Education Scholarships

Scholarships are available for students who have completed at least one full year of ministerial training at a School for Spiritual Leadership affiliated with Centers for Spiritual Living. The Hefferlin Scholarship is for the purpose of assisting students to become licensed and ordained as ministers with Centers for Spiritual Living.

Preference is given to those applicants who intend to begin their own ministries and not to those who wish to become future staff ministers.

Scholarships may be awarded for tuition, books and fees for a one-year period. Students may also apply after two years and after three years. No more than three scholarships may be granted to one student.

Students applying for a scholarship must complete the application and provide written references as specified therein. Applicants for scholarships must meet the following general requirements:

They must be licensed Practitioners.

They must be active members in a center/church that is currently affiliated with Centers for Spiritual Living.

They must show at least two years of academic or specialized training outside of ministerial studies or evidence of extraordinary life experience.

They must show demonstrated skills for successful ministry.

They must show documented life experience,

They must demonstrate financial need and financial responsibility,

They must be willing to participate in a personal interview if necessary.

For questions or any additional information contact any member of the Education Committee.

Dr. Marilyn Leo (Education Committee Chair)
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Dr. Roger Juline (Education Committee Member)
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Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner (Education Committee Member
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Along with the completion of this application, please also submit:
1. Credit Report (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion, etc.)
2. Statement of financial need, signed by you and your dean.
3. Work resume.
4. 2 (or more) references submitted under separate cover to the persons listed below (One of the references should be from the Dean of your ministerial campus).
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I,*
being a licensed Practitioner of Religious Science through CENTERS FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING, do hereby submit my application for a scholarship in support of my ministerial education.
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Application Information
Name of CSL Ministerial Campus*
Address, City, State or Province, Country, and Zip code:*
Dean's Name*
Dean's E-mail:*
Dean's Direct Cell number:*
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I am applying for a scholarship for tuition, books and fees for the academic year commencing - Date:*
in the amount of $:*
I am presently taking my studies at the School of Spiritual Leadership on the campus:*
The Dean at the School of Spiritual Leadership of my campus is:*
I am an active member at the following Center for Spiritual Living (insert name, city, state/province, country]:*
I certify that I have at least two years of academic or specialized training outside of my ministerial studies and/or I am submitting evidence of the extraordinary life experience that I believe qualifies me for this scholarship:*
- I certify
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Education
Please detail all post high school education::*
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Life Experience
Describe your relevant life experience and/or provide a detailed resume, including academic certificates. Send to the following contact person:
Dr. Karen Kushner Send a message
Describe your relevant life experience:*
Send any additional Education questions to any member of the committee.
Dr. Marilyn Leo; Send a message

Dr. Roger Juline; Send a message

Dr. Karen Kushner; Send a message
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Status and Plans
What date do you plan to graduate from the School of Spiritual Leadership?:*
Have you received any previous Hefferlin scholarships?:*
- Yes
- No
How far along are you in your ministerial studies? State how many units have you completed and the date you intend to graduate:*
Do you anticipate applying for another scholarship for an additional term(s)?:*
Do you plan to start a new work after ministerial school?:*
- Yes
- No
If you plan to begin a new work, state:
1. The specific location
2. What action, if any, have you taken to establish a new work?
3. Do you have the economic means to support you as you establish a new work?
4. Any other information to show your seriousness of beginning a new work.
If you plan to begin a new work, state:*
If you do not plan to begin a new work, what are your plans?
1. Do you plan to become a staff minister? Where?
2. Have you discussed a staff minister position with the senior minister of your center or any other center?
3. Do you plan to stay in the same geographic location as your residence?
4. If you intend to stay in the same geographic location, are there economic reasons such as your existing job or job of significant other?
5. Other plans and reasons? Be specific.
If you do not plan to begin a new work, what are your plans? (Please be as specific as possible.):*
Explain why you wish to become a Science of Mind Minister:*
Tell us in two sentences what Science of Mind means to you and the world:*
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Financial Need:
Please explain the circumstances surrounding your financial need for this grant. (Please include an explanation of any negative records or problems mentioned in your credit report.):*
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References:

Please include two or more references and letters of reference.

One of the letters should be from the Dean of your ministerial school or your fourth year instructor.
Have the references emailed to:

Dr. Marilyn Leo - Educational Chair: Send a message

Rev. Roger Juline - Education Committee: Send a message

Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner - Education Committee: Send a message
Name of reference one:*
Complete Address of reference one:*
(Please include: Street address, City, State or Province, Country, and Zip code)
E-mail of reference one:*
Phone number of reference one:*
Name of reference two:*
Complete Address of reference two:*
(Please include: Street address, City, State or Province, Country, and Zip code)
Email of reference two:*
Phone number of reference two:*
(Optional)Name of reference three:
Complete Address of reference three:
(Please include: Street address, City, State or Province, Country, and Zip code)
E-mail of reference three:
Phone number of reference three:
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If awarded, the Hefferlin scholarship check will be sent directly to the campus of the School of Spiritual Leadership where you are enrolled. Correct name of your school which the check should be made payable:*
Complete Address where check is to be mailed:*
(Please include: Street address, City, State or Province, Country, and Zip code)
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Essay:
Tell us anything you want us to know about you, your spiritual journey, and your life that will help us to choose you for this scholarship. Your essay should be limited to 750 words:*
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Personal Information:
Your Full Name (Person filling out the application):*
Address:*
City:*
State:*
Country:*
Zip:*
Your Position held at your Center:*
Home Phone:*
Direct Phone / Cell Number where you can be reached for questions?*
Work Phone:*
E-mail:*
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Submission Declaration:
On submission of this form I hereby declare that each and every one of the statements and all information supplied by me in this application are true and correct. Date:*
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Application Information

Education

Life Experience

Status and Plans

Financial Need:

References:

Essay:

Personal Information:

Submission Declaration:

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