Petersburg First United Methodist Church Memorial Scholarship

Pike County Community Foundation

This scholarship is for graduating seniors who attend Pike Central High School or graduating seniors who are members of Petersburg First United Methodist Church. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) and plan to pursue a two- or four-year degree at any accredited college, university, junior college or vocational school. Selection will be based on applicant’s community activities and involvement (20%), leadership skills (20%), need for the scholarship as described in the Unusual Circumstances section of the application form (20%) missions work or service to the community as demonstrated in the written essay (20%), and membership at Petersburg First United Methodist Church (20%). Applicants receiving the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, 21st Century Scholarship, or a similar full-tuition scholarship are not eligible to receive the Petersburg First United Methodist Church Memorial Scholarship award.