WOMEN IN THEOLOGY GRADUATE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Award Amount: $5,000
Submit to: scholarship@ecwnational.org
OVERVIEW
This scholarship supports a woman pursuing graduate-level studies in theology, religious
studies, or ministry (lay or ordained).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
- Identify as female
- Enrolled in a graduate program (M.Div., M.A. in Theology, or equivalent)
- Be active in an Episcopal parish
- Be involved with Episcopal Church Women or women’s ministry group (parish,
diocesan, or national level) - Provide a letter of recommendation from an Episcopal priest
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Please include the following:
- Personal Information Form (below)
- Short Essays (3 total, see prompts)
- Letter of Recommendation from your priest
- Proof of Enrollment (acceptance letter or transcript)
SECTION I: PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name:
Mailing Address:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Diocese:
Parish Name & City:
ECW Involvement (parish/diocesan/national):
Graduate Program Name & Institution:
Degree Pursued:
Anticipated Graduation Date:
SECTION II: ESSAY PROMPTS (300 WORDS EACH)
- Describe your call to theological study. What inspired your pursuit of lay or ordained
ministry? How do you hope to serve the Church through your work? - How has your participation in Episcopal Church Women and your parish community
shaped your spiritual journey and leadership? - How would this scholarship support your vocational path in theology or ministry?
SECTION III: LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Please include one letter of recommendation from an Episcopal priest who knows you well
and can speak to your faith, character, and commitment to ministry or healing work. Please
email letter of recommendation to scholarship@ecwnational.org
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
All application materials, except for letter of recommendation, must be submitted as a single
PDF by April 1, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Email to: scholarship@ecwnational.org