It is so exciting to be a part of a church that honors, recognizes and supports young people both spiritually and financially as our students pursue their goals thru higher education. In the last two years, you have helped students achieve their dreams of the future by funding our scholarship program. Because of you and dedicated families, Asbury has firmly established five scholarship programs for our students. As you plan your giving throughout the year, please remember to include the variety of scholarship opportunities here. Any donation, honorarium or memorial would be most appreciated. Your gift will ensure the future of our program. Below you will find descriptions of each scholarship. If you are interested in learning more about our scholarships, please contact me or Linda McCrory at 746-5349. It truly takes a village! Thank your for being a community of faith that believes in Asburys future. - - Blessings, Angela Pfanner - Program Director

Scholarship Opportunities for Asbury Members:

Dr. Barry E. Hughes Scholarship: In January, 2007, Asbury Youth Boosters and Youth Staff established this scholarship in honor of Bro. Barrys weekly commitment and longtime service to our youth group. Bro. Barry always encouraged and promoted higher education and especially United Methodist Colleges to our youth group, so Youth Boosters/Staff chose to honor Bro. Barrys service to our church through this annual scholarship in his honor. The Barry Hughes Scholarship Award is funded by donations from our church family. The recipient of this award must be attending a four year United Methodist College; have a 3.0 gpa; submit three letters of recommendation and submit a 600-700 word essay on “Living Out My Faith” to our scholarship committee. Applications for this scholarship must be submitted by April 1, 2009. The committee will make the selection and contact recipients by May 1, 2009. Scholarship recognition will be held at both worship services on Senior Sunday, May 3rd. You may click here for an application.

Katy Watkins Memorial Scholarship: In 2007, the Katy Watkins Memorial Scholarship Fund was established and plans began to award a senior from the class of 2009. Katy excelled in many areas of her life and academics were no exception. She believed in strongly pursuing your future through higher education and it seems most fitting to give an academic award in Katys name. This scholarship is for an Asbury graduating church member who plans to attend a four year Louisiana university, maintains at least a 3.0 gpa, submits three letters of recommendation and a a 600 word essay on “Making a Difference”. The Katy Watkins Memorial Scholarship is funded by our church family. Our scholarship committee makes the selection. Applications for this scholarship must be submitted by April 1, 2009. The committee will make the selection and contact recipients by May 1, 2009. Scholarship recognition will be held at both worship services on Senior Sunday, May 3rd. You may click here for an application.

Other Asbury Scholarship Programs:

Linda Burroughs Tyrone Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was established in May, 2006 through Centenary College and is funded by Lindas family. Linda Tyrone was an inspiring and dynamic church member in the life of Asbury. She was instrumental in getting the Lydia Ladies card ministry started and cards are sent each month in her memory to homebound members of the church. Linda Tyrone lost a courageous battle against cancer in April 2006. This scholarship award is for a graduating senior who is a member of Asbury. The recipient is selected by our senior pastor and must maintain a 3.0 gpa to receive this scholarship of $1000.00 for four years while attending Centenary College. This scholarship recipient since 2006 has been Marissa Teauseau. Marissa will will graduate from Centenary College in May 2010.

Gilbert and Olivia Carlson Memorial Scholarship: In 2007, Ronnie Carlson established a scholarship in memory of his parents, Gilbert and Olivia Carlson. This scholarship is available to an Asbury senior graduate or undergraduate attending a Louisiana University. In May 2007 and 2008, Bobby Gragston has received this scholarship of $1500.00. Bobby will graduate from Louisiana Tech in May 2011.

Tyler Jones Hall Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was established through Asbury UMC in memory of a family friend of a church member. Tyler Hall Jones was very special young man in many lives, and especially this family. The Tyler Hall Jones Memorial Scholarship will be awarded each year for four years of the recipients college education in the total amount yearly of $1050.00 given in increments of $350.00 per quarter. Stephen Dungan has received this scholarship to attend Louisiana Tech and will graduate in May 2012.

The Scholarship Committee: In the fall of 2006, upon establishment of the Dr. Barry E. Hughes Scholarship Award, Asbury formed a scholarship committee. This committees responsibilities include establishing guidelines; scholarship requirements and making selections for the awarded scholarship funds.

Scholarship Committee members currently are:
Trustee Chair - Dan Core
Finance Chair - James Wiggins
Administrative Council Chair - Jeff Smith
Staff Parish Relations Chair - Glenn Stewart
Youth Booster Chair - Robyn Watkins
Non-voting members:
Youth Director - Meghan Hochstetler
Program Director - Angela Pfanner