Leonard M. Perryman Scholarship for Minorities

Amount:
$2,500
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Awards Available: 1

Scholarship Description

The Leonard M. Perryman Scholarship awards a scholarship for the undergraduate study of religion journalism or mass communications. The scholarship assists a United Methodist undergraduate who intends to pursue a career in religion journalism through study at an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must be a United Methodist ethnic minority student enrolled at the junior or senior level in the journalism or communications department of an accredited college or university in the United States.

Scholarship Details

  • Awards $2,500 for undergraduate study in religion journalism or mass communications.
  • Dedicated to the memory of Leonard M. Perryman, a noted journalist for The United Methodist Church.
  • Designed to support United Methodist students from racial-ethnic minority backgrounds.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a United Methodist ethnic minority student.
  • Enrolled at the junior or senior level in journalism or communications at an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • Demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in religion journalism.

Application Process

  1. Verify enrollment as a junior or senior in a journalism or communications program at an accredited U.S. college or university.
  2. Show evidence of Christian commitment and involvement in the life of the United Methodist Church.
  3. Submit academic transcripts, grade point averages, and required letters of reference demonstrating academic achievement.
  4. Provide proof of journalistic experience and/or talent.
  5. Outline clear plans and goals for the future in religion journalism.
  6. Demonstrate potential professional ability as a religion journalist.

Leonard M. Perryman was a Methodist journalist for 30 years. He served as a writer and editor with the Methodist Board of Missions and held leadership positions in many church organizations and associations.

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