THE LEX MATHEWS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN

The Diocesan ECW administers and helps fund the Lex Mathews Scholarship program, named for the Rev. Lex Mathews who advocated for women’s issues and headed Christian Social Ministries for the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina before his death in 1985. The scholarships are geared to women of the diocese, age 23 and older, who are seeking either:

• Specialized training in a vocation or technical school, community college

  OR

• A degree or certification below the master’s or doctorate level at a college or university

  OR

• Continuing education for upgrading job skills either in an educational institution or special training agency.

While preference is given to Episcopalians, non-Episcopalians may apply so long as they are sponsored by a member of an Episcopal church. The amount awarded each year depends upon how the selection committee evaluates each application as well as the financial interest generated by the scholarship fund. Generally, scholarship amounts run between $500 and $2,000 for one academic year.

All applications must be completed in full and received by March 15, no exceptions

Selections are made in April or May and recipients notified by the end of May so they have time to prepare for the coming school year.

The application process is entirely electronic. Complete and submit e-form and supporting documents to: lexmathews@ecw-nc.org

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