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Fagerstrom Releases 14th Book
Oct 23, 2009
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Cultural Intelligence
Sep 19, 2009
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Scholarships & Grants
Institutional Scholarships
Institutional Grant
State Grant
External Scholarships & Fellowships
Institutional Scholarships
Paul A. Beals Missions Scholarship
The Paul A. Beals Missions Scholarship will be awarded to new and continuing students who demonstrate commitment to cross-cultural ministry as evidenced in their degree program selection and concentration. New students must have achieved a 3.0 cumulative GPA and continuing student must possess a minimum 3.24 GPA. The scholarship will be awarded annually base on faculty recommendation.
Church Planting Scholarship
The Church Planting Scholarship is made available through a gift from a supporter of the seminary who has special interest in new church plants. The scholarship is awarded to students who enroll in one or all of the church planting courses (MIN-537, MIN-538 and MIN-539). To qualify for the scholarship, each applicant must possess a commitment to church planting and schedule a personal meeting with the course professor.
Joe Crawford Scholarship
The Joe Crawford Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate excellent promise for church-related ministry or church-related missions. The candidate will have completed a minimum of 20 hours of course work at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above. Financial need is not required, but will be considered in the selection process. This scholarship will be awarded based on faculty recommendation.
Clarence and Pauline Doane Scholarship
The Clarence and Pauline Doane Scholarship is awarded to degree-seeking students who have demonstrated excellent promise for missions or pastoral ministry. Returning students must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Priority is given to students who are members of churches in fellowship with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. The scholarship will be awarded annually based on faculty recommendation.
David Eifert Scholarship
The David Eifert Scholarship is made available in memory of David Eifert who died while enrolled at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. The scholarship is awarded to candidates who show promise for ministry and demonstrate academic achievement. Recommendation for this scholarship is presented by the Ministry Division faculty.
Esther Gilbertson Scholarship
The Esther Gilbertson Scholarship is awarded to continuing students who are preparing for vocational ministry and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants will submit the Seminary Scholarship Application for consideration.
Global Impact Scholarship
The Global Impact Scholarship is provided for full-time students who are academic scholars, demonstrate financial need, and major in studies that direct them toward full-time ministry or international missions. New and returning students must have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA and enroll in at least 12 credit hours each semester. Interested students must also submit an essay along with the Seminary Scholarship Application. Contact the Director of Seminary Admissions for more information.
James Murray Grier Academic Scholarship
The James Murray Grier Academic Scholarship assists students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement through a minimum GPA of 3.7 in undergraduate study for new students and at the graduate level for returning students. The scholarship will be awarded annually based on faculty recommendation.
Gerald O. and Henrietta A. Jennex Scholarship
The Gerald O. and Henrietta A. Jennex Scholarship will be awarded to candidates who demonstrate, through gifts and commitment, great promise for professional pastoral ministry. Awards will be granted to returning students who demonstrate a pattern of ministry involvement, a minimum 2.8 GPA and financial need. Eligibility for this scholarship is limited to two years. Recommendations for this scholarship will be made by the Ministry Division faculty.
David and Coila Kennedy Scholarship
The David and Coila Kennedy Scholarship is provided for seminary students who are seeking the Master of Divinity and preparing for ministry. Returning students must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and financial need is considered. The scholarship will be awarded annually based on faculty recommendation.
Macy Mission Scholarship
The Macy Mission Scholarship is provided for students who are from a missionary family or plan to pursue full time mission work, who are making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree and demonstrate financial need. Applicants will submit the Seminary Scholarship Application for consideration.
Woodrow McCaleb Leadership Scholarship
The Woodrow McCaleb Leadership Scholarship is awarded to new and returning students who demonstrate strong ministry leadership qualities and excellent promise for church-related ministry or church-related missions. Financial need is not required, but will be considered in the selection process. Candidates for the scholarship are recommended by the Director of Seminary Admissions.
Kenneth and Lorraine Nienhuis Scholarship for Pastoral Ministry
The Kenneth and Lorraine Nienhuis Scholarship for Pastoral Ministry is provided for students who have demonstrated excellent promise for pastoral ministry. Applicants must have completed 32 semester hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA toward a degree at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. Applicants will submit the Seminary Scholarship Application for consideration.
George Samuelson Scholarship
The George Samuelson Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate excellent promise for church-related ministry or church-related missions. The candidate will have completed a minimum of 20 semester hours of course work at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above. Financial need is not required, but will be considered in the selection process. Recommendations for this scholarship are made by the Ministry Division faculty.
Sugden Seminary Scholarship
The Sugden Seminary Scholarship is given to returning students who demonstrate excellent promise for professional pastoral ministry through a commitment to God's Word and unique skill in biblical communication. Financial need is not required, but will be considered in the selection process. Recommendations are made by the Ministry Division faculty.
