The requirements set out in this document represent the ideal qualifications and processes for Ecclesiastical Approval and Endorsements. The Official Endorser may choose to waive specific provisions, should she/he believe that the applicant has sufficient background, experience, education and/or...

The Unitarian Universalist Association provides ongoing support for UU military chaplains and chaplain candidates.

Candidates seeking either Ecclesiastical Endorsement or Approval must: Complete and submit a standard application form. Submit an essay (between 1000 and 2500 words) detailing the reasons for seeking position as military, Veteran’s Affairs, or Civil Air Patrol chaplain, and confirms their...

A project of the Pacific Central District, the Pacific Northwest District, and the Settlement Office of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Ministry and Professional Leadership Staff Team. Created with a grant from the Fund for Unitarian Universalism. The Janus Workbook is an array of...

Community ministry is care for the world outside the walls of the local congregation. Community ministry has deep roots within Unitarian Universalist movement, dating back to Joseph Tuckerman’s pioneering work among the poor of Boston in the 1820s. Today, community ministry is a growing and...

This scholarship serves UUsm, and individual UUs like Chuck and Nancy Thomas, by valuing a history of service and leadership as critical elements of a call toward professional theological training.

The Charles White Memorial Scholarship offers financial assistance to defray the costs of theological education. Application deadline is February 28th, 2020. For more information, visit the scholarship website or email pswdwhitememorial@gmail.com. ...

Susan M. Jackson's children established this fund on Ms. Jackson's 85th birthday to honor her commitment and dedication to Unitarian Universalism....

An award of $2,500 is made to a ministerial student who, in addition to meeting the requirements for general financial aid, chooses to submit as part of their general financial application a paper, sermon, or other special project on some aspect of Universalism....

Ingeborg Haseltine made a gift from her estate to establish a permanent scholarship fund to support the education of women pursuing a career in the ministry of the Unitarian Universalist Association. The Ministerial Credentialing Office has limited scholarship funds available to students enrolled...

The Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland awards an annual preaching fellowship of $4,500. Killam Fellows are selected/nominated from Harvard Divinity School, Meadville/Lombard, and/or Starr King School of the Ministry. Deadline is March 1st. ...

The Roy H. Pollack Scholarship was created in 1998 to support second- or third-year students who have strong academic records and are a promising candidate for the Unitarian Universalist ministry. The Ministerial Credentialing Office has limited scholarship funds available to students enrolled...

The Lucille K. and Jerome P. Gallon Scholarship fund was created to support promising candidates for Unitarian Universalist ministry. This scholarship is to individuals who have demonstrated strong preaching skills during their path to ministry. The Ministerial Credentialing Office has limited...

These awards recognize and encourage excellence among seminarians who intend to serve as parish ministers. Deadline is April 15th. Contact: Secretary of the John Haynes Holmes Memorial Fund Committee, The Community Church of New York, 24 East 35th Street, New York, NY 10016. (212) 683-4988...

This scholarship was established by a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous....

This scholarship was established by the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) upon Rev. Pohl's retirement as Unitarian Universalist Association Director of Ministry in 1993. It supports the intellectual, spiritual, and professional development of individuals studying for...