The Rev. Chuck and Nancy Thomas Scholarship was founded in 1998 to honor Chuck Thomas' career in the Unitarian Universalist ministry and his family's long-standing commitment to lay leadership. This scholarship serves Unitarian Universalism by valuing community service and lay leadership as critical elements of a call toward professional theological training. Each year it supports a student in the first year of seminary or in preparatory academic work. Scholars qualify for the award by demonstrating their outstanding commitment to Unitarian Universalism as lay leaders. The seminary or undergraduate institution the applicant plans to attend must be recognized by the...