Adrienne and Charles Shelby Rooks Fellowship for Racial and Ethnic Theological Doctoral Scholarship 2024 (Opens 12/01/2023 Closes 03/01/24)

PROGRAM DEADLINE: March 01, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST (Midnight) - CLOSED

This program is inactive or past the deadline.

Description

The Adrienne M. and Charles Shelby Rooks Fellowship for Racial and Ethnic Theological Students was established to support the seminary education of members of the United Church of Christ from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in our church who are committed to serving the United Church of Christ.

The Rooks Fellowship Scholarship for Doctoral Degree Support provides grants for the seminary education of members of the United Church of Christ who are African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American Indian or Pacific Islander and enrolled in a Doctoral program at an accredited theological school, pursuing a scholarly teaching vocation in the field of religion.

Rooks Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, educational fees charged by the educational institution, books, room and board and basic living expenses (housing, food). Scholarship payment will be made to the seminary or theological school of the recipient. Rooks Scholars may request funds from the institution for basic living expenses.

Requirements

An applicant will:
  • be a member of a congregation of the United Church of Christ;
  • be a member of an underrepresented ethnic group (such as African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American Indian, or Pacific Islander);
  • be a full-time student in a doctoral program at a graduate school which is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and/or a regional accrediting body. The program of study must be leading to a Ph.D., Th.D., or Ed.D. degree within a field related to religious studies. 
  • maintain a 3.3 grade point average or better throughout the doctoral program;
  • demonstrate, through written narrative, the ability to express ideas in sequence using appropriate, standard language.

Renewable

Yes

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