DESCRIPTION OF AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AT NEW YORK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Public Awards
The Sower Award is New York Theological Seminary’s highest honor. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1988, it is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves in excellence and faithfulness in ministry. The image of the Biblical Sower, found in the thirteenth chapter of Matthew, was the Seminary’s official logo under its founder and first President, Dr. Wilbert Webster White. The award is a mounted bronze relief modeled after the painting “The Sower” by French artist Jean-François Millet (1814-1875). The beautiful bronze casting is prominently displayed at the entrance of the Seminary’s administrative offices. As New York Theological Seminary seeks to teach excellence in ministry, it also seeks to honor excellence in the ministry of those who “have gone out to sow.”
The Vernon M. Dougherty Distinction in Ministry Award is the highest award given by New York Theological Seminary to alumni and alumnae of New York Theological Seminary and The Biblical Seminary in New York. Candidates for the award must be nominated by another graduate of the Seminary and must be the recipient of a degree or certificate from the Seminary, have been engaged in ministry for at least fifteen years, and have distinguished themselves in either ordained or lay ministry. Recipients are selected by a special committee representing the Alumni/ae Association, faculty and administration. The award was renamed in 2008 in honor of the late Rev. Vernon M. Dougherty, Class of 2003, who served as the Seminary’s Director of Alumni/ae and Church Relations from 2002 to 2008.
The Urban Angel Award is given each spring at the Seminary’s annual Gala banquet and honors a select group of individuals who have made significant contributions to the health and vitality of urban communities throughout the greater New York area, around the nation, and throughout the world. Funds that are raised through the Urban Angel Awards Gala support Seminary operations.
The Maria Kim Award was established by the Board of Trustees in 2007 and is presented occasionally in recognition of outstanding leadership on behalf of women in the world Christian community. The award is named in honor of Biblical Seminary graduate Maria Kim, class of 1932, a leader in the March 1, 1919 Independence Movement in Korea and later President of the National Organization of Korean Presbyterian Women. The award is given upon the vote of the Board of Trustees.
Student Awards
The President’s Award is presented annually to a graduating Master of Divinity student who has distinguished himself/herself in ministry that most embodies the spirit of New York Theological Seminary. The award recipient is selected by the President on the recommendation of the faculty.
The Bible Award is given in honor of The Biblical Seminary in New York, and is awarded by the Faculty of New York Theological Seminary to the graduating student who, in the judgment of the faculty, most embodies the commitment to excellence in biblical studies.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Endowed Scholarships
The Mary Angevine Memorial Scholarship was established by former students and friends of Mary Angevine “as a living memorial in her honor.” Mary Angevine served as Director of the Extension Department of The Biblical Seminary in New York for more than 30 years.
The Ellen Blodgett Memorial Scholarship was established in her memory by the Rev. Agnes C. Saffoury, Class of 2005, to help students from under-represented communities in the Seminary.
The William L. Bradley Memorial Scholarship was established in his memory by the family and friends of Dr. William L. Bradley, including the Rev. Dr. Paul W. Bradley, Class of 2007, to provide scholarship support for a deserving student from Southeast Asia, Indonesia, or the Philippines.
The Herbert Owen and Emily Justine Burden Endowed Scholarship provides assistance for clergy and lay persons pursuing graduate degree programs.
The Magda Bratland Endowed Scholarship was established by Magda Bratland to provide scholarship support to help students of any denomination.
The Elsie Reimer Burkhard Memorial Scholarship was established through the Will of Elsie R. Burkhard, a Lutheran layperson, to provide scholarship support to help students of any denomination.
The Esther Cummings Memorial Scholarship was established by the family of Esther Cummings to commemorate her life and ministry. Esther Cummings served as Professor of Missionary Linguistics and Public Speaking at The Biblical Seminary in New York.
The Iva Shafer Diehl Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. George W. Diehl in memory of his wife, Iva Shafer Diehl, to provide aid for a deserving student.
The Jane E. Doolittle Scholarship assists financially needy students studying for the ministry.
The Margaret Eddy Scholarship provides support for a graduate student in the Master of Divinity Program. Margaret Eddy was a graduate of the Seminary and a member of the Board of Trustees.
The Henrietta Fama Scholarship was established through the Will of Henrietta Fama in memory of her husband, Dr. Charles Fama, a student in the Italian Department of The Biblical Seminary in New York.
The Ethel Mae Gaston Memorial Scholarship was established by Ethel Mae Gaston’s family and friends to honor her dedication and commitment to the increase of ministry within the church. This scholarship is awarded to Baptist students.
The Emily V. Gibbes Scholarship was established by friends of Emily Gibbes to honor Dr. Gibbes’ courageous leadership and role-modeling for Black Christian women. The award is given annually to Black female students who demonstrate unusual leadership potential.
The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship was established in the name of publisher William Randolph Hearst to promote excellence in ministry and to assist those who are financially challenged in obtaining quality accredited theological education.
The Melvyn F. Hester Scholarship was established by Dr. Laura J. Pires-Hester, NYTS Trustee and former Seminary Vice President, in memory of her husband, the Rev. Dr. Melvyn F. Hester, to support students in the Master’s Program, preferably employed in public service.
