Copyright © 2008 Vineyard Methodist Church
1395 South Grade Rd SW, Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320 587-2200)
vineumc@hutchtel.net
Oliver W. Tews was a longtime resident of Hutchinson and a member of Vineyard Methodist Church. Mr. Tews was employed by Northwest Airlines as a Flight Engineer. In Oliver's last will and testament dated December 22, 1983, he provided a lasting trust for the graduates of Hutchinson High School who are members in goodstanding at Vineyard Methodist Church.
The funds left by Mr. Tews are an endowed fund where the interest of that fund provides annual scholarships for Vineyard members. These scholarships will always be available because the principle for the endowment can never be spent.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE TEWS SCHOLOARSHIP
Mr. Tews provided the following guidelines in his will:
1. Applicant must be a full member of Vineyard Methodist Church
2. Applicant must be a graduate of Hutchinson High School
3. Applicant must exhibit high moral character
4. Applicant must exhibit academic achievement
APPLICATION EVALUATION CRITERIA
The scholarship committee uses the following guidelines to selecting candidates. These guidelines reflect the original intent of Mr. Tews and carry out the legal qualities of his will.
1. Must be a full member of Vineyard Methodist Church according to the Book of Discipline
This includes participation in church events.
2. Must be a graduate of Hutchinson High School.
3. GPA must be 2.0 or higher.
4. Must demonstrate good moral character.
5. Must demonstrate leadership in school and community.
6. Applicants may be asked to provide financial records.
Applicants for the Oliver W. Tews scholarships are due April 15th of each year. Applications may be picked up in the church office.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
College graduates may apply for graduate school scholarships if there are no more than 4 high school graduates applying for scholarships in any given year. The Tews scholarship may fund up to six consecutive years of education. All graduate students must write to the scholarship committee with their intent to request continuation of their scholarship.