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SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS

The following Loans and Scholarship are available to the Presbytery's minister members, its member churches, and its churches' members. Rules, qualifications and instructions are listed on each application. Questions? Call the Presbytery Office at 304-232-3490 or fax 304-232-3553. Email can be sent to: pattyuov@uovpresby.org

Building-Finance Policy
Church Development Fund
Church Renewal Event
Cont. Ed. Loans & Grants

Project Approval Form
Robert Houser Scholarship

Russell Scholarship 
Synod of Trinity Scholarship
Synod Travel Scholarship
T & D Scholarship Fund
Vitamin Grant
Westminster Scholarship
  BUILDING - FINANCE POLICY - This policy is to assist congregations in the Presbytery to be responsible in their provision and use of their building, and to assist them with their financial resources.  
     - Sale of Church Property Form
 

CHURCH DEVELOPMENT FUND The purpose of this grant is to encourage local churches to expand existing ministry and begin new ministry. 

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  CHURCH RENEWAL EVENT - These funds shall be used for learning or training events and should plan for Presbytery-Wide invitation/ecumenical participation (not intended for a single church).  

CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANTS AND LOANS - Available from the Presbyterian Church (USA) for pastors.  These funds are available for general continuing education events as well as D. Min Programs.  Restrictions include having served three years in a congregation of 150 members or less.  

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  PROJECT APPROVAL FORM - According to the   Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), your Presbytery is legally responsible for all real property and financial dealings of all the churches within its boundaries.  This form is designed to help both the Presbytery and The Church be faithful to that responsibility.

ROBERT HOUSER SCHOLARSHIP POLICY - This Scholarship is for part-time and full-time candidates attending Seminary.  

   
  RUSSELL SCHOLARSHIP - The purpose of this Grant     Program is to provide financial resources to undergraduates and seminary students. Established by Robert and Helen Russell. 
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  SYNOD OF THE TRINITY SCHOLARSHIPS- From E-news from Synod of the Trinity:  Wanted:  High School Seniors, College Students, or Graduate Students!  Apply today for scholarships and grants.  New is our e-undergrad application.  Deadline for all applications is April 30, 2008.   
Undergraduate Application

Graduate Application

All information is available online at: http://www.syntrinity.org/Programs/ScholarshipsGrantsLoan.htm.   Students may apply via our eApp for the undergraduate scholarship.  The deadline for undergraduate and graduate applications is April 30, 2010. 

 
  SYNOD OF THE TRINITY (Travel Scholarships) -The Synod of the Trinity, in partnership with its sixteen presbyteries, provides travel grants to encourage members of Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations and presbyteries within the bounds of the Synod to participate in mission trips.  These grants are made to assist with the cost of travel, in cooperation with their own sessions and presbyteries, and to expand personal interpretation of mission within the congregations and presbyteries of the Synod of the Trinity.  
   
  TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP FUND - This scholarship money is available to any member of any church in the Presbytery or any clergy on the roll of Presbytery. The event must have value for the life and ministry of the congregations in our presbytery. 
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  VITAMIN GRANT APPLICATION - The purpose of this Grant Program is to provide partnership funding for churches actively engaged in the development of new ministries and projects, and the redevelopment of existing ministries and projects, or any program or project, proposed by the congregation which by its development would lead to greater vitality and health within the church. These partnership funds are intended to encourage creativity and commitment within the church. The maximum amount granted shall be $500 per year per church. 
   
  Westminster College Young Presbyterian Scholars Program - The Young Presbyterian Scholars Program Offers one 4-year/$44,000 scholarship per year per congregation to nominate an active PC(USA) student with a 3.5 GPA or higher. 

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