Guide to Outside Sources 

2015‐2016 

 

 

 

 

Published by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid 

At Princeton Theological Seminary 

 

All information is subject to change according to each organization’s policies, procedures, and needs. 

 

GeneralScholarships4‐$1,000MoolahspotScholarship4‐$1,500ScholarshipDetectiveLaunchScholarship4‐ActonInstitute–CalihanAcademicFellowships6‐AddictionResourceScholarship8‐AlphaKappaAlphaEducationalAdvancementFoundation–NeedBasedScholarship/MeritBasedScholarship12‐AnnualScholarship12‐BloggingScholarship15‐BroadcastingYourAspirationsScholarship15–ChampionsforChristScholarship16‐CollegeAnswer$1,000Scholarship17–Davis‐PutterScholarshipFund19‐FantasySportsDailyScholarshipProgram22‐HittheBooksScholarship23‐InternationalOrderKing’sDaughtersandSonsScholarship29–OhioBaptistEducationSocietyGrants32‐OrganizationofAmericanStatesGraduateScholarships36‐ReservationCounterScholarship40–StudentCare‐GivingScholarship41‐ScholarshipforEveryone48‐W.B.SmallTrustFund(IowanNativepriority)49–Well‐BeingSecretsScholarshipAcademicScholarships:5‐ActonInstitute17–EarlNightengaleScholarship34–PryorFellowships(AlphaChimembersonly)AmericanCounciloftheBlind:11–AmericanCounciloftheBlindScholarships27‐NationalFederationoftheBlindScholarshipsAssociationofAmericanIndianAffairs:7‐AlloganSlagleMemorialScholarship11–AmericanIndianGraduateCenterGraduateFellowships26–NativeAmericanSupplementalGrant(PCUSA)35–Racial/EthnicHistoryResearchGrant(MethodistChurch)38–SequoyahGraduateFellowshipsforAmericanIndianandAlaskanNatives47‐TheNativeAmericanSeminaryAward(UnitedMethodist)BaptistScholarships:9‐EllenCushingScholarship9‐DoctoralStudyGrant9‐IndividualSeminarianGrants9‐AmericanBaptistSeminarianScholarshipFund10‐AsianAmericanGrant10‐AmericanBaptistHomeMissionSocietiesInternationalBaptistSeminaryScholarshipFund27‐OhioBaptistSocietyGrantsCancerSurvivorsScholarships:24–KyleLeeFoundationScholarship37–ScholarshipforSurvivors(Canceroranyotherlife‐threateningillness)CysticFibrosisScholarships:14‐BoomerEsiasonFoundationScholarshipProgram17–ElizabethNashFoundationScholarshipProgram

DeafandHardofHearing:6‐AGBellCollegeScholarshipProgramEpiscopalianScholarships:18‐EpiscopalDioceseofPennsylvania–ChurchTrainingandDeaconessHouseFund18‐EpiscopalDivinitySchoolJonathanM.DanielsMemorialFellowshipExchangeStudentScholarships:33–PEOInternationalPeaceScholarship41–TuitionScholarshipProgram(PolishNatives)HawaiianScholarships:14–BlossomKalamaEvansMemorialScholarshipFund(HawaiianNatives)37‐RosemaryandNellieEbrieFoundationHemophiliaHealthServices:12–BeckyCohnScholarshipHispanicScholarships:16‐CHCIScholarshipAward24–LULACHonorsAwards35–Racial/EthnicHistoryResearchGrant(MethodistChurch)Korean‐AmericanScholarships:28‐NewLifeChurchofChicago2015AnnualScholarshipProgram(Pastor’schildrenonly)35–Racial/EthnicHistoryResearchGrant(MethodistChurch)Location–specificScholarships:14–BlossomKalamaEvansMemorialScholarshipFund(HawaiianNatives)15–BristolGlenContinuingCareRetirementCommunitySpiritualLifeScholarship(NewJerseyNatives)21–FoundationScholarships(AlaskanNatives)25–MaineBPWContinuingEducationScholarship(MaineNatives)27‐NewJerseyStateFederationofWomen’sClubsMargaretYardleyFellowship(NewJerseyNatives–Womenonly)25–MaryE.BivensFoundation(TexasNatives)31‐OpalDanceyMemorialFoundationGrant(GreatLakesRegionNatives)37‐RosemaryandNellieEbrieFoundation(HawaiianNatives)38‐SequoyahGraduateFellowshipsforAmericanIndianandAlaskanNatives42–TuitionScholarshipProgram(PolandNatives)48‐W.B.SmallTrustFund(IowanNativepriority)LutheranScholarships:31‐OpportunityScholarshipsforLutheranLayWomen–WomenoftheEvangelicalLutheranChurchofAmericaMethodistScholarships:19‐FellowshipofUnitedMethodistsinMusicandWorshipArtsScholarship34‐PriscillaR.MortonScholarship‐UnitedMethodistHigherEducationFoundation35‐Racial/EthnicHistoryResearchGrant‐GeneralCommissiononArchivesandHistory,TheUnitedMethodistChurch39‐CannonEndowment46‐HANAScholarship

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46‐Rev.CharlesW.TadlockScholarship46‐RosalieBentzingerScholarship46‐E.CraigBrandenburgScholarship46‐GeneralScholarship46‐TheJohnQ.SchislerAward47‐TheNativeAmericanSeminaryAward47‐UnitedMethodistGeneralScholarship47‐UnitedMethodistChurchBaltimore‐WashingtonConferenceEducationFund48‐UnitedMethodistCitySocietyUrbanMinistryScholarship49‐WomeninUnitedMethodistHistoryResearchGrant49‐WomeninUnitedMethodistHistoryWritingAwardMinistryStudiesScholarships:6‐AdoraS.JonesMinisterialTrustScholarshipFund22–GuideOneFoundationScholarship22–HarvestersStudentScholarship24‐MargueriteYoungEndowmentFund28–OceanCityTabernacleDanaKullMemorialScholarshipforChristianVocations38–ShepherdsfortheSaviorMinistryEducationGrantProgramNAACPScholarships:7–AgnesJonesJacksonScholarship35–Racial/EthnicHistoryResearchGrant(MethodistChurch)NewAmericanScholarships:33‐PaulandDaisySorosFellowshipsforNewAmericansPCUSAScholarships:20‐FirstPresbyterianChurch(Tulsa,OK)–UlleryCharitableTrust21‐FlorenceK.HullTheologicalEducationGrant26‐NativeAmericanSupplementalGrant(forthePresbyterianStudyGrant)

30‐OmahaPresbyterianSeminaryFoundation–ApollosScholarshipProgram33‐PresbyterianChurch(U.S.A.)‐PresbyterianStudyGrant35‐RacialEthnicLeadershipSupplementalGrant(forthePresbyterianStudyGrant)37‐SeminaryScholarship39‐St.John’s50thAnniversaryTheologicalEducationFund41‐SynodoftheSunSeminaryScholarshipPh.D.Scholarships:38–SpencerFoundation50–WoodrowWilsonNationalFellowshipFoundationUnitedChurchofChristScholarships:40‐StorrsCongregationalChurch‐EdwinWhitneyFund42‐UnitedChurchofChrist–AdrienneM.andCharlesShelbyRooksFellowship43‐CannonEndowmentScholarship43‐RichardandHelenBrownPastoralScholarship45‐UCCSeminarianScholarship:WilliamR.JohnsonScholarshipWomen’sScholarships:4‐AAUWEducationalFoundationCareerDevelopmentGrants26–NationalPathfinderScholarship49–WomeninUnitedMethodistHistoryAwards49‐WomeninUnitedMethodistHistoryWritingAward

$1,000MoolahspotScholarship2713NewlandsAvenueBelmont,CA94002

http://www.moolahspot.com/index.cfm?scholarship=1Deadlines:April30,August31,andDecember31 TheMoolahspotScholarshipisintendedtohelpstudentspayforcollegeorgraduateschool.Studentsmustbeatleast16yearsorolderandplantoattendorcurrentlyattendcollegeorgraduateschool,thisincludesadultstudentsaswell.Applicantsmaystudyinanymajororplantoenteranycareerfieldatanyaccreditedcollegeorgraduateschool.Ashortessayisrequired.Theawardis$1,000andthenumberoftheseawardsvary.Applicationsareavailableonlyonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeMO115forupdatesonthisaward.

$1,500ScholarshipDetectiveLaunchScholarshiphttp://www.scholarshipdetective.com/scholarship/index.cfm

Deadline:May31,August31,andDecember31 TheScholarshipDetectiveLaunchismeanttohelpstudentspayforundergraduateandgraduateschool.Applicantsmustbehighschool,college,orgraduatestudents(includingadultstudents)whoareUScitizensorpermanentresidents.Studentsmaystudyanymajor.ThefundsmaybeusedtoattendanaccreditedU.S.institutionforundergraduateorgraduateeducation.Theawardis$1,500andthisamountisgiventotwoapplicantsperyear.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeSC315forupdatesonthisaward.

AAUWEducationalFoundationCareerDevelopmentGrantsAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen(AAUW)EducationalFoundation

Dept.60301ACTDriveIowaCity,IA52243‐4030Phone:319‐337‐1716x60

Fax:202‐872‐1425http://www.aauw.org

Deadline:December15 TheAAUWGrantismeanttosupportcollege‐educatedwomenwhoneedadditionaltrainingtoadvancetheircareers,re‐entertheworkforceorchangecareers.ApplicantsmustbeU.S.citizens,holdabachelor’sdegree,andenrollincoursesataregionally‐accreditedprogramrelatedtotheirprofessionaldevelopment,includingtwo‐andfour‐yearcolleges,technicalschools,anddistancelearningprograms.Specialpreferenceisgiventowomenofcolor,AAUWmembersandwomenpursuingtheirfirstadvanceddegreeorcredentialsinanontraditionalfield.Targetapplicantsaregraduateschoolandadultstudents.Theawardamountrangesfrom$2,000‐$12,000.ApplicationsareavailableonlinefromAugust1‐December15.Visithttp://www.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeAM238515forupdatesonthisaward.

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ActonInstituteAwardsandScholarships

98E.FultonStreetGrandRapids,MI49503

(616)454‐3080scholarships@acton.org

www.acton.org

CalihanAcademicFellowships

www.acton.org/calihan_academicDeadlines:October15ANDJuly15(everyyear)

TheCalihanAcademicFellowshipsprovidescholarshipsandresearchgrantsofupto$2,500tofuturescholarsandreligiousleaderswhoseacademicworkshowsoutstandingpotential. Applicants studying theology, philosophy, economics, or related fields mustdemonstratethepotentialtoadvanceunderstandingintherelationshipbetweentheologyandtheprinciplesofthefreeandvirtuoussociety.Suchprinciplesincluderecognitionofhumandignity,theimportanceoftheruleoflaw,limitedgovernment,religiousliberty,andfreedomineconomiclife.Fellowshipsandgrantsdonotexceed$2,500.Fellowshipsarenotrenewablebutallapplicantsareeligibletoreapply.

CalihanTravelGrants

www.acton.org/calihan_travelDeadline:Rolling–Applicationsmustbereceivedatleastsixweekspriortothetraveldate.

TheCalihanTravelGrantsprovide financialassistance to studentswhohavebeenselectedtopresent,atanacademicconference,researchrelevanttothemespromotedbytheActonInstitute.Suchthemesincludetheintegrationoftheologicalideaswithprinciplesoflimitedgovernment,ruleoflaw,religiousfreedom,andeconomicliberty.Grantsarealsoopentostudentswhoneedtotravelto,andperformresearchat,archivesorlibrariesortoattendeducationalconferencesthatinvolvetheabovethemes.Travelgrantsdonotexceed$2,500.Grantamountstakeintoaccountthecostsoftravel,lodging,registration,andotherassociatedconferenceorresearchexpenses.Othersourcesoffundingarealsoconsidered.

NovakAward

www.acton.org/novakDeadline:December15,2015

NamedafterdistinguishedAmericantheologianMichaelNovak,this$10,000awardrewardsnewoutstandingscholarlyresearchconcerningtherelationshipbetweenreligion,economicfreedom,andthefreeandvirtuoussociety.Thisawardrecognizesthosescholarsearly in their academic career who demonstrate outstanding intellectual merit inadvancingtheunderstandingoftheology’sconnectiontohumandignity,theimportanceofthe rule of law, limited government, religious liberty, and freedom in economic life.NOMINATIONSAREDUEBYNOVEMBER15,2015.

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AddictionResourceScholarshipJessicaFoley

https://addictionresource.com/scholarship/

Deadline:May31st

AddictionResource.comawards$3,000inscholarshipseachyeartostudentswhosharetheirvisionforanaddiction‐freeworld.Weaward$3,000inscholarshipseachyeartostudentswhosharetheirvisiononhowtoendsubstanceabuseandaddiction.Thewinningapplicantswillbedeterminedbasedontheessaycontent,styleandoriginality.Theapplicationisfree.

AdoraS.JonesMinisterialTrustScholarshipFund

SelectionAdministrator:RobertD.Thompson6411RussellDr.N.W.

CedarRapids,Iowa52405–7006Phone:1‐319‐396‐5479

Email:robertdtia@gmail.comDeadline:November1,2015(Mustbepostmarkedbythisdate.) TheAdoraS.JonesMinisterialTrusthasbeenestablishedbyaschoolteacher,andamemberofSalemUnitedMethodistChurchinCedarRapids,Iowa.Herscholarshipismeanttoprovideaidforthoseincollegeorseminaryforthepurposeofstudyingministry.Thescholarshipislimitedtothosestudyingforministryinthefollowingtraditions:Methodist,Presbyterian,Baptist,orCongregationalChurches.ApplicantsmusthavebeenanIowaresidentpriortocollegeentry,andcurrentlyenrolledincollegeorseminary,andactivelypursuingstudiestowardpreachingtheGospel.Awardswillbefrom$700‐$1500each,dependingontheamountavailableandthenumberofapplicants.AwardswillbemadeDecember2015.ContacttheAdmissionsandFinancialAidOfficeforacopyoftheapplicationtosubmitbymail.

AGBellCollegeScholarshipProgramAlexanderGrahamBellAssociationfortheDeafandHardofHearing

YouthandFamilyProgramsManager3417VoltaPlace

Washington,DC20007Phone:202‐337‐5220Fax:202‐337‐8314

financialaid@agbell.orghttp://www.agbell.org

Deadline:March20

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TheAGBellScholarshipsrecognizestudentswithmoderatetoprofoundhearinglosswhohaveacademicallyexcelled.Applicantsmusthavemoderatetoprofoundhearinglosssincebirthorbeforelearningtospeakwithahearinglossof60dBorgreater.Studentsmustusespokencommunicationastheirprimarymeansofcommunicatingandbeenrolledinanaccreditedmainstreamuniversityandmustalsohaveaminimumof3.25GPA.TheTTYphonenumberis202‐337‐5221.Applicantscanbehighschool,college,graduate,andadultstudents.Theawardamountrangesfrom&1,000‐$10,000.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visithttp://www.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeAL262915forupdatesonthisaward.

