In living Christ's ministry, we:
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Listen to voices of women worldwide;
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Promote educational, spiritual, and social programs which minister to women and children;
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Encourage the development of women's leadership by example in stewardship, training, and education.
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Memorial Scholarship FundThe Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Diocese of Washington was established in 1925. MSF grants are made to lay and ordained individuals pursuing post graduate degrees in Christian ministry, social work, or nursing. Individuals enrolled in the Diocesan Diaconate program are eligible. Contributions are made by parishes in memory of their deceased women.
Many parishioners are now beginning to think of MSF as a unique way of expressing one’s gratitude for the good life that God has granted. MSF is also one way to commemorate those who have left us. Some parishes have designated the Memorial Scholarship Fund in their budgets as a special line item. Two individuals received scholarships from the fund in 2026. The Reverend Creamilda Shirley Wulk-Nortey Yoda is the Rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Clinton, Maryland. She graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary (Virginia) with a master’s in divinity and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Ministry at Wesley Theological Seminary (Washington, DC). The Reverent Shayna J. Watson serves as the 15th Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. Rev. Watson earned degrees in Political Science and African Diasporic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and also holds a Master of Divinity with honors from Lancaster Theological Seminary and a Diploma in Anglican Studies from Virginia Theological Seminary. She is pursuing her Doctor of Ministry degree at Howard University. Learn more... |
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Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice
The 2026 recipients are Valarie Basaijampinga, Alex Bateman, and Jacob Morvis. Valarie completed her senior year at Paint Branch High School this year and will be attending UMBC in the Fall, majoring in Public Health. Alex is graduating from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, attending George Mason University in the Fall. He plans to major in Biomedical Engineering, while pursuing his interest in music as well. Jacob is graduating from St. Alban's, elected to the Cum Laude Society. He will be attending the University of Chicago, majoring in Mathematics. The ECW Board is proud to have recognized these outstanding individuals with scholarships in the amount of $2000.
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, and submit an application describing their interest. Applications may be downloaded below and must be postmarked by March 31st to be considered for the school year beginning in the fall. Learn more... |
2026 Chane Scholarship Recipients
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