Presbyterian Women Synod of Mid-America Leadership-Scholarship Application Information

Presbyterian Women, Synod of Mid-America, is pleased to offer scholarships to women and girls who are interested in attending PC(USA) sponsored events that develop or strengthen their leadership skills. Examples of leadership events include: Presbyterian Women’s Presbytery, Synod or Churchwide Gatherings, Youth Triennium, PC(USA) conferences and workshops.

Scholarship recipients are asked to share a brief written or oral report about the conference/event with the Presbyterian Women, Synod of Mid-America Coordinating Team. References: A letter of recommendation from your PW Congregation Moderator, PW Presbytery Moderator or your Pastor must be included with your application form. Deadlines: Scholarship applications should be received by the PW SMA Moderator at least two (2) months prior to the event. Applications for the PW Churchwide Gathering (CWG) are accepted starting January 15 of the CWG year.

Scholarship amounts will vary, with consideration given to the cost of the event, the number and kind of scholarships being requested and the funds available. If there are special circumstances regarding your application, please contact the Moderator at 785-479-1867 or [email protected]

Send Application form, Letter of Recommendation and Event Registration Form to: Rhoda Frasier PW SMA Moderator 410 W 13th St. Concordia, KS 66901

Modified 7/2016 PW SMA Leadership-Scholarship Application Form Name:______Birthdate______StreetAddress:______City, State, ZIP:______Telephone Numbers: Home______Cell______Email Address:______Presbytery______Church______Name and Date of Event:______Please enclose a copy of your registration to the event. Requested scholarship amount $______and what it is to be used for (i.e. transportation, housing, registration) ______What other sources of funding have you pursued and/or received?______What is/has been your involvement in PW, your church and your community?______Why do you wish to attend this event? ______In what ways would you use your gifts to benefit PW at the conclusion of this event? ______

Reference: Name and Position:______Address:______Telephone:______Email:______

Registration payments will be sent directly to event registrar. Checks will be made to the applicant upon PW SMA Treasurer’s receipt of housing invoice and/or transportation receipts at the conclusion of the event.

Please include: _____Application Form _____Event Registration Form _____Letter of Reference

Applicant Signature______Date______