SALEM — In 2008, a Ministerial Scholarship Fund was established with the Salem Community Foundation. The fund provides scholarship aid to assist persons who will spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This scholarship is extended to those individuals who wish to enter the fields of the Ministry, Christian Education, Youth Ministry, or a closely related field.

The anonymous donor of the Ministerial Scholarship recognizes the financial impact of a career in the ministry. It is the wish of the donor to support those individuals who display a sincere desire to dedicate their life to a career path as defined by the guidelines of the scholarship.

The Ministerial Scholarship is valid at undergraduate and graduate schools as well as Bible Colleges. Applicants must submit indication of financial need, academic performance, reference letters, and a personal statement. The Ministerial Scholarship does not discriminate on the basis of religious denomination, age, sex, gender, or geography.

The Ministerial Scholarship application and guidelines are now available on the Salem Community Foundation’s website located at www.salemcommunityfoundation.org and also by calling the Foundation office at 330-332-4021.

All applications must be received by Salem Community Foundation on Wednesday, June 5 by 5 p.m. for scholarship materials to be reviewed. Only completed applications will be considered by the scholarship committee of the Salem Community Foundation.