KO Scholarships for Clergy & MIDs
The Kansas-Oklahoma Conference of the United Church of Christ provides funds for members-in-discernment and authorized ministers to assist with theological education, continuing education, and counseling.
To access the rolling application and learn more about the process, please click here.
Qualifications:
For scholarships, qualified applicants will be Members in Discernment working with the K-O Conference Committee on Ministry Section D and holding membership in a UCC congregation in Kansas or Oklahoma.
For continuing education and clergy counseling, qualified applicants will be authorized ministers serving in local congregations or specialized ministry and up to date with requirements for standing.
Seminary / Theological Education Scholarships
Members-in-discernment pursuing theological education can apply to receive up to $1,000 annually. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, equipment, living expenses, and other costs associated with their studies. Members-in-discernment must demonstrate enrollment in seminary or another theological education program (e.g., the Damascus Project or a clinical pastoral education program).
Continuing Education Scholarships
Authorized ministers can apply to receive up to $1,000 annually to support their continuing education. Funds may be used for both programs and related costs.
Clergy Counseling Support
Authorized ministers can also apply to receive mental health and discernment support. A wide variety of mental health and discernment support resources are available through our partner, Midwest Ministry Development, and funds may be used in connection with services from other credentialed mental health support resources.
Applications for any type of support will be reviewed and responded to within thirty days of receipt. To access the rolling application and learn more about the process, please click here. All completed applications should be submitted to the KO Conference Minister, Rev. Dr. Lorraine Ceniceros, at lceniceros@kocucc.org.