The way we find new students to honor each year hinges on the nominations from people like you. Many times we don’t see the justice work going on in each community, but you do. Please read the following information regarding the nominating process, and we hope that it will help you find someone worthy of nomination in your churches and communities. If you have any questions about the scholarship or the process, please feel free to contact me by email (zanderso@umcneb.org) or by phone(402-480-3852)
*Nomination process for the MFSA Jimmy Creech Profile of Justice Scholarship:*
The MFSA Jimmy Creech Profile of Justice Scholarship was created in l998 by Jimmy's family and friends. It was established to carry on his legacy of peace and justice advocacy for all persons. It was fully endowed for in 2004 and gives approximately a $1000 scholarship every year now thanks to many gifts from committed persons who care about a fully inclusive UMC and justice work of all kinds.
This scholarship will be awarded in June 2011 by the Nebraska Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action to a nominee chosen on the basis of her or his involvement in Social Justice issues. Nominees must be Nebraska United Methodists who are or will be enrolled in a program of post high school education. This includes those beginning college in the fall, as well as persons enrolled in graduate programs.
*Specific Criteria for Nomination:*
* · Member of a United Methodist Church in Nebraska.
* · Post high school student enrolled in further education.
* · Active in social justice work.
Students who meet these criteria can be nominated for the MFSA Jimmy Creech Profile of Justice Scholarship. Anyone may nominate a student for the scholarship or a student may nominate themselves.
*Nomination Material Should Include:*
* · A short one-page letter of application written by the nominee.
* · A brief resume of the nominee including educational and vocational goals.
* · A short one-page letter written by a parent, colleague, mentor, pastor, or teacher stating why the nominee is deserving. The letter can be written by the person nominating the student. This letter should include activities and leadership related to social justice. It is also helpful to show how these interests might affect their career goals and future plans.
*Send Nominations to:* Dr. Dawn Bringelson, 8333 West Denton Road, Denton, NE 68339 or send info and attachments to: drbringel@yahoo.com. The deadline to submit all materials is April 1, 2011.
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Zachary L Anderson
Chair, MFSA Jimmy Creech Profile of Justice Scholarship
402-480-3852
zanderso@umcneb.org
zachan85@gmail.com
"The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another's, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises." - Leo Buscaglia
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