About the Scholarship

The McKeefery Seminary Scholarship Fund was established through a generous gift from Dr. Ruth M. McKeefery, to honor her husband, Dr. William James McKeefery, and their children, Dr. Virginia L. McKeefery-Reynolds, Carol A. McKeefery Banga, and W. James McKeefery.

It is the desire of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church to provide encouragement, prayer, and practical support for those preparing for full-time intentional Christian leadership as a Deacon or Elder through the McKeefery Seminary Scholarship Fund. The future strength of the Methodist Church rests with individuals like you who have answered the call to serve the church and lead many others through discipleship.

Applicants must meet the criteria below to be considered for an award:

• Be a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church or another United Methodist church in the Florida Annual Conference.

• Be accepted to attend or be currently attending a Methodist seminary.

• Plan to be ordained as a Deacon or Elder in the United Methodist Church.

• Demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to full-time Christian service.

• Have actively participated in ministries of the church and served as a volunteer in the community.