Stanfield and D'Orlando Legal and Art Scholarships

The Stanfield Scholarships Program is funded by a trust created by Mrs. Marion Barr Stanfield for Unitarian Universalists studying in the fields of art or law. Mrs. Stanfield stated that the Stanfield Scholarship committee should take into consideration, "Not only the intellectual attainments and potentialities of the beneficiaries but that they consider whether in character and constructive spiritual philosophy the beneficiaries are most likely to use their legal training and their training in art for the betterment of humankind."

Criteria for recipients include an active relationship with Unitarian Universalism, financial need, and enrollment in an accredited institution. The recipient of each scholarship will be a person whom the committee believes will promote Unitarian Universalist values in the larger world.

Scholarships are awarded for one year; however students may reapply each year if they wish to continue receiving financial assistance.

Otto M. Stanfield Law Scholarship

Criteria for law scholarship recipients include an active relationship with Unitarian Universalism, enrollment in an accredited institution, and a deep connection and commitment to social justice work. The recipients of each scholarship will be a person whom the committee believes will promote Unitarian Universalist values through their justice work in the larger world.

The application consists of three sections: a five-page (max) narrative, experience description, and letters of recommendation. Visit UUCSJ Funding Opportunities to learn more and apply for this scholarship.

The deadline for the 2023-2024 academic year is June 1, 2023. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid-July 2023 for the 2023-2024 academic year beginning in August/ September 2023.

Contact: UU College of Social Justice

Marion Barr Stanfield Art Scholarship

The Marion Barr Stanfield Art Scholarship is for either graduate or undergraduate Unitarian Universalist students preparing for a career in fine arts. The terms of the trust limit eligibility to those in the study of painting, drawing, photography, and/or sculpture. Performing arts majors are not eligible.

Contact: Unitarian Universalist Funding Program

Application

The deadline for the completed application (Word, 7 pages; preferred format) (PDF, 7 pages) is February 15 (Application Checklist).

Pauly D'Orlando Memorial Art Scholarship

The Pauly D'Orlando Memorial Art Scholarship is funded by a trust set up by the First Unitarian Church of New Orleans. Eligibility requirements for this scholarship are the same as those for the Stanfield Art Scholarship. Art applicants for the Stanfield and D'Orlando scholarships are considered together.

For more information contact uufp@uua.org.