This prize, awarded only for the student's first year, is designed to aid recipients in the development of a substantial personal library that will aid them as they pursue their educational and vocational goals. Granted at the time of admission, these fellowships are normally renewed in comparable amounts in the second and third year of the program but annual reapplication is required. The Masland Fellowships offer an opportunity for a limited number of parish ministers on sabbatical or study leave to pursue full-time study at the Seminary for one or two semesters. Appointed Fellows are urged to become candidates for the S.T.M. Applicants must be ministers of American churches who have had at least 5 years experience in the pastorate and who show promise that their service to the church will be deepened and enlarged by further study. Special consideration is given to applicants who are ministers of the United Methodist Church.
Awards vary, depending on the funds available.
Additional information and application forms may be obtained from the academic dean. Fellowships for STM Students from Other Countries Ecumenical Fellowships are awarded to a limited number of international students to enable them to study full-time at Union for one academic year. Preference will be given to applicants who have never studied in the United States. Some exceptions are made for students from Germany and the United Kingdom because of the nature of their educational systems. Travel costs to and from the Seminary are not included.