Four $2,500 Scholarships to be Awarded in 2016
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – (February 8, 2016) – The GuideOne Foundation is pleased to announce that it is once again offering a scholarship program for individuals who are actively pursuing a future career in ministry. Interested students are encouraged to apply. Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to deserving individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Must be a junior, senior or graduate religious studies student, or an individual in seminary;
- Students must be attending accredited colleges, universities or seminaries within the United States and District of Columbia;
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 is required; and
- Essay, official or unofficial transcript and one letter of recommendation are required.
More information about the scholarship, including the online application, can be found on GuideOne.com under the GuideOne Foundation page. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2016. Scholarships will be awarded by the middle of June.
Founded in 1947 and headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, GuideOne Insurance is one of the nation’s largest church insurers, with more than 46,000 church policyholders. GuideOne also insures private schools and higher education institutions, as well as senior living communities. In 1999, the company created the GuideOne Center for Risk Management in order to help churches and faith-based organizations safeguard their ministries. This effort was expanded in 2008 with the launch of SafeChurch, the most comprehensive church risk management online resource available. GuideOne’s personal lines products include auto and homeowners insurance. GuideOne is licensed to do business in all 50 states and markets its products and services through more than 2,000 independent and career agents. The company carries an A “Excellent” rating from A.M. Best. For more information, visit GuideOne.com.
