Scholarships

The Unity South Central Region (USCR) is committed to supporting its membership via an array of generous scholarships. Our current scholarship coordinator is Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer of Unity Fort Worth in Fort Worth, TX.

The following scholarships are currently offered:

  • New-to-region conference scholarship

  • Ministerial training (all paths) scholarship

  • Session-C scholarship for Licensed Unity Teacher (LUT) candidates

Please review the suitable scholarship’s details below before contacting the scholarship coordinator.

How to Submit a Scholarship Application

In order to apply for a scholarship, please read the eligibility requirements.

Gather all required documents listed under Proof of Eligibility and send them via email to scholarships@unitysouthcentral.org.

If you have questions, please email or use the form on this page.

Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer

Ministerial Training Scholarship

Scope

  • The scope of the Ministerial Training Scholarship applies to the upcoming year of ministerial training.

  • The total amount available is determined by the USCR board of trustees each year. Such determined amount is equally divided by all accepted applicants.

  • Applicants may apply for a scholarship each year.

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be currently residing in the region.

  • Applicants must be actively serving a Unity ministry in the region.

  • Applicants must be accepted to Unity’s ordination path.

  • Applicants must have completed their first progress interview.

  • Applicants are current students of Unity Worldwide Ministries (UWSI) or the Unity Urban Ministerial School (UUMS) as either part-time or full-time ministerial students, or they are enrolled in the Field Licensing Program (FLP).

  • Applicants are currently enrolled in at least two courses of the UWSI or UUMS program, or they have completed their first 10-day intensive.

Proof of Eligibility

  • A letter from your minister in the ministry you serve, explaining that you are actively serving in that ministry and in what capacity. If there is no minister leading the ministry, a UWM-approved spiritual leader or ministry coordinator may sign the letter. In the absence of all and in the case you are the spiritual leader of that ministry, a signed letter from the board president will suffice.

  • Your admissions letter showing that you were admitted to the ordination path, blocking out any personal information or feedback.

  • Your last progress interview report showing that you are in good standing, blocking out any personal information or feedback.

  • Proof of registration that you are enrolled in at least two classes for the current or next quarter/semester. This can be a letter from the registrar of your school or a simple screenshot of your registration. If you are in the Field Licensing Program, proof of having attended the last 10-day intensive will suffice.

Limitations

  • The scholarship is limited in availability and follows a first-come/first-served system.

  • The scholarship is limited to one scholarship per student per year.

Due Date

Applications are accepted at any time.

Licensed Unity Teacher Candidate—Session C Scholarship

The scope of the LUT-Candidate-Session-C Scholarship covers a one-time reimbursement of up to $600 for attending the third session (session C) of LUT leadership training.

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be currently residing in the region.

  • Applicants must be actively serving a Unity ministry in the region.

  • Applicants must be current LUT candidates in good standing with their ministry.

  • Applicants must have successfully completed all requirements up to session C.

  • Applicants must be enrolled in their C session.

Proof of Eligibility

  • A letter from your minister in the ministry you serve, explaining that you are actively serving in that ministry and in what capacity. If there is no minister leading the ministry, a UWM-approved spiritual leader or ministry coordinator may sign the letter. In the absence of all and in the case you are the spiritual leader of that ministry, a signed letter from the board president will suffice.

  • A copy or screenshot of your registration for your session C classes.

Limitations

  • The scholarship is limited in availability and follows a first-come/first-served system.

  • This scholarship is a one-time reimbursement for expenses attending session-C.

Due Date

  • All scholarship applications must be received three (3) months prior to the starting date of session C.

Submit Your Scholarship Application