AgnesJonesJacksonScholarshipNationalAssociationfortheAdvancementofColoredPeople

TheUnitedNegroCollegeFundScholarshipsandGrantsAdministration8260WillowOaksCorporateDrive

Fairfax,VA22031Phone:800‐331‐2244http://www.naacp.org

Deadline:July31 The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship is meant to award NAACP members

withfinancialneed.StudentsmustbemembersoftheNAACP,U.S.citizens,andattendinganaccreditedU.S. college.Undergraduatesmust attend college full‐time,while graduatesmaybe full‐orpart‐timestudents.High school andundergraduate studentsmusthaveaminimum 2.5 GPA, while graduate students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicantsmust demonstrate financial need according to the formula in the application form. Theaward amount is $2,000. Applications are available online. Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeNA239415forupdatesonthisaward.

AlloganSlagleMemorialScholarshipAssociationofAmericanIndianAffairs

LisaWyzlic,DirectorofScholarshipPrograms966HungerfordDrive,Suite12‐B

Rockville,MD20850Phone:240‐314‐7155Fax:240‐314‐7159

General.aaia@verizon.nethttp://www.indian‐affairs.org

Deadline:June4 TheAllogan SlagleMemorial Scholarship assistsNativeAmerican /Alaskan

Native undergraduate and graduate students from tribes that are not recognized by thefederal government.Applicantsmust submit a financialneedanalysis form, certificateofIndianBloodordocumentsprovingtheir linealdescent,proofof tribalenrollment,essay,two letters of recommendation, current financial aid award letter, transcripts, and class

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schedule. Applicants may be college, graduate, or adult students. The award is $1,500.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeAS240115forupdatesonthisaward.

AlphaKappaAlphaEducationalAdvancementFoundation

Attn:ScholarshipApplicationEnclosed5656SouthStonyIslandAvenue

Chicago,IL60637(773)947‐0026akaeaf@akaeaf.netwww.akaeaf.org

NeedBasedScholarshipDeadline:August15,2015

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation provides funds toadvanceeducationinfulfillmentofitsmission:Topromotelifelonglearning.Tobeeligiblefor this one‐year one‐time only award, the applicantmust: be a full‐time, sophomore orbeyond; be currently enrolled in an accredited degree‐granting institution; have aminimumGPAof2.5("C+"average);demonstratecommunityserviceandinvolvement.

MeritBasedScholarshipDeadline:August15,2015

Merit based awards are for undergraduate and graduate students who excelacademically. To be eligible for this one‐year one‐time only scholarship, the applicantmust:beafull‐time,sophomoreorbeyond;becurrentlyenrolledinanaccrediteddegree‐granting institution; have aminimumGPAof 3.0 ("B" average); demonstrate communityserviceandinvolvement.

AmericanBaptistChurchesintheUSAAmericanBaptistHomeMissionSocieties

MinistriesofFinancialAidandContinuingEducationP.O.Box851

ValleyForge,PA19482‐0851(610)768‐2385

http://www.abhms.org/education/Financial_Aid

GRADUATESTUDYSCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.abhms.org/education/Financial_Aid/student_info.cfm

Tobeconsideredforagraduatestudiesscholarship,studentsmustbe:

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an active member of an American Baptist church for at least one year beforeapplying for aid (search http://www.abc‐usa.org/ to verify that your church isAmericanBaptist.);

enrolledatanaccreditedinstitutionintheUSAorPuertoRico;and aUnitedStatescitizenorpermanentresident.

EllenCushingScholarshipDeadline:May31

Through its endowed Financial Aid Program, theAmericanBaptistHomeMissionSocietiesofTheAmericanBaptistChurchessupportsAmericanBaptiststudentspursuingeducationalopportunities.ThealumniofCushingCollegeprovidescholarships to femalegraduate students preparing for a human service career in the secular world. D.Min.studentsarenoteligible.AllrecipientsofAmericanBaptistfinancialaidmustbe:Membersof an American Baptist church for at least one year prior to application; Enrolled at anaccreditededucationalinstitutionintheUSorPuertoRico;CitizensoftheUnitedStates.

DoctoralStudyGrant

Deadline:May31Through its endowed Financial Aid Program, theAmericanBaptistHomeMission

SocietiesofTheAmericanBaptistChurchessupportsAmericanBaptiststudentspursuingeducationalopportunities.Tobeconsideredforaone‐timeDoctoralGrantofupto$3,000,Ph.D.candidatesmusthavecompletedatleastoneyearoftheirdoctoralstudies.Applicantsmustplan to teachat the collegeor seminary level, ina fieldof studydirectly related topreparingAmericanBaptistministerial leaders.D.Min.candidatesarenoteligible forthisgrant.All recipientsofAmericanBaptist financial aidmustbe:Membersof anAmericanBaptist church for at least one year prior to application; Enrolled at an accreditededucationalinstitutionintheUSorPuertoRico;CitizensoftheUnitedStates.

SEMINARIANSCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.abhms.org/education/Financial_Aid/student_info.cfm

Tobeconsideredforaseminarianscholarship,studentsmustbe:

an active member of an American Baptist church for at least one year beforeapplying for aid (search http://www.abc‐usa.org/ to verify that your church isAmericanBaptist.);

enrolledatanaccreditedinstitutionintheUSAorPuertoRico;and aUnitedStatescitizenorpermanentresident

IndividualSeminarianGrantsDeadline:May31

Through its endowed Financial Aid Program, the National Ministries of TheAmerican Baptist Churches supports American Baptist students pursuing educational

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opportunities. Students attending a seminary or theological school NOT related to ABCmayapplyforagrantupto$750.Seminariansmustbeenrolledatleasttwo‐thirdstimeinone of the following first professional degree programs: M.Div., M.C.E., M.A.C.E., M.R.E.(D.Min.studentsarenoteligible.)AllrecipientsofAmericanBaptistfinancialaidmustbe:MembersofanAmericanBaptistchurchforatleastoneyearpriortoapplication;Enrolledat an accredited educational institution in the US or Puerto Rico; Citizens of the UnitedStates.

AsianAmericanGrant

Seminarians cangainministerial experiencebyworking in a churchduring the summer.Grantsof$500areprovidedbytheFinancialAidprogramandmatchedbytheemployingchurch. Interested seminarians should contact their pastor. Church pastorsmay call theOfficeofFinancialAidforStudiesforadditionalinformationat800‐ABC‐3USA,ext.2067Allrecipients of American Baptist financial aid must be: Members of an American Baptistchurch for at least one year prior to application; Enrolled at an accredited educationalinstitutionintheUSorPuertoRico;CitizensoftheUnitedStates.Churchpastorsmaycallthe Office of Financial Aid for Studies for additional information at 800‐ABC‐3USA, ext.2067.

AmericanBaptistHomeMissionSocietiesInternationalBaptistSeminaryScholarshipFund

Attn:KimWilkinsP.O.Box851

ValleyForge,PA19406(800)222‐3872Ext.2413kim.wilkins@abhms.org

Deadline:May31,2016The International Baptist Seminary Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to

seminariansofethnicheritagewhoaremembersofanAmericanBaptistcongregation.Thestudent'schurchpastororregionalstaffpersonmustendorsetheapplicantandverifythathe/she is amember in good standing. Applicants for this scholarshipmust be from anethnicgroupwhosefirstlanguageisotherthanEnglishandmustbepreparingforministryin the United States. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the UnitedStates. Applicants must demonstrate need for IBS scholarship assistance to covereducational and related personal expenses, and have the intent and possibility forcompletionofthecourseofstudy.Thecourseofstudymustbepursuedatanaccreditedinstitution listed in the Higher Education Directory or the Membership List of theAssociation of Theological Schools unless otherwise approved by the board; and shouldlead to a degree or certification appropriate to or required by the chosen Christianministry,M.A.,M.T.S.,M.Div.,orotherseminarydegreefromanaccreditedseminary.

FinancialassistanceisalsoavailableforD.min.andPh.D.candidates.Ascholarshipbetween$1,000to$3,500peracademicyearisavailabletofull‐timestudents.Aone‐timescholarshipof$1,500 isavailable to full‐timeD.Min. students.A scholarshipof$3,500 isavailabletofull‐timePhDorThDstudentsaftersatisfactorycompletionofthefirstyearof

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study.Aone‐timerenewalisavailable.Scholarshipaidwillbegrantedtosummerschoolstudentsuponapplication;amountstobedeterminedineachcase.Partialscholarshipaidwill be granted to part‐time students; amounts to be determined in each case. Studentsmust maintain a grade point average of "C" or better in order to maintaineligibility.Studentsareexpectedtorequestarenewalforaidandsubmitanewfinancialstatementeachschoolyearalongwiththeirlatesttranscript.

AmericanCounciloftheBlindScholarshipsAmericanCounciloftheBlind

ScholarshipProgram115515thStreetNW

Suite1004Washington,DC20005Phone:202‐467‐5081Fax:202‐467‐5085

info@acb.orghttp://www.acb.org

Deadline:March1 TheAmericanCounciloftheBlindScholarshipProgramrewardsoutstandingblindstudents.Studentsmustbelegallyblindinbotheyesandadmittedfull‐timetoapost‐secondaryacademicorvocationalprogram.AminimumGPAof3.3isrequired,exceptinextenuatingcircumstances.Studentswhoworkfull‐timeandattendschoolpart‐timemayapplyfortheJohnHebnerMemorialScholarship.Scholarshiprecipientsareexpectedtoattendanationalconventioniftheyareover18.Targetapplicantsarehighschool,college,graduate,andadultstudents.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeAM263015forupdatesonthisaward.

AmericanIndianGraduateCenterGraduateFellowships

3701SanMateoBlvdNE#200Albuquerque,NM87110(505)881‐4584Ext:111

fellowships@aigcs.orgweb@aigcs.orghttp://www.aigcs.org/scholarships/graduate‐fellowships/

Deadline:June1,2015(OpensDecember2014)

Eachyear,theAIGCfellowshipprogramprovides$1,200,000infellowshipstoover350 Native American and Alaska Native graduate students. Graduate fellowships aremonetary awardsmade to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate or professionaldegree‐seekingstudents,whomeetalleligiblecriteria.TheUnitedStatesBureauofIndianEducationfederallyfundsthefellowshipprogram.Thefellowshipamountvariesfromyeartoyear,dependingontheavailabilityoffundsandunmetfinancialneed.TobeconsideredforanAIGC fellowship, theapplicantmustbe:Pursuingapostbaccalaureategraduateor

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professionaldegreeasa full timestudentatanaccredited institution in theU.S.;Able todemonstratefinancialneed;AnenrolledmemberofafederallyrecognizedAmericanIndianor Alaska Native group, or provide documentation of descendency (possess one‐fourthdegree federally recognized Indian blood). Please visit aigcs.org for other AIGCopportunitiesanddeadlines.

AnnualScholarship

http://www.phillyinjurylawyer.com/scholarship/scholarship@phillyinjurylawyer.com

1500JohnFKennedyBlvd#1050Philadelphia19102(215)735‐4800

Deadline:August16,2016TheLawofficesofJoelJ.KofskyofferanAnnualScholarshiptohelpmeetthecostsof

anundergraduateoragraduateeducation.Thescholarshipof$1500isgivenannually,withthewinnersbeingdrawninsummer2016.Inordertoapplyforthescholarship,studentsshouldsubmitanessaybetween500and1,000words,addressingthefollowingtopic:Describewhatsafetyprecautionsandtrafficlawsshouldbeemphasizedinordertopreventsomeofthemillionsofcaraccidentsandothermotorvehicleaccidentseveryyear,andhowyouwouldplantoeducatethepublicontheimportanceoftheseprecautionsandlaws.Abriefparagraphdescribingtheschoolprogramyouareattendingorareplanningtoattendshouldalsobeincluded.Thisscholarshipisopentostudentspursuingdegreesormajorsinanyfield.Morein‐depthinformationregardingthisscholarshipmaybefoundatthewebsitelistedabove.

BeckyCohnScholarshipAccredo’sHemophiliaHealthServices

201GreatCircleRoadNashville,TN37228Phone:615‐352‐2500Fax:615‐261‐6730

Contactus@applyists.comhttp://www.hemophiliahealth.com

Deadline:May1 TheBeckyCohnScholarshipaidsstudentswhohavehemophiliaorarelatedblooddisorder.ApplicantsmustbeU.S.citizens.Theymusthavehemophilia,vonWillebranddisease,Glanzmann’sthombastheniaorfactorI(fibrinogen),II(prothombin),V(proaccelerin),VII(proconvertin),X,XI,orXIIdeficiency.Theymustbecollege‐boundgraduatinghighschoolseniors,undergraduatestudents,orgraduatestudentsofallages.Selectionisbasedonacademicmerit,extracurricularactivitiesandfinancialneed.Applicationsareavailableonline.Anapplicationformandsupportingmaterialsarerequired.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeAC263515forupdatesonthisaward.

BloggingScholarship

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CollegeScholarships.org150CaldecottLane#8Oakland,CA94618Phone:888‐501‐9050

info@collegescholarships.orghttp://www.collegescholarships.org/our‐scholarships/blogging.htm

Deadline:November13 ThepurposeoftheBloggingScholarshipistoprovideaidtostudentswhoblog.

Applicantsmustmaintainblogswithuniqueandinterestinginformation.TheymustbeU.S.citizensorpermanentresidentswhoarecurrentlyenrolledfull‐timeinaU.S.institutionofhigherlearning.Winnersmustagreetohavetheirnameandbloglistedonthewebsite.Thetargetapplicantsarecollegestudentsandadultstudents.Theawardamountis$1,000andisgiventooneapplicantperyear.Applicationsareavailableonlineandanessayisrequired.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeCO5115forupdatesonthisaward.

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BlossomKalamaEvansMemorialScholarshipFundHawaiiCommunityFoundation–Scholarships

1164BishopStreet,Suite800Honolulu,HI96813Phone:888‐731‐3863Fax:808‐521‐6286

scholarships@hcf‐hawaii.orghttp://hawaiicommunityfoundation.org

Deadline:February20 TheBlossomKalamaEvansMemorialScholarshipFundsupportsstudentswhoarededicatedtoservingthenativeHawaiiancommunity.ApplicantsmustbeofHawaiianancestry,andtheymustbeacollegejunior,collegesenior,orgraduatestudent(ofanyage).Theamountandnumberofawardsvaries.Toapply,registeronline,completetheonlineapplicationandselectthescholarshipstowhichyouwishtoapply.Inaddition,mailthesupportingmaterials:printedconfirmationpagefromtheonlineapplication,personalstatement,copyofStudentAidReport(SAR)availableatwww.fafsa.ed.govandofficialtranscript.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeHAI27015forupdatesonthisaward.

