Fund for Leaders has been offering scholarships for students at ELCA seminaries who are pursuing rostered ministry in the ELCA since 2000. In the 2020-2021 academic year alone, the fund will provide over $2.8 million in scholarships to 297 ELCA seminary students, empowering those whom God calls into ministry to go and serve as the church needs and the Holy Spirit leads.
Eligibility and selection criteria vary across the different types of scholarships available. Read on for more details.
Application periods for Fund for Leaders scholarships vary depending on the type of scholarship but generally take place in winter or early spring.
Interested in applying? Learn more here.
Read the Frequently Asked Questions.
Questions? Email FundforLeaders@elca.org or call 773-380-2936.