The Long Journey Scholarship

for Immigrant and DACAmented Students

The Desert Southwest Conference, in partnership with the Desert Southwest United Methodist Foundation is happy to offer this opportunity for the Long Journey Scholarship. This scholarship program recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential, are active in their community and/or within their local United Methodist Church, and who are pursuing a higher education. The scholarships assist students with the common financial challenge that they face while attending school. Multiple scholarships up to $1,000 may be awarded annually.

Qualified applicants must submit an application, a response to essay questions, an official transcript, and two (2) letters of recommendation prior to the June 30th or December 31st deadlines.

All scholars and applicants shall be notified of the award decision within 60 days of the application deadline. Scholarship funds shall be paid directly to their school, for the benefit of the scholars. The scholarship amounts may vary annually relative to the funds available.

Direct any questions to the Foundation office 602-798-8202 or foundation@dsumf.org

Application

Please complete the following information and return by JUNE 30 OR DECEMBER 31 DEADLINE, to:

foundation@dsumf.org or
Desert Southwest United Methodist Foundation
1300 S. Litchfield Road, Suite 110-B
Goodyear, AZ 85338

Name

Email Address

Phone

Address

Marital Status Marital Status Single Married Divorced

Number of Dependents

Name of School Attending

Degree Pursuing

Cumulative GPA

Credit hours per semester

During the 2022-2023 academic year, I intend to be enrolled: During the 2022-2023 academic year, I intend to be enrolled: Full time Part time

Estimated Annual Expenses (Total household expenses including spouse/dependents): Tuition & Books:

Estimated Annual Expenses: Housing

Estimated Annual Expenses: Transportation

Estimated Annual Expenses: Child Care

Estimated Annual Expenses: Food

Estimated Annual Expenses: Insurance

Estimated Annual Expenses: Medical

Estimated Annual Expenses: Clothing

Estimated Annual Expenses: Debt Repayment

Estimated Annual Expenses: Other (Specify)

Estimated Annual Expenses: Going Out/Travel/Fitness/Entertainment

Estimated Annual Income (Total household income, less taxes, including spouse/dependents): Net Wages/Salary/Work Study

Estimated Annual Income: Other Grants/Scholarships

Estimated Annual Income: 529 Plan Contributions/Financial Gifts

Estimated Annual Income: Other (Specify)

Household Debt (Total household debt, including spouse/dependents): Undergraduate Student Loans

Household Debt: Graduate Student Loans

Household Debt: Credit Card Debt

Household Debt: Medical Debt

Household Debt: Mortgage

Household Debt: Other (Specify)

I attest to the following: I attest to the following: I am enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and currently attend an institution of higher learning or a trade school. My cumulative GPA is 3.00 or higher. The information in this application is accurate, truthful, and complete. I understand that if I have been dishonest with any portion of this application or intentionally misrepresented financial information, the Desert Southwest United Methodist Foundation may, at its sole discretion, seek legal action for repayment ofany scholarship funds provided.

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Date

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Please provide your thoughtful response to the following (word count limit 250 per question) and send in an email to foundation@dsumf.org:

1. How has your immigration journey impacted your goal of attending a university, community college or trade school?
2. What are your career aspirations?
3. Who is your role model?
4. Why did you choose this school or program? 5. What has been one of your greatest achievements?

Letters of Recommendation (to be provided directly from the recommender):

Provide (2) letters of recommendation. These letters should specifically address the writers’ perception of 1) your gifts and skills, 2) your involvement in community and/or organizational leadership and contributions to your church, if applicable, and 3) your capacity to learn and grow and become a leader in your chosen field.

Note: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits an educational institution from releasing confidential, non-directory information about a student without a student’s consent. You may waive this right for faculty and staff when you ask them to write a letter of recommendation for this scholarship application process. It is your responsibility to provide this consent and to follow the appropriate protocol of your school.

Reminder: In order for your application to be considered, the following must be received by December 31 or June 30. It is your responsibility to verify all information has been received in our office by the due date.

• Completed Application
• Response to Essay Questions
• Official Transcript
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation