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History of the Scholarship
     In 1950, the Howard L. Daughenbaugh Memorial Scholarship was established by the Board of Laity of the Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church to aid young people enrolled full time at Centenary College or Dillard University in the pursuit of careers in Christian education and service. In 1982, the Thomas H. Matheny Scholarship increased educational opportunities for United Methodists in the conference. Both funds were named to honor outstanding Conference Lay Leaders. In 1987, these two funds were combined to help better prepare tomorrow's Methodist Church leaders.

Why Support This Fund?
     There is a pressing need throughout The United Methodist Church of Louisiana for competent leaders in many fields, and especially in Christian education. Individuals, groups, and our churches supporting this fund enable recipients to receive an education that will prepare them for a vocation in the church or to serve the church as laity. Your support of this scholarship fund is an investment in the future ministry of the United Methodist Church.

How to Apply
     All applicants must be residents of Louisiana, current members of The Louisiana United Methodist Church and attending or planning to attend one of Louisiana's two Methodist institutions of higher education: Centenary College or Dillard University. Candidacy for the awards is open to high school seniors and college students who have at least a 2.5 grade point average. A completed application form, accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a school principal, teacher, guidance counselor, or church pastor, must be received by March 1. Scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis, for a maximum of four years, on the basis of scholarship, service, and need. A personal interview is required as part of the application process for the first two years of the award. After that, previous recipients need only fill out an application form accompanied by a letter of reference from a teacher or pastor.

Application forms should be mailed to:

LA Conference Scholarship Chairperson
Joseph P. Paige

A letter of recommendation from your pastor, a school principal, teacher, or your guidance counselor should accompany the application.

A personal interview is required and will be arranged for recipients during the first two years of the award.

Ways to Give

The Daughenbaugh Matheny Scholarship Fund is totally supported by gifts and donations made by individuals as well as the Districts of the Louisiana Conference.

Cash donations and memorial gifts may be sent to your District Office or to the Conference Scholarship Chairperson.

For more information, contact:
     Joseph P. Paige
     D-M Scholarship Chairperson

The number of scholarships given has risen in recent years, enabling twenty-one recipients to receive $1000 + awards this past year.