BOM Scholarships

The Board of Ordained Ministry can help clergy and process candidates with Scholarships particular to their ministry pursuits.

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATIONS, FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ">Mary Ridgeway in the Conference Office (BOM Registrar) or 505-255-8786.

Please be aware that not all scholarships are awarded every year.

Daniel E. Phillips Memorial Scholarship

The Daniel E. Phillips Memorial Scholarship is intended for second career ministerial students who are pursuing their education through Course of Study or Seminary. Daniel Phillips served First United Methodist Church in Deming, NM, as a Pastoral Assistant, a second career for him after taking early retirement from the Federal government. Daniel became a certified candidate, intending to go through the candidacy process. His chosen second career was cut short, however, when he was killed in a motorcycle accident. Daniel's wife, Claire, established this scholarship in his name, so that the goal Daniel so cherished might be reached by other candidates aspiring to become ministers.

Gertrude Cooper Scholarship Endowment

Intended for a Methodist seminary student

(Rev) Martha Singletary Scholarship Fund

An endowed fund to benefit women preparing for ordained ministry.

Ministerial Scholarship Endowment

Scholarship for a student currently enrolled in a seminary in good standing;  with an affiliation with a United Methodist congregation in the New Mexico Annual Conference;  and, an intent to serve local churches in pastoral appointment in the New Mexico Annual Conference.

Moore-Snitker Scholarship Endowment

Scholarship for seminary student from the New Mexico Annual Conference

Contact Mary Ridgeway at 505-255-8786 or send an email to if you are interested in any of these scholarship.