Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley Scholarship Program

Supporting those called to service in the Unitarian Universalist faith.

“Ministry is what we do together – clergy and the laity. It flows from a religious conviction that invites people to become more of themselves, more whole, as we give witness to a vision of a world transformed by our care.”

Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley, January 2005

The Scholarship

The purpose of the Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley scholarship is to help ease the financial burden for BIPOC women+ who are on a path to becoming a UU religious professional, and to build a network of BIPOC UU woman+ religious professionals who are committed to social justice as a cornerstone of their ministry.  We offer six $2500 scholarships per calendar year.

Who Can Apply

The Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley Scholarship Program provides financial support to BIPOC women+ who are on a path to becoming religious professionals within the UU faith.

 Scholarships are awarded based on these elements: 

• A clear path for ministry journey in Unitarian Universalism
• A commitment to explicitly lifting up the intersectionality of UU principles and justice work
• A commitment to community-building as a key component of ministry

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to complete an application form with questions about their calling to UU ministry, religious education, or music leadership, followed by a one-on-one with the UUWF Director. 

There are two funding cycles per year, with deadlines of May 1st and November 1st. Applications must be received on or before the deadline. Award notification will occur up to three months after the deadline. All applicants – whether selected for a scholarship or not – are notified in writing of the decisions.

There is no requirement for post-award accounting of how funds were spent. Past recipients are not eligible for a second scholarship.

Questions? Contact our administrator at ann@uuwf.org.