MEF Request Form

Ministerial Education Fund (MEF) Request Form

This form is for requests for Ministerial Education Fund (MEF) scholarships for MDiv students. Candidates requesting MEF scholarships for Course of Study must be either a Certified Candidate or Licensed Local Pastor in the Baltimore-Washington Conference. If you have questions about this form, or MEF scholarships in general, please contact bomstaff@bwcumc.org.
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Your Email*
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Is this the first time you are applying for Ministerial Education Fund (MEF) assistance?*

YES, I am a new applicantNO, I am a returning applicant

MEF New Applicant Information
Application Process and Eligibility

The Baltimore-Washington Conference, Board of Ordained Ministry (BOOM) through the Ministerial Education Fund (MEF), provides Grants/Loans to certified candidates for ordained ministry who are taking seminary classes toward a master’s degree or Basic Graduate Theological Studies at a University Senate Approved seminary.

Find the list of approved seminaries here.

The amount of the grants/loans will be determined by the availability of funds and will be available through the completion of the Master’s degree or denominational Requirements. You must also maintain a “C” or equivalent grade point average which must be verified by the seminary registrar each semester.

FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT:
- PDF of the DCOM Certification Form. Your District Chair must certify your candidacy by signing at the bottom of this form.
- PDF of the Seminary Certification Form. The candidate should complete Parts A & B ONLY, and then send to the registrar at the seminary where you attend.
- This MEF Request Form, with uploads of the two PDFs mentioned above.
RETURNING APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT:
- PDF of the Seminary Certification Form. The candidate should complete Parts A & B ONLY, and then send to the registrar at the seminary where you attend.
- This MEF Renewal Request Form, with upload of the PDF mentioned above.
Applicant Agreement*

I understand that the terms of the GRANT/LOAN are that I must make repayment through five (5) years of service as a Commissioned/Ordained Deacon or Elder under Episcopal appointment in the Baltimore-Washington Conference after graduation. This means that the indebtedness is reduced each year served by 20% of the total. This agreement obligates me to repay all funds, plus 4% interest if I do not complete seminary and serve under Episcopal appointment in the Baltimore-Washington Conference.I understand that to continue receiving funds, I must maintain a “C” or equivalent grade point average which must be verified by the seminary registrar (Part C of the Seminary Certification Form).I promise to keep the Chairperson of the Board of Ordained Ministry informed of changes of address, seminary attendance, and other matters related to my preparation for ministry.
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Address*

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Phone Number*
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District*
Educational Information
Name of University Senate Approved Seminary*
City & State of Seminary*
Degree Program*
Current Year in Seminary*

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Financial Aid Officer Name*

First NameLast Name
Financial Aid Officer Email*
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Anticipated Graduation Date*

Course Registration Information
I hereby certify that I have registered for the following semester:*

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Year of Term*

I am registered for the following courses:*

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Total Credit Hours*
Total Amount Requested*
(Current rate is $500/credit hour)

Required Documents
Upload the signed DCOM Certification Form *

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Upload the signed Seminary Certification Form *

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Ministerial Education Fund (MEF) Request Form

MEF New Applicant Information

Application Process and Eligibility

Personal Information

Educational Information

Course Registration Information

Required Documents