Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Up to $2,500
Scholarship coverage
- other
- tuition fee reduction
Description
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.
The Perryman Scholarship promotes excellence by helping students continue their studies in communication, including electronic and print journalism.
Benefits
The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students awards a $2,500 scholarship for the undergraduate study of religion journalism or mass communications. It recognizes of the work of Leonard M. Perryman, a journalist for The United Methodist Church for nearly 30 years.
Eligibility
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.
Applicants are judged on five criteria:
- Christian commitment and involvement in the life of the United Methodist Church
- Academic achievement as revealed by transcripts, grade point averages and the required letters of reference
- Journalistic experience and/or evidence of journalistic talent
- Clarity of purpose in plans and goals for the future
- Potential professional ability as a religion journalis
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
United States
Nationality
American
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
15 Mar 2027
Send all materials to: Leonard M. Perryman Scholarship Committee
Applications are due by March 15 each calendar year.