Scholarships

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Scholarships

Are You Preparing for Ministry as a Military Chaplain?

One way the Military Chaplains Association “speaks with a professional voice” is through support for training the next generation of chaplains. Each year, we provide financial assistance to several seminary students who are currently serving as chaplain candidates in the Air Force, Army, or Navy.

The MCA Chaplain Candidate Scholarship program was established in 1992. Since then, we have helped sixty-one chaplain candidates. Funds to support our annual scholarship awards come from donations by individuals, Chapel Funds, Chiefs of Chaplains Funds, and contributions made through the Combined Federal Campaign.

For the Academic Year 2008-2009, the MCA will award Chaplain Candidate Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each. The number of awards is determined every year by our Scholarship Committee depending on available funds and the number of applications. The application period is from 15 May through 30 June 2008. Eligibility requirements are:

Full time enrollment in an accredited seminary.
Ecclesiastical endorsement for future ministry as a military chaplain.
Appointment and active service as a "Chaplain Candidate" in one of the Armed Services.
Completion of the MCA Chaplain Candidate Scholarship application form and submission of all requirements.

Print out the form and carefully complete all portions according to the instructions. Submit your complete application package to the MCA National Office at the address provided on the form. Your package must be postmarked not later than 30 June 2008. Look for the 2008-2009 scholarship application form on 15 May 2008.
Previous scholarship recipients: 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.