Graduate Certificate in Youth & Campus Ministry Scholarship

The Bishop Commission for Pastoral Life in partnership with The Broken Bay Institute (BBI) is offering a collection of scholarships to the value of $10,000 for study in Catholic Youth and Campus Ministry in 2012-2013.

Over the past decade Australia has experienced a significant increase in the standard and professionalism of catholic youth ministry. From local parish initiatives, school formation programs and World Youth Days, the requirements and expectations on a youth minister have been even increasing.

The Broken Bay Institute has been part of this journey over the past 10 years, offering Australia's first certificate in catholic youth ministry over seven ago, hosting the 'Builders and Dreamers' youth ministry symposium in 2006, offering units of study around the WYD experience in 2005, 2008 and 2011, and now by offering the University of Newcastle - BBI Graduate Certificate in Youth & Campus Ministry.

Together, the Bishops Commission for Pastoral Life and The Broken Bay Institute would like to bring another first to the church community of Australia. A scholarship program for youth ministers to take their ministry and formation to the next level.

Three Scholarships are being offered through The Broken Bay Institute. One full scholarship (valued at $5,140) and two half scholarships ($2570 each), for study of the BBI Graduate Certificate in Youth & Campus Ministry. These scholarships are to be used for study in 2012 and 2013.

The BCPL is also providing each successful applicant with a complimentary registration to the Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention 2012, held on September 21-23 in Campbelltown.

Applications

Applications will close at 5pm on Friday December 2^nd 2011. Applications need to be sent either by mail or email to:

Malcolm Hart
Senior Youth Ministry Projects Officer
Bishops Commission for Pastoral Life - Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
Address: 61 Fernberg Rd Paddington QLD 4064
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: (07) 3109 6806

All applications will be reviewed by a Scholarship Panel in the week beginning Monday December 5^th. Successful applicants will be notified in the week beginning December 12^th

Selection Criteria

Successful applicants will be selected on the following criteria:

Completion of the BCPL & BBI Youth Ministry Scholarship Application form in writing and submitted by the due date (5pm December 2^nd)
Applicants must have completed an under graduate degree (Bachelor level)
Express an interest and commitment to youth ministry in an Australian context
Identify experience and practice of local youth ministry
Outline an intention to utilise the scholarship to further develop their approach and practice of youth ministry.

Please attach relevant documentation which demonstrates how you meet these criteria, including:

Certified copy of your certificates
Reference from education or ministry leaders (principal, priest, bishop, etc)
Any other relevant references or documentation

Further Information

For further information please contact:

Download BCPL & BBI Youth Ministry Scholarship Application form