Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The UUA offers various scholarships to Unitarian Universalist students, with a particular focus on supporting students of color and LGBTQ+ students. Awards are based on financial need, academic promise, and commitment to UU principles.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: racial-ethnic minorities, lgbtq
- Must be an active Unitarian Universalist.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Official transcript
- Letter of recommendation from UU minister
- Financial aid forms
Timeline
Applications open in January. Deadline is March 1. Notifications typically in May.
Tips
Detail your involvement in your Unitarian Universalist congregation and how your values align with the UUA's mission. Highlight any community service or advocacy work.