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Gift of Hope recipient feels the call to teach ELL students
Scholarship recipient thanks the United Methodist Church for supporting the Gift of Hope Scholarship program.

Scholarship recipient thanks church family for support
Lurelle Maxey praises her church family for her success in life.

Scholarship recipient credits family and friends for his success
Ben Taylor talks about his struggle with ADD and how the Gift of Hope Scholarship helped him to realize his dream of being a college student.

Family helps scholarship recipient choose ministry path
Jared Guinn credits his United Methodist roots for his decison to pursue a career in ministry.

Scholarship helps student Grow in Faith While Getting Education
Scholarship recipient grows through different college experiences and becomes more confident in her faith and spiritual views.

Scholarship helps student fulfill dream of becoming an educator
Student Day scholars hopes to use Christ-centered experiences in the classroom.

Church family nurtures UMSD Gift of Hope Scholar
Thanks to his second home--his church family--Student Day Scholar chose a career that provides for others.

Scholarship recipient overcomes her disability to help others
At age 4 Melissa James was diagnosed with a disability, but that didn't stop her from reaching her dreams.

Scholarship helps world traveler fulfill call to ministry
After traveling the world as a student ambassador, Student Day scholar moves into the path of ordained ministry.

Student Day scholar wants to give special children 'gift of hope'
“It’s exciting to be able to change a child’s life and make it better. That’s what I want to do,” says Hope Scholarship recipient Meredith Leigh Paul.

Video Profile: Cristopher Cipriano
In his self produced video Cris tells us how the Rev. Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope scholarship and United Methodist Student Day offering have contributed to his growth both personally and spiritually.

Student Day scholarship supports future endocrinologist
Future endocrinologist plans to use education to run Christian after-school programs.

Student Day Offering nurtures future seminarian
Hope Scholarship recipient travels abroad thanks to your gifts to the UMSD.

‘I fear indifference,’ says scholarship winner
“There’s a lot of indifference in the world, and we need to work on that, says Student Day scholar.

Scholarship winner hopes to enrich faith through camping
Childhood camping trips and scholarship help recipient realize his dream.

Scholarship recipient studies Christianity in the Middle East
Scholarship recipient realized Christianity was not “a Southern phenomenon.

‘They’re always there to support me.’
Student Day scholarship helps student take a trip of a life time. ─ May 2011

Scholar learns about different cultures
Scholarship recipient learns about diversity through travels. - Apr. 2011

UMSD: Demand for scholarships, loans skyrockets
College applicants outweigh college loans. - Mar. 2011

UMSD: Mom turns disappointment into dollars
Lack of funding prevented Lindsey Giancola from getting a scholarship. - Feb. 2011

United Methodist Student Day Helps Cal-Pac Students
Demands for scholarships increasedbut church donations are down. - Jan. 2011

UMSD: Music for the spirit
This music lover is thankful for your offerings on United Methodist Student Day. - Dec. 2010

UMSD: Scholarship helps student become Veterinarian
"..church provided me with a place to find friends and mentors."

UMSD: Recent Grad looks forward to seminary
Student's path toward ordained ministry began in elementary school.

UMSD: Student Pursues a Life of Sustainability and Justice - Nov. 2010
“It all starts with a small ripple. . . .,” says Samantha Houck.

UMSD: Supporting United Methodist Students Vital - Nov. 2010
Money for scholarship is in decline which means fewer students will attend college in 2011.

UMSD: Music as ministry of healing - Oct. 2010
“Music therapy,” Maria noted, “is using music to inspire a positive response from persons with a particular need.

UMSD: Offering helps support Science major - Sept. 2010
Sara Calaman studies to make food more accessible in poor countries.

UMSD: Student Appreciates the Faith Behind Music - Sept. 2010
“With the help of the United Methodist Student Day Scholarship I am able to meet my financial needs at Lebanon Valley College.

United Methodist Student Day supports passion to serve - Aug. 2010
"High Point has taught me about the diversity of the world, especially in regard to social and economic class,” says Cora Glass.

UMSD: Scholar learns about different cultures - Aug. 2010
“I want to give back to the church through my education,” says junior Doo-Hee.

UMSD: United Methodist support a student’s dreams to become a nurse - June 2010
GBHEM's Scholarship is a true "Gift of Hope".

UMSD: Giving decline threatens scholarships - April 2010
Economic woes in the United States don’t just affect those in the workforce—now they’re affecting those waiting to enter it.

UMSD: Gear up for United Methodist Student Day - April 2010
“It means a lot to me to know the church supports my education and acknowledges the service that I give to the church.”

UMSD: Alaskans express thanks for United Methodist scholarships -Jan. 10
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry's Scholarship is a true "Gift of Hope".

UMSD: Scholarship enriched opportunities - Nov. '08
Thanks to his UMSD scholarships, Au also spread his people-loving nature around campus and the community.

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