Synod Fund for Leaders Grant Application

Synod Fund for Leaders Grant Application

The Southeastern Minnesota Synod Fund for Leaders grant may cover tuition, books, fees and/or other expenses. Some of these other expenses may be taxable. Applicants should consult with their seminaries about this. Applicants must disclose whether other grants received are tuition restricted.
Candidates are eligible to apply if they:
- are enrolled at an ELCA seminary
- have received a positive Entrance Decision through the Candidacy process
- are pursuing either word and sacrament or word and service ministry in the ELCA
- will not be on a full-time internship during the upcoming year
Candidates may be engaged in either full-time or part-time seminary coursework.

In order to be considered for the scholarship for the upcoming school year, this application must be submitted by April 1.
Today's Date*

MonthDay Year
Date
Your Name*

First Name Last Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area Code Phone Number
Email*
example@example.com
What is the name of the ELCA congregation of which you are a member? (Please include city.)*
Seminary*
Expected graduation date*
What is your current candidacy status?*
What is the type of degree program in which you are enrolled?*
Please share about your educational background. Include all institutions, diplomas/degrees, the years they were granted, and any information related to special GPA & honors.*
Please share about your professional background. Include current position(s) as well as previous positions. Include the title of your position(s) as well as the names of employers and dates of employment.*
Please describe your sense of calling to ministry, gifts of leadership, and how you plan to use them to effectively serve as a leader in the ELCA, as well as any other pertinent information that will be useful in our decision (500 words or less).*

0/500
What is the amount of tuition you will pay for the coming academic year?*
Rounded to the nearest dollar.

In addition to tuition, what fees will you pay to your seminary for the coming academic year? Please include specific amounts.*

	Fees in dollars
Rent/Housing
Books
Seminarian Health Insurance
Others:
Total amount:

Please provide information on other grants or scholarships that are also restricted as "tuition-only" sources of support for the coming academic year:
Sources from congregation, synod, and church-related organizations:*
Sources from other grants and scholarships:*
What is your total tuition-only grant and scholarship income?*
Rounded to the nearest dollar.
Please briefly describe what this scholarship would mean to you in meeting your current financial needs?*
Signature*

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