Below are other types of scholarships, some of which may be applicable for postgraduate work. These scholarships/fellowships have specific restrictions regarding eligibility. Interested persons are advised to contact the scholarship/fellowship administrator directly.
- A Foundation For Theological Education (AFTE) (John Wesley Fellowships) - John Wesley Fellowships are available to United Methodists who plan to pursue Ph.D. or Th.D. degree programs. They are usually given for four years. The average grant is $10,000 per academic year. To receive information on how to apply---write, call or fax:
A Foundation for Theological Education
3901 S. Panther Creek Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
- Dempster Graduate Fellowships - The purpose of the Fellowship is to increase the effectiveness of teaching in United Methodist schools of theology by assisting worthy Ph.D. students who are committed to serving the church through theological education. Make inquires to:
Rev. Robert F. Kohler, Asst. General Secretary
Section of Elders and Local Pastors
P. O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007
(615) 340-7388
Fax: (615) 340-7395
E-mail: bkohler@gbhem.org
- Women in United Methodist History Research Grant - The purpose of this grant is to provide seed money (travel, secretarial services, etc.) for research projects relating specifically to the history of women in The United Methodist Church or its antecedents. The grant money is not to be used for equipment, publications costs, or researcher's salary. One grant in the amount of $1,000 or two grants in the amount of $500.00 each will be awarded each year at the discretion of the committee. Submitted proposals should be postmarked no later than December 31st. For information on how to apply contact:
General Secretary
General Commission on Archives and History
P. O. Box 127, 36 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 408-3189
Fax: (973) 408-3909
- Barber Scholarship - This trust was established for the purpose of assisting with the cost of tuition and books for those persons seeking to become full-time workers in Christ's Church. Applications may be received by contacting:
Rev. Charles Shelquist
109 E. Seminary Ave
Onarga, IL 60955-1240
(815) 268-4320
Fax: (815) 268-4725
E-mail: cshel109@yahoo.com
- Asian, Black, Hispanic, & Native American United Methodist History Research Awards - The purpose of this award is to promote excellence in research and writing in the history of four groups - Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American - in The United Methodist Church or its antecedents. Deadline: December 31st. For information on how to apply contact:
General Secretary
General Commission on Archives and History
P. O. Box 127, 36 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 408-3189
Fax: (973) 408-3909
- Women in United Methodist History Writing Award - The purpose of this award is to encourage and reward excellence in research and writing in the history of women in The United Methodist Church or its antecedents. Consideration will be given to completed, original manuscripts of article length. Deadline: May 1st. For information on how to apply, contact:
General Secretary
General Commission on Archives and History
P. O. Box 127, 36 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 408-3189
Fax: (973) 408-3909
- The Jesse Lee Prize - The purpose of this grant is to encourage the writing of serious monographs in Methodist history, which includes studies of any antecedent bodies or offshoots of Methodism in the United States or its missions. For further information, contact:
General Secretary
General Commission on Archives and History
P. O. Box 127, 36 Madison Ave
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 408-3189
Fax: (973) 408-3909
*Availability of Scholarships/Fellowships are subject to change without notice.
