The Florence and Alec Yule

Memorial Scholarship

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

The Florence and Alec Yule Bequest Scholarship supports post-graduate theological study at an overseas college or university. The scholarship is open to graduates of Pilgrim Theological College. It is awarded annually and able to be renewed subject to satisfactory progress.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must meet all three of the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship:

The applicant must be an Ordained Uniting Church in Australia minister or show qualities suitable for ministry.

The applicant must be a graduate of Pilgrim Theological College (University of Divinity award).

The applicant must have applied to or been accepted into an overseas university program.

1. Applicant Details
Name of Applicant:
Address of Applicant:
E-mail Address of Applicant:
Mobile phone number of Applicant:
Current Position
Have you received scholarship funding from the Yule fund previously? (please tick)	No  Yes 
If yes, please specify:	Year(s):
Are you ordained in the Uniting Church? (please tick)	No  Yes 
If not, please attach a statement outlining how you meet the criteria of “qualities suitable for ministry” such as service to the church and personal attributes.

2. Previous Study (Certified transcripts of grades and courses must be provided with the initial application)
Tertiary Qualifications
Institution	Degree, Diploma or Certificate	Year of Completion

3. Proposed Study (Please attach study proposals and/or copies of program acceptance)
Qualification(s) hoped for:
Field:
Thesis topic (if applicable):
Educational institution(s):
Duration of study:
Proposed study period dates:
Advisor proposed (if applicable):
Status of Application for post graduate study (please tick):	Approved
In the process of being approved
Proposed only
Please indicate how you believe this study will benefit the life and mission of the church in the space provided and/or on a separate sheet if necessary (maximum 400 words):

4. Finance
Associated Study expenses: (please supply details in an attachment)
Course fees (supply details):	$
Travel:	$
Living expenses:	$
Total expenses:	$
Financial Resources which can be offset against study costs:
Stipend:	$
Overseas grants:	$

Australian grants:	$
Other sources:	$
Amount requested:	$

5. Referees (Refer to the attached Referee form. Note: Referee to submit form separately)
Referee 1
Name of Referee:
Address of Referee:
E-mail Address of Referee:
Mobile phone number of Referee:
Relationship to Applicant
Referee 2
Name of Referee:
Address of Referee:
E-mail Address of Referee:
Mobile phone number of Referee:
Relationship to Applicant

6. Signature
It is my understanding that the above information is complete and correct; and If I am awarded a scholarship, it is my intention to serve in the ministry of the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania for at least five years.	Yes
Signature:
Name:
Date:

Application deadline: Applications for this scholarship will be accepted between February and November and reviewed by the Scholarships Committee quarterly. On receipt of your application, you will be advised as to the timing of the review process.

Send your application to:

Executive Assistant eLM –

Centre for Theology and Ministry - 29 College Crescent, Parkville VIC 3052

via e‐mail to: scholarships@pilgrim.edu.au