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Women of Color Scholars Program

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry

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Description

The Women of Color Scholars Program is designated for those who were born of at least one African, Black, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American parent. Applicants must be pursuing a Ph.D. or Th.D. within the field of religious studies and aspire to serve on the faculty or in an executive administrative position at a UM-related theological school. Applicants must also have a minimum of three years of membership in the UMC. The GBHEM scholarship application opens in January of each year.

Amount Details

$3,000
Low Amount Awarded
$10,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted to female students
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaska Native students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Religion/Theology
  • CheckmarkRestricted to specific religious affiliations: Methodist
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: Latin American/Caribbean, African

How to Apply

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Contact umscholar@gbhem.org
Tel: 615-340-7342 Address P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007