My parent is an Episcopal clergy member, and I'm on the lookout for college scholarships that might apply to me. Does anyone know of any specific scholarships or organizations that offer financial aid to students like me?
You might want to look into the Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) Fellowship Partners Program or the Society for the Increase of Ministry (SIM).
The ECF Fellowship Partners Program has a history of providing fellowships to students doing advanced academic or professional studies. It's not exclusively for children of clergy, but it helps a broad range of students associated with the Episcopal Church.
The Society for the Increase of the Ministry, on the other hand, grants scholarships to postulants and candidates for holy orders in The Episcopal Church. While it caters mainly to seminarians, it's worth connecting with them to know more about their offerings because sometimes they may know of other resources that aren’t widely advertised.
You may also want to reach out to your local diocese and parish, which might have access to smaller, localized scholarships for children of clergy.
Remember to search broadly, too. There are many scholarships out there that might not be specific to Episcopal clergy children but are for students with religious affiliations or for students applying to particular colleges or intending to study specific subjects.
Good luck with your search!
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