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36 Madison Ave.
Madison, NJ 07940
Ph: (973)408-3189
Fax: (973)408-3909
E-mail: cyrigoyen@gcah.org
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Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American United Methodist History Research Awards

(Prize)

Purpose: One-time award promoting research and writing in the history of Asian-Americans, African-Americans, Latinos, and Native-American in the United Methodist Church or its antecedents. Submit biographical information, project description, and budget plan with application. See Web site for more information. Focus: History; Religion/Theology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 prize(s), totalling $1,500. To Apply: Required: autobiography. Deadline: 12/31. Contact: Charles Yrigoyen, Jr., General Secretary, 973-408-3189, cyrigoyen@gcah.org.

John Harrison Ness Memorial Award

(University/Prize)

Purpose: An award of $200 (first prize) and $100 (second prize) to students enrolled in the MDiv program (or its equivalent) in United Methodist or other seminaries accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, who submit the best papers on some aspect of United Methodist history. See Web site for details. Focus: History Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to members of the following religions: Methodist.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $100. Maximum award amount: $200. To Apply: Required: entry in a contest. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Charles Yrigoyen, Jr., General Secretary, 973-408-3189, cyrigoyen@gcah.org.

Women in United Methodist History Research Grant

(Grant)

Purpose: Grant is for seed money for projects related to the history of women in the United Methodist Church or its antecedents. Submit curriculum vitae, project description, timetable, budget, and three letters of recommendation. Focus: History; Religion/Theology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 grant(s). To Apply: Required: reference(s); resume. Deadline: 12/31. Contact: Charles Yrigoyen, Jr., General Secretary, 973-408-3189, cyrigoyen@gcah.org.

Women in United Methodist History Writing Award

(Prize)

Purpose: Contest is to encourage and reward excellence in research and writing on the history of women in the United Methodist Church or its antecedents. Manuscripts not to exceed 20 double-spaced, typewritten pages. One-time award of $250. Focus: History; Religion/Theology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $250. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 prize(s), totalling $250. To Apply: Required: entry in a contest. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Charles Yrigoyen, Jr., General Secretary, 973-408-3189, cyrigoyen@gcah.org.