BoomerEsiasonFoundationScholarshipProgramBoomerEsiasonFoundation

c/oJerryCahill52VanderbiltAvenue,15thfloor

NewYork,NY10017Phone:646‐292‐7930Fax:646‐292‐7945jcahillbef@aol.com

http://www.esiason.comDeadline:March15,June15,September15,December15 TheBoomerEsiasonFoundationScholarshipProgramprovidesassistancetostudentswithcysticfibrosis.Applicantsmustbepursuingundergraduateorgraduatedegrees.Theymustdemonstratefinancialneed.Selectionisbasedonscholasticachievement,character,leadership,communityservice,andfinancialneed.ScholarshipsareawardedinMarch,June,September,andDecemberofeachyear.Theawardamountrangesfrom$500to$2,000.Applicationsareavailableonline.Anapplicationform,recentphoto,letterfromdoctor,essay,transcript,tuitionbreakdown,andW2frombothparentsarerequired.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeBO263715forupdatesonthisaward.

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BristolGlenContinuingCareRetirementCommunitySpiritualLifeScholarship

200BristolGlenDrive,Newton,NJ07860(973)940‐6310x1513tlattig@bristolglen.orgwww.umh‐nj.org

http://www.bristol‐glen.umh‐nj.org/bristol‐glen‐spiritual‐life‐scholarship/Deadline:June30,2016

TheseniorresidentsofBristolGlenContinuingCareRetirementCommunity(CCRC),UnitedMethodistHomesofNJareonceagainofferingtwo$1,000annualscholarshipstorecognizetheoutstandingacademicperformanceandleadershipskillsofatheologicalstudent.ApplicantsmustbeNewJerseyresidents,beenrolledinaseminaryaccreditedbyTheAssociationofTheologicalSchools(ATS)andhaveaBacademicaverage.Interestedapplicantsmaydownloadthescholarshipsinformationsheetandapplicationatwww.umh‐nj.orgbygoingto"OurCommunities/BristolGlen/News/BristolGlenScholarship/ReadMore."Formoreinformation,pleasecontactToddLattig,Chaplain,BristolGlen(tlattig@bristolglen.org).ApplicationswillbeavailableonlinebeginningApril1,2016.

BroadcastingYourAspirationsScholarship

DirectStarandGetDirectTV.com1101521CorporateCenterDrive

FortMill,SC29707http:/www.getdirecttv.org/tv‐scholarship/

Deadline:April1

The Broadcasting Your Aspirations Scholarship wasmade to assist studentswhowrite about the impactof television.ApplicantsmustbeU.S. citizensorpermanent legalresidentsandmustbecurrentorenteringtwo‐or four‐yearcollegestudentsorgraduatestudentsofallages.Studentsmustwritea500‐1,000wordblogpostabouthowtelevisionhasinfluencedtheirpost‐graduatecareergoals.One$2,500awardwillbegiveneachyear.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeDI5515forupdatesonthisaward.

ChampionsforChristScholarshiphttp://www.championsforchrist.us/scholorship‐appl/

ChampionsforChristFoundationPOBox786

Greenville,SC29602‐0786Deadline:April1st

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ChampionsforChristseekstoassiststudentsthroughascholarshipprogramthosewhoareChrist’sservantscalledtofollowHim,commissionedtoshareHisword,dedicatedtoministry,andleadingotherstoChrist.Requirementsneedonlybe1)EnrollmentinaseminaryattheMastersofPhDlevel,and2)thestudentmustbeplanningongoingintoFULLTIMEministry.Theapplicationisfoundonthewebsitelistedabove.

CHCIScholarshipAwardCongressionalHispanicCaucusInstituteInc.

9112ndStNEWashington,DC20002Phone:202‐543‐1771shernandez@chci.orghttp://www.chci.org

Deadline:April16 TheCHCIAwardisgiventoLatinostudentstoawardtheirpublicserviceintheircommunities.ApplicantsmustbeLatinoswhohaveactivelyparticipatedinpublicservice,beacceptedasfull‐timestudentsintoaccreditedcommunitycolleges,four‐yearuniversities,orgraduate/professionalprograms,demonstratefinancialneed,andhavegoodwritingskills.Studentsshouldsubmitapplications,resumes,essays,StudentAidReports,tworecommendationletters,transcripts,andaself‐addressedstampedpostcardtobenotifiedwhenapplicationisreceived.Awardamountis$1,000‐$5,000.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeCO242315forupdatesonthisaward.

CollegeAnswer$1,000Scholarship

CollegeAnswerSallieMae

300ContinentalDriveNewark,DE19713

http://collegeanswer.comDeadline:Monthly TheCollegeAnswerScholarshipaidshighschool,undergraduate,andgraduatestudentsofallagesintheireducationalfunding.ApplicantsmustregisterontheCollegeAnswerwebsite.Eachmonthoneregistereduserisselectedinarandomdrawingtoreceivethescholarship.WhenyouareregisteredforthewebsiteortheSallieMaeScholarshipSearch,youareautomaticallyenteredintothescholarshipdrawing.Theamountis$1,000giventoonestudentpermonth.

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Davis‐PutterScholarshipFund

Davis‐PutterScholarshipFundP.O.Box7307

NewYork,NY10116information@davisputter.orghttp://www.davisputter.org

Deadline:April1 TheDavis‐PutterScholarshipFundassistsstudentswhoarebothacademicallycapableandwhoaidtheprogressivemovementforpeaceandjusticebothoncampusandintheircommunities.Applicantsmustbeundergraduateorgraduatestudentsofallageswhoparticipateintheprogressivemovement,actingintheinterestsofissuessuchasexpansionofcivilrightsandinternationalsolidarity,amongothers.Applicantsmustalsohavedemonstratedfinancialneedaswellasasolidacademicrecord.Thescholarshipamountcanrangeupto$10,000,andthenumberoftheawardsvary.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeDA9115forupdatesonthisaward.

EarlNightengaleScholarshipNationalSpeakersAssociation

1500S.PriestDriveAttn:ScholarshipCommittee

Tempe,AZ85281Phone:480‐968‐2552Fax:480‐968‐0911

http://www.nsaspeaker.orgDeadline:June1 TheEarlNightengaleScholarshipismeanttoencouragestudyinthefieldofprofessionalspeakers.Applicantsmustbeenteringfull‐timeundergraduateorgraduatestudentswhowishtobecomeprofessionalspeakers.Selectionisbasedonapplication,essay,recommendationandcollegetranscript.Theawardamountis$5,000anditisgiventooneapplicantperyear.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeNA35515forupdatesonthisaward.

ElizabethNashFoundationScholarshipProgramElizabethNashFoundation

P.O.Box1260LosGatos,CA95031‐1260

info@elizabethnashfoundation.orghttp://www.elizabethnashfoundation.org

Deadline:April1 TheElizabethNashFoundationScholarshipsaremeanttosupportstudentswithcysticfibrosis.ApplicantsmustbecurrentorenteringgraduateorundergraduatestudentsatanaccreditedU.S.institutionofhigherlearning.TheymustbeU.S.citizens,andthey

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mustbepursuingabachelor’sdegreeorhigher.Selectioncriteriaincludescholasticachievement,character,leadership,communityservice,servicetocysticfibrosis‐relatedcauses,andfinancialneed.Applicantscanbehighschool,college,graduate,oradultstudents.Theawardamountrangesfrom$1,000to$2,500.Applicationsareavailableonline.Anapplicationform,essay,letterofrecommendation,documentationofcysticfibrosisdiagnosis,transcript,copyofFAFSA,anddetailsoftuitioncostsarerequired.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeEL264815forupdatesonthisaward.

EpiscopalDioceseofPennsylvaniaChurchTrainingandDeaconessHouseFund

TheDioceseofPennsylvania240SouthFourthStreetPhiladelphia,PA19106(215)627‐6434Ext.101

ChairoftheScholarshipCommittee,MaryAnneNoon:mnoon3612@gmail.comDeadline:March21,2015

Fundsareavailabletowomenseekingtobeordainedtotheministryorforapost‐baccalaureate degree program which would further her lay ministry. Scholarships areawardedona competitivebasis.Consideration isgiven toexcellenceofacademic record,qualityof theessayandfinancialneed. Preference isgiventoresidentsof theDioceseofPennsylvania. The Committee prefers to give a limited number of grants in the $2,000‐$3,000rangeratherthannumeroussmallergrants.Grantsareforoneacademicyear,butmayberenewable for twoadditionalyears.Candidates for theVocationalDiaconatemayapplyforfurtherrenewals.Grantsarepaidsemi‐annually,directlytotheSeminaryorpost‐graduate institution. All sections of the application must be completed, and allaccompanying materials must be received by the Scholarship Committee prior to theapplicationdeadline eachyear inorder for theapplication tobeconsidered.DownloadApplication at: http://www.diopa.org/deaconess‐scholarships and email to Mary AnneNoon.

EpiscopalDivinitySchoolJonathanM.DanielsMemorialFellowship

JonathanDanielsMemorialFellowshipEpiscopalDivinitySchool

99BrattleStreetCambridge,MA02138‐3494

(617)682‐1571chartley@eds.edu(ChristopherHartley,VPofInstitutionalAdvancement)

http://eds.edu/DanielsFellowship

Deadline:April15,2015Jonathan Daniels Memorial Fellowship was established in 1966 in memory of

JonathanMyrickDaniels,anEpiscopalDivinitySchoolstudent,whowasshotandkilledin1965whileworkingforcivilrightsinAlabama.TheFundwasestablishedbytheTrustees

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of Episcopal Divinity School to provide financial assistance to seminarians seeking tostrengthen their theological education through participation in social movementsconcernedwith important human needs, especially racial justicework. The Fellowships,awardedannually,areintendedtosetstudentsinaccreditedtheologicalschoolsfreefromtheiracademiclifeandcommitmentstobeengageddirectlyinsomeareaofsocialconcern,suchasracialequality,civilrights,fairhousing,communityorganization,orenvironmentalissues.Theyarenotintendedtosupportresearch,supervisedfieldeducation,existingnon‐profit organizations, or any activity that is primarily based in the school curriculumitself. There is no restriction as to the location of the project. The committee meets inMarch each year to review all proposals and to make a judgment on those to befunded. Students in accredited ATS member schools are eligible to apply for thisfellowship. Grants up to $3,000 are available (depending on the number of applicants).Exceptional proposalsmay be considered for larger grants. The project should be for asummer,asemester,ayear,oracombinationofthese.Alongwithadetailed3‐pageProjectStatement, applicants must submit a Budget showing how the grant will be used. Allproposals become the property of the Jonathan M. Daniels Memorial Fellowship. ThedecisionoftheFellowshipCommitteeisfinal.

FantasySportsDailyScholarshipProgramFantasySportsDaily.com

https://www.fantasysportsdaily.com/scholarship/GeneralScholarshipforAdvancedEducation

Deadline:October1,2015

FantasySportsDaily.comaleadingproviderofresourcesandsportsinformationfocusedonthegrowingpopularityofdailyfantasysportsintheUSandCanada.FantasySportsDailyisproudtoofferongoingcollegescholarshipawardsforstudentsaspiringtoachievehighereducation.Havingattendedcollegeourselves,weappreciatethedifficultystudentsfaceinfinancingtheireducation,andwerecognizethebenefitsacollegeeducationcanprovide.That'swhyourgeneralscholarshiprewardsstudentswhoarelookingtobetterthemselves,whohavegoalsanddreams,andwhoarecommittedtoachievingacollegedegreeandasuccessfulfuture.USstudentswhoare16yearsofageorolderareencouragedtoapplyforourscholarships.Highschoolstudents,undergraduatestudents,masterdegreestudents,andadultlearnersareallalsoencouragedtoapply.TheGeneralScholarshipforAdvancedEducationforFall2015willaward$1,000totherecipient.Studentsenrolledinatwoyear,fouryear,oragraduateprogramareeligibletoapply.TheGeneralScholarshipisawardedeachfallandspringsemesterannually.

FellowshipofUnitedMethodistsinMusicandWorshipArtsScholarshipTheFellowshipofUnitedMethodistsinMusicandWorshipArts

RobertA.Schilling4702GracelandAve

Indianapolis,IN46208‐3504Phone:800‐952‐8977Fax:615‐749‐6874 

scholarships@UMFellowship.org

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info@fummwa.orghttp://www.fummwa.org

http://www.umfellowship.org/scholarships

Deadline:March15(everyyear)

EachyearTheFellowshipofUnitedMethodistsinMusicandWorshipArtsawardsacademic scholarships for higher education. The amount varies but scholarships areusually around $1,000.00 NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE STUDENTS PLANNING ACAREERINCHURCHMUSICAND/ORWORSHIPARTS.Allapplicantsforscholarshipsmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:mustbeamusicdegreecandidateintendingtopursueacareerinsacredmusic,eitherenteringasafreshmanoralreadyenrolledinanaccrediteduniversity,college,orschooloftheology;ORbepursuingacademiceducationinworshiportheartsrelatedtoworship;beamemberofTheUnitedMethodistChurchforatleastoneyear immediatelybeforeapplying;or, ifamemberofanotherChristiandenomination,beemployed in The United Methodist Church for at least one year immediately beforeapplying; and give evidence of strong Christian character and participation in Christianactivities of the church and/or campus. Demonstrate evidence of exceptionalmusical orother artistic talent, effective leadership ability, and outstanding promise of futureusefulness to the Church in the areas ofmusic and/orworship. Applicantsmay be highschool, college, graduate, or adult students. Applications are available online. Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeFE221815forupdatesonthisaward.

FirstPresbyterianChurch(Tulsa,OK)UlleryCharitableTrustScholarshipCommittee

709SouthBostonAveTulsa,OK74119(918)584‐4701

tbriscoe@firstchurchtulsa.orghttp://www.firstchurchtulsa.org/resources/scholarships.htm

Deadline:April1(everyyear) The Ullery Charitable Trust was formed in 1972 from the estate of Miss Jimmie

Ullery,amemberofFirstPresbyterianChurchinTulsa,Oklahoma.Interestfromthetrustisusedtoassiststudentspursuingfull‐timeChristianworkwiththePresbyterianChurch(U.S.A.). Grants are available to members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in varyingamounts.Preferencewillbegiventomembersof theFirstPresbyterianChurchofTulsa,and members of the Synod of the Sun. Students applying for funds may download the"RequestforApplication"Form.Completedformsmaybemailed,emailedorfaxedtoFPCTulsa.Pleasenotethattheapplicationalsocontainsthreereferenceforms.Applicationsforscholarshipsmustbecompletedandall requiredmaterialsmustbesubmittedbyApril1fortheupcomingschoolyear.Grantingofscholarshipstoqualifiedapplicantsfromvariousfunds of the First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa is the responsibility of the SessionScholarship Committee. In addition to membership requirements of some of the funds,preference will be given in the following order: members of First Presbyterian Church,Tulsa;membersofPresbyterianchurchesintheEasternOklahomaPresbytery;membersof

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a church in the Synod of the Sun; members of Presbyterian Churches at large. Somescholarships are limited in their scope: the Ullery (full‐time Christian work); theWallingford (Christian vocation); and theWarren, Allen and Crate (all need‐based). TheCommittee will base its awards upon: specific scholarship requirements; church orreligiousinvolvement;andacademicperformanceandpotential.Scholarshippaymentsforsuccessfulapplicantswillbepaidbythescholarshipfoundationtothefinancialaidofficeofthe applicant's academic institution at thebeginningof each semester in equal semesterinstallments. Scholarship funds are not payable directly to the applicant. Scholarshiprecipients are expected to maintain a 2.0 ("C") average. Failure to do so will result interminationofthescholarship.Scholarshipsarenotautomaticallyrenewedforsucceedingschoolyears.Currentrecipientsmustsubmitanewapplicationtobeeligibleforrenewal.Itistherecipient'sresponsibilitytohavetheircollegee‐mail,faxormailanofficialcopyoftheir transcript to the Business Office of First Presbyterian Church at the completion ofeachsemester.AlloftheguidelinespreviouslystatedareamendableatthediscretionoftheSession'sScholarshipCommitteewithapprovalbytheSession.

