Religious Education Major Scholarships

Bayta Lewton Award of Inspiration
Open to high school seniors who have actively participated in community or religious activities and pursuing a career in the field of education.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: March 31st
Number of Awards: 1
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
The David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund
115-67 237th Street
Elmont, New York 11003-3926
Phone: (800) 759-7512
Email: [email protected]
http://www.wilsonfund.org/awards.html

Student Opportunity Scholarship
Open to undergraduate students, who are member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), majoring in Education, Health Service/Science, Religious Studies, Sacred Music and Social Service/Science. Preference in this program is extended to racial ethnic students in order to promote diversity.
Amount of Award: $200 – $3,000
Application Deadline: June 15th
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Financial Aid for Studies
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202-1396
Phone: Laura Bryan (888) 728-7228×5735
http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/programs/studentopportunities.htm

Edith M. Allen Scholarship
Open to African-American graduate or undergraduate students pursuing a degree in education, social work, medicine, and/or other health professions. Must be an active full member of the UMC for at least 3 years.
Amount of Award: varies
Application Deadline: May 1st
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
United Methodist Church
Attn: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Office of Loans and Scholarships
1001 19th Avenue South
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 340-7344
Fax: (615) 340-7367
http://www.gbhem.org/site/c.lsKSL3POLvF/b.3538791/k.18E6/Scholarships_for_Undergraduate_andor_Graduate_Students.htm

World Wide Baraca Philathea Union Scholarship
Open to students preparing for Christian Education or other Christian Ministry studies.
Amount of Award: varies
Application Deadline: March
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
World Wide Baraca Philathea Union
610 South Harlem Avenue
Freeport, IL 61032