Faculty Development Loan Grant
The Faculty Development Aid Program exists to support Wesleyans achieving the highest academic degree in a field (typically PhD) so they may be equipped to serve in The Wesleyan Church, especially in The Wesleyan Church’s academic institutions.
The Faculty Development Aid Program is a loan program administered by The Wesleyan Church through the Division of Education & Clergy Development. The loan becomes a grant as the recipient serves The Wesleyan Church in an educational capacity of various forms. Applicants should understand that in requesting aid from this program they are applying for a loan that must either be repaid or cancelled through subsequent service. Applicants should sense that they are being called to serve in educational ministry or educational service.
To Apply you will need:
- A current CV
- 1 Recommendation/reference letter from a Wesleyan pastor
- Recommendation letters from two academicians who know your achievement and potential
- If you are a minister, a recommendation letter is needed from your District Superintendent
Applications may be submitted September 1st through December 31st of the academic year
for which aid is being requested. Applications will not be processed until after December 31st and funding will be awarded in the Spring. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all materials have been received by December 31st. Students may re-apply for a total of three awards.
Faculty Loan Grant Resources
Faculty Development Aid Stipulations
Information regarding eligibility and loan stipulations.
Certificate of Enrollment
To be completed and submitted once approved and each additional year you are seeking funding (Funding may be requested up to 3 years).
Cancellation/Deferment Annual Form
To be completed after graduation or termination of program.