Florence K. Hull Theological Education Fund

First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, Ohio John. C. Miller, Chair

501 Fourth Street Marietta, OH 45750

Deadline: May 30th The First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, OH each year gives scholarships from their Florence K. Hull Theological Education Fund to those who are enrolled in a Presbyterian Church USA seminary, members of a PCUSA church, and under care of a PCUSA Presbytery. Those applying in the Presbytery of Muskingum Valley take priority, but many outside that Presbytery have been aided by this grant. For an application, email the Admissions@ptsem.edu as the Office of Admissions has it on pdf format.

Foundation Scholarships CIRI Foundation

3600 San Jeronimo Drive Suite 256 Anchorage, AK 99508-2870

Phone: 800-764-3382 Fax: 907-793-3585

tcf@thecirifoundation.org http://www.thecirifoundation.org

Deadline: June 1 The Foundation Scholarships are meant to provide financial aid to Alaska Natives. Applicants must be qualified Alaska Native beneficiaries who plan to attend or are currently attending undergraduate or graduate institutions. There are a number of awards based on field of study or career goal. Applicants must submit applications, proof of eligibility, reference letter, transcripts, purpose statements, and proof of enrollment. Target applicants are high school,

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undergraduate, graduate, and adult students. The award amount is $20,000, and scholarships may be renewable. Application are available online.

GuideOne Foundation Scholarship

http://seminaryscholarships.org/guideone-foundation-scholarship/ https://www.guideone.com/giving-back/guideone-foundation/scholarship/

Erick Spacek: espacek@guideone.com Deadline: April 15th

The annual GuideOne Foundation Scholarship program seeks to benefit students who are actively pursuing a career in ministry. Students who meet certain criteria are eligible to earn one of four $2,500 scholarships. As one of America’s leading insurers of churches, this program was created because GuideOne believes in the church leaders of tomorrow and helping them advance in ministry. Requirements: 1) Graduate religious studies students and any individuals in seminary are eligible. Please note that you must plan to be enrolled in your program of study for the following fall semester to be eligible. 2) Students must be attending accredited colleges, universities or seminaries within the United States and District of Columbia. 3) Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 is required. 4) Applicant is required to submit an essay that explains why they chose to pursue their degree and how they plan to use their education and future career in ministry. Essay should be double spaced and not exceed 350 words.

Harvesters Student Scholarship

Harvesters Scholarship Foundation 7252 Berry Creek St. Eastvale, CA 92880

edithlo@harvestersscholarship.com http://www.harvestersscholarship.com/blog/?page_id=100

Deadline: May 31st This scholarship is for students will be enrolled in the 2016-2017 academic year. The application is currently available only for individuals enrolled in undergraduate or Master’s programs at accredited US and Canadian seminaries and Bible schools. This scholarship exists to support individuals who subscribe to the Evangelical Christian faith to participate in professional and educational services as witnesses for their faith in action and to contribute to international development. Requirements: 1) Minimum 3.0 GPA, 2) Full Time enrollment, 3) Financial Need. To download the application, go to the website listed above.

Hit The Books Scholarship

Coffeeforless.com 250 South 18th St, Suite 802

Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 800-261-2859

Info@coffeeforless.com http://www.coffeeforless.com/scholarship#

Deadline: September 30 and January 31

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The Hit the Books Scholarship is meant to support students between the ages of 18 and 25 with educational expenses through an essay contest that includes their passion for coffee in the content. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning and must be 18-25 years of age. An essay up to 500 words must be submitted on how education is important in their lives and how the scholarship money will impact their educational goals. Awards are given twice a year. Selection is based on the overall strength of the essay, a creative way to include the applicant’s passion for coffee in the content of his/her essay and financial need. The target applicants are high school, college, and graduate school students. The scholarship amount is $500. Applications are submitted via email. An application form, essay, and proof of enrollment are required. Visit www.UltimateScholarshipBook.com and enter code CO14415 for updates on this award.

International Order King’s Daughters and Sons Scholarship IOKDS 

StudentMinistryDepartmentDirector P.O.Box1040 

Chautauqua,NY,14722‐1040 Studentministrydirector.kds@gmail.com http://www.iokds.org/scholarship3.html 

Deadline:Forapplicationrequestsbye‐mailortraditionalmail‐December1–March1;AllrequireddocspostmarkedbyApril1staretobesenttotheaddressabove.ScholarshipsareawardedtothoseinfinancialneedwhohaveansweredGod’scallontheirlivesandareenrolledinaMastersofDivinityprograminanaccreditedseminaryorcollege.AStudentMinistryScholarshipisusuallyintheamountof$1,000forafullacademicyear.Renewalscholarshipsareprovidedaswell.TheKing'sDaughtersandSonsmembersstriveto"careforallGod'schildrenthroughserviceInHisName."SincetheStudentMinistryScholarshipDepartmentwascreatedin1970,TheKing'sDaughtersandSonsorganizationhasgivenover1,250seminaryscholarships,investinginthefutureleadersoftheChristianchurch.Applicantsmustbefull‐timegraduatestudentsinaMasterofDivinityprograminaschoolorseminaryaccreditedbytheAssociationofTheologicalSchoolsintheUnitedStatesorCanada.TheapplicantmustbeacitizenoftheUnitedStatesorCanada.A3.0GPAorabovemustbemaintainedforallgraduateandundergraduatework.Forapplyingbye‐mail:Pleaseincludeyourname,e‐mailaddress,courseofstudyandseminary.FromDecember1throughMarch1,applicationrequestsmaybesubmittedtotheaboveemailaddress.Forapplyingbytraditionalmail:Pleasesendabriefnotewithyourname,e‐mailaddress,courseofstudyandseminary.RequestsforapplicationsareonlyacceptedfromDecember1throughMarch1.Includeaself‐addressed,stampedenvelope(regularbusinessenvelope)andmailtothe14aboveaddress.Completedapplicationsincludingallrequireddocuments,lettersofrecommendationandofficialtranscriptsmustbesentbytraditionalmailandpostmarkedonorbeforeApril1tobeconsidered.IOKDSfundsrenewalscholarshipsaswell.Whenacontinuingstudentreapplies,thestudentreceivesanewapplicationformtobecompletedwiththeadditionofanupdatedresumeandanofficialtranscript.TheapplicationmustbepostmarkedbyApril1withanofficialtranscriptmailedtothedirectorassoonaspossible,butnolaterthanmid‐June.Thechurchneedsgiftedleaders!Itis

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aprivilegeforourmemberstohelptheindividualscalledtospreadChrist’smessageofloveandredemption.PleaseclickhereformoreinformationonsupportingIOKDSscholarshipsorcalltheheadquartersofficeat716‐357‐4951.Personalcontributions,memorialgiftsorhonorariumsaresoimportantincontinuingtheworkofthisdepartment.Individualdonorsmaymaketax‐deductiblegifts.Awardamountsareupto$1,000andaretobeusedfortuitiononly.Renewalsareaccepted,butrequireanewapplicationeveryyear.

KyleLeeFoundationScholarshipKyleLeeFoundationInc.

c/oArnoldUy85Sansovino

LaderaRanch,CA92694Phone:714‐433‐3204

foundation@kylelee28.comhttp://www.kylelee28.com

Deadline:May31 TheKyleLeeFoundationprovidesfinancialassistancetocollege‐boundcancersurvivors,especiallysurvivorsofEwing’ssarcoma.ApplicantsmustbecancersurvivorswhohavetakentheSAT,ACTorGREandplantoattendaninstitutionofhigherlearning.Applicantsmaybehighschool,college,graduate,oradultstudents.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeKY266215forupdatesonthisaward.

LULACHonorsAwardsLeagueofUnitedLatinAmericanCitizens

2000LStreetNWSuite610

Washington,DC20036Phone:202‐835‐9646Fax:202‐835‐9685

scholarships@lnesc.orghttp://www.lnesc.org

Deadline:March31 TheLULACHonorsAwardsaremeanttoprovideassistancetoLatinostudentsofalllevelsofeducation.ApplicantsmustbeU.S.citizensorlegalresidents,haveappliedtoorattendacollegeorgraduateschoolandhaveaGPAof3.25orbetter.ApplicantswhoareenteringfreshmenmustalsohaveanACTscoreof23orhigheroranSATscoreof1000orhigher.Targetapplicantsarehighschool,college,graduate,andadultstudents.Theawardamountvariesfrom$250‐$2,000.ApplicationsareavailablefromLULAC.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeLE251815forupdatesonthisaward.

MargueriteYoungEndowmentFundhttp://pittsburghfoundation.org/node/1659

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ThePittsburghFoundation:DeborahTurner‐turnerd@pghfdn.orgDeadline:March31stThisscholarshipisnamedforMargueriteYoungwhowasasincereChristianwomanwhowasafaithfulmemberofherchurchandanunwaveringsupporteroftheologicaleducationforthetrainingoffaithfulChristianministers.Requirements:1)PursuinganM.Divdegreetoprepareyouforfull‐timeministry,and2)Participatinginaninternshiporfieldeducationplacementjob.Toapply:Provideacollegetranscriptandprovide2lettersofreference.Additionally,writeandsubmitanessay:Describeanexperiencethatwellcapturesyourpersonalcalltoministry,convictionsandpassions.Describeyourviewofthenatureandroleofscriptureinyourministry.SubmitLetterofAcceptancefromtheseminary,collegeoruniversitywhichyouwillbeattending.Submitacopyofhis/hermostcurrentseminaryinternshiporfieldeducationplacementjobdescription.Applicationisavailableonthesitelistedabove.

MaineBPWContinuingEducationScholarship

BusinessandProfessionalWomen/MainFuturamaFoundation103CountryRoadOakland,ME04963

webmaster@bpwmaine.orghttp://www.bpwmaine.org/files/index.php?id=10

Deadline:April20TheMaineBPWScholarshipprovidesfinancialassistancetoMainewomenwhoare

alreadyattendinganinstitutionofhigherlearning.ApplicantsmustbefemaleMainestudentswhoarecurrentlyattendingundergraduateorgraduateinstitutionsoflearning,andmayalsobeadultstudents.Theawardamountis$1,200.ApplicationsareavailableonlinefromyourlocalBPWchapter.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeBU167815forupdatesonthisaward.

MaryE.BivinsFoundationMinistryScholarshipProgram

2311,W16thAveAmarillo,TX79101(806)379‐9400

susan@bivinsfoundation.orghttp://bivinsfoundations.org/scholarships

Deadline:January30,2016

TheMaryE.BivinsFoundationacceptsandreviewsscholarshipapplicationsonceayear.ThenextdeadlineforsubmittingascholarshipapplicationisJanuary30,2016.Scholarshipawardsare$2,500persemesterforundergraduatestudentsclassifiedasa

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juniororseniorand$3,500persemesterforgraduatestudents.Scholarshipawardsaretobeusedfortuition,books,fees,andotherexpensesasnecessaryforcollege/universityattendance.Prioritywillbegiventostudentsintendingtoserveaspulpitpastorsupongraduation.InordertobeeligibleforascholarshipfromtheMaryE.BivinsFoundation,applicantsmustmeetthefollowingcriteria:beapermanentresidentofthenorthernmosttwenty‐sixcountiesoftheTexasPanhandleandacitizenoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica;beanindividualdedicatedtoseekinganundergraduateorgraduateeducationleadingtoabachelorsormastersdegreeinafieldthatpreparesthestudenttopreachtheChristianreligion;beclassifiedasacollegejuniororseniororagraduatestudentbythefirstsemesterforwhichthescholarshipwouldbeeffective.AdditionalcriteriaarelistedintheScholarshipPurpose&CriteriaResourcedocument.Inaddition,allnewstudentapplicantswhomeetcriteriaforconsiderationofascholarshipawardarerequiredtointerviewwiththeScholarshipAdvisoryCommittee.Scholarshipapplicationsforthe2016‐2017academicyearwillopenDecember1,2015andcloseJanuary30,2016.

NationalPathfinderScholarshipNationalFederationofRepublicanWomen

124N.AlfredStAlexandria,VA22314Phone:703‐548‐9688Fax:703‐548‐9836mail@nfrw.org

http://www.nfrw.org/programs/scholarships.htmDeadline:June1 TheNationalPathfinderScholarshipwasfoundedtohonorformerFirstLadyNancyReagan.Applicantsmustbefemalecollegesophomores,juniors,seniors,ormaster’sdegreestudents.Twoone‐pageessaysandthreelettersofrecommendationarerequired.Previouswinnersmaynotreapply.Theawardamountis$2,500andthreeawardsaregivenperyear.Applicationsareavailableonline.Anapplicationform,threelettersofrecommendation,transcript,twoessays,andStateFederationPresidentCertificaterequired.Visit www.UltimateScholarshipBook.com and enter code NA255815 for updates on this award.

NativeAmericanSupplementalGrant(forthePresbyterianStudyGrant)

FinancialAidforStudies/PSG100WitherspoonStreetLouisville,KY40202‐1396

TollFree:800‐728‐7228ext.5224Fax:502‐569‐8766

Email:finaid@pcusa.orgWebSite:http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid

Deadline:TBAinMarchThe Presbyterian Study Grant Racial Ethnic Supplemental Grants are for theologicalstudentspreparingtoserve inaPC(USA)congregationandawardedinconjunctionwiththe Presbyterian Study Grant. Eligible applicants must be full time M.Div. or M.A.C.E.

