Scholarships
Applications for the 2023-2024 Academic Year are OPEN!
DMUMC, using financial gifts made in memory of Dr. Clarence Bartholomew, and Mrs. Maude Dunn, and in honor of Reverend Charles Spence Hubbard, provides scholarship funds. In accordance with the fund’s charter, scholarships are awarded on the basis of the applicant’s active participation in the life of faith, demonstrated Christian character, and financial need.
Scope:
- High School graduates who are members of DMUMC enrolled in college or pre-ministerial/pre-missional training (seminary).
- Preference is given to undergraduate students.
- Scholarship awards are applied directly toward tuition.
- The scholarship is awarded for one year.
- Application Deadline: August 1st.
Scope:
- High School graduates who are members of DMUMC enrolled in college or pre-ministerial/pre-missional training (seminary).
- Preference is given to undergraduate students.
- Scholarship awards are applied directly toward tuition.
- The scholarship is awarded for one year.
- Application Deadline: August 1st.
The purpose of the Supportive Church Initiative (SCI) is to empower, encourage, financially support, and celebrate LGBTQ seminarians who are called to church ministry and who participate in the congregational life of DMUMC. As a congregation, we welcome persons from all backgrounds and identities. We also recognize that LGBTQ seminarians encounter unique challenges and questions regarding their denominational identity and calling. This is particularly true in the UMC, where self-avowed and practicing gays and lesbians are barred from ordination as elders and deacons.
Within DMUMC, we have LGBTQ seminarians, and we love and support them. The SCI is a way to put concrete action behind our commitment to these persons. In addition to financial support, we are committed through the SCI to give seminarians the opportunity to process their experiences in seminary, to explore ordination in and outside the UMC, and to be celebrated and welcomed.
The church seeks to support LGBTQ affiliate, associate, or full members of DMUMC who hope to participate in a variety of ministries in the church either as ordained or lay ministers. Whereas preference is given to those affiliated with DMUMC, all are encouraged to apply. We also recognize that, despite their investment in the UMC, some students may pursue ordination in other traditions because of the UMC’s stance toward LGBTQ candidates. Because of the unique situation facing LGBTQ seminarians, students have the option to anonymously receive support from DMUMC.
Scope:
- Enrolled LGBTQ seminarians who are affiliate, associate, or full members of DMUMC.
- Enrollment must be in an ATS accredited seminary or divinity school.
- The number of students supported each year is dependent upon available funding.
- Scholarship awards are applied directly toward tuition.
- Seminarians may receive support anonymously.
- The scholarship is awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal.
- Application Deadline: August 1st
Within DMUMC, we have LGBTQ seminarians, and we love and support them. The SCI is a way to put concrete action behind our commitment to these persons. In addition to financial support, we are committed through the SCI to give seminarians the opportunity to process their experiences in seminary, to explore ordination in and outside the UMC, and to be celebrated and welcomed.
The church seeks to support LGBTQ affiliate, associate, or full members of DMUMC who hope to participate in a variety of ministries in the church either as ordained or lay ministers. Whereas preference is given to those affiliated with DMUMC, all are encouraged to apply. We also recognize that, despite their investment in the UMC, some students may pursue ordination in other traditions because of the UMC’s stance toward LGBTQ candidates. Because of the unique situation facing LGBTQ seminarians, students have the option to anonymously receive support from DMUMC.
Scope:
- Enrolled LGBTQ seminarians who are affiliate, associate, or full members of DMUMC.
- Enrollment must be in an ATS accredited seminary or divinity school.
- The number of students supported each year is dependent upon available funding.
- Scholarship awards are applied directly toward tuition.
- Seminarians may receive support anonymously.
- The scholarship is awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal.
- Application Deadline: August 1st