Internship Grants for Churches

2019 Summer Scholarship Program Information

Objectives:    

• to strengthen local SBC of Virginia churches
• to equip future leaders in ministry

Requirements for interns:

• Interns must be young adults, at least one year past high school graduation, with a heart for ministry.
• Interns are to develop, lead and/or participate in the ongoing weekly programs of the church throughout their internship.
• Interns are encouraged to develop and multiply leaders that will continue the ministry once the internship is complete.
• Interns must attend Intern Orientation provided by the SBC of Virginia. Date and location to be announced.
• Interns are required to serve at one SBC of Virginia event as needed. Usually the intern can choose from one of several dates, but this is not guaranteed.

Eligibility:

• Applications can be completed at the link above.
• The application deadline is March 1.
• The scholarship is a maximum amount of $1,500 (see church requirements below).
• Funds are limited and will be distributed based on the priority of need and are not guaranteed.
• Priority will be given to churches with no existing interns.
• Priority will also be given to churches who give to Vision Virginia State Mission Offering.
• The intern scholarships can be used for any ministry of the local church.

Responsibilities of participating churches:    

• If accepted, the church is responsible for finding/interviewing/hiring summer intern. SBCV will send profiles of potential candidates to churches.
• The church must provide a job description and regular oversight/mentorship of the intern.
• The church is expected to pay $1000 to the intern, in addition to SBCV scholarship funding.
• The church must provide lodging/host home for the intern.
• The church must reimburse the intern for all ministry-related expenses, including mileage.
• The church must complete and submit a detailed activity report at midterm and conclusion of internship.
• Churches will be notified if their application is accepted or declined within 2 weeks of the application deadline.

Download the PDF for objectives, requirements and eligibility on the Summer Scholarship Program.

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