The George and Alice K. Hewitt Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by Alice K. Hewitt to provide scholarship support for needy students.
The Barbara J. and M. William Howard Jr. Scholarship was established to honor the work and ministry of the Rev. Dr. M. William Howard, Jr., President of NYTS from 1992-2000, and his wife, Barbara. This scholarship is awarded to students with strong denominational identity, deeply involved in a local congregation, and with a discernable ecumenical commitment. Recipients must demonstrate a call to a ministry of social justice and social transformation.
The Sang Ok Hur Scholarship was established by the Rev. Dr. Young S. Kim, class of 1994, in memory of his mother, Mrs. Sang Ok Hur, to assist women enrolled at New York Theological Seminary who are called to ministry.
The Gudrun Kartevold Scholarship was established by Gudrun Kartevold, Class of 1931, in gratitude for the spiritual blessings that have flowed from her student days at The Biblical Seminary in New York.
The Else and Gerhard Knorr Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by Else and Gerhard Knorr to provide scholarship support to worthy students at the Seminary.
The Margaret Smith Maase Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life and missionary zeal of Margaret Smith Maase, Class of 1948. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student of New York Theological Seminary, preferably affiliated with the Baptist tradition, who either comes from Southeast Asia, or is planning to do missionary work, or is planning to enter the ordained ministry, and exhibits financial need.
The Rev. Richard S. McCarroll ’29 and Mrs. E. Allison McCarroll Scholarship was established to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Reverend McCarroll’s graduation from The Biblical Seminary in New York. The award assists in the education of Master Divinity students.
The Ella and Harold Midtbo Scholarship was established by Dr. Harold Midtbo, Class of 1987, Trustee Emeritus and Trustee of the Seminary from 1953 to 1990, and his wife, Mrs. Ella Midtbo, for deserving students in need.
The Margarita Mir Ecumenical Scholarship was established by Dr. Margarita Mir, former student and Trustee of New York Theological Seminary, to aid students committed to the ecumenical spirit of the Christian Church.
The Arthur and Ann Marie Moker Scholarship Fund was established by Arthur and Ann Marie Moker to provide assistance to worthy and needy students pursuing a Seminary program.
The William Howard Morton Memorial Scholarship was established by the parents of William Howard Morton in memory of their son, whose untimely death cut short a promising career of great potential in Christian ministry. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student in the Master of Divinity Program and to a student in the Certificate in Christian Ministry Program.
The Mildred Neumeister Memorial Scholarship was established by Carolyn J. Neumeister to commemorate the life and ministry of her sister, Mildred Neumeister.
The Wilbur and Gladys Nordos Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by Gladys Nordos to provide scholarship assistance to clergy enrolled in degree programs.
The John Olsen Memorial Scholarship was established by Gladys Nordos in memory of her father, John Olsen, a Methodist layman committed to the church. The award is given annually to a Methodist student in the Master of Divinity program.
The Caroline L. Palmer Memorial Scholarship was established by Margaret T. Stainton and Robert L. Taylor in memory of their aunt, Caroline L. Palmer, a Professor of Biblical Studies at The Biblical Seminary in New York and a graduate of the Seminary’s first class in 1901.
The Florence W. Pert Scholarship was established in 1994 by members of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City to honor the Rev. Dr. Florence W. Pert, a New York Theological Seminary graduate and trustee, on the 20th anniversary of her ministry at Marble. The scholarship is awarded annually to a woman of outstanding promise who is studying for the Master of Divinity degree and intends to enter the ordained ministry.
The Robert S. Potter Memorial Scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees to honor the memory of Robert S. Potter, trustee and friend of New York Theological Seminary.
The Florence Virginia Preston Memorial Scholarship was established by Rosalbo V. Preston in memory of her daughter, Florence Virginia Preston. Members of the First Baptist Church of Hackensack, New Jersey are given preference in the awarding of the scholarship.
The Maria Pritchard Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established as directed from the Estate of Maria Pritchard to provide scholarship support to students of New York Theological Seminary.
The George S. Younger Memorial Scholarship was established in his memory by the family and friends of the Rev. Dr. George S. Younger, NYTS Trustee, to support New York Theological Seminary students who demonstrate courage, integrity and commitment to urban ministry.
Annual Scholarship
The Chodae Community Church Scholarship provides support for African American students or students who are working in predominantly African American congregations.
The Hwain Chang Lee scholarship is awarded in honor of Dr. Hwain Chang Lee, founding Executive Director of the Asian Women's Christian Association, and is given annually to one or more women from Asian cultural backgrounds who are studying for ministry at the Seminary.
The Cheryle Childs Israel Memorial Scholarship was established by the “Sisters on the Move Prayer Circle” under the auspices of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Roosevelt, New York in honor of Cheryle Childs Isreal, one of its most inspirational and supportive founding members. The proceeds of this scholarship are set aside annually for women who wish to respond to God’s call at the Seminary.
The Hylton L. James Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by the Berean Missionary Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York, in memory of their former pastor, the Rev. Hylton L. James. The scholarship provides support for one or more students in the Seminary’s degree programs.
The Luther and Mary Ida Vandross Scholarship was established by Mary Ida Vandross to provide scholarships for members of Mariner’s Temple Baptist Church who wish to enroll in a degree program at New York Theological Seminary.
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