Scholarships

Scholarship Applications

Swansboro United Methodist Church is so proud of our high school graduates and what they have achieved. As our graduates move forward in their education, we want to do what we can to help. Swansboro United Methodist Church currently offers two scholarships: The Swansboro United Methodist Church Youth Fellowship Scholarship, funded by the George William Chesnutt, Julie Parrish, and Michael Kopanski Memorial Scholarships, and the SUMC Lucile Crawford Scholarship. The Swansboro United Methodist Men and Swansboro United Women in Faith also offer graduate scholarships. The Scholarship Applications for each can be found attached below. Each completed application must be submitted electronically.

The applications for these scholarships are due by April 10th, 2024, and must be submitted electronically. Just hit the submit button!

Scholarships will be presented to the students on Senior Sunday. All our seniors will be invited to attend the service for recognition. We ask that seniors bring their caps and gowns on Senior Sunday so that they may be honored for their achievement of graduating. The congregation will also pray over our students for a bright and Spirit-led future.

For any questions, please contact Dr. Layne Harpine at 910-326-4822 *1008.

Swansboro United Methodist Church Youth Fellowship Scholarship Application

Mike Kopanski—Preference to those that are attending a junior college or community college. Joanne Kopanski is his surviving wife and the one who started the scholarship. Her address is 113 Fairway Ln, Cape Carteret, NC 28584.

Julie Parrish—Preference towards those that are going into a nursing major. Ed Parrish is the surviving relative and established the scholarship. His address is 10621 Hunts Farm Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603.

George William Chesnutt—General Scholarship; Tracey and Warren, parents of Tripp and Claire, were also parents of George. George passed away when he was a child, and they started this scholarship in his honor. The address of the family is 107 E. Magens Ct. Cedar Point, NC 28584.

*Kopanski, Parrish, and Chesnutt are under one account and listed as the Swansboro United
Methodist Church Youth Fellowship Scholarship, but named specifically when presented.

Swansboro United Methodist Church Lucile Crawford Scholarship Application

Lucile Crawford—Preference towards those who are going to a Methodist-affiliated school or seeking a ministry career. Thomas and Patsy Crawford are the founders of the scholarship fund, and their address is 1312 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Swansboro, NC 28584.

Swansboro United Women in Faith’s Scholarship Application

Awards are to be determined, presented alongside the other SUMC scholarships, and given by the organization’s current president.

Swansboro United Methodist Men’s Scholarship Application

Awards are to be determined, presented alongside the other SUMC scholarships, and given by the organization’s current president.