UMHEF Chaplain Samuel Grover Powell Scholarship
- DeadlineJuly 1st
- StateNationwide
- BranchesArmy, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
About this scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance to students preparing for chaplaincy in any branch of the military. The fund was established in 1980 by the family and friends of Chaplain Powell after his death. The Reverend Samuel Grover Powell served as a chaplain in the United States Air Force for 28 years. He believed that “Military people deserve the best qualified chaplains, for they are not only serving God, but their country.”
Details
- Deadline
- July 1st
- Application opens
- January 1st
- State
- Nationwide
- Branches
- Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
- Status of service member
- Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves
- Relation to service member
- Self
- Intended program
- any accredited theological seminary. preference is given to students enrolled or planning to enroll in a United Methodist-related institution
- Requirements
- Eligibility Be enrolled at any accredited theological seminary Be in their middle or senior (last) year Be involved in the Chaplain Candidate (Seminarian) Program or serving a military reserve component after having completed an active duty tour in one of the United States armed forces. Preference is given to students in their senior year who plan to serve in the United States Air Force. However, persons preparing for chaplaincy in any branch of the military will be considered.
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