Grants/Scholarships

In 1928, Emma Johnston left a bequest to Redstone Presbytery, if and when funds are available for distribution the following guidelines will apply:

1. The funds are to be used for the development of new or for the further development of an established outreach mission or evangelism ministry in a church or cluster of churches of the Presbytery of Redstone (no longer restricted to Fayette County alone). These funds may be used as seed money and may be re-applied for up to five (5) times.
2. New or further development of an outreach mission is understood to be: the establishment of new congregations, outreach programs which benefit the community, and interdenominational and/or interfaith collaborative mission.
3. New or further development of an evangelism ministry is understood to be: the establishment of new congregations, street ministry, evangelism training in a church or clusters of churches, or other programs which would facilitate the spreading of the gospel.
4. We do not understand these mission outreach or evangelism funds to be used for additions and/or repairs to building or grounds that do not involve community outreach/mission.
5. To apply a Session or Sessions should submit a fully developed plan for evangelism or mission outreach by completing the attached application.
6. Current participation in the First Fruits program of the Presbytery is required.
7. The Grant Application can be found pdf here(216 KB) .

The Office of Financial Aid for Studies awards more than 1 million dollars annually to Presbyterian Church (USA) students pursuing undergraduate, graduate and post graduate degrees. Students may receive a loan and either one grant or scholarship from this office. More information and application materials are available here at the PC(USA) website.

As an expression of Christian concern for the nurture of students, the Synod of the Trinity of the Presbyterian Church (USA) offers five types of scholarships, and awards more than $150,000 annually to individuals pursuing a higher education. And whose permanent residence is within the boundaries of the Synod of the Trinity.

The deadline for applications is April 30, 2012. More information and application materials for these scholarships and grants is available here.

For students accepted at the listed Presbyterian-related colleges, there is scholarship money available for Presbyterian students in Redstone, and other presbyteries in this part of the synod:

• Davis and Elkins
• Grove City
• Muskingum
• Washington and Jefferson
• Waynesburg
• Westminster

A brochure and application form can be downloaded pdf here.(316 KB)

Return the application form to the Financial Aid office of your college.