Scholarship Description
The purpose of the ECIM Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to Native Americans interested in theological education withing the Episcopal Church in the United STates of American (ECUSA). Eligibility: Applicans must be seminarieans of American Indian/Alaska Native descent attending an accedited Episcopal institution. They must submit decumentaiton of tribal membership, diocesan endorsement with a statement signed by the bishop that the applicant is in track for ordination, and a signed statement that the applicant intedns to serve Indian ministry upon completion of study. Financial data: The amount of the award depends on the needs of the recipient and the availability of funds to a maximum of $2,000 per year. Additional information: The Episcopal Council of Indian Ministries (ECIM) also awards the David Oakenhater Merit Fellowship to a middler with outstanding achievement and the Oakenhater Award of @2,500 to a seminarian pursuing a PhD.
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 1st Year Grad, 2nd Year Grad,
Type: Needs Based
Num Awards: Multiple
Min Award: Varies
Max Award: 2000
Deadline: 2024-12-31
Website: www.episcopalchurch.org
Sponsoring Organization
Episcopal Council fo Indian Ministries
815 Second Ave.
New York, NY 10017-4503
Contact Person:
Phone: (212) 716-6175 (800) 334-7626
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