Onarga UMC's Barber Education Trust is seeking applicants for its 2020-21 school year. Scholarships from the Trust are for persons seeking to become full-time workers in Christ's church. Scholarships are at a minimum $500. Full-time work includes those pursuing ordained ministry, Christian Education, youth ministry and other specialized ministries within the church.
Preference is given to those applicants within the Iroquois West School District, or raised in the boundaries of the Iroquois River District. Applicants may or may not be United Methodist although preference is given to United Methodist applicants.
Request an application by email at: methodistof@att.net or by contacting the Onarga UMC, 109 Seminary Ave., Onargo, IL 60955-1240. Application deadline is May 31st with scholarships awarded by July 15.