COVINGTON-HURST EDUCATION FUND
(CHEF)

Purpose and Background

The Fairfields UMC Covington-Hurst Education Fund (CHEF) exists to support the local community by providing educational funds to qualified applicants for any valid EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, OR JOB TRAINING COURSE OF INSTRUCTION. 

The fund is named after two sisters, lifetime members of the church, who are both retired schoolteachers. Between them they have over 75 years of service in Northumberland County Schools. They also have many years of active church and community service.

Since it’s beginning in 2003, the CHEF Committee has provided financial assistance to 58 students, many different educational institutions, and total funds of $31,200. 

Who May Apply and When

To apply for vocational or job related funds an applicant may be a resident of either Lancaster or Northumberlandcounty. Only Northumberland County residents may apply for college assistance.  No preference is given regarding race, sex, or age.  

An application must be filed annually.  Requests for nontraditional education funds may be submitted at any time.  Requests for college funds for the fall 2009 and spring 2010 school year will be accepted between January 1, 2009, and February 15, 2009.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  

2008 CHEF Recipients

CHEF is funded by annual contributions from Fairfields UMC organizations as a result of their fund raising activities and from individual members and friends of the church. Therefore, the number of grants and award amounts will vary annually based on available funds. Payment is always made directly to the recipient’s choice of educational institution, NOT to the recipient.  

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