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studentsattendingaPC(USA)relatedseminaryandmustbemembersofthePresbyterianChurch (U.S.A.). The Presbytery’s Christian Education Certification Advisor mustrecommendM.A.C.E.students.M.Div.studentsmustbeenrolledfull‐time;studentsinyears1 and 2 must Inquirers or Candidates; students in year 3 must be Candidates. Firstprofessionaldegreerequiredforchurchvocation—studentswhohaveanM.Div.orM.A.C.E.andareworkingonaseconddegreewillnotbeconsideredforaward.Dualdegreestudentswillonlybeconsideredfor theportionof theireducationthat is in theM.Div.orM.A.C.E.program. The range of Native American Supplemental Grant is $500.00—$1,500.00 inaddition to the fundsgranted through thePresbyterianStudyGrant.Applications for the2015‐2016 will be available athttp://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/financialaid/presbyterian‐study‐grant/

NationalFederationoftheBlindScholarshipsChairpersonPattiChang,Esq.NFBScholarshipProgram

NATIONALFEDERATIONOFTHEBLIND200EastWellsStreetatJerniganPlace

Baltimore,Maryland21230scholarships@nfb.org

https://nfb.org/scholarshipsDeadline:March31,2016

The National Federation of the Blind has a large and prestigious scholarshipprogramwhose30awardsaremadesolelytohigh‐achieving,legallyblindcollegestudents.Thesmallestawardis$3,000,andthelargestis$12,000.Twooffivescholarshipcategoriesarerestrictedbyfieldofstudy.Allscholarshipsareawardedbasedonacademicexcellence,community service, and leadership. Only one application is needed to apply for allscholarshipslistedonthewebpage.Allapplicantsforthesescholarships:mustbelegallyblind(PDFdocument)inbotheyes;andmustberesidingintheUnitedStates,theDistrictof Columbia, or Puerto Rico; and must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full‐time,postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a United States institution in the2015scholasticyear.Onescholarshipmaybegiventoapersonemployedfull‐timewhileattendingschoolpart‐time,andmustparticipateintheentireNFBnationalconventionandin all of its scheduled scholarship program activities. In addition to a scholarship, eachwinnerwillreceiveassistancetoattendthe2015NationalFederationoftheBlindAnnualConvention which takes place in July in Orlando, Florida, providing an excellentopportunity for high‐level networking with active blind persons in many differentprofessionsandoccupations.ThenextscholarshipprogrambeginsNovember1,2015.

NewJerseyStateFederationofWomen’sClubs(NJSFWC)Margaret

YardleyFellowshipChairman:BarbaraMitchell

55LaborCenterWayNewBrunswick,NJ08901

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Tel:732‐249‐5474/5485Fax:732‐249‐8822www.njsfwc.org

Deadline:March1,2016 TheNewJerseyStateFederationofWomen’sClubsofGFWCannuallygranttheMargaretYardleyFellowshipof$1,000toonefemalepost‐graduatestudent.ThestudentmustbearesidentoftheStateofNewJersey,engagedingraduatestudy,andhavefinancialneedfortuitiononly.Scholasticachievement,careerservicepotential,andcharitableendeavorswillbeconsidered.Studentswhoapplywhilestillundergraduateseniorsmustalreadybeacceptedintoagraduatestudiesprogramatthetimetheapplicationissubmitted.StudentsalreadyenrolledinpostgraduatestudiesandarescheduledtoobtaintheirdegreesinMay,2016orthesummerof2016arenoteligibletoapply.Applicationsareavailableonthewebsitelistedabove,andbymail(requestsaretobesenttotheaboveaddressandpostmarkednolaterthanFebruary1st;aself‐addressed,stampedenvelopemustbeenclosed.)TheawardswillbeannouncedApril,2016.

NewLifeChurchofChicago2015AnnualScholarshipProgramScholarshipCommittee

1200WestNorthwestHwy.Palatine,Illinois60067www.NLChicago.org

Deadline:Allrequireddocumentsmustbesubmittedtothechurchaddressbelowandpostmarkedonorbefore10/31/2015.

Withourvision"ToserveGod,theCommunityandtheWorld,"NewLifechurchofChicagoisnowseekingapplicationsforour14thAnnualScholarshipprogram.TheNewLifeChurchofChicagoscholarshipprogramexiststoassistfinanciallythosequalifiedindividualsseekingtoattendanaccreditedinstitutionofhigherlearning.Mostofthescholarshipsareawardedonthebasisofneed,potentialandacademicperformance.Eligibilityrequirementsareasfollows:KoreanAmericanorotherethnicminoritystudentswhoresideinUSAandmeetoneofthefollowingrequirements:1)Currentlystudyingtheologyinseminaryorgraduateschool.2)Pastor'schildormissionary'schildwhoiscurrentlyenrolledincollegeorgraduateschool.Allcandidatesmusthavecompletedaminimumof8credithoursforgraduatestudentand15credithoursforundergraduatestudentfromtheaccreditedschools,andtheaveragegradepointshouldbeBorbetter.Awardswillbegivento15recipientsat$1,500each.Requireddocuments(inEnglishorKorean)include:1)CompletedApplicationandFinancialdataform(downloadfromchurchwebsite)www.NLChicago.org.2)Personaltestimonyandvisionstatement(500wordsorless).3)TwolettersofrecommendationfromSeniorPastorand/orProfessors.4)Officialtranscriptfromthecurrentlyenrolledinstitution.Scholarshiprecipientswillbepostedonchurchwebsiteby12/15/2015.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingthisscholarship,pleaseemailto:scholarship@NLChicago.org

OceanCityTabernacleTheDanaKullMemorialScholarshipforChristianVocations

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550WesleyAvenueOceanCityNJ08226info@octabernacle.org

www.octab.org609‐399‐1915phone609‐399‐2287fax

TheDanaKullMemorialScholarship isaspecial fundatOceanCityTabernacleawardingscholarship funds to individuals pursuing education leading to vocations of Christianservice. The fund supports the educationof students at theundergraduate, graduate, orseminarylevel,basedontheCommittee’sevaluationoftheapplication.Any student pursuing a career in Christian service and currently actively involved inChristian servicemayapply fora scholarship. ApplicationsareduebyMarch15 for thenextsemester’sawards.Theapplicationmustincludethefollowing:

completedOceanCityTabernacleScholarshipform completedcurrentFAFSAwww.fafsa.ed.gov parents’mostrecentfederaltaxreturn applicant’sessaydescribingthesenseofcalltospecificvocationalgoalsofChristian

serviceandpersonalcommitmenttoChrist fulldescriptionofacademicprogrambeingpursuedandindicationofhowthat

programleadstoserviceinachurchoranotherChristianorganization descriptionoffinancialneedandcostsassociatedwitheducation documentationofcurrentandpreviousChristianservice officialtranscriptsofstudiescompletedbythetimeoftheapplication–sentdirectly

toOCT twolettersofreference–onefromtheapplicant’spastor,anotherfromsomeone

involvedintheeducationortheChristianvocationalgoal–sentdirectlytoOCTTheScholarshipCommitteedeterminestheleveloftheawardandeligibility.Mostawardswill be $1000‐$2500 per year. The decision of the Committee is final. GeneralconsiderationsincludetheCommittee’sevaluationofthefollowing:

likelihoodthatthestudentwillachieveacareerofvocationalChristianservice presentandpastChristianservice qualityoftheapplication qualityofthegradesoftheapplicant evaluationsofthosewritingreferences applicant’sfinancialneedandresponsibleuseofanypreviouslygrantedfunds

ScholarshipsmayberenewedannuallyatthediscretionoftheCommittee.Studentsmustre‐apply, including providing current financial documentation and grade transcriptsmaintainingatleasta2.75GPA.PreferencemaybegiventostudentsintheOceanCityareaorwhohaveexperienceswithOceanCityTabernacle.PleaseseethePTSFinancialAidOffice,Templeton210, foranapplicationorcontactOCTdirectly.

OhioBaptistEducationSocietyGrantsP.O.Box288

Granville,OH43023(419)524‐4761

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pastorchris@neo.rr.comhttp://www.abc‐ohio.org/

Deadline:April1,2016MembersofanAmericanBaptistChurchofOhioorofchurchesduallyalignedwith

the American Baptist Churches of Ohio are eligible for grants from the Ohio BaptistEducation Society. Applicants must be preparing to enter the third or fourth year ofundergraduate study or graduate studies at an accredited institution. Applicants mustprovideastatementofgoalsandobjectives,a transcript,anda letterofrecommendationfromthepastoroftheapplicant’shomechurch.Awardamountsvary;ifcriteriacontinuetobemet,anawardwillbecontinuedthroughtheyearsofseminary,at thediscretionofthe Ohio Baptist Society. See also The Faye and Robert Lett (African‐American)Scholarship; The Rev. Dr. Ralph And Joyce Lamb Memorial Scholarship; and The Rev.RobertE.AndGladysErnstScholarship.

OmahaPresbyterianSeminaryFoundation

ApollosScholarshipProgramApollosCommittee

OmahaPresbyterianseminaryFoundation7101MercyRoad,Suite216Omaha,NE688106‐2616

(888)244‐6714apollos@opsf‐omaha.org

http://www.omahapresbyterianseminaryfoundation.org/Deadline:TheapplicationmustbecomputerdatedorpostmarkedbetweenJanuary

15andApril1.TranscriptsandReferenceQuestionnairesmaybecomputerdatedorpostmarkedfromJanuary15throughApril15.

The Foundation provides scholarships to gifted students in any of the ten

PresbyterianChurch(USA)seminaries.Fournamedscholarshipsaregiveneachyearatthe$6,000annuallevel.Additionalscholarshipsareawardedfor$3,000peryearbaseduponavailablefunds.TheFoundation’sgoalistohelpthosewhofeelcalledtoministryandwhoareunder the careof theirPresbytery toexcel as theyrespond toGod’s call. Applicantsmustbe:1)anindividualwhopossessesqualitiesofexcellenceforministry;2)amemberofaPresbyterianChurch(USA)congregation;3)currentlyunderthecareofaPresbyteryasanInquireroraCandidate;4)acceptedorenrolledasafull‐timestudentintheMasterofDivinitydegreeprogram.

Annual amount: If the award is $6,000 per year, themaximumamount conferredcouldbe$18,000overthecourseofstudy.Iftheawardis$3,000peryear,themaximumamountcouldbe$9,000.Paymentofuptosixinstallmentsofthescholarshipiscontingentuponfull‐timeenrollmentandsatisfactoryprogresstowardtheMasterofDivinitydegree.Installmentsarenotgivenduringinternships.

Theapplication is submitted for the followingacademicyear,which includesboththe Fall and Spring semesters. A complete application consists of the followingcomponents:afive‐pageapplicationform;anofficialtranscriptfromeachinstitutionwhere

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the applicant has earned a degree; a transcript of seminary coursework completed (ifappropriate); and three Reference Questionnaires from non‐family members (seeapplication on the Foundation website for categories of persons who may serve asreferences).

Applicantsmay find instructionsand formson theFoundation’swebsiteand thenmustsavetheformstotheircomputer.Oncefilledout,theapplication(orreferenceform)istobesentasanemailattachmenttotheFoundation.ApplicantsmayalsoprintoutandmailtheapplicationtotheFoundationattheaboveaddress.

OpalDanceyMemorialFoundationGrant

applicants@opaldanceygrants.orgwww.opaldanceygrants.org

ApplicationPeriod:January15‐April15,2016

Since1975,theOpalDanceyMemorialFoundationhasprovidedgrantstostudentsseekingaMasterofDivinitydegreewhowillbeservinginpulpitministryintheUnitedStates.GrantsareawardedforthestudyofaMasterofDivinitydegreeonly.Nograntswillbeawardedforanyothercourseofstudy.Tobeeligible,thecandidatemustbeafulltimestudentandeither:plantoattendanaccreditedtheologicalseminarylocatedwithintheGreatLakesRegionorplantoattendAsburyTheologicalSeminaryOR:bearesidentoftheGreatLakesRegionorhavebeenaresidentforatleast2yearsofaGreatLakesstateandplantoattendanaccreditedtheologicalseminaryoutsideoftheregion.TheGreatLakesRegionisconsideredthefollowing:Illinois,Indiana,Michigan,Minnesota,NewYork,Ohio,Pennsylvania,andWisconsin.GranteeswhowereselectedfortheawardinJune2014andfromthatdateforwardwillreceivegrantsintheamountof$4,000each.Grantscanberenewedforuptotwoadditionalyears.Grantfundsmaybeusedfortuitionoranyothernecessity.

OpportunityScholarshipsforLutheranLaywomen

WomenoftheEvangelicalLutheranChurchofAmerica8765W.HigginsRdChicago,IL60631

Phone:800‐638‐3522x2730Fax:773‐380‐2419Women.elca@elca.org

http://www.womenoftheelc.orgDeadline:February15 TheOpportunityScholarshipsforLutheranLaywomenassistLutheranwomeninstudyingforcareersotherthanordainedministry.ApplicantsmustbeU.S.citizens,membersoftheEvangelicalLutheranChurchinAmerica(ELCA)andatleast21yearsofage.Theymustalsohavehadaninterruptionineducationoftwoyearsormoresincegraduationfromhighschool.Therearefourscholarshipsawardedwithindividualcriteriaincludingfromwomenofcolor;forwomenstudyingforELCAserviceabroad;graduate

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studentspreparingforcareersinChristianservice,andforundergraduate,graduate,professionalorvocationalstudy.Thescholarshipamountis$600‐$1,000andthenumberoftheseawardsvaries.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeWO230315forupdatesonthisaward.

OrganizationofAmericanStatesGraduateScholarships

OrganizationofAmericanStatesDepartmentofHumanDevelopment,EducationandEmployment

1889FSt.NW,6thfloorWashington,DC20006Tel:(202)458‐6166Fax:(202)458‐3867scholarships@oas.org

http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/regular_program.asp

Deadline:Oncecallisopen,candidatesmustcontacttheNationalLiaisonOffice(ONE)oftheircountryhttp://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/regularprogram/one.aspThenextcall,forstudiesstartingin2017,willbepublishedinthewebsiteinDecember2015.

OAS Academic Scholarships are awarded for full‐time studies at a university orhigher learning education institution in anOASMember Statewith the exception of theapplicant’s sponsoring country in eight (8) priority areas of study. OAS AcademicScholarships are awarded to undertake graduate studies (Master’s or Doctorate degree)and/orgraduateresearchleadingtoadegreeatauniversityorhigherlearningeducationinstitution(notPost‐Doctorate)inanOASMemberState.Studiesmaybecarriedoutonsiteoronline,orunderacombinationofboth.OASAcademicScholarshipsareawardedforamaximum of two academic years. Candidates must return to reside in the sponsoringcountryforaperiodofnolessthantwenty‐four(24)monthsaftercompletingtheprogramof study covered by the OAS scholarship. Applicants for online studies must agree toremain in the sponsoring country for the same period of time. OAS Staffmembers, OASconsultants, staffmembersof thePermanentMissions to theOAS,and their relativesarenoteligibletoapplyforascholarship.Theywillbeeligibleonlyaftersixmonthsfromthetermination of their employment relationship or contract before they can apply for ascholarship.TheOASdoesnotawardscholarshipsforstudiesintheMedicalSciencesandthe learning of new languages. The OAS will not consider incomplete applications. OASAcademicScholarshipshaveamonetary capup toUS$30,000per academicyear,whichincludes:roundtripairfare; tuitionandmandatoryfees;yearlybooksallowance(US$300foron‐sitestudiesorUS$1,000foronlinestudies);healthinsurance(foron‐sitestudentsonly); monthly complementary subsistence allowance (for onsite students only; variesdepending on the country of study). (Not all OAS scholarships offer the same benefits,whichareallocatedonacasebycasebasis.)Thecomplementarysubsistenceallowanceisa fixed amount andwill not cover 100% of the grantees expenses. Therefore, in case ofbeingselectedforascholarship,youwillhavetodemonstrateproofofadditionalfundsforyourmonthlysubsistence.Note:OASscholarshipsdonotincludebenefitsforthestudent’sdependents.

