Reminder: Deadline Approaching April 13th
Nominations Now Being Accepted for
2012 Nebraska MFSA Jimmy Creech Profile of Justice Scholarship Award
Scholarship Information:
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 2012 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.
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.
Deadline to submit materials: April 13, 2012
Submit Materials to: Zach Anderson, 324 S Jackson Street, Papillion, NE 68046 or by email,zachan85@gmail.com
QUESTIONS?: Contact Zach Anderson, zachan85@gmail.com or 402-480-3852
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