Grants

The Office of Financial Aid for Studies, National Ministries, administers the American Baptist Financial Aid Program that supports ABC Clergy and other persons serving in church vocations with grants to enhance their skills for ministry.

Request an application for continuing education grants from:

The Office of Financial Aid for Studies
National Ministries, American Baptist Churches USA
P.O. Box 851, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851

phone 800-ABC-3USA, ext. 2067
fax 610-768-2453

Please specify which scholarship or grant you wish to apply for.

Cultivating NEW LIFE
The Cultivating NEW LIFE program provides grants of up to $300 to ministerial leaders to attend conferences, workshops and seminars focused on personal and congregation renewal. Ministerial leaders who are listed in the current ABC Professional Registry may apply for this grant each year and are encouraged to attend a minimum of three events related to NEW LIFE 2010 goals during this decade. Cultivating NEW LIFE grants may not be combined with other continuing education funding provided by National Ministries.Applications must be submitted before attending the event/program.

Cultivating NEW LIFE Grant application

Continuing Education Grants
Ministerial leaders preparing to visit one of the ABC-related Centers for the Ministry or participating in an ABC-related mission trip may apply for a grant of $250. Applicants must be listed in the current ABC Professional Registry. This grant may not be combined with Cultivating NEW LIFE grants or other continuing education funding provided by National Ministries. D. Min students are eligible for $250 awards each of their first two years of study.
Applications must be submitted in advance of your participation.

Continuing Education Grant application

Seminarian Continuing Education Grants
Seminarians may apply for a one-time grant of up to $100 to attend a non-degree ABC related event (regional meeting, Biennial, etc.)
Applications must be submitted in advance of your participation.

Cultivating NEW LIFE Grant application