Creative Writing Award

Award: $3,500, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must submit one of the following choices: Five poems, two short stories, a chapter from a novel, two personal essays, and/or three examples of literary journalism. Must apply by November 15 and indicate interest in award.

 

Music Award

Award: $10,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must audition in person (if residence within 200 miles) or by tape, apply by November 15, and indicate interest in award on application.

 

MALDEF Law School Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 27

Applicant must be enrolled at a U.S. accredited law school and demonstrate a commitment to advancing the civil rights of the Latino community. Resume, personal statement, transcripts, and one letter of recommendation required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

The Princeton Prize

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be a high school student who has been actively involved in volunteer work that has had a significant impact on race relations. Two applications required; one from applicant, one from applicant's supporter.

 

Phoenix Marathon Foundation Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a high school senior with a GPA of at least 3.5 who has competed in varsity running-related athletics for more than two years. Must be enrolled as a full-time college student. Two letters of recommendation and a 500 word essay required.

 

Alisa's Angels Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with a minimum 2.75 GPA who has demonstrated a desire to help people. Essay required on how applicant helped others. Letter of recommendation, high school transcript, and resume also required.

 

The United Methodist General Scholarship

Award: $2,030, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year who is a college student at a U.S. accredited institution. Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status required. International students may apply if they are a member of United Methodist Church for at least three years.

 

The Allan Jerome Burry Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a college sophomore, junior, or senior at an accredited U.S. institution who is an active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least three years. Nomination from campus minister/chaplain and minimum 3.0 GPA required. International students may apply if they are a member of United Methodist Church for at least 3 years.

 

The Bishop James C. Baker Award

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a current United Methodist Campus Minister who has been in campus ministry for at least three years. Must have received MDIV degree or equivalent and is pursuing advanced training. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

The Bishop Joseph B. Bethea Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a member of the Southeastern Jurisdiction Black Methodists for Church Renewal. Must be an undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited institution with a Minimum 2.8 GPA. International students may apply if they are a member of United Methodist Church for at least three years. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

The Coleman Tyson Siekman Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an endorsed clergy or pursuing endorsement through the United Methodist Endorsing Agency for correctional ministry. Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status required. International students may apply if they are a member of United Methodist Church for at least three years.

 

The David W. Self Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an incoming freshman college student who is pursuing a church related career. Must be an active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year. Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status required. International students may apply if they are a member of United Methodist Church for at least three years.

 

The E. Craig Brandenburg Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year who is at least 35 years old and is continuing their education or going into a second career. Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status required. International students may apply if they are a member of United Methodist Church for at least three years.

 

The Edith M. Allen Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an African-American college student pursuing a degree in education, social work, medicine, or other health professions. Must be enrolled at a United Methodist college/university with at least B+ average and be an active member of the United Methodist Church for at least three years.

 

The Elvina Jane Owen Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year who is a college student pursuing a degree in education. Minimum 2.85 GPA and full-time enrollment status required. Preference given to students in the Jonestown District of the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference.

 

The Esther Edwards Graduate Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a female administrator or faculty member working for a United Methodist related institution and pursuing a Ph.D. in higher education administration. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

The Ethnic Minority Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must an undergraduate student of Native American, Asian, African American, Hispanic, or Pacific Islander descent pursuing their first degree. Must be an active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year. Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status required.

 

The Fred Heather Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an endorsed individual who is completing requirements for a professional certification, advanced training, or the Association of Clinical Pastor Education super-visor certification.

 

The Georgia Harkness Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a female who is at least 35 years old pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at any university senate approved school of theology. Preference given to those who have chosen ministry as a second career. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

The HANA Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be of Hispanic, Asian, Native American, or Pacific Island descent who is an upper level undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student and has been a full and active member of the United Methodist Church for at least three years. Minimum 2.85 GPA required.

 

The Helen and Allen Brown Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an undergraduate racial/ethnic minority student from either the Nashville District of the Tennessee Annual Conference or the New Orleans District of the Louisiana Annual Conference. Must be a member of the United Methodist Church for at least three years and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

The Joe and Trudy Thaxton Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an active member of the Main Street United Methodist Church in Bedford, Virginia. Participation in the church and community must be demonstrated. Must be a college student at an accredited institution in the U.S. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

The Journey Toward Ordained Ministry Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate racial/ethnic minority student who is at least 30 years old that is pursuing a career in ordained ministry. Must be a member of the United Methodist Church for at least 2 years and currently attending a United Methodist related institution. Minimum 2.85 GPA required for undergraduate; minimum 3.0 GPA for graduate.

 

The Miriam Hoffman Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must an undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a vocational career in music education or music ministry. Must be an active full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year. Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status required.

 

The Native American Seminary Award

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a Native American student who is pursuing a degree at a University Senate approved seminary. Must be a member of the United Methodist Church for at least three years and have documentation of tribal affiliation. Involvement in the Native American community must be demonstrated.

 

The Rev. Charles W. Tadlock Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a certified candidate for ordination as an Elder in the United Methodist Church. Must have completed first year in seminary and is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree. Preference given to candidates from the Missouri Annual Conference. Minimum 2.85 GPA required.

 

The Rev. Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope: 21st Century Scholars Program

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an undergraduate student who has been a member of the United Methodist Church for at least three years. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Strong leadership in the United Methodist Church must be demonstrated.

 

The Richard S. Smith Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a racial/ethnic minority incoming freshman student who is pursuing a church related career. Must be an active member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year. Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status required.

 

The Rosalie Bentzinger Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an ordained deacon pursuing a Ph.D. in Christian Education who is enrolled in a University Senate approved Seminary. Must be a member of the United Methodist Church for at least three years. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

The Special Seminary Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be a seminary student pursuing ordained ministry as a vocation under 30 years old. Must be attending a United Methodist related seminary or school of theology. Minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status required.