Richard S. Smith Scholarship

Scholarship Description

Discipleship Ministries’ Richard W. Smith Scholarship is designated for racial/ethnic minority youth in the United States only. Applicants must be a United Methodist youth who has been active in his/her local church for at least one year prior to application; a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; admitted to a full-time degree program in an accredited college or university; entering their first year of undergraduate studies pursuing a “church-related” career; maintained at least a “C” average (2.5 GPA) throughout high school; and able to establish financial need. All applicants must have an ISTS account before applying online.

Eligibility Requirements

• 2.5 Minimum GPA
• Must currently be in high school
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Must be American Indian/Alaska Native
• Must be Asian/Pacific Islander
• Must be Black, African American
• Must be Hispanic, Latino/a
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Financial need analysis required
• Entry in a contest required

How To Apply