Lutheran World Federation Scholarships in Theology, Diaconal, and Development 2025 for Developing Countries. The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) invites applications for its 2025 scholarships. These scholarships are specifically designed for studies and training related to theology, diaconal work, and development, aimed at empowering churches in developing countries to enhance their human and institutional capacity.
| Name | Lutheran World Federation Scholarships |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Amount | Varies (full/partial tuition, training costs) |
| Deadline | 25th September 2024 |
| Website | LWF Scholarships Webpage |
Application Deadline:
- 25th September 2024
Eligible Countries:
- Developing countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
About the Lutheran World Federation Scholarships:
The LWF scholarship program is a key initiative to support member churches in developing their capacity to serve their communities effectively. By providing scholarships, the LWF helps churches acquire qualified personnel to meet their needs in areas such as spiritual care and diaconal work. The primary criterion for candidate approval is the church’s demonstrated need to increase its capacity in theology or diakonia/development.
Types of Scholarships:
- Undergraduate
- Masters
- PhD/Postdoctoral
- Research
Eligibility Criteria:
- Church Affiliation: Only active members of LWF member churches are eligible. Applications must be endorsed and submitted by the church; individual submissions will not be considered.
- Nationality: Candidates must be from developing countries to qualify for scholarships in diakonia/development. Theological scholarships are, in principle, open to candidates from all regions and countries.
- Age Limits:
- Bachelor degrees: Maximum age of 35 at the time of application.
- Master degrees: Maximum age of 40 at the time of application.
- Doctorate: Maximum age of 45 at the time of application.
- Post-doctoral/research: Maximum age of 50 at the time of application.
- Special Considerations:
- For church employees, age limits may be exceeded by up to 7 years for female candidates and up to 5 years for male candidates.
- For those actively engaged in the church’s theological or diaconal work, age limits may be exceeded by up to 5 years for female candidates and up to 3 years for male candidates.
- Female candidates receive higher consideration due to social and cultural factors that may delay their studies.
Selection Criteria:
- HICD Needs of the Church: The proposed training field and degree must address the human and institutional capacity development needs of the church. The church must convincingly demonstrate how the application meets a specific personnel need in its ministry.
- Current and Future Position: Candidates must have served the church and/or community as employees or volunteers and must have a commitment from the church to engage them in related work after completing their studies.
- Quality of Application: The candidate must convincingly demonstrate their commitment, ability, and motivation to pursue the training and support the church afterward. This includes good educational and professional qualifications, recommendations, and character references.
- Study Place: Candidates are encouraged to study in their home country or region. If a study or training program abroad is proposed, convincing reasons must be provided.
- Gender and Youth Quota: At least 40% of approved candidates will be female, and at least 20% will be youth below 30 years. These quotas apply to the overall approvals as well as to each church and region.
- Regional Balance: The LWF aims to support candidates from different regions, countries, and churches.
Number and Value of Scholarships:
- Diaconia and Development: 50-70 scholarships.
- Theological Studies: 20-25 scholarships.
Duration of Scholarships:
- Regular Scholarships: Approved for at least 1 year of support for study programs lasting a minimum of 1.5 years at the time of application, ensuring 1 year at the time of approval.
- Short-Term Scholarships: Approved for training programs lasting up to 6 months, including training courses, workshops, exchange programs, or research projects that meet the needs of the applying church. The application forms and selection criteria are the same as for regular scholarships.
How to Apply:
- Application Process:
- Review the general information and implementing guidelines for LWF Scholarships available in English, German, Spanish, and French.
- Follow the guidance provided on the LWF Scholarship Portal.
- Submit your application through the LWF Scholarship Portal, ensuring it is endorsed by your church.
For more detailed information and to apply, visit the Lutheran World Federation Scholarships Webpage.
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