FTE Ministry Fellowship: Imagine a Future in Service to the Church and the World
This fellowship supports college sophomores and juniors as they explore and implement faith-based ministry projects through retreats, online coursework, mentorship, and a $4,000 grant.
Funder: Forum for Theological Exploration
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 grant per fellow; project funding for one year
Summary: Supports college sophomores and juniors in discerning and pursuing faith-based service through retreats, a cohort, online coursework, and project funding.
Key Information: For U.S. or Canadian college sophomores/juniors only; strong leadership and 3.5+ GPA required.
Description
The Forum for Theological Exploration’s Ministry Fellowship is designed to support college students as they discern their calling to serve the Church and their communities. The program begins with an immersive retreat, followed by a guided six-week online course focused on vocational discernment (“Discerning Pathways to Ministry”). Fellows develop a proposal to either pursue a call to ministry or facilitate discernment among their peers. Upon completion of the course and approval of their proposal, fellows receive a $4,000 grant to implement their project over the following year. The experience concludes with a closing retreat, where participants share outcomes and insights, building a community of emerging faith-based leaders.
