The Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to upgrade and expand internet services at Mount Eagle Retreat Center in Clinton, AR. The retreat center will be matching the grant to cover the full cost of installation.

Marleigh Hayes from Fayetteville has been named the 2021 Nancy M. Wood Scholarship winner and will enroll this fall at Hendrix College with the $6,000 scholarship grant. She feels called to study toward her goal of attending seminary.

Cindy has been selected as a Methodist Foundation Deacon Seminary Scholar for the 2021-2022 school year. As with the elder scholars, students demonstrating exceptional promise attending one of the 13 accredited United Methodist seminaries may be selected by The Foundation to receive annual scholarships. Scholarship recipients are required to sign a covenant agreement committing to serve as a deacon under appointment in Arkansas for two years for each year of scholarship support received.

Sadie Stratton has been selected as a Methodist Foundation Elder Seminary Scholar for the 2021-2022 school year. Students demonstrating exceptional promise attending one of the 13 accredited United Methodist seminaries may be selected by The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas to receive annual scholarships. Scholarship recipients are required to sign a covenant agreement committing to serve as an elder under appointment in Arkansas for two years for each year of scholarship support received.