Herbert W. and Corinne Chilstrom Scholarship for women preparing for ordained ministry
Purpose
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide assistance to Lutheran women who are second-career students entering their final year at an ELCA seminary.
History This scholarship was established in 1996 to honor the first bishop of the ELCA, Bishop Herbert W. Chilstrom, and his wife, the Rev. Corinne Chilstrom. It was intentionally begun during the 25th anniversary year of the ordination of women in the predecessor ELCA bodies. The average award has been between $600 and $1,000.
Eligibility and guidelinesThe applicant must:
- be a citizen of the United States of America.
- hold membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- have experienced an interruption in education of at least five years since college graduation.
- be endorsed by her synodical candidacy committee.
- be preparing for ordained ministry in the ELCA.
Additional Scholarship Committee considerations
Involvement of applicant in Women of the ELCA
Recipient commitment
- Women of the ELCA must be notified in writing of any change in education plans.
- Scholarship funds must be used within the academic year following the award.
- Scholarship funds must be returned if the educational program is canceled, or if it is terminated by the recipient's personal decision.
- If requested, recipient will be interviewed for Women of the ELCA print and/or electronic media.
Please note
Maximum amount awarded to any recipient for this scholarship is $2,000.
Women of the ELCA reserves the right not to award scholarships in any given year.
Applications for the 2012–2013 school year will be accepted between December 15, 2011 and February 15, 2012.