorial Scholarship
Description
This scholarship honors the life and legacy of a deceased, but not forgotten, loved one who may have either been a devoted member, friend, or relative of the Asbury United Methodist Church family in Shepherdstown, WV and its surrounding areas.
The scholarship award is to be used for educational expenses at the organization or institution in which the student has been selected to attend.
Student Scholarship Requirements
This scholarship is intended for a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, Shepherdstown, WV. Candidates must regularly attend Asbury and be active in Asbury UMC activities, including Bible study, choir, dance, community, leadership, etc., activities and plan to pursue an academic course of study beyond high school, college/university, or the U.S. Military.
Scholarship Application Deadline and Award Date:
The scholarship award(s) will be presented in June of each year, during the 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. worship services at Asbury United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown, WV.
Questions
Anyone with questions regarding the scholarship, application process, would like to make a donation, or would like additional information, may contact a member of the Asbury United Methodist Memorial Scholarship Committee (Celestine Boyd, Judy Ann Grantham, Robin Hosby, Carla Hunter or Cheryl Roberts.)
John 14:14 – “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”
Asbury United Methodist Church
Shepherdstown, WV
20175 Asbury United Methodist Memorial Scholarship
BIOGRAPHY – High School/Military Academy
Name: ______
Address: ______
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Telephone #: ______
Email: ______
Parent’s Names:______
Date of Graduation:______
Name of High School:______
Extracurricular Involvement: (Must include Asbury activities)
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Post-Secondary Plans:
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Jeremiah 29:11- “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declared the LORD, ’plans to plans to
prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Asbury United Methodist Church
Shepherdstown, WV
20175 Asbury United Methodist Memorial Scholarship
BIOGRAPHY – College/University
Name:______
Address: ______
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Telephone #: ______
Email: ______
Parent’s Names:______
Date of Graduation:______
Name of Institution:______
Degree: ______
Future Plans:
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Psalm 32:8 -“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and
watch over you.”
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