IGRC students receive scholarships
10/25/2013
NASHVILLE – A total of 11 students from the Illinois Great Rivers Conference were among the recipients of scholarships awarded by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
In all, $15,300 has been distributed to assist IGRC students with their studies. Those receiving scholarships are:
- Lindsey Hayes, Galesburg First UMC, attending Olivet Nazarene University, Rev. Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholarship, $1,000.
- Richard Blue, Troy UMC, attending Asbury Theological Seminary, United Methodist General Scholarship, $1,500.
- Bethany Kotlar, Mattoon First UMC, attending Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Special Seminary Scholarship, $2,000.
- Jared Leeper, Decatur Sharon UMC, attending Millikin University, Rev. Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholarship, $1,000.
- Todd Krost, Sheffield UMC, attending Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Baxter Roelfson Sands Scholarship, $2,000.
- Kojo Fletcher, Springfield Woodside UMC, attending Arizona State University, Ethnic Minority Scholarship, $800.
- Andrew Black, Springfield Jerome UMC, attending Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Special Seminary Scholarship, $2,000.
- Alexander Thompson, Pawnee UMC, attending Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Special Seminary Scholarship, $2,000.
- David Bell, Casey UMC, attending Illinois College, Rev. Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholarship, $1,000.
- Katie Herath, Mossville UMC, attending McKendree University, Rev. Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholarship, $1,000.
Funds for the scholarships are made possible through the United Methodist Student Day offering, one of six Special General Church Special offerings
