United Church of Christ Scholarships
The Reverend JK Fukushima Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Amount: $500
Description: This scholarship honors the memory of the late Reverend Fukushima who was a pioneer pastor among the Japanese-American Christians, serving for about fifty-five years. Rev. Fukushima affirmed the value of an education. Candidates must be enrolled or have been accepted at an accredited Theological School and have NOT completed their Master’s Degree. Candidates will be asked about their commitment to the Asian-American community.
Application: http://www.scncucc.org/email_news_calendar/documents/2011MPCCFukushimaApplication.pdf
The Board of Trustees
Montebello Plymouth Congregational Church
144 S. Greenwood Avenue
Montebello, CA 90640
323.721.5568
Hale Donation Scholarship
Deadline: May 1
Amount: Varies
Description: Grants available to students with financial need who are preparing for ministry in the United Church of Christ.
Qualifications: Preference is given to applicants from Tolland County, Connecticut, but applications will be accepted from other parts of the country.
Application:
Hale Donation Scholarship
The First Congregational Church
P.O. Box 355
Coventry, CT 06238
860.742.5689
Adora S. Jones Ministerial Trust Scholarship Fund
Deadline: November 1
Amount: $1,000 to $4,000 depending on availability of funds
Description: Scholarship funds for seminary students from the State of Iowa
Qualifications:
- recipients must have been Iowa residents prior to college entry
- enrollment in seminary and actively pursuing studies toward preaching the Gospel in the United Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist or Congregational Churches
Application:
Adora S. Jones Ministerial Trust Administrator
Robert D. Thompson
c/o Salem United Methodist Church
225 First Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
robertdtia@msn.com
United Church of Christ
Deadline: Not specified
Amount: Varies
Description: Scholarships for United Church of Christ students. Full descriptions of scholarships are available by clicking here.
Requirements:
- membership in a UCC Congregation for at least one year
- enrolled in a course of study leading to ordination
- in-care of an Association or Conference
- minimum “B” grade point average
- plan for service in the UCC or partner church upon completion of seminary
- demonstrated leadership ability
Application:
United Church of Christ
700 Prospect Avenue East
Cleveland, OH 44115-1100
216.736.3200
scholars@ucc.org
www.ucc.org/ministers
United Church of Christ Historical Council
Deadline: May 1
Amount: $200
Description: Award and publication of an essay on the history of the United Church of Christ; Applicants must be MDiv degree candidates
Application:
United Church of Christ Historical Council
United Church of Christ
Schaff Library
Lancaster Theological Seminary
555 West James Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
Edwin Whitney Fund
Deadline: May 3
Amount: Up to $2,000
Description: Scholarships Connecticut residents preparing for ministry in the United Church of Christ
Qualifications: Preference is given to residents of Mansfield, Connecticut, though others may apply
Application:
Edwin Whitney Fund
Storrs Congregational Church
2 N. Eagleville Road
Storrs, CT 06268
860.429.9382
sccoffice@storrscongchurch.org
www.storrscongchurch.org/