Out Of Conference Event Scholarship

Description

Application

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To qualify, the continuing education program must be designed to further the minister’s understanding of contemporary Christian life and/or his personal and professional development and/or the relevant missions of the church. Persons seeking academic degrees will have their application reviewed as to merit of the program and relation to the ministry of the church. The application must be reviewed and approved prior to the beginning date of the intended event. The maximum scholarship in any three-year period is designated as $400 for the first six years in full-time ministry and $1,000 for year seven and those following. All applicants will be notified of the Division’s action within ten days after the application is received except for instances when a triad is required.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for financial assistance an applicant must:

be a clergy-person with a full-time conference appointment (an Elder, Deacon less than full time will be prorated by percentage of appointment).
need assistance.
be willing when possible to use own resources to help meet education expenses.
obtain or seek supplementary financial assistance from the local church or agency being served.

The educational program must be approved by the Pastor Parish (or Staff-Parish) Relations Committee and by the Division on Ministry Development of the North Indiana United Methodist Conference, and undertaken with the knowledge of the District Superintendent.

Application

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