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Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minorities

Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minorities

Applicable For:

College Upperclassmen

Max Award Amount:

$2,500

Application Deadline:

15/03/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minorities is a scholarship awarded annually to a United Methodist undergraduate student pursuing a degree in communications or journalism. The scholarship was established by the United Methodist Communications and is named after Leonard M. Perryman, who served as the editor of the Methodist publications for over 30 years.

The scholarship is open to students who are members of a racial/ethnic minority group and are active members of The United Methodist Church. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university in the United States. The scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement, community involvement, and a written essay.

Eligibility Criteria For Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minorities

  • The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minorities is a scholarship program designed to provide financial assistance to racial and ethnic minority students who are pursuing a career in religious communications. The eligibility criteria for the scholarship include the following:
  • Applicants for this scholarship must be a racial or ethnic minority student.
  • Applicants must be pursuing a degree in journalism, public relations, or a related field.
  • Applicants for this scholarship must demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicants must be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year.
  • Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on their career goals and how they plan to use their education to make a positive impact in their community and beyond.
  • The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minorities aims to support and encourage racial and ethnic minority students who are pursuing careers in religious communications and who have a passion for using their education to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

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