Haygood United Methodist Church Scholarship
HUMC Scholarship Policy
Recipients of Scholarship from Haygood United Methodist Church will need to comply with the following stipulations:
Be a graduating High School Senior who will be attending college or trade school in the Fall or currently a youth attending a college or university seeking a Bachelor’s degree.
Be either an active* member or active non-member of Haygood UMC.
Must attend worship at Haygood UMC on a regular basis. (It is understood that college students cannot always attend worship regularly, but are expected to be present during breaks and the summer. Special circumstances will be taken into consideration.)
Must complete the Scholarship Application Form, including a statement of financial need if requested.
*Active participation shall include attending regularly and frequently participating in the youth group program (not just the “fun” activities), worship, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, mission projects, acolyting, be a member of a choir or the Praise Band, assisting around the church, serving on and attending committee meetings.
The Scholarship Committee shall reserve the right to select those who will receive the scholarship funds. While it is wonderful to be able to give everyone a scholarship, the committee shall award scholarship monies based on merit and need.
VWU celebrates Haygood UMC partnership with scholarships
Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU), in formal partnership between Haygood United Methodist Church (HUMC) in Virginia Beach, announced the launch of the Haygood Scholars program. HUMC members applying to VWU’s traditional day program will receive a $5,000 scholarship, annually, for up to four years. To be eligible, students must be a member of HUMC, or a legal dependent of a parent who is a member of HUMC.
Additionally, students meeting the criteria, who transfer from another institution, may receive equal funding for up to three years.
As a member of the Virginia Annual Conference, VWU will also match or exceed the financial aid package (written verification required) from any UMC historically-related institution within the Commonwealth (Emory & Henry College, Ferrum College, Randolph College, Randolph-Macon College, and Shenandoah University) for students meeting the above-mentioned criteria. All applicants must also meet VWU’s acceptance criteria.
This partnership for Rev, Beth Givens, senior pastor at Haygood UMC, means a deepened relationship with VWU and the opportunity for more United Methodist students to join the university. "Haygood is delighted to deepen our partnership with Virginia Wesleyan through this scholarship opportunity, and to draw more United Methodist students to this university. VWU students have enriched our congregational life through this partnership through serving in our preschool, youth, and worship ministries. Our partnership with VWU also allows us to strengthen our ministry in our surrounding community. Stronger ties between the church and the academy benefit both groups as we chart innovative paths toward God’s future."
For more information, please contact the David L. Kaufman Center for Enrollment at VWU