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PaulandDaisySorosFellowshipsforNewAmericans

PaulandDaisySoros400W.59thSt

NewYork,NY10019Phone:212‐547‐6926Fax:212‐548‐4623

Pdsoro_fellows@sorosny.orghttp://www.pdsoros.org

Deadline:November8 NamedafterHungarianimmigrants,thePaulandDaisySorosFellowshipsaredesignedtoassistthegraduatestudiesofimmigrantchildren.Applicantsmustbeimmigrantswhoareresidentaliens,havebeennaturalizedorarethechildrenoftwoparentswhohavebeennaturalized.Thepotentialwinnerofafellowshipmustalreadyhaveabachelor’sdegreeorbeacollegeseniorandmustnotbeovertheageof30bytheapplication’sdeadline.Thescholarshipcanrangeupto$45,000andmayberenewable.Thirtyawardsaregiveneachyear.Applicationsareavailableonlineandshouldbesubmittedonline.

PEOInternationalPeaceScholarshipPEOInternationalPeaceScholarshipFund

3700GrandAvenueDesMoines,IA50312Phone:515‐255‐3153Fax:515‐255‐3820

http://www.peointernational.orgDeadline:December15 ThePEOInternationalPeaceScholarshipisintendedtofinanciallyaidwomenfromcountriesotherthantheU.S.orCanadawhoarestudyinginNorthAmerica.Applicantsmustbefemale,attendaNorthAmericangraduateschoolorCotteyCollegeandbefromacountryotherthantheU.S.orCanada.EligibilitymustbeestablishedbysubmittinganeligibilityformfoundonlinebetweenAugust15andDecember15.Ifeligible,thestudentwillbemailedapplicationmaterials.Theawardamountrangesupto$10,000,andmayberenewable.Visit www.UltimateScholarshipBook.com and enter code PE257515 for updates on this award.

PresbyterianChurch(U.S.A.)PresbyterianStudyGrantFinancialAidforStudies/PSG100WitherspoonStreetLouisville,KY40202‐1396

TollFree:800‐728‐7228ext.5224Fax:502‐569‐8766finaid@pcusa.org

http://www.pcusa.org/financialaidhttps://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/financialaid/presbyterian‐study‐grant/

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Deadline:PartI:May15,PartII:June30Presbyterian Study Grant is for theological students preparing to serve in a PC(USA)congregation. Eligible applicants must be active members of the Presbyterian Church(U.S.A.)andfulltimeM.Div,and/orfulltimeMACEattendingaPC(USA)relatedseminary.Eligible applicantsmust be full timeM.Div. orM.A.C.E. studentsM.Div. studentsmust beenrolled as Inquirers or Candidates by PC(USA) presbyteries before the applicationdeadline to be considered for an award. Applicants must be seeking first professionaldegree required for church vocation—students who have an M.Div. or M.A.C.E. and areworkingonaseconddegreewillnotbeconsideredforaward.

Criteria BeamemberofthePresbyterianChurch(U.S.A.) The Presbytery’s Christian Education Certification Advisor must recommend M.A.C.E.

students. M.Div.studentsenteringyears1and2mustbeanInquirerorCandidate M.Div.studentsenteringyear3mustbeaCandidate Normallyenrolledfulltimeatoneofthefollowingrelatedseminaries:AustinPresbyterian

Theological Seminary, Columbia Theological SeminaryUniversity ofDubuque TheologicalSeminary, Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, Louisville Presbyterian TheologicalSeminary, McCormick Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, PrincetonTheologicalSeminary,SanFranciscoTheologicalSeminary,UnionTheologicalSeminaryandPresbyterian School of Christian Education, Auburn Theological Seminary (UnionTheologicalSeminaryofNewYork),EvangelicalTheologicalSeminaryofPuertoRico.

First professional degree required for church vocation— studentswho have aM.Div. orM.A.C.E.andareworkingonaseconddegreewillnotbeconsideredforaward.Dualdegreestudentswillonlybeconsidered for theportionof theireducationthat is in theM.Div.orM.A.C.E.program.

The Office of Financial Aid for Studies will evaluate and determine need based on theseminary’sstandardizedbudget,thestudent’sEFC,andaidawarded.TobeconsideredthestudentmustcompleteaFAFSAandapplytotheseminaryforfinancialaid.

Supplemental Grants are awarded to Presbyterian Study Grant (PSG) selected studentswithneedwhomeettherestrictionsforthesupplementalgrants.Therangeoftheawardis$1,000.00to$4,000.00dependingonfinancialneed. Eligiblestudentsselectedforawardby the PSG Reading Committee may be considered for supplemental (Racial/EthnicSupplementalGrant,NativeAmericanSupplementalGrant,awardsfromdonordesignatedfundsprovidedtothePresbyterianChurch(U.S.A.) topromotediversity.Applicationsareavailableatthewebsitelistedabove.

PriscillaR.MortonScholarshipUnitedMethodistHigherEducationFoundation

P.O.Box340005Nashville,TN37203‐0005Phone:615‐340‐7385Fax:615‐340‐7330

Deadline:April1ThePriscillaR.MortonScholarshiphelpsstudentswhoaremembersoftheUnited

MethodistChurch.Applicantsmustbeactive,fullmembersoftheUnitedMethodistChurch

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foratleastayearbeforeapplyingandenrolledorplanningtoenrollinanaccreditedinstitutionworkingtowardsadegreefull‐time.Thescholarshipmaybeusedforundergraduate,graduate,orprofessionalstudy.Applicantsshouldprovideapplicationforms,transcripts,references,membershipproof,andessays.AminimumGPAof3.5andfinancialneedarerequired.ApreferenceisgiventostudentswhoenrollataUnitedMethodist‐relatedcollege,university,seminary,ortheologicalschool.Theawardamountisatleast$1,000.Applicationsareonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeUN231215forupdatesonthisaward.

PryorFellowships

AlphaChiHardingUniversityBox12249

915E.MarketAvenueSearcy,AR72149‐4225Phone:800‐477‐4225Dorgan@harding.edu

http://www.alphachihonor.orgDeadline:February1 ThePryorFellowshipsassistalumniandgraduateAlphaChimemberswhoareseekingdoctoral,master’sorfirstprofessionaldegrees.Applicantsmustbeenrolledfull‐timeinadoctoral,terminalmaster’sorfirstprofessionaldegreeprogram.Thescholarshiprangesfrom$3,000to$5,000.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeAL231315forupdatesonthisaward.

Racial/EthnicHistoryResearchGrantGeneralCommissiononArchivesandHistory,TheUnitedMethodistChurch

P.O.Box12736MadisonAveMadison,NJ07940

Phone:973‐408‐3189Fax:973‐408‐3909

Deadline:December31 TheRacial/EthnicHistoryResearchGrantismeanttopromoteexcellenceinresearchandwritinginthehistoryofAsians,Blacks,Hispanics,andNativeAmericansintheUnitedMethodistChurch.ApplicantsmustsubmitanapplicationinEnglishwhichincludesbiographicalinformation,adetaileddescriptionoftheproject,theexpecteddateofcompletion,abudget,andlettersofrecommendation.Applicantscanbejuniorhighoryounger,highschoolstudents,graduatestudents,andadultstudents.Theawardamountis$1,000.Toapply,submitmaterialstotheGeneralSecretaryattheaddresslisted.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeGE23145forupdatesonthisaward.

RacialEthnicLeadershipSupplementalGrant(forthePresbyterian

StudyGrant)FinancialAidforStudies/PSG

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100WitherspoonStreetLouisville,KY40202‐1396

TollFree:800‐728‐7228ext.5224Fax:502‐569‐8766

Email:finaid@pcusa.orgWebSite:http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid

Deadline:PartI:May15,PartII:June30ThePresbyterianStudyGrantRacialEthnicSupplementalGrantsarefortheological

studentspreparingtoserve inaPC(USA)congregationandawardedinconjunctionwiththe Presbyterian Study Grant. Eligible applicants must be full time M.Div. or M.A.C.E.students attending a PC (USA) related seminary. Applicants must be: a member of thePresbyterianChurch(U.S.A.);M.Div.studentsinyears1and2mustbeeitherInquirersorCandidates;M.Div.studentsinyear3mustbeCandidates. Dualdegreestudentswillonlybeconsideredfortheportionoftheireducationthat is intheM.Div.orM.A.C.E.program.Applicants must be seeking first professional degree required for church vocation—studentswhohaveanM.Div.orM.A.C.E.andareworkingonaseconddegreewillnotbeconsidered.RangeofRacialEthnicSupplementalGrantis$500.00—$1,000.00inadditiontothefundsgrantedthroughthePresbyterianStudyGrant.Applicationwillbeavailableathttp://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/financialaid/presbyterian‐study‐grant/

ReservationCounterScholarshiphttp://www.reservationcounter.com/scholarships/

Deadline:October15thforFallSemesterAward,andApril15thforSpringSemesterAward

Reservation Counter is a leading online hotel accommodation provider in the world,offeringthebesttraveldealsintopdestinationssuchasOrlando,NewYorkandLasVegas.LeisureandbusinesstravelersalsoenjoythelowesthotelpricesavailableinourfeatureddestinationslikeToronto,ParisandHawaii.Thecompanyprovidesaone‐stopshopsourceforhotelrates,facilities,roomavailabilities and even lastminutedeals. It is committed todeliveringall customersa fast,simple and secure online booking experience. Furthermore,ReservationCounter isoffering ascholarship program for US students enrolled in colleges, universities and privateinstitutions.Thisneed‐basedscholarshipprogramisdesignedtosupportandmotivatestudentsto value and make the most of their education. Reservation Counter looks to give scholarshipawards to deserving students to achieve higher quality education, and are actively promotingeducation to encourage students to improve their knowledge and strive for excellence. Studentsenrolled in a two year, four year, or a graduate program are encouraged to apply. The GeneralScholarshipisawardedeachfallandspringsemester.Theawardamountis$1,500.

RosemaryandNellieEbrieFoundationHawaiiDepartmentofEducation(DOE)

900FortStreetMallSuite1300Honolulu,HI96813hern@hawaii.eduhttp://doe.k12.hi.us

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Deadline:Unknown The Rosemary and Nellie Ebrie Foundation assists college and graduate studentswhohaveHawaiian ancestry orwerebornonor havebeen a long‐time residents of theIsland.Applicantsmustbe residents of the IslandofHawaii andbeofHawaiianorpart‐Hawaiianancestry.Applicantsmustalsosubmitafour‐sheetapplicationandfinancialform,personal statement, recommendations, and transcript. The target applicants are: highschool,college,graduate,andadultstudents.TheminimumGPAonemusthavetoreceivethisawardis2.7.Theamountoftheawardandthenumberoftimesitisgivenoutvaries.Applicationsareavailablebywrittenrequest.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeHA193415forupdatesonthisaward.

ScholarshipsforSurvivorsPatientAdvocateFoundation

RuthAnneReed,VicePresidentofSpecialPrograms700ThimbleShoalsBoulevardSuite200

NewportNews,VA23606Phone:800‐532‐5274Fax:757‐873‐8999

help@patientadvocate.orghttp://www.patientadvocate.org

Deadline:March30 TheScholarshipsforSurvivorsassiststudentswhohavebeendiagnosedwithcanceroranotherlife‐threateningillness.Studentsmustbeundertheageof25andhavebeendiagnosedwithorbeactivelytreatedfortheirlife‐threateningillnessinthepastfiveyears.Ifawardedascholarship,thestudentmustmaintaina3.0GPA,beenrolledfull‐timeandperform20hoursofcommunityserviceeachyear.Targetapplicantsarehighschool,college,graduate,andadultstudents.Theawardamountis$3,000andmayberenewable.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodePA268515forupdatesonthisaward.

SeminaryScholarshipFirstPresbyterianChurch

900JordanStreetShreveport,Louisiana71101‐4378

Deadline:June15(DecisionsreleasedJuly1)Overthecourseofmanyyears,membersofFirstPresbyterianChurchhavemade

giftstoourendowmentfundtosupportstudentsintheirseminaryeducation.Grantsfromthisscholarshipfundaremadeforoneyearonly,andthosewhoreceiveagrantmustre‐applythenextyeariftheywishtobeconsideredforafurthergrant.Receivingagrantinoneyearisnotaguaranteeofreceivingagrantinsubsequentyears.Grantsusuallyrangebetween$1000and$4000,withthelargergrantsgenerallybeingreservedforapplicantswhohaveaspecialrelationshiptoFirstPresbyterian.Thechurchmakes3‐8grantsperacademicyear.PreferenceisgiventomembersofFirstPresbyterianChurch.PreferenceisalsogiventostudentsattendingPresbyterianseminaries.

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SequoyahGraduateFellowshipsforAmericanIndian&AlaskanNatives

AssociationonAmericanIndianAffairsLisaWyzlic,DirectorofScholarshipPrograms

966HungerfordDrive,Suite12‐BRockville,MD20850Phone:240‐314‐7155Fax:240‐314‐7159

General.aaia@verizon.nethttp://www.indian‐affairs.org

Deadline:June4 TheSequoyahGraduateFellowshipsaremeanttoprovidefinancialaidforgraduatestudentsofAmericanIndianandAlaskanNativeheritage.Applicantsmustbefull‐timestudentswhocanprovideproofoftribalenrollment,aCertificateofIndianBlood(showing¼Indianblood)andanessayoneducationalgoals.Theawardamountis$1,500.Applicantsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeAS2596forupdatesonthisaward.

