🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Varies based on the specific institution and student's financial need
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Duration
1 to 3 years depending on the degree program
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Deadline
March 1st (Annual)
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Fields
Theology, Divinity, Ministry, Religious Studies, and Church Leadership
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Awards/Year
Varies (typically 5-15 new awards per year)
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Study Country
United States
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Provider
The Episcopal Church (Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society)
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Acceptance
Check official website
The Anglican World Mission Scholarship is designed to support the education of international leaders from the Anglican Communion. It provides funding for advanced degrees in theology and ministry to strengthen the leadership and mission capacity of provinces in the Global South, facilitating cross-cultural learning and ecumenical partnership.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to Anglican clergy and lay leaders from non-US provinces with strong leadership potential and formal endorsement from their Primate or Bishop.
🏛️ Host University
Accredited Theological Seminaries in the USA or abroad (e.g., Virginia Theological Seminary, University of the South)
🤝 Sponsor
The Episcopal Church Global Mission Office
🎓 Fields of Study
Theology, Divinity, Ministry, Religious Studies, and Church Leadership
✨ Key Benefits
Comprehensive support including tuition, housing, board, and a modest monthly stipend intended to cover basic living costs for students from the Global South.
🎯 Target Students
International students (specifically from Anglican Communion provinces)
🏷 Tags
Anglican
Theology
Clergy
Global South
Ministry Leadership
💸 Funding Breakdown
Total Award
Varies based on the specific
✈️ Travel: Often included for initial and final travel
🏠 Accommodation: Yes
💊 Health Insurance: Yes
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: Check official website (usually waived for mission scholars)
✈️ Travel Allowance
Often included for initial and final travel
🎁 Other Benefits
Book allowance, visa processing fees, and research grants
📋 Renewal Conditions
Maintaining satisfactory academic progress and continued recommendation from the home Bishop.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must be an active member of an Anglican Communion province outside the USA, with a commitment to serve in their home province after graduation.
🎓 Academic Level
Postgraduate (Master's, Doctoral, or Diploma programs)
📊 Minimum GPA
3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent)
🗣️ English Requirement
TOEFL or IELTS scores as required by the host seminary
🎂 Age Limit
No specific limit, but priority is given to mid-career leaders
💼 Work Experience
Active ministry or leadership experience within the Anglican Communion is required
🏆 Leadership
High; requires formal endorsement from the Bishop of the applicant's home diocese
🎯 Target Students
International students (specifically from Anglican Communion provinces)
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Personal statement and mission-focused essay)
Rec Letters
Yes (including a mandatory Bishop's Recommendation Letter)
Interview
Sometimes (may be conducted via video call)
Application Fee
Check official website (usually waived for mission scholars)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (including a mandatory Bishop's Recommendation Letter) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- TOEFL or IELTS scores as required by the host seminary
- Interview: Sometimes (may be conducted via video call)
- Min GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent)
📋 Application Process
Focus on how the specific degree will address needs within your home diocese and demonstrate a clear plan for returning to your home country.
💡 Insider Tip: Ensure all documents are translated into English and that your Bishop is aware of the specific deadlines for their recommendation.