Educational Requirements (Word)
Educational Requirements (pdf)
Servant Sister Scholarship
Applications due July 1
Scholarships for women enrolled in an accredited seminary who are called to ministries of Word, Worship and Witness, who are candidates for ministry, and who indicate potential for developing creative ministries for a more just world.
To apply: contact co-chairs Rev. [email protected] and Rev. [email protected]
Scholarship for Clinical Pastoral Education
Summer CPE Application due by April 1
Fall CPE Application due by July 1
Winter and Spring CPE Application due by October 1
The Board of Ordained Ministry in the Virginia Conference awards financial aid to those seeking to fulfill their Clinical Pastoral Education requirement for full membership in the United Methodist Church. Application can be found here
For questions contact: Rev. [email protected]
Service Loan and Pell Grant for Seminary Education
Fall and Spring Application due by July 1
Spring or Summer Application due by October 1
For students enrolled in seminary working toward the first professional degree, service loans, scholarships, and grants are available. Application can be found here
For questions contact: Rev. [email protected]
The Journey Toward Ordained Ministry
Application open from December 15 – March 30
This scholarship and mentor experience is for college and seminary students pursuing ordination in The United Methodist Church. The $5,000/year scholarship and mentor support also includes an annual weekend retreat to learn more about the ordination process, self-awareness and interview skills. For more information, visit https://www.explorecalling.org/jtom/
United Methodist Loans and Scholarships (GBHEM Web site)