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Episcopal Church Women
 Diocese of Washington

Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice

The Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice was established by the ECW Board in 2011 in honor of the work of Bishop John Bryson Chane. Grants are awarded yearly to graduating seniors who are members of churches in the Diocese of Washington and have an interest in social justice. The deadline for applications is May 31st.

The 2021 recipient was William Thorne from Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Silver Spring. He completed his senior year at Montgomery Blair High School this year and he will be attending Towson University in the Fall, majoring in Political Science/Communications.

The ECW Board will award a scholarship of $1500 each to a student from each of the eight regions of the Diocese of Washington.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To apply for the Bishop Chane Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Students must be active members of an Episcopal church within one of the eight regions of the Diocese of Washington.
Demonstrate a commitment to social justice.
Have plans to attend college the fall after their graduation.
Apply Online
chane_scholarship_application_2025.pdf
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Applications may also be mailed to ECW-EDOW.  Applications must be postmarked  by May 31st or submitted online by 11:59pm on May 31st to be considered.

APPLICATION SUPPORTING MATERIALS

A transcript showing a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0., 
reference letter from the student's rector and a school administrator or counselor must also be submitted by email to [email protected] or mailed to the address below.
Episcopal Church Women – Diocese of Washington
The Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice
Church House
Mount Saint Alban
Washington, DC 20016

DONATIONS WELCOMED

Want to support the Bishop Chane Scholarship? ECW welcomes donations. To make a donation, please download and complete the form below. The completed donation form can be mailed to ECW at the address provided on the form.
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2021 Chane Scholarship Recipient
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ECW-EDOW  |  Church House, Mount Saint Alban  |  Washington, DC 20016  |  [email protected]

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