The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students will be awarded for the undergraduate study of religion journalism or mass communications. It recognizes the work of Leonard M. Perryman, a journalist for The United Methodist Church for nearly 30 years. Applicants must be a United Methodist ethnic minority student enrolled in the journalism or communications department of an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation: one from your local church pastor or a denominational official; one from the chairperson of the department in which you are majoring as an undergraduate student; and one from an employer or supervisor in a position to evaluate your communications skills. Applicants must also submit three examples or copies of their journalistic work (audiovisual, electronic, print). Applicants are judged on five criteria: Christian commitment and involvement in the life of The United Methodist Church; academic achievement; journalistic experience and/or evidence of journalistic talent; clarity of purpose in plans and goals for the future; and potential professional ability as a religion communicator. One scholarship will be awarded each year to the best United Methodist candidate. Finalists may be called by the committee for a brief telephone interview. One half of the award will be paid after the recipient provides proof of enrollment in an undergraduate program in an accredited school or department of journalism in the United States. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.