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Team Member Endowment Grants

eminarians and theological students interested in sharing in a journey of faith are given the opportunity to broaden horizons, strengthen leadership skills, and develop a vision for the needs of the world by sharing the Gospel with those of a different culture through OCMC Mission Team Endowment Grants. As Team members build schools and clinics, teach catechism classes, and evangelize those who hunger and thirst for truth, they serve as a living witness to the love of Christ.

Applicants must have completed at least one semester in theological studies at the time of application, be in good standing academically; have demonstrated church involvement; and be eligible to participate on an Orthodox Mission Team in 2010.

OCMC Orthodox Mission Team Grant recipients will be applying for the following:

Four (4) Grants up to $2,700 towards the cost of joining a Mission Team and a $900 cash stipend upon the recipient’s return from service and the submission of a written report, along with photographs, of the recipient’s mission experience
One (1) Grant up to $1,200 towards the cost of joining a Mission Team and a $400 stipend upon the recipient’s return from service and the submission of a written report, along with photographs, of the recipient’s mission experience.

Application Deadline: February 22, 2010
Selections will be Announced: March 5, 2010

How to Apply:

Complete an OCMC Mission Team Application at http://teams.ocmc.org
Provide additional reference from academic advisor or spiritual father (form can be downloaded at the end of the online application or by clicking here)
Write a 250-500 word essay that answers the following:
- Why are foreign missions important for the Church today?
- How do you see this experience benefiting your future involvement in the Church, your life and your career?
Submit completed application, references (2) and essay to the Mission Center

Orthodox Mission Team Endowment Grants are made possible by the support of the Tom & Beck Demery Endowment Fund, Louis & Helen Nicozisis Endowment Fund, Fr. George Scoulas Endowment Fund; Fr. George S. Stephanides Endowment Fund, and the Fr. Elias Stephanopoulos Endowment Fund. OCMC scholarship grants offered pending availability of funding.