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Theology and Education
Dr. Kent Millard. Photo courtesy of United Theological Seminary.

Please spare Ministerial Education Fund
Seminary president says scholarships for clergy-in-training remain a wise investment for The United Methodist Church and shouldn’t be subject to big cuts.
Theology and Education
A 2006 greeting card celebrating Women of Color Scholars captures the vibrancy of the program that since its founding in 1989 has transformed seminaries and universities around the world. Pictured are (top row, from left) Tumani Mutasa Nyajeka, Velma Love, Pamela Lightsey, Beauty Rosebery Maenzanise, Cheryl Anderson, Boyung Lee, Anne Joh, Namsoon Kang, and Debra Mubashsir-Majeed, and (bottom row, from left) Youtha Hardman-Cromwell, Yar D. Gonway-Gono, Linda Thomas, Rosetta Ross, Ai Ra Kim, Traci West, Seong Hee Kim. Image courtesy of the United Methodist Commission on Archives and History.

Women lead way in expanding church scholarship
Through its groundbreaking Women of Color Scholars program, the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry is transforming theological education around the globe.
Theology and Education
Pastor Kanya Kamahiro Georges (at right) receives his stipend during a presentation ceremony held at the Eastern Congo episcopal office. The assistance from Wespath allows 12 student pastors to buy food and provide for other needs for eight months. Photo by Chadrack Tambwe Londe, UM News.

Wespath supports student pastors in Congo
With scholarships from Wespath, 12 theology students from Beni attending Kindu Methodist University are able to buy food and provide for other basic needs while at school.
Theology and Education
A group of Africa University scholarship recipients met to talk to donors and sponsors from the U.S. during the 30th anniversary celebration of Africa University in October. The school provides financial aid or scholarships for two-thirds of the students enrolled at the United Methodist-related university in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Photo by Kathy L. Gilbert, UM News.

Scholarships help students change Africa
Two-thirds of the students at Africa University receive financial aid or scholarships, according to Jim Salley, president and CEO of Africa University (Tennessee) Inc.

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