[Scottish Episcopal Church] The Scottish Episcopal Church has undertaken a new initiative that will offer two scholarships to applicants from the Global South, aimed at building and strengthening relationships within the Anglican Communion.
Successful candidates will be active members of an Anglican Church in the Global South — which covers the regions of Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central and South America, Middle East and Pacific — who have been offered a place in a relevant Ph.D. program at a university in Scotland. The Scottish Episcopal Church will offer financial support of up to approximately $18,500 per year to assist with living costs, with the funding designed to complement other grants or awards.
The scholarships in Divinity, Theology and Religious Studies have been developed by the church’s Global Partnerships Committee. Each scholarship lasts for up to three years and must be undertaken in Scotland.
As well as strengthening ties within the Communion, it is expected that the new program of financial support for students will assist theological research and encourage theological discourse. Successful candidates will also act as ambassadors of their local church and engage with the theological community, including the Scottish Episcopal Institute.
As part of their integration into the local Scottish Episcopal Church community, scholars will also be mentored during their studies.
“The GPC is delighted to introduce this new scholarship aimed at strengthening our international relationships,” the Rev. Hamilton Inbadas, convener of the Global Partnerships Committee, said.
“After reviewing its existing approach, the committee identified a need to reimagine its purpose and function. Engaging in meaningful conversations with global partners and the wider church led to a strategy focusing on relationship building and mutual learning. The development of this scholarship program is part of this approach.
“In the past, the church facilitated scholarship schemes that brought individuals from other continents to Scotland to study theology. However, with the growing availability of theological education within their own countries, those programs came to an end. Through this renewed initiative, we aim to rebuild strong connections and foster greater mutual understanding with our partners across the Anglican Communion.”
Applications close on March 31, 2025, with recipients notified by May 1, 2025.
More information about applying for the scholarships is available here.