Archdiocesan Leadership Program Scholarships ![]() Lay Ministry Formation Home Page
The Archdiocese of Academic Year 2011-2012
PURPOSE:
The
purpose of this program is to provide lay staff with the opportunity to
complete
essential academic requirements for meeting critical Archdiocesan
needs. The program
offers on-going assistance to the
individual until completion of their course of studies, provided the
candidate maintains satisfactory academic achievement and meets other
program requirements.
Participants in this program agree to provide
three years of service to an
Archdiocesan parish, school, or agency following completion of his/her
studies.
FOR WHOM:
All
full-time and benefits-eligible part-time lay employees of the Archdiocese,
who have completed
two
years of service (note:
change from previous “three year” requirement) may apply.
Lay employees of high schools owned
and operated by religious congregations are also eligible to apply.
Funding is limited.
Scholarships awarded based on need and availability of funds.
AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE:
This
tuition assistance program will provide up to 2/3 of the tuition cost for
the candidate (1/3 paid by the Archdiocese and 1/3 waived by the
college/university). The
Archdiocesan contribution will not
exceed $3,000 per year (approximately) or the equivalent of six courses (18
credit hours) per academic year. The
candidate assumes roughly 1/3 of the tuition cost. Other restrictions may
apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are available from your pastor, principal, or agency director.
Applications may also be requested
from the Lay Ministry Formation Office,
PROCESS OF SELECTION:
A
committee will screen all applications and prioritize those applications
based on Archdiocesan needs and the financial need of the applicant.
Applicants will be notified of
selection no later than June 30, 2011. Application to the
college or university is a separate
process and should be done prior
to, or concurrently with, the application for this tuition assistance. |