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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
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Project Approval Form
Presbyterian Scholarship Fund
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
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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.  

PRESBYTERIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND - The Presbyterian Scholarship Fund was established in 1843 to provide scholarships for Presbyterian students at seven Presbyterian related colleges within Western Pennsylvania , Ohio , and West Virginia .  The fund provides $33,600 in aid annually for 28 students.

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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 GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIP FORMS:  
     (You can also access these reports on the Synod of the Trinity Website at www.syntrin.org )     

     Graduate Application

     Undergraduate Application

     Network Application

     New Initiative Grant Application

     Peacemaking Application

     Self-Development of People - Criteria

     Self-Development of People First-Time Application

     Self-Development of People Previously-Funded Application

 

All information is available online at: http://www.syntrinity.org/Programs/ScholarshipsGrantsLoan.htm.   Students may apply via Synod's eApp for the undergraduate scholarship.  The deadline for undergraduate and graduate applications is April 30, 2011. 

  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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