Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Value unknown
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
This scholarship provides financial assistance to students preparing for chaplaincy in any branch of the military. The fund was established in 1980 by the family and friends of Chaplain Powell after his death. The Reverend Samuel Grover Powell served as a chaplain in the United States Air Force for 28 years. He believed that “Military people deserve the best qualified chaplains, for they are not only serving God, but their country.”
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The benefits and monetary value of the scholarship are unknown.
Eligibility
- Be enrolled at any accredited theological seminary.
- Be in their middle or senior (last) year.
- Be involved in the Chaplain Candidate (Seminarian) Program or serving a military reserve component after having completed an active duty tour in one of the United States armed forces.
- Preference is given to students in their senior year who plan to serve in the United States Air Force. However, persons preparing for chaplaincy in any branch of the military will be considered.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Jul 2024
To Apply: Print, complete, and mail in the application form by July 1, 2024 for the 2024-2025 academic year.