Dorian S. Taylor Memorial Scholarship Application
Scholarship Requirements:
Application Deadline:
• Online application form and photo must be submitted by April 1st.
• Confirmation of Kirkwood UMC membership form must be postmarked no later than April 1st.
Additional Required Materials to Mail (PO Box 1076, Columbia, MO 65205)
Official Transcript:
• High School Seniors: You must submit an official high school transcript. (A copy bearing the official stamp of the school may be sent from the school office.)
• College Freshmen or First-year Vocational Students (at time of application): You must submit an official high school transcript. (You may also submit an official college/vocational school transcript in addition to the high school transcript.)
• College Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors or Second-year Vocational Students (at time of application): You must submit an official college/vocational school transcript only.
Standardized Test Score (ACT or SAT):
• High School Seniors: Test score may appear on an official high school transcript or be sent to the Foundation directly from the ACT or SAT services.
• College Freshmen or First-year Vocational Students (at time of application): Test score may appear on an official high school transcript or be sent to the Foundation directly from the ACT or SAT services.
• College Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors or Second-year Vocational Students (at time of application): A test score is not required.
Confirmation of Kirkwood UMC membership:
The applicant must give the Kirkwood UMC pastor the confirmation of Kirkwood UMC membership form to complete and mail to the Foundation (PO Box 1076, Columbia, MO 65205) indicating the applicant is a full member of the Kirkwood UMC and has been a member for at least one year prior to application. If the applicant is the child of his/her pastor, the page should be signed by an officer of the church or a peer pastor.
Kirkwood UMC Membership Comfirmation
Before you begin filling out the online application:
• You must complete and submit the application all at one time. You will NOT be able to save the application and come back. If you quit before completing the application, you will have to start over again.
• If you submit your application and determine changes or additions need to be made, please call the Foundation office at 800-332-8238. Changes and additions cannot be made online.
• You will receive an email confirming our receipt of your application once it’s submitted. Please retain the confirmation email for your records. If you do not receive an email, please call our office. Your application may not have been received by the Foundation.