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Gordon-Conwell students receive scholarships and grants from a number of foundations and organizations. Awards can depend on denomination, undergraduate school affiliation, scholastic ability, previous vocation, etc. The Financial Aid Office assists in identifying potential recipients of these funds, but students should make themselves aware of other sources through inquiries to denominational headquarters, churches, libraries, etc. The Financial Aid Office at Gordon-Conwell maintains a file of resources to assist you. Listed below are awards that are made annually to Gordon-Conwell students. A complete financial aid file is necessary in most instances.
Note: Students who are either on the Graham Scholarship, Edwards Scholarship or the Trustee Grant are eligible to apply for outside scholarships.
AMERICAN
BAPTIST CHURCH DENOMINATIONAL FUNDS
All members should contact the Educational Ministry Division at: Beverlee
Everett, ABC/ Educational Ministry Division of Christian Higher Education,
Valley Forge, PA 19481. Completed application for grant funds
must be received at above address by May 31.
CONGREGATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
Provides grants, loans and scholarships to students who are preparing
for ministry in Congregational Churches. Further information can be obtained
from: National Association of Congregational
Christian Churches, 8473 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek, WI 53154,
800-262-1620
CONSERVATIVE
CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE
Obtain further information by contacting denomination office at: 7582
Currell Blvd. Suite# 108 St. Paul, MN 55125, (651) 739 -1474.
THE VANCE H. HAVNER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarships are available to those whose ministry will focus on careers
in evangelism and missions. To obtain the application contact: The
Vance H. Havner Scholarship Fund, Inc.. P. 0. Box 9946, Greensboro, NC
27429-0946. Deadline for returning the application is June
1.
THE INTERNATIONAL
ORDER OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS AND SONS
Grants are provided to students preparing for full time religious vocations.
Request applications from the Student Ministry Director, January through
March at the following address: Mrs. Vicky Rechkemmer, Director Student
Ministry Scholarship Dept; 919 North Street; Mediapolis, IA 52637. Include
a self-addressed, stamped envelope when requesting information.
JONATHAN THEOLOGICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Provides assistance to ethnic Chinese Christians called to serve in North
American Chinese churches. To obtain more information send a request to:
Jonathan Theological Scholarship Fund, P.O.
Box 6756, Laguana Niguel, CA 92607-6756.
KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a non-profit, volunteer-managed organization established to help meet the financial needs of Korean-American students seeking higher education. Founded in 1969 by a small group of concerned individuals in Washington, D.C., the KASF began as a local organization with limited focus and funding resourses. However, with the dramatic growth of Korean immigrant communities in the U.S., the KASF has expanded to include other regions and to broaden its funding base. Visit their website at http://kasf.org/ for more details.
THE LYDIA SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship program for women who have experienced God's call to become
ordained pastors in the PC(USA) and who have a vision of spiritual renewal
within the denomination. Administered by the Network of Presbyterian Women
in leadership. The Lydia Fund seeks to equip evangelical women for leadership
in the PC(USA). Applicants must be female with at least one full-year
of work experience prior to seminary (may be full-time volunteer work).
Applications can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or by calling
the scholarship coordinator at (712) 677-2328. Application must be postmarked
by April 1.
JOHN MANNING GORDON SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a graduating Gordon College senior who will be attending Gordon-Conwell
in the fall semester. Contact the Financial Aid Office at Gordon College
for more information at (978) 867-4035.
MILITARY CHAPLIN SCHOLARSHIP GRANT/LOANS
For full-time seminary students called by God for ministry as a Military
Chaplin, this is a scholarship award for up to $5000 per academic year
(or $2500 per semester) for no more than three academic years. Total amount paid
should be considered a grant which does not have to be repaid
of the Chaplin Candidate is ultimately endorsed for chaplaincy and serves as a
military chaplin for the required period of the initial military service obligation;
otherwise, shall become a repayable loan. For more information,
contact Jonathan Averill (jonathan.averill@us.army.mil).
NORTHERN BAPTIST EDUCATION SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS
Provided during the first semester to members of the American Baptist
Churches in the USA. Candidates are interviewed by a representative. Awards
are renewable for the second semester. Eligible candidates are notified
at the start of the first semester.
PCUSA DENOMINATIONAL FUNDS
Loan funds are available to theological students preparing to serve in a PC(USA) congregation. Applications are available for loan funds through the denominational headquarters. A completed Gordon-Conwell financial aid application is necessary in order for the Financial
Aid Office to make recommendations for loan funds. Further information can be obtained
from: Financial Aid for Studies, PCUSA, 100 Witherspoon
Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1396, (502)569-5760.
MARK SCHUBERT
MEMORIAL SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIP
Minimum award of $500, preference to American Baptist, Evangelical Free,
Lutheran or Methodist denominations, MDiv students, Midwest resident(NE,IA,MO,KS,CO,WY,SD).
March 1 deadline.
STUDENT MINISTRIES, INC (SMI)
SMI, a national organization, provides a way for family, friends and churches to make tax-deductible contributions to assist you with ministry and living expenses while attending seminary. You must be involved in an approved ministry. For more information, contact SMI at www.studentministriesinc.org or info@studentministriesinc.org.
USA FUNDS
ACCESS TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Need-based scholarship of $1,500 per academic year. Renewable for length
of the degree program. More information on the USA Funds Website - www.usafunds.org.
February 15th deadline.
VETERANS EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
Contact the Veterans Administration to determine your eligibility and
the necessary forms. For more information call (800) 827-1000 [TDD (800)
829-4833].
WOMEN IN MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONS Scholarship program for
women in the Christian Reformed Church preparing for ministry. Request
application from CW-CRC Scholarship Program,
1060 Cherrywood Lane NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.
MARGUERITE YOUNG ENDOWMENT FUND
For full-time students currently enrolled and preparing for full-time
ministry, as well as seminary interns working at a Protestant Church. Electronic
applications available at The Pittsburgh Foundation. For more information, contact
Deborah Turner at turnerd@pghfdn.org.
Each year many students receive gifts and grants from home churches, individuals, foundations, and other interested groups. Look into all possibilities in this area before you begin seminary. Local libraries may have resource materials to assist you.
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