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Georgia Harkness Scholarships

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry

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Avg. Amount Awarded
336
Days
March 31 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
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Description

The Georgia Harkness Scholarship is designed to encourage women to prepare for ordained ministry as an elder in The United Methodist Church as a second career. The award is not available for undergraduate, D.Min., or Ph.D. work. Applicants must be pursuing a master of divinity degree at any University Senate-approved school of theology. Applicants must be a certified candidate for the elder track at time of application. Preference will be given to applicants who have chosen ministry as a second career. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry for more information.

Amount Details

$5,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust be at least 35 years old
  • CheckmarkRestricted to female students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Religion/Theology
  • CheckmarkRestricted to specific religious affiliations: Methodist

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Contact
Office of Scholarships
umscholar@gbhem.org
Tel: 615-340-7344 Address 1908 Grand Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212