The purpose of the Scholarship Award is to make funds available to persons having a strong desire to continue their education and to help those who would experience hardship without financial assistance. The Scholarship Awards are available to all persons without regard to race, color sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. Each application will be given thoughtful consideration on its own merits. The funds come from a legacy left to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ of Lionville by the late Mrs. Bessie P. Rogers and Mr. Harry C. Woodward who were members of St. Paul's and had a deep love for others. This Fund is a memorial to their lives and their love.

You need not be a member of St. Paul’s to apply, although there should be some connection with St. Paul’s UCC. If there are two or more candidates, the Scholarship Committee may give priority to a candidate who is considering entering a field of professional Christian service or other criteria as deemed by the Scholarship Fund Committee. The Scholarship Award is given towards educational costs such as tuition, fees, room and board, laboratory costs, books & equipment purchases, etc.

Each Award is generally $200.00 and is granted for one year. Application is made for each year. The amount of the award may change depending on available funds and the number of applicants.