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Grants & Applications

Fund Name

Objectives/Directives

Application Deadline

Grant Program

Hemphill Grants

Established by 1 Mary E. Hemphill through the Synod of South Carolina. Grants to small churches with a membership of 100 or less in South Carolina, for church building improvement/relief.

October 1, 2025

Inspiring Ministry

For Presbyteries & congregations within the synod for new mission/ministry programs or projects.

Follow up impact assessment required.

October 1, 2025

Uderitz Memorial for FL Churches

Established by Edward Uderitz to be used to develop physical structure and equipment in churches in Florida.

October 1, 2025

Cultivating
Community

Synod of South Atlantic Presbyteries, Churches, and PC(USA) affiliated entities within the synod for projects/programs focused on cultivating community partnerships and peacemaking efforts.

October 1, 2025

Hawkins & Spencer MemorialTheological Scholarship

The synod has combined scholarships established by Howard and Isabella and Hazel Spencer, in the name of her son Robert Olan Spencer, to assist with theological student education.

Christian Education Scholarship Program

Fund Name

Objectives/Directives

Application Deadline

Uderitz Memorial Scholarship

Established by Edward Uderitz for the purpose of scholarship for deserving students or adults to further Christian and higher education. Synod is Trustee of this fund; Income from trust account is paid out quarterly.

May 15, 2025

Synod Executive Scholarship

Given in honor of “Reg” Parsons upon
his retirement as Synod Executive, this
fund is to support continuing
education (workshops, seminars) for
pastors, Christian educators and
church staff. Priority is for those who
have no continuing education funds
available.

Applications are Open

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