Mary E. Ferguson was a member of First United Methodist Church of Oneonta and a business education teacher at Oneonta High School for many years. She is remembered for her keen interest in her students and their careers beyond graduation. A bequest in her will established the Mary E. Ferguson Student Loan Fund at our church. Over many decades, this bequest has supported the education of doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, scientists, engineers, teachers and social workers. Mary Ferguson would be pleased.
Scholarship applicants must be members of First United Methodist Church of Oneonta. Recipients must maintain a “B” average (or equivalent) to be eligible for successive scholarships and are expected to provide the Fund committee an official report of grades at the end of each academic year. Successive scholarships are by application only and are not guaranteed.
The scholarship is administered by a committee of the FUMC Board of Trustees. Applications are available at the church office or on the church website. Applications are due June 1, 2026.