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Georgia Harkness Scholarships

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$5,000

Due: March 31, 2026

Eligibility

Georgia Harkness Scholarships, with an application deadline in March, offers numerous awards of $5000 each.

Description

The Georgia Harkness Scholarship is designed to encourage women to prepare for ordained ministry as an elder in The United Methodist Church as a second career. The award is not available for undergraduate, D.Min., or Ph.D. work. Applicants must be pursuing a master of divinity degree at any University Senate-approved school of theology. Applicants must be a certified candidate for the elder track at time of application. Preference will be given to applicants who have chosen ministry as a second career. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry for more information.

Level of Study

Graduate Student

Scholarship Type

Adult Women's