The McGeachy Memorial Fund represents a substantial bequest from the estate of William A. and Margaret H. McGeachy, an agricultural family in southwestern Ontario. The McGeachys’ commitment to the Christian church and the role of the church in society is memorialized in the McGeachy Senior Scholarship, derived from the Fund. Scholarships are offered periodically as interest income permits.

The intent of the scholarship is to develop leaders who through their Th.D and Ph.D will provide The United Church of Canada with discernment and direction that inspire and challenge the Church towards creative and faithful mission.

Eligibility:
•	Applicants must be a United Church of Canada person who is eligible for and admitted to a Th.D/Ph.D degree program in theological studies and at the proposal stage of their dissertation;
•	Applicants must have the intention to serve in a United Church of Canada related ministry;
•	Awards can be up to $50,000 spread equally over two consecutive years. The second year funding is conditional upon the Foundation receiving a report on progress made
•	This award is only awarded on even years

**Please submit the completed form by email to scholarships@united-church.ca**

Personal Information:
Name (Title, First, Last): 
		
Address:

	
Telephone number:
	E-mail address:	

Year of entry into current Th.D/Ph.D program:							

Name of degree you are pursuing:									

Institution: 												

Have you previously been awarded a McGeachy Scholarship? Yes ___ No ___

Are you applying for any other scholarships or bursaries? Yes ___ No ___

Do you intend to serve in a United Church of Canada ministry? Yes ___ No ___

What is your purpose for seeking an academic doctorate? How do you expect your study to benefit yourself, your teaching and research and the wider church? (500 words max)	

	

Please outline your post-secondary educational background, indicating what schools you attended, with dates and degrees or certificates obtained.	

	
Please state briefly any other information pertinent to your application. For repeat applicants, please provide an update on your studies.	

	
If you are comfortable sharing this information, please indicate if you identify as a member of a BIPOC community or indigenous student.	

Please indicate how you heard of the McGeachy Scholarship for Th.D and Ph.D Studies.	

	

What other scholarships/bursaries have you received?	
Year(s) Awarded	Scholarship Name and Awarding Institution	

		

	

Please state briefly any other information pertinent to your application that you would like us to know.	

	

STATEMENT OF PERSONAL FINANCES
 (please specify annual amounts for the academic year in which the funds are requested)

I N C O M E
Number of dependents other than self:					__________________________

Net family income from all sources: 					$_________________________

Amount received for housing and transportation, if applicable: 		$_________________________

TOTAL INCOME: 							$_________________________

E X P E N S E S
Housing costs 								$_________________________

Other living costs 							$_________________________

Debt payment 								$_________________________

Estimated study expenses for year of application:
Tuition 			$______________
Other Fees 		$______________
Books 			$______________
Transportation 		$______________(please state nature) 					
Research costs 		$______________ (please provide a statement of amount and nature of
any special research costs required)
Other 			$______________
Total Study Expenses: 	$______________

TOTAL EXPENSES: 							$_________________________

Amount of Scholarship Request (up to $50,000 over two years): $____________________

Date: _____________________Signature of Applicant:______________________________________

Please attach the following documentation:
•	A transcript from your theological school
•	A letter from the Principal or a faculty member of that school, or from someone who is familiar with you and your current work, endorsing your application

**Please submit the completed form by email to scholarships@united-church.ca**