Scholarships
Find information about Mission Rivers District Scholarships below.
The Mission Rivers District (MRD) Scholarship Program
All applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Note that the deadline is firm. We will send you an email notice when we receive your application.
Higher Education has always been a hallmark of the United Methodist Church. The value of resources for
continued learning and higher education is fundamental to United Methodism. In keeping with our tradition of supporting higher learning, the Mission Rivers District (MRD) of the United Methodist Church has created a Student Scholarship Program. The program is maintained and administered by the MRD and is not connected with any other United Methodist board, agency, or entity. Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who meet the program criteria as funding allows. Persons eligible to apply are those who are attending or who plan to attend a college or trade school, persons who are members of a United Methodist Church on the Mission Rivers District, and persons who are enrolled in a program that presents a degree or certification.
Applicants are also encouraged to explore additional scholarship opportunities provided by the General Board of Higher Education, the Virginia Conference, local civic organizations, secular organizations, and your local church. APPLY Online Here
Joseph Slaydon Ministerial Fund, Mission Rivers District
Application for Continuing Education Funding
Scholarships from The Joseph Slaydon Ministerial Fund for Education are available to any person whose church membership or pastoral appointment is within the bounds of Mission Rivers District and who is a certified candidate for ministry in the Virginia Annual Conference may apply for assistance with his/her educational endeavors, including undergraduate degree, master’s programs, Course of Study or licensing school.
Furthermore, ordained, commissioned, or licensed clergy appointed on the Mission Rivers District may apply for assistance with educational costs for up to but not to exceed the currently required number of annual Continuing Education Units.
CEU money may be requested no more than once a quadrennium per clergyperson.