The World Alliance of Reformed Churches – WARC

The WARC Scholarships help women prepare for ordination.

The Theological Education Scholarship Fund for Women in the South (French and Spanish version) was established in 2001 and has proven to be a very effective way to encourage member churches to accept women in the ordained ministry.
The main purpose of the scholarship fund is to increase the number of women in the ordained ministry and to enable women from a wide network of Reformed churches in the South to build their capacity for effective partnership in God’s mission.
The Theological Education Scholarship Fund for Women in the South provides for first degree or diploma studies which are done at a seminary or college in the home country or region of scholarship awardees. From 2002-2006, forty-two women from Argentina, Brazil, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guyana, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda and Venezuela have received awards from the fund and are being prepared for the ordained ministry.

 The main purpose of the scholarship fund is to increase the number of women in the ordained ministry and to enable women from a wide network of Reformed churches in the South to build their capacity for effective partnership in God’s mission.

The Theological Education Scholarship Fund for Women in the South provides for first degree or diploma studies which are done at a seminary or college in the home country or region of scholarship awardees.

Since launching the Theological Education Scholarship Fund for Women in the South, WARC has supported women from Argentina, Brazil, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guyana, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda and Venezuela.

Scholarship Guidelines:

• Scholarships are to be available to women of any age pursuing a first degree/diploma in theology (Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor of Divinity) towards ordained ministry.
• Scholarships are to provide opportunities for studies within the home country or region.
• Priority will be given to member churches with a low number of ordained women in the church.
• Applicants must provide detailed statement of need, other funding sources, and information on institution/place of study.
• Applicants must provide a budget: tuition fee, food and lodging, travel, books and other necessities.
• Applicants must specify the period of studies.
• The scholarship support is based upon need and covers partial or full costs.

For further details on guidelines and how to apply, see: Theological Education Fund for Women Scholarships – WARC Website