Dallas Thompson Scholarship
The Dallas Thompson Scholarship is awarded to single students who are making satisfactory progress toward a degree at GRTS and demonstrate financial need. Applicants will submit the Seminary Scholarship Application for consideration.
Timothy Scholarship
The Timothy Scholarship is primarily for designated for the education of European pastors. It is also extended to international students in general when funds are available. Candidates must be planning for church-related ministry and demonstrate the necessary gifts for ministry. Financial need is considered. Recommendations for this scholarship are presented by the Director of Seminary Admissions.
Wielhouwer Scholarship
The Wielhouwer Scholarship is awarded to students who maintain active involvement in ministry while attending seminary. Special consideration will be given to students seeking pastoral or chaplaincy vocational ministry. Recipients will be selected annually upon recommendation of the Ministry Division faculty.
Institutional Grant
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary Grant
The seminary provides a limited amount of financial assistance to qualified new and returning students through the Grand Rapids Theological Seminary Grant. The grant is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and enrollment status. In-residence study and at least half-time enrollment (six hours per semester) are required.
Priority consideration will be given to students who file the Seminary Scholarship Application and FAFSA between January 1 and March 31, but late applications for financial aid will be accepted until the first week of fall semester for new students. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis until the funds have been exhausted. The Seminary Scholarship Application and FAFSA and a financial aid brochure are available in the academic catalog or through the Seminary Admissions Office.
State Grant
Michigan Tuition Grant
The Michigan Tuition Grant (MTG) is a need-based gift aid provided by the State of Michigan to students who have been Michigan residents for at least one year prior to the current award year, who are attending an independent non-profit Michigan college or university, and who meet the need requirements as determined by the institution's costs and a student's FAFSA information. Application for the MTG is made by completing the FAFSA. The 2006/2007 filing deadline was June 30, 2006. The 2007/2008 deadline may be June 30, 2007, but could be earlier if the legislature decides to change the date. Because the funding is provided by the State of Michigan, Cornerstone University cannot guarantee the availability of the funding. Students who may be eligible will be awarded an estimated grant; however, that amount may be reduced or eliminated depending on funding from the State. Final funding level and award information have been released as late as November in prior years. A delay in final funding information could result in a delay in the release of other types of excess financial aid that a student may have in his/her account.
(Note: M.A. Counseling students may qualify for the MTG.)
External Scholarships & Fellowships
In addition to institutional scholarships and grants, students are encouraged to seek gift aid that is provided by public and private organizations. Students may want to begin their search with the following.
American Baptist Churches in Michigan
23436 N. Stockton Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Michigan Baptist Scholarship Society Initial Application
Phone: (248) 474-8916
Phone: (800) 632-2953
Athena Scholarships
111 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
http://www.grandrapids.org/events/athenaawardprogram
Phone: (616) 771-0341
Bohnett Memorial Foundation
7981 168th Ave. NE Suite 220
Redmond, WA 98052
www.bohnettmemorialfoundation.org/
Phone: (425) 883-0308
Fax: (425) 883-2729
Email: jnbohnett@aol.com
Calihan Awards and Scholarships
161 Ottawa NW, Ste. 301
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
http://www.acton.org/programs/students/
Phone: (616) 454-3080
Fax: (616) 454-9454
Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies
National Assotiation of Congregational Chrisitan Churches
8473 S. Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53151
800-262-1620
Datatel Scholars Foundation
4375 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, Virginia 22033
www.datatel.com/company/scholars_foundation.cfm
Phone: (703) 968-9000
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Guy D. & Mary Edith Halladay Graduate Scholarship
185 Oakes St. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
http://www.grfoundation.org/scholarships.php
Phone: (616) 454-1751
Email: rbishop@grfoundation.org
Lilly Scholarship in Religion
Post Office Box 2037
Westerville, Ohio 43086-2037
www.rna.org/
schiska@RNA.org
Phone: (614) 891-9001
Fax: (614) 891-9774
Logos Bible Software Seminary Scholarship
http://www.seminaryscholarship.com/
P.E.O. International
(Philanthropic Educational Organization)
3700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
http://www.peointernational.org/
Phone: (515) 255-3153
Fax: (515) 255-3820
Student Ministries, Inc.
300 W. Davis, Suite 530
Conroe, Texas 77301
www.studentministriesinc.org
info@studentministriesinc.org
Phone: (936) 756-2790 or (866) 653-8802
Fax: (936) 756-2809 or (877) 653-8801
The Fund for Theological Education
825 Houston Mill Rd., Suite 250
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
www.thefund.org
Phone: (404) 727-1450
Fax: (404) 727-1490
The International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons
919 North St.
Mediapolis, IA 52637
www.iokds.org/scholarship.html
The Lydia Scholarship
(712) 677-2328
www.npwl.org/lydia-scholarship
The Vance H. Havener Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 9946
Greensboro, NC 27429
www.vancehavner.org/Contact-Us.html
*Also consider the following scholarship search websites:
