Description
$1,000 annual bursary in support of children of diocesan clergy at university, college, or other post secondary institution.

Eligibility

Mabel C. Dean Special Bursaries
May be made to qualified students in a financial emergency, provided funds are available.

Applications
Application deadline March 31
Application form

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Description
Two annual grants to clergy in support of sabbatical leave.

Eligibility
Clergy must have served five years in the current parish and 10 years overall in the diocese.
Detailed information on application and criteria  Diocesan Guideline A-14 

Application
Letters of request with a sabbatical plan should be sent to:
The Bishop of Fredericton
115 Church Street, Fredericton NB  E3B 4C8

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Description

Canon Thomas Hubert “Hubie” Drillen was a well-known, much loved and caring member of the clergy in the Diocese of Fredericton,. which of course encompasses all of New Brunswick. . 

Canon Drillen was the founder of the Guild of St. Joseph (also known as the “Holy Joes”), which now has Guilds established in many parishes throughout the Province and beyond the Diocese as well.

In his memory, some of the Guilds have established a Trust Fund which will provide assistance for members of their parishes who are studying for religious service as ministers, missionaries, directors of religious education, youth leadership or in church music.
 
Awards will be in the amount of $200.00 each per year and will be granted on a first-come basis to the limit of the funds available for that year.  Applications for awards will be considered at the annual Provincial meeting of the Guilds held in September or October each year.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

• be a member of the Anglican Church of Canada in the Diocese of Fredericton;
• be resident in a parish where there is a contributing Guild;
• be of good character and habits;
• have successfully completed one year of study;
• be acceptable to and approved by the Guild in the parish of residence

Applications:
Applications must be made in writing and provide evidence that the eligibilty criteria have been met. The deadline date for applications is August 31st and are to be mailed to:

Funding

Generally the funding for the Awards will be contributed by individual Guilds of St. Joseph within the Diocese but individual contributions will be most welcome.
Cheques for donations should be made payable to the Diocese of Fredericton and mailed to the above noted address, clearly identified as being for the Drillen Trust.
Income tax receipts will be issued for donations from individuals.

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Description
Up to $5,000 awarded annually to assist the ongoing education of Atlantic Canadian Anglican clergy, within five years or so of graduation from theological studies, to study and/or travel outside of the region.

Eligibility
Based on academic merit and commitment to pastoral ministry. Preference given to those who pursue a formal qualification. Recipients are required to serve in an Anglican diocese in the Atlantic provinces for at least three years following completion of the study funded by the scholarship.

Applications
Applications should include:

• A letter indicating previous education, current diocese and position, intended program of study, and a statement of how these studies will further pastoral ministry in the Atlantic region;
• Evidence of admission to program of formal qualification, if appropriate.

Application deadline: May 31
To: The Rev. Dr. Christopher Brittain
Atlantic School of Theology
660 Francklyn Street, Halifax, N.S. B3H 3B5 

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Description
Awarded to a member of the clergy in the Diocese of Fredericton or, secondly, to clergy from another diocese at the descretion of the Committee.

Eligibility

• Ordained and in good standing
• Graduate of a recognized Theological Seminary
• Acceptance at a recognized university
• May be awarded to the same applicant for up to three years, or until the degree is obtained, whichever comes first, provided that satisfactory work is accomplished each year

Applications

Applications to the Bishop of Fredericton

Contributions to the scholarship fund are welcome.

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Description
Quarterly grants of about $300 are available to clergy (most of whom are retired), and their widows to assist with dental, medical and other similar expenses not covered by their medical plan.

Eligibility
Clergy of the Diocese of Fredericton, active or retired.

Applications
Apply to the Pickett Scovil Fund including copies of  receipts for expenditures:
Ruth Gorlick, Secretary/Treasurer Pickett Scovil Fund
180 Cambridge Crescent, Fredericton. NB  E3B 4N9

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Description
Bishop Ivor Norris was appointed as the first Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Forces with responsibility for all Anglicans serving within the Forces, their families, and the Anglican Chaplains serving them. The bursary was established following his death for the sole purpose of assisting those studying for Holy Orders with their theological education. Four to six bursaries of variable amount are awarded annually.

Eligibility
You should be

You must be

Applications
Deadline: 31 October
The Chaplain General,  National Defence Headquarters
MGen George R. Pearkes Building
101 Colonel Drive, Ottawa ON   K1A 0K2

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Applications will be considered by the Trustees according to the following criteria:

• Financial circumstances of the applicant, scholarship awards granted to the applicant and other financial resources available to him or her;
• Scholastic record;
• Extracurricular activities and community involvement;
• Place of residence of the applicant;
• Program in which applicant is enrolled or intends to enroll.