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BGAV Ministerial Educational Funds

Funds are provided by Virginia Baptists for ministerial students from cooperating churches of the BGAV who need aid in financing their undergraduate or graduate education in preparation for vocational ministry.

  • Click Here for Requirement InformationStatus: Closed for 2010-2011 apps.
  • Award Range: Up to $5,000 per year
  • Criteria
    • Ministerial students
    • Full-time students (reduced aid is available for part-time students)
    • Studying in an accredited program
    • General Information
  • Academic Level
    • Academy (must attend Fork Union Military Academy, Hargrave Military Academy, or Oak Hill Academy)
    • Undergraduate (at an accredited school)
    • Graduate (at an accredited school)
  • Repayment: These funds are to be considered as grants if a recipient provides service through the sponsorship of a BGAV church or in a Baptist church in another state which is in friendly cooperation with the BGAV for two years after having completed his/her education. Repayment is otherwise expected as explained in the BGAV Ministerial Educational Funds requirements.

Through the vision and stewardship of faithful Virginia Baptists, the Baptist General Association of Virginia has offered ministerial educational funds to deserving recipients for many years.

Through the generous gifts of Virginia Baptists like Julian A. Hudgens, Anna Lethia Carter, Ruth Camp Campbell, Jack E. and Virginia A. Boyles, and the Cooperative Missions offerings of Virginia Baptists around the state, students are able to receive financial assistance in their education.

The Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) is committed to the development of emerging leaders of all ages for advancing the Redeemer’s Kingdom. To that end, the BGAV is committed to financially aiding emerging leaders in their educational development.

BGAV Ministerial Educational Funds are given each year to Virginia Baptist students who

  • Have made a commitment to Christian vocational ministry,
  • Attend an accredited school, and
  • Meet all established requirements

Through these means, a continuing relationship between the applicant and the Baptist General Association of Virginia will develop.

Funds are limited in number and amount. Recipients are expected to work approximately 2-6 hours per school week in a practical ministry experience related to their vocational calling.

An applicant will select a minister to serve as his/her designated mentor related to his/her work. Applicants are expected to work through a BGAV church or a BGAV-related ministry while attending school in Virginia. Students studying outside Virginia are expected to work through a Baptist church or a Baptist-related ministry while attending school.

An evaluation by the mentor and student is required at the end of the school year. This evaluation will help determine the student’s eligibility to receive additional monies again, if reapplication is made for the following year.

NOTE: Qualifying applicants are encouraged to apply annually.


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Alicia Parker.

 
 
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