Graduate Residency

ELMA GUNTHER SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY Each master’s-level student at Austin Seminary is eligible for a one-time subsidy or grant for participation in an international or cross-cultural program approved by the faculty. Awards are made by the academic dean, and the total funds available varies from year to year. In the case of limited funds in a particular year, priority will be given to MDiv students. Alumni/ae may be eligible to request funds for a travel seminar occurring in the summer immediately after graduation only. Thereafter, funds are not available to alumni/ae. MR. AND MRS. SAM B. HICKS SCHOLARSHIP The Mr. and Mrs. Sam B. Hicks Scholarships are offered annually to second- and third-year students on the basis of academic achievement, Christian character, and promise of effectiveness in the ministry. Recipients are determined by the president and the academic dean. The purpose is to provide incentive for exceptional work and maintenance of high standards by the recipients.

GRADUATE RESIDENCY

AUSTIN SEMINARY POST-GRADUATE PASTORAL RESIDENCY The Austin Seminary Post-Graduate Pastoral Residency provides seed funding each year for two graduating seniors at Austin Seminary to be hosted for a two-year pastoral residency, under the supervision of an experienced and capable pastoral mentor, in a thriving, best-practice congregation of the Seminary’s designation. Eligible students will be graduating seniors who are on track toward ordination to the ministry of the Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Salary and expenses for the residency will be shared by the Seminary and the designated host congregation. The purpose of the Post-Graduate Residency is to refine skills for pastoral ministry—particularly in preaching, pastoral care, church administration, and effective church leadership—while serving under the tutelage of a wise and experienced pastoral leader. During the residency, residents shall complete any remaining requirements for ordination to the ministry of the Word and Sacrament, and with the approval of the presbyteries involved, may be ordained to that ministry. Applicants for the Post-Graduate Pastoral Residency will be: •Graduating seniors (i.e., will have completed all degree requirements within twelve months of the most recent commencement ceremony before beginning the residency) •Members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) •Candidates under the care of a presbytery of the PC(USA) •Have demonstrated strong academic performance throughout their seminary career •In the assessment of the selection committee, show promise for pastoral ministry Applications for residencies beginning in June of each year are due to the dean of students no later than November 1 of the applicant’s final year in seminary. Residencies to begin in June will be announced at the annual Austin