Scholarships Available for Women Seminary Students

Each year, Emma Norton scholarships are awarded to eligible women who are pursuing Christian vocations. Now is the time to apply if you or someone you know is interested. Scholarships range from $500 - $1100.

The scholarship money comes from Emma Norton herself. Concerned about the struggles of young women to obtain an education in the early 1900’s, Emma Norton gave $25,000 in stocks and bonds to the Women’s Home Missionary Society.

Her stipulation with the generous gift in 1921 was that the money was to remain intact and that half of the interest is to be used for scholarships for women going into full-time Christian vocations. The other half of the interest is to be used for a national mission.

The stock account has grown since 1921 and hundreds of scholarships have been awarded. The fund is administered by the Designated Fund Committee of the MN Conference United Women in Faith.

Women with college degrees and United Methodist backgrounds who are currently enrolled in a course of study for full-time Christian vocations are eligible to apply for Emma Norton Scholarships.

These scholarships are given annually and previous applicants are eligible to apply again. Applications should be returned with two letters of reference.

To receive a scholarship application, contact Melinda Kohrt, Chair, Emma Norton Designated Fund Committee.

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