Do you feel called to pastoral ministry? Would you like to study ministry at one of the Adventist universities or colleges in the South Pacific? There are two scholarships in place to support women in ministry.
Australian Union Conference (AUC) – For AUS residents
The Australian Union Conference (AUC) has established a Women in Pastoral Ministry (WiPM) Scholarship Fund which seeks to provide financial assistance to female ministry and theology students enrolled at Avondale University & Mamarapha College. The scholarship has been established to affirm and encourage women to undertake theological training allowing them to be equipped for pastoral ministry in the local church.
A limited number of scholarships are available for up to 4 years of full-time equivalent study for the Bachelor of Ministry and Theology Degree (BMinTh), up to 4 years of study for the Advanced Diploma of Indigenous Pastoral Ministry (AdvDipIPM) and up to 2 years of full-time equivalent study for the Master of Ministry and Theology (MMin) students.
South Pacific Division (SPD) – For non-AUS residents
The SPD Women in Ministry Scholarship Fund, administered by the SPD Ministerial Dept, seeks to provide financial assistance to women wishing to enrol or who are currently enrolled in ministerial/theological training at Adventist institutions of higher education within the SPD*. The purpose of the scholarship is to affirm and encourage women to undertake a study program that would equip them for effective full-time ministry.
There are a limited number of scholarships available for the following study programs:
- Up to 50% of tuition for 4 years of full-time equivalent study for the Bachelor of Ministry and Theology at Pacific Adventist University
- Up to 50% of tuition for 3 years of full-time study for the Advanced Diploma in Ministry and Theology at Sonoma Adventist College
- Up to 50% of tuition for 3 years of full-time equivalent study for Bachelor of Theology Hons at Fulton Adventist University College
- Up to 30% of tuition for 4 years of full-time equivalent study for the Bachelor of Ministry and Theology at Avondale University**
- Up to 2 years of full-time equivalent study for the Master of Ministry at Avondale University**
Applications can be made at any stage of a study program; however, scholarships will not be applied retroactively to completed units. There will be a pro-rata reduction in funding if the student enrols in less than full-time study. This scholarship may be held in conjunction with any other scholarship.
How to apply
Click on the “Scholarship” buttons on this page for more information or to apply. Direct links are:
- AUC Scholarship – https://aucministerial.org/wipmscholarship/
- SPD Scholarship – https://adventistchurch.com/women-in-ministry-scholarship/
Contact
Contact [email protected] for further information.
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