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SCHOLARSHIP POLICIES OF THE BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY OREGON/IDAHO ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Limited
scholarship aid is available from the Ministerial Fund to qualified persons who
submit a letter to the Scholarship Officer of the Board of Ordained Ministry
stating the course to be taken, goal or other purpose being sought, the tuition
costs, plans for financing, and dates of the event. The Scholarship Officer will
act on your request if it is within the guidelines listed below. A report will
be made to the Board at each meeting concerning the scholarships that have been
granted since the last meeting. The Scholarship Officer may, at any time, pass a
scholarship request on to either the Executive Committee of the Board, or to the
entire Board for action. 2004 Scholarship
Officer Sydney
W. Bell 1115
SW 7th Street Hermiston,
Oregon 97838 I. Scholarships for Members in full connection, on probation, Diaconal Ministers, or associate members of the Oregon- Idaho Annual Conference and under appointment A.
Continuing Education 1.
Scholarship aid for short-term programs (3-5 day duration) will be
limited to $225 per event. Longer programs (6-10 days) will receive $475. If
lengthy travel is involved, an additional $200 may be granted. 2.
Scholarship aid for more intensive course work, equivalent to a six-week
credit course, will be given. Aid may range from $650-$750. 3.
Scholarship aid for advanced degree programs beyond the basic seminary
degree will be granted on a once only basis. Aid may range from $800-$1000. 4. Scholarship aid for multiple years Academies may be granted on a one-time only basis. Maximum grant: $1,250
Maximum
Funding for the above four categories over a five-year period is based on the
applicant's base salary in the year of the application. The average conference
salary for that year shall be that computed by the Conference Board of
Pensions. 5 year Maximum
Funding: Salary is less than
average conference salary (ACS)
$2,500 Salary not more than
$3,000 over ACS
$2,000 Salary is more
than $3,000 over ACS
$1500
Seminars and other group educational events, such as Pastor’s School, are very helpful in providing quality continuing education for clergy in our conference. Consequently groups which are hosting seminars or other group educational events for pastors may apply for grants for as much as 50% of the cost of the event, with the maximum grant not to exceed $1,000 for anyone event.5. Scholarship assistance is available to those from outside our denomination who must complete the "Methodist Requirements" prior to joining our conference II. Scholarships for Theological Students
A. Seminary Scholarships 1. For Full Time Study Certified
candidates for ministry who have been accepted by a University Senate approved
seminary for work toward an M.Div., or other equivalent seminary degree, or who
are currently enrolled in such a program, or who are completing requirements for
ordination may apply for MEF aid. This
aid shall not exceed a maximum of $4500 or more than $1500 in one academic year.
It may be granted in one, two or three academic year increments.
Grants are not made for study beyond the basic seminary degree.
These studies are considered continuing education and are found above
under that heading. 2. For Less than Full Time Study Certified candidates for ministry who have been accepted by a University Senate approved seminary, but are/will be engaged in study less than full time may apply for MEF aid. Aid shall be pro-rated with up to $500 available for each nine semester units taken. Total scholarship eligibility during less than full time study shall be $3000.
For both full time and less than full time study the applicant shall
1.
Be a certified candidate for ministry of the Oregon-Idaho Annual
Conference. 2.
Complete and submit an application form and personal financial statement
provided by the BOM through its scholarship officer. 3.
Provide a written recommendation from the superintendent of the district
where the candidate resides/is licensed/is serving a charge. 4.
Arrange for three completed recommendation forms to be submitted.
At least one shall be from a college/university/seminary faculty person
knowledgeable about the applicant’s academic performance and at least one
shall be from an individual with knowledge of the applicant’s leadership
experience in the local church. These
evaluation forms are to be sent directly to the Scholarship Officer. If a scholarship is granted, the recipient agrees to the following:
1.
A full-time academic load as defined by the seminary shall be carried
while in a traditional seminary setting. 2.
No less than 3 units per year shall be completed while taking courses in
a less than full time program. 3.
Upon completion of the academic training, the recipient shall serve under
appointment in some annual conference of The United Methodist Church for a
minimum of two years. 4.
If the candidate fails to meet either or both of these conditions, any
amount advanced shall be considered a loan, unless repaid within five years.
It shall be repayable with an interest rate and on such terms as the
conference BOM shall determine. 5. Scholarship grants shall be paid directly to the seminary.
B. Scholarships for Candidates for Full Deacon
Certified Candidates for Deacon, who do not pursue full time theological study, will be eligible for assistance in completing Foundational Studies with grant being prorated on the basis of a $1,000 grant depending on the course load taken (e.g. $500 per semester, $340 per quarter). Total grant eligibility shall be $3,000. To be eligible for a grant, Deacon candidates must be certified as a candidate through the appropriate District Committee on Ordained Ministry.
C. Special Scholarship Awards
1. Edward Coe Memorial Scholarship
Annually, the Board of Ordained Ministry may award to an outstanding candidate for ordained ministry the Edward Coe Memorial Ministerial Scholarship. Those eligible for the award shall be enrolled in seminary and shall have demonstrated outstanding competence in seminary and show unusual promise for the ministry. The award is made on the basis of nominations submitted by the clergy members of the Annual Conference. If an insufficient number of nominations are made, the Board of Ordained Ministry will select a recipient. The amount of the scholarship varies according to the number of recipients chosen and the Coe Scholarship account balance.
A candidate shall be eligible for the award only once and will be asked to repay it without interest should the candidate fail to complete seminary and not enter the ministry. Nominations for the award shall be submitted to the Scholarship Officer of the Board by April 1st, and the award will be announced at Annual Conference. This scholarship has been established by monies from the former Idaho Conference designated for scholarship aid in memory of Edward Coe. The trust fund is administered by the Conference Board of Trustees pursuant to para. 2512.3 of The Book of Discipline, 1996.
2. Jasa Scholarship Awards
Two or more Jasa awards may be presented each year. Applications are available through the Board of Ordained Ministry's Registrar for MEF Scholarships. Unlike the Coe Scholarship, certified candidates for Deacon in Full Connection are encouraged to apply for Jasa awards.
3. Luella M. Odell Memorial Scholarship
A
$1,000 award granted annually to a seminary student who is a candidate for
ordained ministry of the United Methodist Church. For information contact: The Luella M. Odell Memorial Scholarship c/ o Wesley United Methodist Church 1385 Oakway Road Eugene, OR 97401
Each year, unused earnings for Coe/Jasa Funds will be reinvested in the principle of the respective fund, and/ or set aside to be used for scholarships in the coming years. How much is carried over as scholarship money and how much is reinvested each year is at the discretion of the Board at the recommendation of the Scholarship Officer.
III. Scholarships for Local Pastors
Updated: June 2004
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