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. Kirti Cesaratto, president of the board.

The following scholarships are currently offered:

  • Ministerial training (all paths) scholarship

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

Please review the suitable scholarship 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. Kirti Cesaratto

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