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GCF Scholarship Funds Since 1979, GCF has been awarding scholarships for theological training at both local and overseas colleges and universities. This is part of GCF’s efforts in promoting and assisting GCF members who desire to pursue higher theological education in the course of God’s calling and their ministry work. To-date,
GCF has disbursed a total of S$ 127,500.00 in helping God’s people to
fulfill their desire for His work and passion for His work. Many are still faithfully serving the Lord today.
Winston
Yap Loan Fund Award GCF has set up Three scholarship Funds :- a. GCF Theological Scholarship Fund This scholarship fund is funded by contributions from the
GCFers and friends. This scholarship is open to a GCFer who is pursuing or
intending to pursue theological, Biblical or religious studies at
post-graduate level (ie. Masters and above).
The award is worth S$ 5,000 per annum for a period up to three
years and it is granted based on merit with consideration given to the
applicant’s financial needs and support. Preference is given to applicants who have contributed to GCF and/or FES ministry work. Upon completion of his/her studies, the candidate is expected
to serve a Singapore-based Christian organization for at least FIVE years.
He/she must be willing to contribute to GCF or FES ministry when called
upon. The applicant must be a Singapore citizen or permanent
resident and he/she must agree with and endorse the doctrinal basis of the
GCF and be in good standing with his/her church. The closing date for application submission is on 28 February of each year and the announcement of the award will be made by the GCF-Theological Scholarship Selection Committee before 30 April. The decision to award the scholarship rests solely on the discretion of the Selection Committee. b. GCF
Comparative Religions Theological Fund This scholarship fund is funded by contributions from the
GCFers. This scholarship is open to a GCFer who is intending to
undertake research work on comparative religious studies at doctorate
level offered by a university in the United States, United Kingdom or a
country deemed appropriate by the selection committee.
The award comprises a S$ 80,000 financial grant to be given over
3-4 year period and a S$ 20,000 interest-free loan repayable over a period
of 10 years after graduation. Upon completion, he/she has to serve as an advisor to the
GCF-CRIG (as his/her priority) and preferably teach at the Singapore Bible
College or serve at an equivalent institution/church(es) if an appropriate
teaching post is not available, for at least 20 years. The candidate must be a Singapore citizen or permanent
resident (who intends to reside in Singapore for at least 20 years) with
an excellent academic record and has a deep passion for comparative
religions ministry work. He/she
must agree with and endorse the doctrinal basis of the GCF and be in good
standing with his/her church. There is no closing date for this scholarship. The GCF-CRIG Scholarship Selection Committee will process the applications, interview the applicants and announce the results. c. GCF-Winston
Yap Scholarship Fund This scholarship fund is established in memory of the late Mr
Winston Yap. It is funded by
donations from Mrs Lily Yap and a GCFer. This is an interest-free study loan open to a GCFer who is
pursuing or intending to pursue theological, Biblical or religious studies
at post-graduate level (ie. Masters and above).
The loan quantum and repayment terms shall be determined based on
the financial needs and circumstances of the applicant. Upon completion of his/her studies, the candidate is expected
to serve a Singapore-based Christian organization and he/she must be
willing to contribute to GCF or FES ministry when called upon. The applicant must be a Singapore citizen or permanent
resident and he/she must agree with and endorse the doctrinal basis of the
GCF and be in good standing with his/her church. There is no closing date for this scholarship. The GCF-Winston Yap Scholarship Fund Selection Committee will process the applications, interview the applicants and announce the results.
An application form can be downloaded from Application Form (download
here). Please
complete and send it to :- Graduates’ Christian Fellowship |