The November 2024 edition of First Family should now be in your homes, or will be shortly. The online version on this website, is viewable, downloadable, and sharable, and has all the information you will need as we enjoy the beginning of Duluth’s Thanksgiving and winter seasons. You can also find years of First Family, available in the archives at any time.
The Ardath Gibson Scholarship Selection Committee is inviting all eligible students attending college or university in the United States to apply! The scholarship, established in 2012 for individuals who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate level degree in health care, the physical sciences, engineering, or business, is $1,000 and will be awarded on Sunday, December 29.
Ardath Gibson (1915–2012) practiced her faith as a United Methodist, ultimately making First United Methodist Church in Duluth her home. As a business professional, she recognized the importance of higher education, establishing this scholarship for individuals pursuing degrees in business or the sciences.
To be eligible for the Ardath Gibson Scholarship, one must be a member of First United Methodist Church or have family who are members. The Ardath Gibson Memorial Scholarship Selection Committee will have discretion in determining if the applicant’s studies meet these criteria. To apply, candidates must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate level degree in health care, the physical sciences, engineering, or business.
The application packet must include:
• The completed AGS application form.
• A brief statement about how the candidate believes their education/career choice would benefit the community.
• High school and/or college transcript(s).
• Current letters of recommendations from two parties, unrelated to the applicant, who know the applicant well.
The application form should be downloaded from the First United Methodist Church website (Link found below), fumcduluth.com, filled out and submitted with all documentation by November 22, 2024:
• by mailing or delivering to FUMC, 230 E Skyline Parkway, Duluth, MN 55811, OR
• by emailing to Pamela Brown, pr.brown1906@gmail.com
Questions may also be submitted by email to Pamela Brown
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by Terry Wallin
The Lennon-Berini Scholarship Committee has changed back to December for awarding the scholarships. Some logistics played a
roll in the decision and I personally know Mr. Joe Berini enjoyed handing out the awards around Christmastime.
The criteria for applicants are:
1. Be a member of Duluth’s First
United Methodist Church
2. Have completed at least two
years of college
3. Be pursuing a people-centered
career
Application forms will need to be fully completed and turned in by 4pm on Friday, November 22.
Applicants will need to compile all materials (completed application form, transcripts, recommendations, and candidate statement) into a single electronic file and send to Terry Wallin at teto62@charter.net. Previous scholarship recipients are expected to provide letters of recommendation that have not been previously submitted.
The Lennon-Berini Scholarships for 2024 will be $2,000 each.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. The scholarships will be awarded during a worship service at the end of December.
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