The Stanfield and D’Orlando Scholarships

The Stanfield Scholarships Program is funded by a trust created by Mrs. Marion Barr Stanfield for Unitarian Universalists studying the fields of art and law.  Mrs. Stanfield stated that the Stanfield Scholarship committee should take into consideration, “Not only the intellectual attainments and potentialities of the beneficiaries but that they consider whether in character and constructive spiritual philosophy the beneficiaries are most likely to use their legal training and their training in art for the betterment of humankind.”

The Otto M. Stanfield Legal Scholarship is available to Unitarian Universalist students entering or in law school.  Pre-law students are not eligible.

The Marion Barr Stanfield Art Scholarship is for either graduate or undergraduate Unitarian Universalist students preparing for a career in fine arts.  The terms of the trust limit eligibility to those in the study of painting, drawing, photography, and/or sculpture.  Performing arts majors are not eligible.

The  Pauly D'Orlando Memorial Art Scholarship is funded by a trust set up by the First Unitarian Church of New Orleans.  Eligibility requirements for this scholarship are the same as those for the Stanfield Art Scholarship. Art applicants for the Stanfield and D'Orlando scholarships are considered together. 

Criteria for recipients include an active relationship with Unitarian Universalism, financial need, and enrollment in an accredited institution.  The recipient of each scholarship will be a person whom the committee believes will promote Unitarian Universalist values in the larger world.

Scholarships are awarded for one year; however students may reapply each year if they wish to continue receiving financial assistance.

Contact: Unitarian Universalist Funding Program
Phone 617-971-9600

Stanfield Guidelines: Application form and application checklist (in PDF format)

Unitarian Universalist Association
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