FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS

Union Theological Institute Scholarship Awards will help you make a difference in your life and in the life of others in your community. When you take the first step towards pursuing a goal in your ministry, you can turn your dream into reality with one of UTI's Scholarship Programmes. 

 

ARCHBISHOP MOSES O. KATTEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

INTRODUCTION

This Scholarship Grant for students of Ministry is named after Archbishop (Dr.) Moses Olaka Kattey and domiciled in the Theological Faculty of Union Theological Institute, UTI. As an active member on the Advisory Board of Union Theological Institute, the Board believes the only way to relieve the legacies of the Archbishop, especially, his contributions to the growth of young ministers, is to erect this Memorial Scholarship in his honour.

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This Memorial Scholarship was erected and announced on the 30th Day of September 2020 in the Year of Our Lord.

SCHOLARSHIP PURPOSE

The purpose of the Scholarship Grant is to educate young prospective  ministers of Eleme origin be missionaries in their own culture and to preach the Christian religion. It shall grant a maximum of Ten (10) Scholarships in each academic year to merited students of UTI.

PARTNERSHIP

The Scholarship Board shall collaborate with Churches, spirited individuals and corporate organizations to provide monetary and relational support for students of Eleme origin studying in Union Theological Institute and or with it’s affiliate Institution.

SCHOLARSHIP DURATION

This Scholarship when earned shall be for a period of one (1) academic year, non-renewable per student at the Diploma or Degree level of studies.

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

The Scholarship shall be provided for upper-level diploma and undergraduate theological education that will lead to a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology that prepares the student to preach the Christian religion. 

Students who intend to serve as a pulpit preacher/pastor upon graduation will be given precedence. The student must have a strong inward call or desire, the necessary gifts and abilities to be successful in that calling, and an external affirmation of their call to be selected as a Scholar. Students in subsequent tiers, as indicated by the graphic below, will be considered if additional funding is available.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The application process will begin in January of each year with award decisions being made no later than March of the same year for the upcoming academic year. Individuals who have the intent to be a pulpit preacher are considered first in thus Scholarship must submit grades and registration information each semester to ensure compliance with the scholarship requirements and a brief personal essay describing the activities of the previous year, any adjustments to their calling, and any pertinent information. 

As long as all scholarship requirements continue to be met and there are no changes in calling, school, or degree plan. If there are any changes to the Scholar’s circumstance or plans they must re-apply. The scholarship is a one year award for all other recipients. Individuals who receive the scholarship whose intent is not to become a pulpit preacher shall be ineligible to apply as they must to continue to meet the eligibility criteria. 

CORRESPONDENCES

All enquiries for partnerships and collaboration shall be made directly to the Rector of Union Theological Institute via email: ocalixtus@gmail.com or visit: www.uniontheologicalinstitute.org