Grant K. Pulen Scholarship Application
​Open To College Students Majoring in Music

Named in memory of Grant K. Pulen, a founding member of the Florida Chapter of the Fellowship. 
​It is believed that Mr. Pulen was the first ​full-time Church Music Director in the Florida Methodist Conference.
The Grant K. Pulen Music Scholarship is an annual award of $2,000 to a full-time student, majoring in music at an accredited college or university. The recipient is chosen by a duly-appointed committee, based upon the application and supporting documents listed below. The winner is announced at the annual Church Music Workshop of the Florida Chapter of The Fellowship. Applicants should make every effort to attend.

Required Documents
  1. An official transcript from the institution the applicant is currently attending. To qualify as official, the transcript must bear the seal of the institution.
  2. Completed Online Application Form (see button below).
  3. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation, including one from the applicant’s Pastor, Choir Director, or Praise Team Leader.
  4. An essay of no less than 500 words, describing how worship and music have played a role in the applicant’s life,
    ​and how they are affecting the applicant’s career path and goals.

Scholarship application, letters of recommendation, and personal essay must be submitted using the form linked below.  Official College/University Transcripts can be emailed ([email protected]) or mailed to Joan FitzGerald, 130 Padgett Pl. S., Lakeland, FL 33809.  Remember that the application is NOT complete until all required documents have been received. 
All information submitted to the Grant K. Pulen Scholarship Committee is held in the strictest of confidence. Information obtained will be destroyed after the Scholarship Committee has made its decision.  
Deadline for receipt of application and supporting documentation is May 15th.