29. The Leonard Foundation Financial Assistance Program
CRITERIA www.leonardfnd.org

1. The Leonard Foundation scholarships are awarded to students enrolled or enrolling in a post secondary institution that is a member of the association of Colleges and Universities in Canada and is open to all without restriction save and except an academic standard. An applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant.
   
2. Students must be enrolled in their first undergraduate program as a full-time student. A student is considered to be full-time if he/she has enrolled for a program's full year credit. Only students pursuing a B.Ed or M.Div are eligible for continuing support.
   
3. All applicants will be considered but preference will be given to daughters or sons of ordained clergy, licensed elementary or secondary school teachers, Canadian military personnel, graduates of a Canadian Military College, members of the Engineering Institute of Canada and members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada. Preference is also given to those who have previously received an award from The Leonard Foundation.
   
4. The value of the award is usually $1,000.00 for those who do not need to set up a second residence to attend university and $1,500.00 for those who do. These amounts may vary according to the final decisions of the General Committee. Approximately 140 awards are made annually.
   
5. Successful applicants are expected to obtain employment during free time to help defray the costs of their education. In addition, they must participate regularly in athletic, fitness or military activities. Personal qualities showing a potential for leadership are also a requirement.
6. Colonel Reuben Wells Leonard wanted this financial assistance to go to individuals who, without it, would not be able to obtain a degree. For that reason, a true financial need must be demonstrated. Those still living with their families and whose gross total annual income, including "in kind" benefits exceeds $45,000.00, are not likely to be accepted. Those applicants who have permanently resided outside of the family home for an extended period will be required to supply detailed financial information. It is recognized that some of this information is somewhat personal; however, to fulfill the requirements of the donor, it is required. If you do not wish to divulge this information, the General Committee will not be able to make a reasoned decision.
   
7. To apply, print an Application Form from this site by downloading and INSTALLING the Adobe Reader, the icon for which is on the Home Page. Please use a paper clip or one staple to keep the four leaves together.
   
8. Your Form should not only be completed in its entirety but must also be clearly legible, especially name and address, otherwise, mail will not reach you.
   
9. On this Web site, you will find a list of Nominators. Your Application Form can be forwarded for consideration only through a Nominator. Select one nearest you and call for an appointment. This must be done before March 15. The earlier, the better.
   

   IF YOU DO NOT FULFILL THESE CRITERIA, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY

   If further information is required, you may contact the Honorary Secretary. Email info@leonardfnd.org
   

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30. Eglinton St. George’s Centennial Bursaries

To qualify, applicants must be either:

1. Candidates or inquirers for ministry in the United Church of Canada, who are registered in a campus-based ordination program at a United Church Theological School.
2. An ordained minister in The United Church of Canada who is in the active process of postgraduate theological studies.

Individual awards are granted after careful consideration at the discretion of the Committee and are based upon financial needs of the candidates, their ability and promise. Bursary applications are available in the VST Financial Aid Office, Room 103. Deadline: September 30.

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31. The United Methodist Church GRANTS AND AWARDS
         General Commission on Archives and History

1. Racial/Ethnic History Research Grant – Awarded for research in the history and heritage of ethnic groups in the American United Methodist tradition. One grant of $1500 or two grants of $750 each may be given. Deadline: December 31 of each year; recipients are announced by May 1 of the next year.
   
2. The Jesse Lee Prize – Awarded once every four years to a serious, book-length monograph in Methodist history. The General Commission will assist in arranging for the publication of the winning manuscript and provide up to $200 for that purpose. Deadline: October 1, 2006, winner will be announced in early 2007.
   
3. John Harrison Ness Memorial Award – An annual award of $200 (first prize) and $100 (second prize) may be given to M.Div. students who submit the best papers on some aspect of United Methodist history broadly conceived. Deadline: February 1 of each year; winners are notified by May of that year.
   
