DHM scholarships
Edwin G. and Lauretta M. Michael
Endowment Fund
About the fund
The Edwin G. and Lauretta M. Michael Endowment Fund was established
by the will of the Reverend and Mrs. Michael for scholarship of
ministerial families. By the decision of the Michael children, the
funds are presently restricted to financial aid for ministers'
wives whose basic education was interrupted to enable their husbands
to complete their theological education.
The International Council of Minsters Wives of the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) has affirmed the basic intent of the Michael
Endowment Fund and have determined to assist in the development
of resources both for the purpose of increasing the annual funds
available for scholarships and endowment.
The endowment was initiated at $10,691.18. The International Council
of Ministers Wives will add to the annual earnings of the endowment
sufficient monies to allow up to $ 1,000 a year in grants.
These funds will be administered by Disciples Home Missions, Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ), under the following criteria:
- Financial need based upon family income, family size, family
age and unusual financial considerations.
- Husbands must have completed their basic theological education,
be employed full time in ministry, and hold standing in the ministry
of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
- Primary consideration will be given to wives who will be in
an institution of higher education, accredited by one of the major
regionally accrediting bodies for secondary schools and colleges.
- Due to limitations of funds available, for the present no grants
will be given for graduate studies.
- Applications must be submitted to Disciples Home Missions by March
15 for consideration for the succeeding academic year.
It is recognized that these criteria will not be helpful to many
ministers wives who need financial assistance to complete their
education. It is unfortunate that the funds are so severely limited.
As increased resources become available the criteria will be appropriately
altered.
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