The NCI Scholarship application link has been re-opened. Be sure to submit all applications by July 1, 2024.
The 2024 Emerging Leader Development Scholarship:
The Salvation Army NCI Division believes in investing in its young people and preparing them to be leaders in their corps, communities, and families. Therefore, we are pleased to offer a scholarship to be awarded to worthy students for the purpose of training them for their future and service of The Salvation Army.
Application Details:
Eligibility:
View eligibility guidelines here:
Eligibility Form.docx
Note: This file must be downloaded to your computer, filled as a Word document, and uploaded as a file into Submittable.
Procedures:
- Applications are completed on Submittable by July 1, 2024. Late and incomplete submissions, including missing references, will not be accepted.
- If an applicant would like feedback on essays, they must submit applications as soon as possible. It would help to email Corrina Brooks at corrina.brooks@usc.salvationarmy.org for receiving more resources, or if you have questions.
After Submission:
- The NCI Scholarship Committee reviews all applications in early June and recommends the awards.
- The Divisional Finance Board approves all scholarship applications and authorizes funding.
- Scholarship funds are paid to each recipient.
Essay:
A grading rubric will be used to assess submissions.
An essay writing workshop will be provided if applicants would like extra help.
Essay Questions (250-500 words per question):
- How are you planning to use your educational experience in the service and support of The Salvation Army? (For those who have applied for 2 or more years, how have you used your education experience in the service and support of The Salvation Army thus far?) How do you imagine yourself participating in The Salvation Army in the future and as you get established in adulthood? This may be as a soldier, volunteer, advisory board member, employee, officer, donor, etc. Please be detailed and specific.
- How are you currently engaging in your faith development and serving your community?
- What is your engagement with worship services and intentional discipleship?
- How are you engaging in justice and faith issues?
- How are you growing as an individual in your faith?
- How do you stay connected with The Salvation Army?
- Who in your life do you consider to be a good leader? Describe their leadership and what characteristics you value most in their leadership. What have you learned from their leadership that you are applying to your life?
References:
Please include one general reference from an individual who can speak to your faith development and engagement with Salvation Army mission. This could be a mentor, faith leader, or teacher. This individual may not be a peer or family member. A reference must be able to answer how they have seen the applicant engage their faith on a personal level, in the faith community, and speak to their leadership and engagement within The Salvation Army.
A corps officer, whether at home or at school, will be contacted to confirm participation in The Salvation Army and in cases of membership/soldiership, provide proof of soldiership roll residing within the NCI Division.
Proof of Enrollment:
Please attach your proof of enrollment in a licensed/accredited higher educational program, such as an acceptance letter, or course schedule. Such programs might include but are not limited to universities, community colleges, or trade schools.
Post Awarding:
By applying for this scholarship, you agree that you could potentially participate in an interview with the NCI Scholarship Committee by the end of the academic year. The Youth Department will reach out for scheduling. Failure to participate in the interview will disqualify you from receiving future scholarship funds from The NCI Division. In an effort to expand the scholarship and the applicant pool, you may be asked to willingly participate in sharing your story and experiences with how the scholarship has affected your life.
Scholarship Summary: This scholarship is designed to provide educational funds for Salvation Army soldiers of the North & Central Illinois Division who are involved in an accredited college medical program. Scholarships are available for studies of all undergraduate and master’s level graduate medical studies. Applications are DUE by July, 1st 2024! Applications will not be accepted after this date. Scholarships Available: Individuals may apply for scholarships in subsequent years, but awards are not guaranteed. No scholarships are made retroactively for past schooling expenses. Funds are limited, and priority will be given to those earning their first degree. Application Procedures: 1) Applications are completed on submittable by July 1st 2024 2) Applicants must have CO recommendation ad 2 references by July 1st, 2024 3) The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications & recommends the awards. 4) The Divisional Finance Board approves all scholarship applications & authorizes funding. 5) Scholarship funds are paid to each recipient in August 2024. Applications will not be accepted after July 1st, 2024 Applicants must: Be a soldier of a Metropolitan Corps Be an actively involved in Corps and/or community leadership or volunteer service within the last 12 months Be a full time undergraduate/graduate student at an accredited college/university Be actively pursuing a degree related to the medical field Please submit the following by July 1st 2024 to ensure that your application is reviewed: Medical Scholarship Program Application CO recommendation 2 Reference Forms 250-500 word essay Grade transcript (Freshman do not need to submit) Proof of registration/acceptance (examples: acceptance letter, copy of fall class schedule
SCHOLARSHIP SUMMARY:
This scholarship is designed to provide educational funds for Salvationist College Students who are employed during the summer at Wonderland Camp and Conference Center. It is imperative that each student be soldiers in good standing in a corps.
This completed application must be returned to the Youth Department by September 25, 2024.
ELIGIBILITY:
Salvationist employees of Wonderland Camp and Conference Center who meet the following requirements may apply:
1. The applicant must have been employed by Wonderland Camp and Conference Center for the entire Divisional Youth Camps summer season of 2024.
2. The applicant must be a soldier in good standing, of a corps
3. The applicant must receive the endorsement of the corps officer where their soldiership is held.
4. The applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college, university or trade school and must submit proof of registration.
5. Students are only eligible to receive one divisional scholarship per school year.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
1. Applications are completed on submittable by September 25, 2024.
2. Applicants must have their corps officer's recommendation submitted by September 25, 2024.
3. The NCI Scholarship Committee reviews all applications & recommends the awards.
4. The Divisional Finance Board approves all scholarship applications & authorizes funding.
5. Scholarship funds are paid to each recipient by September 30, 2024.
Applicants must
Be a soldier in good standing
Be a full-time undergraduate/graduate student at an accredited college/university (details above).
Maintain a minimum undergraduate (C+) 2.5 G.P.A. or a minimum graduate (B) 3.0 G.P.A. in order to be considered for subsequent scholarship awards.
Please submit the following by September 25, 2024 to ensure that your application is reviewed:
Camp Wonderland Salvationist Employee Scholarship Application (pages 2-5)
CO recommendation
250-500 word Essay (see application for guidelines)
Grade Transcript (Freshman do not need to submit)
Proof of Registration/Acceptance (Examples: Acceptance letter, Copy of Fall Class Schedule)