Congregational Fellowship 2010/2011 In USA
Congregational Fellowship Provide Significant Financial Support For A Student 2010 In USA
Description:
The Congregational Fellowship enables a congregation to provide significant financial support for a student during his or her first year of seminary. This matching grant program doubles a congregation’s investment in the theological education of a young person whose call to ministry it has helped to cultivate. Congregational Fellowships are for students entering their first year in a full-time Master of Divinity program.How The Program Works:
* The nominating congregation commits $1,000 – $5,000 toward the cost of the student’s first year.
* If the student is selected for the fellowship, FTE matches the congregation’s commitment dollar for dollar, up to $5,000.
To be considered, you must be nominated by a congregation.The FTE Congregational Fellowship substantially reduces the cost of a student’s first year in seminary, providing funds for tuition and living expenses. More importantly, it enables a congregation to give a tangible expression of abundant support and confidence in a young person’s calling as he or she takes a significant step toward becoming a minister.
What Does It Take To Become A Congregational Fellow:
To be eligible for the Congregational Fellowship you must be:
* entering the first year of a full-time Master of Divinity program at a seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. (You are not eligible if you plan to or are already enrolled for M.T.S., Th.M., or M.A. degree program.)
* a U.S. or Canadian citizen
* age 35 years or younger
* able to participate in all fellowship activities
Congregational Fellows must be nominated by a congregation. As part of the application package, a candidate’s nomination should be submitted by the congregation that will make the financial commitment required for the fellowship.
What Does A Fellowship Include:
Congregational Fellows receive an award from FTE to match the amount provided by their nominating congregation.Congregational Fellows will attend the FTE Leaders in Ministry Conference to be held June 15 – 19, 2011. Students unable to attend the conference should not apply for the fellowship.
How And When To apply:
A downloadable application form for the 2011-2012 fellowship year can be found at the bottom of this page. The application deadline is April 1, 2011.
Up to 40 FTE Congregational Fellows will be named for the upcoming fellowship year.
FTE Leaders In Ministry Conference:
FTE Fellows tell us that connecting with others inspires them to keep going as they explore their call to ministry. This gathering brings together new FTE Undergraduate, Congregational, Volunteers Exploring Vocation and Ministry Fellows with distinguished theologians, pastors and church leaders for several days of thoughtful exchange, including lectures, worship, forums, workshops, recreational activities and informal time together. The conference fosters mentoring relationships as students explore questions of ministry, service and the nature of Christian vocation. Fellows leave the conference with new tools for understanding their particular gifts in the context of the world’s needs.
Last Date To Apply: April 1, 2011
Source:http://www.fteleaders.org/pages/congregational-fellowships
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