Hilldale UMC is proud to offer two separate scholarships in honor and memory of those we have loved and cherished. Eligibility and application information is listed below. Apply Now! Deadline for scholarship applications is May 15th!
Shelby Kae Russell Memorial Scholarship
The Shelby Kae Russell Scholarship is funded by a permanent endowment that began in 2012 and is dedicated to the memory of sweet Shelby Kae Russell who exhibited goodness, courage, servitude, Godliness and spiritual maturity in the face of a cancer that eventually took her from us on October 2, 2012. Through Shelby's bubbly personality, her selfless caring and her Christian discipline, came happiness for others. The purpose of this endowed gift of $1000 is to remind, inspire and encourage sweet Shelby's characteristics and to recognize and reward the beneficiary with a cash gift to ease their path to college where the recipient can then encourage, inspire, and service others in the same way.
Criteria for Eligibility
Applicant must be a graduating senior from an accredited high school (or home school program licensed/approved by the relevant board of education) in Clarksville - Montgomery County and entering college in the Fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
Applicant must have minimum grade point average of 3.0 or have scored 25 or higher on the ACT exam or the equivalent on the College Boards Exam.
Applicant must submit a completed application and return it to Hilldale United Methodist Church by May 15th of the senior year.
Ben Binkley Scholarship
The Ben F. Binkley Scholarship is derived from the church budgeting process and contributions made by concerned parishioners of HUMC. This scholarship is designed to encourage and assist members of HUMC to pursue higher education. Should there be more than one eligible student applicant, the awarding of the scholarship will be determined by an independent board of judges.
Criteria for Eligibility
Applicant must be an active member of Hilldale United Methodist Church.
Applicant must be a graduating senior from an accredited high school (or home school program licensed/approved by the relevant board of education) in Clarksville - Montgomery County and entering college in the Fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
Applicant must have minimum grade point average of 3.0 or have scored 27 or higher on the ACT exam or the equivalent on the College Boards Exam.
Applicant must submit a completed application and return it to Hilldale United Methodist Church by May 15th of the senior year.
The church has committed to funding $1,000 toward a student’s expenses for the first year of enrollment.
