Bernie & Marie Mullikin Academic Scholarship
Eligibility
This endowment was established for young persons seeking post-graduate education toward a goal of ordained ministry or camp and retreat ministry in the United Methodist Church. The following preferences and requirements will be respected:
- Must be an approved candidate for ministry in the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference
- Preference will be given to current or former staff in good standing of Lakeshore Camp and Retreat ministry
- Preference will also be given to persons under the age of 35
- Preference will be given to the above candidates who demonstrate financial need
- Candidate must have completed undergraduate requirements and/or approved for admission to a post-graduate program (e.g. Seminary)
Submission Requirements
- A cover letter expressing the desire to be considered for the grant
- A resume of work history and service in ministry
- A statement of one’s call to ministry with the specifics of approved candidacy (i.e. – District Committee on Ministry that approved it, dates, home/sponsoring church, mentors assigned)
- Two references from persons you have worked under in ministry
- A timeline for the next 10 years showing the completion of education and ministry goals (i.e. – expected graduation date, certification or commissioning date, hopeful appointment dates, ordination date)
Grant Amount
Varies based on market performance related to the endowment fund. At 4% of the previous year’s corpus, the grant should be no less than $1,000.
Timeline for Submission & Granting Process
May 31: Deadline for submission of grant request with all requirements complete.
June 1-30: Review of grant submissions/applications.
July 31: Grant committee to meet and make the decision.
August 15: Grant sent to the Bursar or Treasurer of your approved institution of post-graduate theological education.
Mullikin Academic Grant Committee
Lakeshore Camp & Retreat Center
1458 Pilot Knob Rd
Eva, TN 38333