PCL Scholarship Application 2026-27

Practical Church Leadership Program

Scholarship Application 2026-27

Please review the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana's Practical Church Leadership brochure and the program information on the Dakota Wesleyan University website to familiarize yourself with the requirements before completing this application. If you have questions before applying, please contact Britney Winn Lee, Foundation Grants Outreach Coordinator, at britneywl@umf.org.

Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026, to be considered for the cohort beginning in July 2026.

1. Please provide the following information:*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

E-mail*

example@example.com

Phone*

Church or Affiliated UMC Organization*

District

Current Position/Title (Dr./Rev./etc.) *

Number of Years in Current Position*

2. Which of the following best describes your current position in or affiliation with the Louisiana Conference?

ElderDeaconLicensed Local PastorOther

If other, please specify:

3. Please list your post-high school education (degrees received, year, institution). List all degrees received. If you have no post-high school education, provide your high school name and city, and the highest grade completed. (NOTE: If you are selected to receive this scholarship, you will be required to submit official transcripts to DWU for admission to the program.)*

4. Why do you want to participate in the Practical Church Leadership certificate program?*

5. How will the Practical Church Leadership courses and experiences help you to improve your ministry or be a better pastor/administrator?*

The Practical Church Leadership Certificate Program will require a significant time commitment.

6. Have you discussed your intent to apply for this program with your District Superintendent (or supervisor, if affiliated organization) and received permission to proceed?*

YesNoDoes Not Apply

7. Have you discussed your intent to apply for this program with your church leadership?*

YesNoDoes Not Apply

8. I understand that this program includes 21 hours of online, graduate-level college credit, and I am ready to commit the time it will take to complete the program requirements.*

YesNo

9. The Practical Church Leadership Certificate Program requires travel for three (3) in-person gatherings during the year-long program: July, January and July. Are you prepared to clear your calendar for these two-day, expense-paid gatherings and make this a priority? (NOTE: the location may require two (2) additional travel days.)*

YesNo

Submitting the Application

You can print this form now using the button below, or a PDF will be sent to you via email after you submit.

Please submit your completed application by April 15, 2026, to be considered for this opportunity.

Use your computer mouse or finger to sign in the box.

By signing here, I agree that all of the information submitted via this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

By signing here, I certify that I understand that, if selected for this program, the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana Grants Committee will be making a significant financial investment in my education. I also understand that if I do not complete the program, the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana may submit an IRS Form 1099-MISC to me for the expended costs associated with the program.

Signature*

Date Submitted*

Date

Once you have completed the form, click 'Submit' to send it. You will receive a confirmation email with a PDF of your completed application. Thank you!