Scholarships for Ministerial Education
The Ministerial Credentialing Office has limited scholarship funds available to students enrolled full-time or at least half time in a Masters of Divinity degree program leading to fellowship as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) minister. Aspirant or candidate status is required. Deadline for receipt of financial applications each year is April 15th. Applicants for financial aid are automatically considered for scholarships and no additional material is required, except where noted.
In addition, priority is given those grantees that have demonstrated outstanding ministerial ability secondarily to students with the greatest financial need, especially persons of color. Grantees will be primarily citizens of the United States and Canada, and if they continue to excel in both academic and social performance may be eligible for additional scholarships.
David Eaton Scholarship
Maurine Mulliner, a long-time member of All Soul's Church in Washington, DC, made an estate gift to establish this award in order to affirm Rev. David Hilliard Eaton's vision of a community dedicated to strengthening hope, justice and balance, and creating an anti-racist, multi-cultural religious organization and country. This scholarship is awarded to women from a historically marginalized group who share the same vision as David Eaton.
David Pohl Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations upon Rev. Pohl's retirement as Unitarian Universalist Association Director of Ministry in 1993. It supports the intellectual, spiritual, and professional development of individuals studying for UU ministry.
Olympia Brown and Max Kapp Awards
Awards of $2,500 each are made to one woman and one man, who in addition to meeting the requirements for general financial aid, submit a winning paper, sermon, or other special project on some aspect of Universalism.
Martha and Robert Atherton Ministerial Scholarship
Established in 1997, this scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to promising ministerial students in their 2nd or 3rd year of seminary who have already proven their capabilities. This scholarship is awarded to individuals who respect hard work as a foundation of a full life and appreciate the freedom, political system, and philosophical underpinnings of our country. Martha and Robert Atherton are dedicated Unitarian Universalists who have made this scholarship possible through their generous contributions.
Roy H. Pollack Scholarship
The Roy H. Pollack Scholarship was created in 1998 to support second- or third-year students who have strong academic records and are a promising candidate for the Unitarian Universalist ministry.
Von Ogden Vogt Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2001 by Ogden and Carolyn Vogt to honor Carolyn's father The Rev. Dr. Von Ogden Vogt and his dedication and commitment to Unitarian Universalism. Scholarships are given to support the intellectual, spiritual, and professional development of future Unitarian Universalist ministers who are attending Meadville Lombard Theological School
Chuck and Nancy Thomas Scholarship
1 Annual Scholarship—$11,000This scholarship was established in 1998 by Lorella and Todd Hess in honor of Lorella's father, Reverend Charles Thomas, and his support of Unitarian Universalism and lay leadership. Rev. Thomas is Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Lima, OH, and affiliate minister of the Miami Valley Fellowship in Dayton, OH. The scholarship is awarded to a first-year student who has shown an outstanding commitment to Unitarian Universalism as a lay leader before preparing for ordained ministry.
This scholarship is given by public recommendation. Those who wish to submit a nomination should write a letter of recommendation showing a connection between the individual’s ministry and their life goals along with examples of their strong leadership skills. Letters can be sent to: The Rev. David Pettee, 25 Beacon Street, Boston MA, 02108. Recommendations MUST be received by April 15, 2008.
For more information contact mco @ uua.org.
Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008.
