The Katie Cannon Scholarship from the Presbyterian Mission Agency funds research, leadership, and mission development for Presbyterian women, especially women of color, clergy, and students.
Funder: Presbyterian Mission Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award; one-time scholarship
Summary: Supports Presbyterian women of color, clergywomen, and college women with leadership, spiritual, and mission development opportunities in honor of Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon.
The Katie Cannon Scholarship honors the legacy of Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon by empowering Presbyterian women—particularly women of color, clergywomen, and college women—within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The scholarship provides funding for leadership development, spiritual formation, and mission work, aiming to nurture and inspire emerging women leaders for active ministry and service throughout the denomination.