Fund For Theological Education

18th November, 2010 - Posted by rcrownfield - No Comments

The Fund for Theological Education Announces Fellowships for Future Pastors and Scholars

Call for Nominations and Applications: 2011 Ministry and Doctoral Fellowships

ATLANTA-To support a new generation of talented pastoral leaders, scholars and educators, The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) is offering more than $1.5 million in fellowships and support to undergraduates, seminarians and doctoral students.

Information, nomination forms and application materials are available online at www.fteleaders.org/explorefellowships.  Deadlines begin February 1, 2011.

University and seminary faculty, campus administrators and clergy are invited to nominate students with leadership gifts for ministry.

“We are asking those who work closely with young people to notice students who have the potential to become exceptional pastoral leaders and to tap them on the shoulder to consider that calling,” said Kim Hearn, FTE Director of Ministry Fellowships.

Ministry Program awards include:

• $2,000 Undergraduate Fellowships for current college sophomores or juniors who are exploring ministry. * $10,000
• Ministry Fellowships  to enrich the formation of second-year seminary students preparing for pastoral leadership. * $1,000 to $5,000
• Congregational Fellowships, which match a congregation’s contribution to a student’s first year of seminary. * $10,000
• Volunteers Exploring Vocation Fellowships for first-year seminary students who have completed a year of service in partner volunteer programs.

Fellowships are also available for doctoral students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds who plan to teach religion, theology or biblical studies.

“We’re investing in diverse, dedicated young scholars who are called to teach and lead diverse campuses and communities,” said Dr. Sharon Watson Fluker, FTE Vice President for Doctoral Programs and Planning.

• Doctoral Fellowships provide up to $20,000 in financial support and professional development opportunities to African-American students enrolled in the first year of an accredited Ph.D. or Th.D. program; this award is renewable for an additional year.
• Dissertation Fellowships offer up to $20,000 for African-American doctoral students at the final writing stage of their dissertations.
• North American Doctoral Fellowships provide financial awards of between $5,000 and $10,000, as well as networking support for African-American, Asian-American, American Indian or Hispanic students.

The Fund for Theological Education is an ecumenical advocate for excellence and diversity in pastoral ministry and theological scholarship. It provides fellowships and a network of support to gifted young people from all denominations and racial/ethnic backgrounds.

FTE is also a resource for congregations and church-related organizations, offering programs and practices that encourage gifted young people to explore vocations in ministry and teaching. Since 1954, the Fund has awarded more than 6,000 fellowships in partnership with others committed to quality leadership for the church. Visit www.fteleaders.org for more information.

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