$1,000 Scholarships
for the 2008-2009 academic year
As
part of WOC’s commitment to a renewing priestly ministry,
we have created a
permanent scholarship fund. Every year, we award two or more $1,000 scholarships
to female WOC members who are furthering their theological education.
Women in seminary
and diocesan certificate programs are also encouraged to apply!
For
women who are:
· Members of the Women's Ordination Conference*
· Enrolled or accepted in a graduate
theological program of study or diocesan certificate program and preparing for Catholic ministry
Candidates
must provide:
· A letter of recommendation from a mentor who can testify to
the candidate's commitment to WOC's goals**
· Personal statement
of how her future ministry supports WOC's mission
· Resume or Curriculum
Vita
· Proof of enrollment
Scholarship funds should be applied
to educational expenses. Recipients are required to submit a report at the
end of the
grant period explaining how the award impacted her
study and growth.
Application materials
due January 31, 2008 * Scholarships awarded June 2008
For more information, contact Nidza Vazquez at 703 352-1006 or nvazquez@womensordination.org
You can submit your application materials online or through land mail.
Send to:
Scholarship Committee
Women's Ordination Conference
PO Box 2693 Fairfax, VA 22031-0693
E-mail to:
Nidza Vazquez, nvazquez@womensordination.org
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Note: Women who are currently, or have been within the last three years, employed by WOC are not eligible to participate.
* Application for WOC membership
can be submitted with scholarship materials.
**Candidates related to a WOC Board Member
cannot have that Board member write a letter of recommendation, nor will
that member be part of the decision-making process in any way.
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