Application Deadline: May 1, 2007

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be

· a member of a local diocesan organization in the state of Wisconsin.

· actively engaged in the religious education ministry in the state of Wisconsin.

· intending to remain in the religious education field for at least two more years

· committed to their own professional development, i.e., working towards certification, continuing education units, or a bachelor’s, master’s or postgraduate degree in a field related to religious education ministry.

WDREF Board members and diocesan personnel are not eligible. First consideration will be given to applicants who have not been awarded a WDREF scholarship in the last 2 years.

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A. Personal Information

Name_________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________________

Home Telephone__________________________ Office Phone_____________________

Parish Name____________________________________________

Parish Address_______________________________________________________________

Current Title____________________________________________

Total Years of Service: ______Full-time ______Part-time ______Volunteer

Membership with (indicate number of years):

______DARE ______GB-AREA ______MDREO ______MAREDA ______SUMMIT

Record of Employment. Please begin with current position.

Place Position Dates of Service

___________________________________________________________________________

B. Educational Goals in field of Religious Education

____Bachelor ____Master ____Doctorate

____Professional Development ____Certification ____Continuing Education

C. Membership in Church, Civic, Local, State, or National Organizations

___________________________________________________________________________

D. How do you see this scholarship furthering your ministry in catechetical leadership?

___________________________________________________________________________

E. Program / Course Information

Name and address of institution where this scholarship will be used:

___________________________________________________________________________

Describe the course(s) for which you are registering:

___________________________________________________________________________

F. Need for Assistance

What is the total cost of this course(s)? $__________

Does your parish budget allot monies for continuing education?

___No ___Yes, amount $_____

Amount of funding you are seeking: $________

When is payment due?___________________

(Maximum: $500)

Why do you feel you need financial assistance?

___________________________________________________________________________

G. Statements of Recommendation

In addition to completing this form, you must also secure a letter of recommendation from each of the following three people. All letters of recommendation should be forwarded with this application to the address below.

1. A diocesan staff person in the religious education department

2. Another DRE or Coordinator

3. A parish staff member with whom you’ve worked with in the last five years

Incomplete applications will not be considered, so please submit this completed form and all letters of recommendation by the deadline of May 1, 2007.

Please mail this application with the three letters of recommendation to:

Larry Behlen

Our Lady of the Lake Parish

P.O. Box 215

Green Lake, WI 54941