John Haynes Holmes Memorial Fellowship Scholarship

John Haynes Holmes Memorial Fellowship Scholarship provides financial assistance to students preparing for a career in Unitarian Universalist ministry. Established in 1968, the fund has issued over $400,000 in scholarships to more than 240 Unitarian Universalist seminarians. The fund provides annual grants for Unitarian Universalist seminarians enrolled full time or part time at post-secondary institutions. Students must be preparing for careers in ministry or teaching in the denomination. Awards are based on both academic ability and financial need. Three $8,000 grants are available for the 2026–2027 academic year. The application deadline is April 15, 2026. For additional information, contact Dylan Rice at drice@ccny.org or call 212-683-4988.