Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations

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Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations

25 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108
Ph: (617)742-2100
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.uua.org

Martha and Robert Atherton Ministerial Scholarships (Graduate, Master's/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to promising ministerial students in their second or third year of seminary. Focus: Ministry. Qualif.: Applicant must be student in the second or third year of seminary; and a citizen of the United States or Canada. Criteria: Priority is given to students that have demonstrated outstanding ministerial ability secondarily to students with the greatest financial need, especially persons of color.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must apply for financial aid to be automatically considered for scholarships with no additional material is required, except where noted. Deadline: April 15.

Remarks: Established in 1997, through the generous contributions of Martha and Robert Atherton.

Olympia Brown and Max Kapp Awards (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support the education of a student in a Masters of Divinity degree program leading to fellowship as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) minister. Focus: Ministry. Qualif.: Applicant must be student enrolled full-time or at least half time in a Masters of Divinity degree program leading to fellowship as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) minister; and a citizen of the United States or Canada. Criteria: Priority is given to students that have demonstrated outstanding ministerial ability secondarily to students with the greatest financial need, especially persons of color.

Funds Avail.: $2500. Number Awarded: one woman and one man. Applicants must apply for financial aid to be automatically considered for scholarships. In addition, applicants must submit a winning paper, sermon, or other special project on some aspect of Universalism. Deadline: April 15.

Children of Unitarian Universalist Ministers College Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To defray undergraduate college expenses of the children of Unitarian Universalist Ministers. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be college undergraduate and a dependent of a Unitarian Universalist Minister. Criteria: Priority is given to applicants with family income not exceeding $50,000.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must complete the online Application process and submit a proof of college enrollment to the UUA Office of Church Staff Finances. Deadline: September 30.

Pauly D’Orlando Memorial Art Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support Unitarian Universalist students with their educational pursuit. Focus: Fine arts. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Unitarian Universalist graduate or undergraduate student pursuing a career in fine arts. Performing arts majors are not eligible. Criteria: Selection is based on active relationship with Unitarian Universalism, financial need, and enrollment in an accredited institution.

Funds Avail.: Varies. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with the supporting documentation. Deadline: February 15.

Remarks: Funded by a trust set up by the First Unitarian Church of New Orleans.

David Eaton Scholarships (Graduate, Master's/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support the education of a student in a Masters of Divinity degree program leading to fellowship as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) minister. Focus: Ministry. Qualif.: Applicant must be student enrolled full-time or at least half time in a Masters of Divinity degree program leading to fellowship as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) minister; a citizen of the United States or Canada; and a woman from a historically marginalized group who share the same vision as David Eaton. Criteria: Priority is given to students that have demonstrated outstanding ministerial ability secondarily to students with the greatest financial need, especially persons of color.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must apply for financial aid to be automatically considered for scholarships with no additional materials required, except where noted. Deadline: April 15.

Remarks: Established in memory of Rev. David Hilliard Eaton.

David Pohl Scholarships (Graduate, Master's/Scholarship)

Remarks: Established in memory of Rev. David Pohl.

Roy H. Pollack Scholarships (Graduate, Master's/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support the education of a student in a Masters of Divinity degree program leading to fellowship as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) minister. Focus: Ministry. Qualif.: Applicant must be a second or third-year student having strong academic records and a promising candidate for the Unitarian Universalist ministry; must be a citizen of the United States or Canada. Criteria: Priority is given to students that have demonstrated outstanding ministerial ability secondarily to students with the greatest financial need, especially persons of color.

Remarks: Created in 1998.

Alice Schulman Simmons Scholarships for UU Women (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support the education of a UU woman with education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Unitarian Universalist Women attending Simmons College in Boston. Criteria: UUAwill validate all candidates.

Funds Avail.: $25,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must apply and submit the Information Profile for Endowed Scholarships through the Office of Student Financial Services at Simmons College. Contact: Stewardship and Development Office, at 617-948-4655.

Joseph Sumner Smith Scholarships (All/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support the education of a Unitarian Universalist (UU) student. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Unitarian Universalist student attending Anitoch or Harvard. Criteria: Priority is given to students who will pursue the ministry after graduation.

Funds Avail.: $500-$1000. To Apply: Applicants must contact the Scholarship Administrator of the UU Funding Program for the application process. Deadline: April 30.

Marion Barr Stanfield Art Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: Varies. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with the supporting documentation. Deadline: February 15.

Otto M. Stanfield Law Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support Unitarian Universalist students with their educational pursuits. Focus: Law. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Unitarian Universalist student entering or in law school. Pre-law students or political science majors are not eligible. Criteria: Selection is based on active relationship with Unitarian Universalism, financial need, and enrollment in an accredited institution.

Funds Avail.: Varies. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with the supporting documentation. Deadline: February 15.

Remarks: Established by Marion Barr Stanfield in memory of her husband.

Rev. Chuck and Nancy Thomas Scholarships (Graduate, Master's/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support the education of a student in a Masters of Divinity degree program leading to fellowship as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) minister. Focus: Ministry. Qualif.: Applicant must be a first-year student showing an outstanding commitment to Unitarian Universalism as a lay leader before preparing for ordained ministry; and must be a citizen of the United States or Canada. Criteria: Priority is given to students that have demonstrated outstanding ministerial ability secondarily to students with the greatest financial need, especially persons of color.

Funds Avail.: $11,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must apply for financial aid to be automatically considered for scholarships. In addition, applicants must submit a completed application form with the required materials. Those who wish to submit a nomination should write a letter of recommendation showing a connection between the applicant's ministry and their life goals along with examples of their strong leadership skills. Deadline: April 2.

Remarks: Established in 1998 by Lorella and Todd Hess in honor of Lorella's father, Rev. Charles Thomas.

Von Ogden Vogt Scholarships (Graduate, Master's/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support the intellectual, spiritual, and professional development of future Unitarian Universalist ministers attending Meadville Lombard Theological School. Focus: Ministry. Qualif.: Applicant must be student enrolled full-time or at least half time in a Masters of Divinity degree program leading to fellowship as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) minister; attending Meadville Lombard Theological School; and a citizen of the United States or Canada. Criteria: Priority is given to students that have demonstrated outstanding ministerial ability secondarily to students with the greatest financial need, especially persons of color.

Remarks: Established in 2001 by Ogden and Carolyn Vogt to honor Carolyn's father, Rev. Dr. Von Ogden Vogt.

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