Leslie McCracken School of the Laity Scholarship Fund
Purpose: To support and encourage Savannah Presbytery members/congregants to enhance their spiritual and ecclesiastical growth and to prepare them for service in their congregations through attending Savannah Presbytery’s J. Richard Bass School of the Laity by helping alleviate the financial burden of tuition and fees. The scholarship has been established in memory of Elder Leslie McCracken, St. Simons, and in honor of her longstanding legacy and devotion to the Savannah Presbytery and the School of the Laity (Leslie authored the current School of the Laity handbook!).
Use of Funds: Funds to be used towards tuition and fees for School of the Laity cohort program participants (students intending to complete the entire program). Scholarship funds can contribute up to 100% of tuition and fees for a single applicant; however, we anticipate that typically scholarships will be awarded for something less than the full costs. Scholarship monies will be paid directly to the Savannah Presbytery School of the Laity account in conjunction with registration by the student and are available to supplement any amount contributed by other sources (i.e. participant’s contribution, home church contribution, etc..
Award of Funds: School of the Laity students / prospective students who are current members of a Savannah Presbytery church may apply for scholarship funds to the School of the Laity Committee. The committee will approve or deny applications and determine the level of scholarship awarded after consideration of the application, which will include level of funding requested. Scholarships may be awarded for up to 3 upcoming sessions at a time for a single applicant (i.e. upcoming year of coursework). An applicant will need to re-apply if they need assistance beyond one year’s worth of coursework.
Are you or your congregation able to make a contribution to the Leslie McCracken Fund?
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