4. Women in United Methodist History Research Grant – Provides seed money for research projects relating specifically to the history of women in the United Methodist Church or its antecedents. One grant of $1000 or two grants of $500 each may be awarded each year. Deadline: December 31 of each year; grant recipients are notified by May 1 of the next year.
   
5. Women in United Methodist History Writing Award – One award of $250 may be given each year for an original manuscript, not longer than twenty pages, on the history of women in The United Methodist Church or its antecedents. Deadline: May 1 of each year; the winner is announced in September of that year.

For further information, contact: General Commission on Archives and History, PO Box 127, Madison, NJ 7940 USA. Telephone: (973) 408-3189 Facsimile: (973) 408-3909 www.gcah.org

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32. The World Alliance of Reformed Churches Scholarship (WARC)

Click here for website.

Application Forms shall be requested between June 1 and September 30 each year. If you are an ordained minister, or are training for the ministry, in a WARC member church, and require additional information concerning the WARC scholarship program, contact Ms Sally Redondo, Administrative Assistant, Department of Theology, World Alliance of Reformed Churches, PO Box 2100, route de Ferney 150, CH-1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland; Tel 0041 22 791 62 35

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33. Canadian Unitarian Council/Percy Simpson Bailey Bursaries

To assist Canadian Unitarians with expenses incurred annually while studying for the ministry in their second and subsequent years. In your application, you must include, along with one copy of the attached application form and financial disclosure statements:

1. a letter indicating your interest in and involvement with Unitarian (Universalism)
   
2. a brief biographical sketch
   
3. mail a certified copy of all your post-secondary transcripts
   
4. if you have been accepted by the UUA’s Ministry and Professional Leadership (MAPL) office into Candidacy Status, provide a letter from the department confirming this fact.
   
5. a letter of recommendation from the governing body of your local congregation, minister or resident professional
   
6. a letter from a faculty advisor attesting to your progress to date with your ministerial studies
   
7. a completed financial disclosure statement

If you are applying for a second or subsequent bursary, a new application form and a new set of financial disclosure statements must be submitted. You must also arrange for an updated transcript to be sent to us along with another faculty advisor “progress report.” The maximum number of years to receive a bursary is three.

The Theological Education Funds Committee will review applications. The CUC board at its May meeting will then consider the committee’s recommendations.
The completed application form, financial statements, and all supporting materials should be sent to

Chair, Theological Education Fund
Canadian Unitarian Council
018-1179A King Street West
Toronto, ON M6K 3C5
Facsimile: 416-489-9010
Deadline: March 3

Please also send an email to tef@cuc.ca either with the application information or indicating that it has been sent by postal mail or fax to the Toronto Office. Successful candidates will receive a partial funding of their educational expenses. The total amounts available for this purpose may vary from year to year.

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34. The Scripture Union Canada Scholarship

The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage the brightest and best Canadian students to take a career as children’s evangelist/worker seriously as a career choice, and to encourage Canadian Colleges and Seminaries to take very seriously the importance of providing sound programs in children’s ministry.

The Scripture Union Canada Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant entering an accredited program at a Canadian seminary or Bible college, with the possibility of renewal subject to the student’s maintaining satisfactory academic standing and receiving the commendation of the Principal or Dean.

A Scripture Union scholar will be required each year to take at least one course in children’s ministry and undertake work-study (placement) with a children’s ministry component. The placement will be chosen in consultation with the Principal or Dean and with SU.

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and intend to be engaged in children’s ministry in Canada upon graduation.

The award is contingent on the candidate’s acceptance at a Bible college or seminary offering a program which, in the opinion of SU, will qualify the student to minister to children. The award will be administered by the Bible college or seminary. The funds will be applied to fees, with any residue paid out for living expenses.

The Scripture Union scholar will be invited annually to meet the SU constituency, and to report on his/her progress.

Total value per annum up to $5,000.

For further information contact: Scripture Union Canada, 1885 Clements Road, Unit 226 Pickering, ON L1W 3V4. Telephone: 905-427-4947 E-mail info@scriptureunion.ca

Deadline: May 15th Applications available in the VST Financial Aid Office (104).

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