Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship
Offered by United Methodist Communications
About this scholarship
The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship awards $2,500 to one United Methodist racial or ethnic minority student preparing for a career in religion journalism. Applicants must be juniors or seniors in a journalism or communications department at an accredited U.S. college or university. Relevant study can include mass communications, electronic journalism, and print journalism, but the student's career plans should show a clear connection to religion journalism. United Methodist Communications evaluates Christian commitment and participation in church life, academic achievement shown through transcripts and references, journalism experience or demonstrated talent, clarity of professional goals, and potential to succeed as a religion journalist. The official program page links a downloadable application and accepts completed materials either by email or by mail to the Perryman Scholarship Committee. Applications are due March 15 every calendar year. A strong submission should connect samples, experience, and future plans rather than discussing communications only in general terms. The program honors Leonard M. Perryman, a journalist who served The United Methodist Church for nearly three decades.
Eligibility
- Be a United Methodist racial or ethnic minority student
- Be enrolled as a junior or senior undergraduate
- Study in a journalism or communications department at an accredited United States institution
- Plan to pursue a career in religion journalism
- Demonstrate Christian commitment and involvement in United Methodist church life
- Provide the transcripts, references, and other materials required by the official application
- Submit the complete application by the annual March 15 deadline