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Program

Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship

Organization

United Methodist Communications

Opportunity Type

Scholarship

About the Program

The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students awards a $2,500 scholarship for undergraduate study of religion journalism or mass communications. It recognizes of the work of Leonard M. Perryman, a journalist for The United Methodist Church for nearly 30 years.

Application Deadline

March 15, 2024

Application Website

www.umcom.org

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
$2,500
Renewable?

No

Requirements

Description

Applicants must be a United Methodist ethnic minority student enrolled at the junior or senior level in the journalism or communications department of an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants are judged on five criteria:

  1. Christian commitment and involvement in the life of the United Methodist Church
  2. Academic achievement as revealed by transcripts, grade point averages and the required letters of reference
  3. Journalistic experience and/or evidence of journalistic talent
  4. Clarity of purpose in plans and goals for the future
  5. Potential professional ability as a religion journalist
Open to residents of:
National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
National - All 50 States
Degree Programs
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
Eligible Majors
  • Journalism
  • Communications
  • Year in School
    • College Junior
    • College Senior
    Citizenship
    • U.S. Citizens
    • Legal Permanent Residents
    Ethnicities
    • African American
    • Asian/Pacific Islander
    • Hispanic/Latino
    • Native American/Alaskan
    Contact

    scholarships@umcom.org

    Organization Website

    www.umcom.org

    Organization Address

    P.O. Box 320
    Nashville, TN 37202-0320

    Organization Phone
    1-888-278-4862
    Last Modified Date
    February 11, 2014
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