2004 - 2005
HOLSTON CONFERENCE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
The Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministries of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church

The Holston Conference Merit Scholarship is designed to assist students attending Holston Conference United Methodist Colleges. The award is administered on a rotating basis between the United Methodist colleges in the Holston Conference (Emory & Henry, Hiwassee, and Tennessee Wesleyan). In the 2004 – 2005 academic year, the scholarship will be awarded to a student choosing to attend Hiwassee College in Madisonville, Tennessee. The award is based on merit as demonstrated by academic scholarship, church and community involvement, and financial need.

Amount of Award: $530 (varies yearly according to level of giving to Student Day offering)

Eligibility requirements for applicants:

• Will be an entering freshman at Hiwassee College
  
• Demonstrate an active role in a Holston Conference United Methodist Church
  
• Demonstrate an active role in the local community
  
• Show academic merit and financial need
  

Application procedure:

• Complete Merit Scholarship application (PDF)
  
• Provide two (2) local letters of reference from: 1) applicant’s pastor, and 2) a teacher, coach, or mentor.
  
• Submit application form and references to the Hiwassee College address below. Application packets must be postmarked by April 1, 2004. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The scholarship recipient will be notified by June 1, 2004.
  

Submit applications to:

Mr. Ron Hemphill
Hiwassee College Office for Admissions & Financial Aid
225 Hiwassee College Drive
Madisonville, Tennessee 37354


Direct all other inquires to:

Leanna Robertson
Chair of Scholarship Committee
Holston Conference Board of Higher Education
1000 E. Main Street
Jonesborough, Tennessee 37659
(423) 753-3123


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