Howard Wood Ringold Scholarship
This scholarship is given to honor Howard Ringold’s commitment to education by providing aid for students attending a seminary or a university.
Howard Ringold was raised in Nodaway County and attended Missouri State Teachers’ College (NWMSU) where later he became a teacher. He was a member of the faculty for 30 years. Mr. Ringold was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Maryville where he served on many committees. Because of his dedication and desire to promote higher education and the devotion he had for his church, this scholarship was established to aid students to attend a seminary with the intention of entering ministry in the United Methodist Church, or those who are pursuing an education at a university.
The amount of this scholarship is $2,000.00 and will be awarded once a year. Payment will be made directly to the chosen school after the student becomes enrolled, and split into equal payments to match the school terms.
Applications are made available to students affiliated with the First United Methodist Church of Maryville, or the Wesley Center at Northwest Missouri State University. First priority will be given to candidates planning to attend a seminary. If no suitable seminary candidates are found then it may be awarded to a student planning to attend a university, with preference to those attending NWMSU. Applicants and recipients can reapply, as long as they are a student in good standing with their school and making good progress toward a degree.
The scholarship selection committee reserves the right to ask applicants to give an interview if needed for the selection process.
All applications should be turned in by April 23, 2024, by 4:30 pm to the church office at:
First United Methodist Church
102 North Main
Maryville, Missouri 64468
Howard Wood Ringold Scholarship Application
Applicant Information: (please print or type)
Name ____________________________________
Address (city, state, zip code): ____________________________________________________________________ Cell phone # _____________________
Name of Seminary / University: _____________________________________________________________________
Financial Assistance Office Address with city, state and zip code: _____________________________________________________________________
Please list the following: (attach additional pages if needed)
**Length and amount of involvement with the First United Methodist Church of Maryville, or the Wesley Center at NWMSU (current church activities if prior 2 do not pertain to you):
**Scholarships / Awards received
**Activities and Social & Service Organizations:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED::
--A copy of your transcript
--Two letters of reference which contain the name, address, and phone
number of the reference
--An essay, no more than 1 page, that addresses the following:
Degree being sought/ future plans
Why you are pursuing your intended vocation
How will your faith help you in your degree/academic studies
