The Chester E. and Marion D. Groth Scholarship

In order to provide an opportunity for others interested in music to develop their talents, the Chester E. and Marion D. Groth Scholarship Fund has been established under the auspices of Richfield United Methodist Church Foundation. 

The purpose of this fund is to award annual post-secondary scholarships to qualified students desiring to pursue a degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or Music Therapy in the form of tuition scholarships.

These scholarships are made possible by the generous gift of Marion Groth on behalf of her husband, Chester.

To be eligible to receive this scholarship, an applicant must:

  • Be a graduating high school senior from a Minnesota high school.
  • Be entering college as a freshman.

Additional eligibility qualifications are listed on the brochure available below for download.

Application deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026

Applicants will be notified if invited to a finalist audition on Sunday, March 15, 2026

For more information, please contact the church office at 612-861-6086. 

Informational Brochure

NEW! Apply online!

NEW! Letter of Recommendation online form

Reapplying? Use this link

Prefer to submit items by mail? Please download the resources below.

2026-2027 Application materials:
2026-2027 Brochure: Groth Music Scholarship
2026-2027 Application: Groth Scholarship
2026-2027 Recommendation Form: Groth Scholarship
Groth Scholarship Terms and Conditions

2026-2027 Re-Application for current recipients