ShepherdsfortheSaviorMinistryEducationGrantProgram

http://shepherdsforthesavior.com/grant.html(936)582‐7997

shepherdsforthesavior@msn.com19380Hwy.105W.,Ste.516Montgomery,TX77356

Deadlines:4/1&11/1(Reviewedinsamemonth)SFTSisa501(c)(3)PrivateFoundationregulatedbytheIRS.ThepurposeofthisfoundationistoserveChristianministriesandindividualsaroundtheworld,throughourgrantprogramsandmissionprojects.TheMinistryEducationGrantisforthosestudyinginpreparationforministry.Pleasechecktheapplicationformson‐linebeforeapplyingtoensurethatyouhavethemostcurrentapplication.Readthroughtherequirementscarefully.Onlycurrentandcompleteapplicationswillbeconsidered.Allrequirementslistedontheapplicationsmustbefulfilledbeforeconsideration.Pleasecontacttheofficeifyouhavequestionsaboutanyofourgrantprograms,orifyouhaveproblemsaccessingtheapplications.Sendingapplicationslastminuterequiringasignaturemaydelayreceiptofthem.TheofficeisopenMonday‐Friday7‐4,butthereisnotalwayssomeoneavailabletosignandreceivepackages.Weareasmallcompanywithfewemployees.Applicationisonthewebsiteunder“MinistryEducationGrantProgram”

SpencerFoundation

NationalAcademyofEducationDissertationFellowshipProgram5005thSt,NW

Washington,DC20001202‐334‐2341

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jbusbee@naeducation.orghttp://naeducation.org/NAEd_080200.htm

Deadline:October3,2015The Dissertation Fellowship Program seeks to encourage a new generation of

scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake researchrelevanttotheimprovementofeducation.These$25,000fellowshipssupport individualswhosedissertationsshowpotentialforbringingfreshandconstructiveperspectivestothehistory, theory, or practice of formal or informal education anywhere in theworld. Thishighly competitive program aims to identify the most talented researchers conductingdissertationresearchrelated toeducation.TheDissertationFellowshipprogramreceivesmanymoreapplicationsthanitcanfund.Thisyear,upto600applicationsareanticipatedand about30 fellowshipswill be awarded.Although thedissertation topicmust concerneducation,graduate studymaybe inanyacademicdisciplineorprofessional field. In thepast, fellowships have been awarded to candidates in anthropology, architecture, arthistory, economics, education,history, linguistics, literature,philosophy,political science,psychology,publichealth, religion, and sociology, but eligibility isnot restricted to theseacademicareas.Candidatesshouldbeinterestedinpursuingfurtherresearchineducationonce the doctorate is attained. Applicants need not be citizens of the United States;however,theymustbecandidatesforthedoctoraldegreeatagraduateschoolwithintheUnited States. These fellowships are not intended to finance data collection or thecompletionofdoctoralcoursework,butrathertosupportthefinalanalysisoftheresearchtopic and thewriting of the dissertation. Fellows' stipends are to support completion oftheirdissertationsandaretobeexpendedwithinoneortwoyearsandinaccordancewiththework plan provided by the candidate in his/her application. Fellowsmay not acceptemploymentotherthanasdescribedintheapplication,normaytheyacceptotherawardsproviding duplicate benefits without the written permission of the SpencerFoundation.TheduedateofOctober3,2014isforthe2015‐2016Academicyear.

St.John’s50thAnniversaryTheologicalEducationFund

1070WestPlumbLaneReno,Nevada89509Phone:(775)826‐0990Fax:(775)826‐0994

office@stjohnschurch.orghttp://www.stjohnschurch.org/theogrant.html

Deadline:June30,2015TheSt.John’s50thAnniversaryTheologicalEducationFundwasestablishedbythe

Churchin1999ontheoccasionofits50thAnniversaryingratitudetoGodfortheministriesofthosewhohaveservedasSt.John’sMinisters.AnyactivememberofanyparticularchurchofthePresbyterianChurch(U.S.A.),oritssuccessor,iseligibletoapplyforagrantfromtheSt.John’s50thAnniversaryTheologicalEducationFund.IndividualsapplyingforagrantmustbeanInquirerorCandidateunderCareofapresbyteryofthePresbyterianChurch(U.S.A.)preparingforordinationtotheOfficeofMinisteroftheWordandSacramentofthePresbyterianChurch(U.S.A.).FirstpreferencewillbegiventopersonsmeetingtheeligibilitycriteriawhoareActivemembersofSt.John’sPresbyterianChurchof

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Reno,Nevada,accordingtotheRollofActiveMemberskeptbytheClerkofSession.SecondpreferencewillbegiventopersonsmeetingtheeligibilitycriteriawhoareActivemembersofanymembercongregationofthePresbyteryofNevadaofthePresbyterianChurch(U.S.A.),oritssuccessor,accordingtotheRollofActiveMemberskeptbytheClerkofSessionofthatmembercongregation.ThirdpreferencewillbegivenequallytoproposalsfromanyseminaryofthePresbyterianChurch(U.S.A.)whichwillbenefitstudentsstudyingandplanningtoentertheMinistryofWordandSacramentofthePresbyterianChurch(U.S.A.);andtoanypersonmeetingtheeligibilitycriteriawhoisanActivememberofanymembercongregationofthePresbyterianChurch(U.S.A.),oritssuccessor,accordingtotheRollofActiveMemberskeptbytheClerkofSessionofthatmembercongregation.

StorrsCongregationalChurch

EdwinWhitneyFund2NorthEaglevilleRoad

Storrs,CT06268(860)429‐9382

sccoffice@storrscongchurch.orgwww.storrscongchurch.org/

Deadline:May29thTheEdwinWhitneyTrustFundwillofferaidfortheacademicyeartostudentspreparingfortheUnitedChurchofChristministryinapprovedtheologicalseminaries.Awardswillbemade annually based on: Need, goals and preparation for ministry, acceptance to orenrollment in a theological seminary recognized by the American Association ofTheologicalSchools,andpreferentialconsiderationwillbegiventoConnecticutresidents.A studentmay apply for aid each yearduringhis orherpreparation.However, the totalamountawardedmaynotexceed$2,000overtheentirecourseofstudy.ApplicationswillbeacceptedstartinginApril.

StudentCare‐GivingScholarshiphttps://www.caring.com/scholarship

Deadline:December31,2015 Caring.comisawebsitethatprovidescareoptionsforthoseinneedofassistance.Care.comisofferingthree$1,500scholarshipstouniversitystudentsattendinganaccreditedU.S.collegeoruniversitywhocareforagingrelatives.Submityourstorythougha1500‐wordessayor2‐minutevideotellingusaboutyourjourney,answeringthefollowingquestions: Whoareyoucaringforandhowareyouinvolvedastheircaregiver? Howhasyourroleasacaregiverinfluencedthedecisionforyourmajor/careerpath? Howwouldthisscholarshipbehelpfultoyouinyourcurrentstudent‐caregivingrole?ApplicantEligibility:ThescholarshipisforstudentsattendingaU.S.university,college,orgradschoolinSpringTerm2016(startingJanuary2016),whohavebeencaringforanolderrelativewhileattendingschool.ThreestudentsattendingaU.S.collegeoruniversity(andingoodacademicstanding)willeachreceivea$1,500grantfortuitionand/orbooks.

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GrantrecipientstobeselectedandannouncedbyFebruary1,2016.Toapply:readtheScholarshipAgreementonline,andcompleteandsubmittheApplicationFormonlineby11:59PMPDTon12/31/2015.Judgingwillbebasedonthefollowingcriteria,thatinclude,butarenotlimitedto:Submissionquality(inspiring,extraordinary,orotherwisecompelling),impactthescholarshipwillmakeonthelifeofthestudentandthepersontheycarefor,andwhethertheapplicanthasaddressedtheapplicationquestionsandsatisfiedtheapplicationguidelines.

SynodoftheSunSeminaryScholarship

ValerieYoung6100ColwellBlvd,Suite200

Irving,TX75039(214)390‐1894

vyoung@synodsun.comDeadline:June15,(Eachyear)SynodoftheSunscholarshipsareawardedannuallytocoveronescholasticyear,andanapplicantmayapply for scholarshipaid forup to threeyearsof study.The followingcriteriamust bemet by each applicant: 1)must be amember of a Presbyterian Church(U.S.A.) within the four state Synod of the Sun area (Ark, LA, OK, TX); 2) must be anInquirerorCandidateundercareoftheCOPMinyourpresbytery;3)shouldbeplanningtoservewithin thePresbyterianChurch (U.S.A.) followinggraduation;4)willbe a full‐timestudent in theMaster of Divinity program at a Presbyterian or Presbyterian related (bycovenant) theological school. To be considered for a scholarship please visitwww.sunfound.org and complete an online application. The deadline for application andsupportingdocumentationisJune15th.Applicationswillbereviewedduringthesummerandannualawardswillbeannouncedinadvanceoftheopeningofthefallterm.

TheScholarshipforEveryonehttp://seminaryscholarships.org/the‐scholarship‐for‐everyone/

ryanburns@designsimple.netDeadline:August20thThisisascholarshipthatcanbeusedatanyseminaryandisopentoeveryone:full‐time,part‐time,online,residential,guy,gal,old,young,tall,short.Youcanapplyforthisscholarship!SeminaryScholarships.orgexiststohelpyoufindascholarshipthatmeetsyourspecificanduniquerequirements.We’resocommittedtothiscausethatwedecidedtocreatea$500seminaryscholarshipthateveryonecouldapplyfor,nomatterwhatcriteriayou’refilteringby.And,itisavailableforthiscomingfallsemester.5minutescouldgetyoua$500scholarship!Toapply:1)Gotothewebsitelistedaboveandusethesocialmedialinkstosharethewebsite,2)Signupfortheirscholarshipalertnewsletter,and3)Completeaverybriefapplicationgiventoyouinyourwelcomeemail.Scholarshipwillbepaiddirectlytotheseminaryandmustbeappliedwithin1yearofbeingawarded.Failuretoprovideseminaryinformationwithin1yearwillresultinforfeitureofthescholarship.TheseminarymustbeaccreditedbyATSorsimilaraccreditingbody.Non‐accredited

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seminarieswillbeacceptedatthesolediscretionofSeminaryScholarship.org’sowners.The$500scholarshipwillbeawardedonAugust21st.Winnerwillbenotifiedbyemail.Failuretorespondtoemailwithin30dayswillresultinforfeitureofthescholarshipandanewwinnerbeingselected.Applyingforthescholarshipmeansyou’reokwithjoiningourmailinglist.Wepromisenottosellyouremailaddressorsendyoumassiveamountsofemail.We’llsendyou1(maybe2)emailsamonthand,hopefully,they’llbesuperhelpfultoyouinyourseminaryjourneyandscholarshiphunting.Questionsshouldbesenttotheemailabove.

TuitionScholarshipProgram

ThomasPniewski,DirectorofCulturalAffairsKosciuszkoFoundation

15East65thStNewYork,NY10021‐6595Phone:212‐734‐2130x214

Fax:212‐628‐4552tompkf@aol.com

http://www.thekf.org/kf/about/about_us/Deadline:January7 TheTuitionScholarshipProgramprovidesfundingtoqualifiedstudentsforfull‐timegraduatestudiesintheUnitedStatesandseveralgraduateprogramsinPoland.ApplicantsmustbeU.S.citizensorpermanentresidentsofPolishdescent,beginningorcontinuinggraduatestudentsandhaveaminimum3.0GPA.U.S.citizenswhoaremajoringinPolishstudiesarealsoeligible.Selectionisbasedonacademicperformance,achievements,motivation,interestinPolishsubjectsorinvolvementinthePolishcommunityandfinancialneed.Thetargetapplicantsarecollege,andgraduatestudentsofallages.Thenumberofscholarshipsvary,buttheycanberenewable.Thescholarshipamountis$1,000‐$7,000.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeTH45115forupdatesonthisaward.

UnitedChurchofChrist

AdrienneM.andCharlesShelbyRooksFellowship700ProspectAve

ClevelandOH44115‐1100216‐736‐2166scholars@ucc.org

http://www.ucc.org/scholarships/Deadline:March1TheAdrienneM. andCharles ShelbyRooks Fellowship forRacial andEthnicTheologicalStudents was established to support the seminary education of members of the UnitedChurchof Christ fromracial andethnic groupsunderrepresented inour churchwhoarecommittedtoservingtheUCCandwhoareenrolledinaschooloftheologyaccreditedbythe Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Grants are alsomadetosupportdoctoralstudyataccreditedgraduateschoolsforthoseseekingtopursue

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ascholarlyteachingvocationinthefieldofreligion.Grantsaremadetobothfull‐timeandpart‐timestudentsandrangefrom$500to$5,000annually.Grantsmayberenewed.MasterofDivinityStudents:anymemberofacongregationoftheUnitedChurchofChristwho is from an underrepresented ethnic group (such as African American, HispanicAmerican,AsianAmerican,NativeAmericanIndian,orPacificIslander),whoisenrolledinan accredited school of theology, andwhohasmaintained at least a "B" average in posthigh school academic studiesmay apply. Preferencewill be given to studentswhohavedemonstrated leadership through a history of service to the church and scholarshipthrough exceptional academic performance and who intend to become pastors andteachers within the United Church of Christ. Both full time and part time students areencouragedtoapply.Applicantsareexpectedtohavebegunthemember indiscernmentprocessbythetimeofapplication.DoctoralStudents:anymemberofacongregationof theUnitedChurchofChrist fromanunderrepresentedethnicgroup,whois inaprogramofstudyleadingtoaPh.D.,Th.D.,orEd.D.withinafieldrelatedtoreligiousstudiesmayapply.Preferencewillbegiventothosestudents who have demonstrated high promise of academic excellence, teachingeffectiveness,andcommitmentto theUnitedChurchofChristandwho intendtobecomeprofessorsincolleges,seminaries,orgraduateschools.

CannonEndowmentScholarshipScholarships:CannonEndowment

UnitedChurchofChrist700ProspectAve

Cleveland,OH44115‐1100216‐736‐2166scholars@ucc.org

http://www.ucc.org/scholarships/Deadline:April1The Cannon Endowment Scholarship was established in 1992 through a gift from Dr.Clinton Cannon. An army retiree and UCC lay member of the Washington‐North IdahoConference,Dr.Cannonappreciatedtheministryofchaplainsduringhiscareerandwantedtoensurethefutureavailabilityofchaplainstoservemilitarypersonnelandtheirfamilies.The Cannon Endowment provides scholarship assistance to seminarians planning tobecome military chaplains. Applicants must meet the general requirements, or theequivalent,iftheyarefromotherfaithcommunities.Seminarianswhoareofthefollowingfaithcommunitiesmayapply:UnitedChurchofChrist,ChristianChurchDisciplesofChrist,PresbyterianU.S.A.andUnitedMethodist.Scholarshipsareawardedonanannualbasisandtypicallywillbeinthe$2,500range.

RichardandHelenBrownPastoralScholarshipsScholarships:RichardandHelenBrown

UnitedChurchofChrist700ProspectAve

Cleveland,OH44115‐1100216‐736‐2166

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scholars@ucc.orghttp://www.ucc.org/scholarships/

Deadline:March20RichardandHelenBrownleftapproximately$5milliontotheUnitedChurchofChrist toestablish an endowment to provide pastoral scholarships. The Browns had a long‐termcommitment to the United Church of Christ and were very concerned that pastors beadequately trained tominister in local churches.A largeportion of the income from theendowmentisusedtoprovidescholarshipsforseminariansbelongingtotheUnitedChurchofChrist.

UCCSeminarianScholarshipUnitedChurchofChrist

700ProspectAveCleveland,OH44115‐1100

216‐736‐3839jeffersv@ucc.org

http://www.ucc.orgDeadline:Varies TheUCCSeminarianScholarshipsupportsmembersoftheUnitedChurchofChristwhoarepreparingforministry.ApplicantsmustbemembersofaUnitedChurchofChristcongregationforatleastoneyearpriortoreceiptofthescholarship.TheymustbecurrentlyenrolledinanATSaccreditedseminaryinacourseofstudytobecomeanordainedminister,andtheymustmaintainatleastaBaveragetoreceiveandkeepthescholarship.Applicantsshouldbeabletoshowthattheyhavedemonstratedleadershipabilitiesinachurchoracademicenvironment.StudentsmustalsoagreetoservetheUnitedChurchofChristoroneofitspartnersafterthecompletionoftheirstudies.Applicantscanbehighschool,college,graduate,oradultstudents.TheminimumGPAonemusthaveis3.0.Applicationsareavailablebymail.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeUN235115forupdatesonthisaward.

