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Elvina Jane Owen Scholarship

General Board of Higher Education & Ministry

The Elvina Jane Owen Scholarship is a scholarship given to college or undergraduate members of United Methodist Church. Preference is given to students enrolled at Allegheny College while second preference is given to graduate student from Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Students in the Johnstown District of the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference enrolled at Allegheny CollegeGraduate student from Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference majoring in Education
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.85
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Residence:
    Permanent residents (or United States citizens or who are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) persons shall follow the Domestic Applicant Minimum Scholarship Requirements.)
  • Citizenship:
    United States citizens or who are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) persons shall follow the Domestic Applicant Minimum Scholarship Requirements. (or permanent residents)For International Applicant: Citizens from other country
  • College:
    First preference to students in the Johnstown District of the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference enrolled at Allegheny College. Second preference to a graduate student from Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference majoring in Education
  • Major/Career:
    Second preference to a graduate student from Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference majoring in Education
  • Religion:
    1 year membership in the UMC

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Acquire the correct email addresses for any required reference -you will need your pastor to confirm church membership and a Church Reference who knows you well. (Some applicants will also need a DCOM member, an academic advisor, or CPE supervisor). References must submit their recommendations via a specific link and code generated from your application

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