Rhys Turner, daughter of Raymond and Shawn Turner of Lafayette, Ga., is the first college student from North Georgia to receive a scholarship to attend the Annual Christians United for Israel Summit in Washington, D.C., July 18-19.
Ms. Rhys is a junior at Dalton State. She attended Northwest Technical College where she was a cheerleader for two years.
Each year Christians United for Israel’s On Campus Program offers hundreds of scholarships for pro-Israel students to attend the CUFI National Summit in Washington, D.C., covering a student’s hotel, registration and transportation costs. These scholarships enable politically minded, pro-Israel student leaders to interact with top policy makers and diplomats, as well as receive intensive advocacy training from Washington insiders. In 2015, 5,000 people attended the Summitt.
Applications for the scholarships are available on line, and ministry leaders and pastors have the opportunity to nominate outstanding students for priority consideration. After attending the summit, many students describe it as an experience that transformed their views on Israel and the historical ties that Christians have with the Jewish People.
Students also gain admittance to CUFI’s National Summit where they hear updates on the Middle East including threats to Israel and America. U.S Congressmen and Senators share their views on the need for supporting Israel. Students also attend CUFI’s “ Night to Honor Israel”. This year the Keynote Speakers will include Pastor John Hagee of San Antonio, Tx. and Pastor David Jeremiah from California.