UCCSeminarianScholarshipsAwardedbyCOREM

HelenandRichardBrownScholarshipsthroughtheCOREMBodies,supporttheologicaleducationforseminarianswhoaremembersofthefollowingracialandethnic

UCCconstituencygroups:•UnitedBlackChristians(African‐Americanseminarians)•

MinistersforRacial,Social,EconomicJustice(African‐Americanseminarians)•Council

forHispanicMinistries(LatinoandLatinaseminarians).•PacificIslanderandAsian‐

AmericanMinistries(AsianandPacificIslanderseminarians)•CouncilforAmerican

IndianMinistries(AmericanIndianseminarians)Eachmemberofthebodyselectsscholarshiprecipientswhomustmeetthegeneralrequirements.Scholarshipsareawarded

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annually.BrownScholarshipsarealsoawardedannuallytoastudentofanoverseas/globalpartnerchurchstudyingabroadorintheU.S.andtooverseas/globalpartnerchurchmembersforcontinuingeducationleadingtowardprofessionalministry.TheawardsaregivenuponnominationbytheAreaOfficesofourcommonGlobalMinistries/WiderChurchMinistries.

WilliamR.JohnsonScholarshipScholarships:WilliamR.Johnson

700Prospect2166

scholars@ucc.orghttp://www.ucc.org/scholarships/

Deadline:April1In 1999, the predecessor body to Local Church Ministries, The Board for HomelandMinistries,createdascholarshipforgay,lesbian,bisexual,andtransgenderUnitedChurchofChristseminariansinhonorofWilliamR.Johnson,thefirstopenlygaymanordainedintheUnitedChurchofChrist.Thescholarshipwasestablishedasaconcretewayofaffirmingthelong‐standingconvictionoftheUnitedChurchofChristthatsexualorientationshouldnotbeabarriertoordination.Toqualifyforthisscholarship,studentsmustbeopenabouttheir sexual orientation, enrolled in an Association of Theological Schools accreditedseminary,andhaveproofofbothlocalmembershipinaUnitedChurchofChristchurchandofmemberindiscernmentstatus.First‐timeapplicantsmustexhibitexceptionalacademicability typicallydemonstratedby a3.0GPAorbetterwhile in seminary. Specificwrittenrecommendationsarealsorequired.Thescholarshipisavailabletosecondandthirdyearstudents.Scholarshipawardstypicallywillbeinthe$2500range.

UnitedMethodistChurchGBHEMScholarshipOffice

POBox340007Nashville,TN37203‐0007

(615)340‐7342umscholar@gbhem.orghttp://www.gbhem.org

The following are standard criteria for EVERY program offered through GBHEM: (1)ApplicantmustbeanACTIVE,fullmemberofTheUnitedMethodistChurchforatleastONEyear. Membership is determined by the date the applicant was confirmed and tookmembership vows with a United Methodist church. (Members of other Methodistdenominationsarenoteligible.)(2)ApplicantsmustbepursuingadegreeprogramatANYaccreditedinstitutionwithintheU.S.HighschoolstudentsmayapplyIFtheywillbecollegestudentsinthefallterm.(3)ApplicantsmusthaveaminimumGPAof2.5orhigherona4.0scale. (4) Applicants are required to be full‐time students according to their school’s

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standardsfortheprogramforwhichtheyareenrolled.ApplicationsavailableJanuary5–March5.

HANAScholarshipDeadline:March5,2016ApplicantmustbebornofHispanic,Asian,NativeAmerican,orPacificIslandparentage(atleastoneparent);anupperlevelstudent(undergraduateatjuniororseniorlevel;ORagraduateordoctoralstudent);fullandactivememberoftheUMCforatleast3years;GPAof2.85+;withplanstoprepareforleadershipintheUMCandintheirHANAcommunity.Averageaward$1,000‐3,000.

Rev.CharlesW.TadlockScholarship

Deadline:March5,2016ToapplyfortheRev.CharlesW.TadlockScholarshipapplicantsmustbeacertifiedcandidateforordinationasanelderintheUMCandhavesuccessfullycompletedfirstyearofseminary;GPAof2.85+;beanactive,fullmemberoftheUMCforatleast1year;andacitizenorpermanentresidentoftheU.S.Thisscholarshipisderivedfromawill,andpreferenceisgivenforpersonsfromtheMissouriEastandWestAnnualConferences;however,allwhomeetotherrequirementswillbeconsidered.

RosalieBentzingerScholarshipDeadline:March5,2016TheRosalieBentzingerScholarshipisdesignedtorecognizeaUMstudentpursuingaPh.D.degreeinChristianeducationinagraduatetheologicalinstitution.One(1)$5,000scholarshipwillbeawardedannually.Applicantsmustbeactive,fullmembersoftheUMCforatleast3years;bemembersingoodstandingasdeaconsinfullconnection,diaconalministers,ordeaconess;beacceptedfordoctoralstudyinaUniversitySenate‐approvedschooloftheology,fulltime;andhaveaB+academicaverage.

E.CraigBrandenburgScholarshipDeadline:March5,2016Applicantsmustbestudents35yearsofageorolder;desiringtocontinuetheireducationorgointoasecondcareer;memberoftheUMCforatleast1year.

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GeneralScholarshipDeadline:March5,2016TheUnitedMethodistGeneralScholarshipmaybeawardedtoundergraduate,graduate,ordoctoralstudentswhoarefullactivemembersoftheUMCforatleast1year.MusthaveaminimumGPAof2.5+andbeattendinganyaccreditedinstitutionwithintheU.S.

TheJohnQ.SchislerAward

Deadline:March5,2016 Graduate award for students enrolled at a University Senate approved theologicalseminary inChristian educationpreparing for a career as a layprofessional or ordaineddeaconinfullconnectioninalocalUMC;musthavebeenamemberoftheUMCforatleast3years;andGPAof2.85+.Thisgraduateawardisnotforstudentsplanningtobeordainedelders.

TheNativeAmericanSeminaryAward

Deadline:March5,2016 The Native American Seminary Award is an award for Native American studentspursuingadegreeataUniversitySenate‐approvedseminary.FundedthroughtheNativeAmericanMinistriesSundayOffering.MusthavebeenamemberoftheUMCforatleast3years; bornofNativeAmerican/American Indian/AlaskanNativeparentage (at least oneparent);documentationofaffiliationrequired;beincandidacyprocessofordination;anddemonstrateinvolvementwithintheNativeAmericancommunity.

UnitedMethodistGeneralScholarship

UnitedMethodistChurchOfficeofLoansandScholarships

P.O.Box340007Nashville,TN37203‐0007

(615)340‐7367umscholar@gbhem.org

http://www.gbhem.org/loans‐scholarships

Deadline:March1(PaperApplications),April15(OnlineApplications) TheUnitedMethodistGeneralScholarshipismeanttosupportstudentswhoaremembersoftheUnitedMethodistChurch.Applicantsmustbeactive,full‐timemembersoftheUnitedMethodistChurchforatleastoneyearpriortoapplying,beadmittedtoafull‐timedegreeprograminanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityandhaveaminimum2.5GPA.StudentsmustalsobeU.S.citizensorpermanentresidentsandbeundergraduate,graduate,ordoctoralstudents.OnlineapplicationsareduebyApril15th,andsupporting

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documentsareduebyMay1.Theamountoftheawardvaries.Applicationsareavailableonline.Visitwww.UltimateScholarshipBook.comandentercodeUN236015forupdatesonthisaward.

UnitedMethodistChurchBaltimore‐WashingtonConferenceEducationFund

Baltimore‐WashingtonConferenceoftheUnitedMethodistChurchFulton,MD20759‐2594

(410)309‐3400or800‐942‐2525http://bwcumc.org/finance/scholarships/

ccook@bwcumc.org

SophiaDietschFundDeadline:March5,2016ForapplicantsofBaltimoreCityOnly;whoaregoingintoministry/seminarystudent/orinthecandidacyprocess.Awardis$400peryearupto$2000total(nomorethan5years).Students must be a candidate for ministry in the United Methodist Church and fromBaltimore City. Student must have held membership in a church of the Baltimore‐WashingtonConference forat leastoneyear.Applicantmustbeadegreecandidateatanaccredited college, university or seminary. Applications will open online on January 4th2016.

UnitedMethodistCitySocietyUrbanMinistryScholarship475RiversideDrive,Room1922

NewYork,NY10115(212)870‐3084

bshillady@umcitysociety.orghttp://umcitysociety.org/2015/01/20/2015‐2016‐urban‐ministry‐scholarship‐program/

Deadline:May8thTheScholarshipsforUrbanMinistryareforthoseonordinationtrackintheUnited

MethodistChurchandareattendingSeminary.TheScholarshipprovideslimitedfundsforthosepersonswhohavedemonstratedexperienceandinterestinurbanministryandhavesome level of financial need. All candidates must meet the following criteria: (1)MembershipinachurchintheNewYorkAnnualConference;(2)EnrollmentinaprogramataseminaryapprovedbytheScholarshipCommitteeoftheUnitedMethodistCitySociety;and(3)CanbeaFullorparttimestudentfortheacademicyear4.PreferencewillbegiventopersonswhohaveadesiretoenterfulltimeordainedministryintheUnitedMethodistChurchinanurbansetting.TheScholarshipCommitteewillNOTreviewapplicationsfrompersons that: arenotmembersof churches in theNewYorkAnnualConference; arenotinvolved in urban ministries at their local church; are pursuing additional advanceddegrees(i.e. secondmaster’sdegreeordoctoraldegree);arenotpursuingprogramsthatwillleadtoadegreeorcertificate;ORdonotsubmittheapplicationbythedeadline.Theapplication must be in the offices of the United Methodist City Society by 5pm on thedeadlinedate.TheapplicationcanbefoundontheUnitedMethodistCitySocietywebsitein

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February or March. You can email the completed application by the same time tobshillady@umcitysociety.org

W.B.SmallTrustGrant2709FairlaneAvenueWaterloo,IA50702(319)234‐9991

joblut@mchsi.comwww.wbsmalltrust.org

Deadline:May15,2016To assistmenandwomen in obtaining theM.Div. degree, the SmallTrustwill provide agrant in the amount of $1,250 per semester to applicants who are full‐time Christianstudentsworking on aMasters of Divinity at an accredited seminary and have a strongIowaconnection.(PreferenceisgiventoIowanssinceW.B.SmallwasanIowadentistandhismoneyestablishedthisTrust.).ApplicationsacceptedJanuary1throughMay15.Pleasecontact Joan Youngblut for information and/or an application. Visit our website atwww.wbsmalltrust.comformoreinformation.

Well‐BeingSecretsScholarship

http://www.well‐beingsecrets.com/scholarship/HelenNichols

Deadline:December1stEachyearanawardof$5,000isgiventoapassionatecollegeorgraduatestudentfromanyfieldofstudyatanaccreditedUSuniversityorcollege.Themaincriteriaishowpassionateareyouaboutyourfield.Themoneyisfortuitionandbooks.Toapply,submit1,000wordessayaboutyourpassionforyourfutureprofessionandwhyyoushouldbepickedasawinner.Thecommitteewantstolearnaboutwhatdrivesyouandhowpassionateareyou.Winnerswillreceive$5,000checksentdirectlytotheeducationalinstitution.ThewinnerwillbepickedbyacommissioneachyearbyDecember15thandcheckwillbemailedoutbyDecember20th.Ifyouareinterestedinthisscholarship,pleasesend1,000wordsessaytoscholarship@well‐beingsecrets.com.Intheemailincludeyourname,major,school,expectedyearofgraduation,andyourcontactinformation.

WomeninUnitedMethodistHistoryAwards

GeneralCommissiononArchivesandHistory,TheUnitedMethodistChurchP.O.Box127

36MadisonAveMadison,NJ07940Phone:973‐408‐3189Fax:973‐408‐3909research@gcah.orghttp://www.gcah.org

WomeninUnitedMethodistHistoryResearchGrant

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Deadline:December31TheWomeninUnitedMethodistHistoryResearchGrantprovidesseedmoneyfor

researchprojectsrelatingspecificallytothehistoryofwomenintheUnitedMethodistChurch.Applicantsmustsubmitanapplicationthatincludesaresume,adescriptionoftheproject,atimetablefortheproject,abudget,andlettersofrecommendation.Applicantscanbejuniorhighoryounger,highschoolstudents,collegestudents,graduatestudents,oradultstudents.Theawardisatleast$1,000.Toapply,submityourmaterialstotheGeneralSecretaryattheaddresslisted.

WomeninUnitedMethodistHistoryWritingAward

Deadline:December31 TheWomeninUnitedMethodistHistoryWritingAwardistorewardresearchandwritingonthehistoryofwomenintheUnitedMethodistChurch.Applicantsmustsubmitcompleted,originalmanuscriptsnotlongerthan20double‐spaced,type‐writtenpageswithfootnotesandbibliographyaboutthehistoryofwomenintheUnitedMethodistChurchoritsantecedents.Applicantscanbejuniorhighoryounger,highschoolstudents,collegestudents,graduatestudents,oradultstudents.Theawardis$500.Toapply,submityourmaterialstotheGeneralSecretaryattheaddresslisted.

WoodrowWilsonNationalFellowshipFoundationCharlotteW.NewcombeDoctoralDissertationFellowship

5VaughnDrivePrinceton,NJ08540

(609)452‐7007Ext.310Newcombe@woodrow.org

www.woodrow.orgDeadline:November15,2015TheCharlotteW.NewcombeDoctoralDissertationFellowshipsaredesignedtoencourageoriginalandsignificantstudyofethicalorreligiousvaluesinallfieldsofthehumanitiesandsocial sciences, and particularly to help Ph.D. candidates in these fields complete theirdissertationworkinatimelymanner.Inadditiontotopicsinreligiousstudiesorinethics(philosophical or religious), dissertations appropriate to the Newcombe Fellowshipcompetitionmightexploretheethicalimplicationsofforeignpolicy,thevaluesinfluencingpolitical decisions, the moral codes of other cultures, and religious or ethical issuesreflected in history or literature. Fellowships are provided to Ph.D. candidates atinstitutions in theUnitedStateswhowill complete theirdissertationsbetweenAprilandAugust2017.Fellowsmaynothaveheldasimilarnationalawardforthefinaldissertationyear, normay theyhavepreviously applied for theNewcombeFellowship. For the2016Newcombe competition, at least 22 Fellows will be chosen to receive $25,000 for 12monthsoffull‐timedissertationwriting;inaddition,theirgraduateschoolswillbeaskedtowaivetuitionand/orremitsomeportionoftheirfees.ApplicationmaterialsareavailableonlineatWoodrow.org.