The Christian Service Foundation will, once again, award scholarships to qualifying college students for the fall of 2023. Applications opened in November, 2022 and 20 FEC students were awarded a scholarship. In the last 10 years, over $410,000 have been awarded to college students and CSF President Bruce Wright hopes it’s just the beginning.
“We believe sincerely those scholarships are kingdom building, one of the most enjoyable activities we do on the board.”
Founded in 1949, CSF has a long-standing relationship with churches and believers. Bruce describes it as “a big circle.” CSF lends money to churches, they get the money from other congregants, they pay it back, they use that interest to provide scholarship to kids, and give back to FEC. All of it centers around people doing kingdom work for God’s glory.
Providing funds for college courses is no exception. “Every scholarship we give out, the kids are very, very grateful for it. They have made a commitment to receive a Christian-based higher education. We let God do the rest of it.”
Students who are members of an FEC church and enrolled full-time at a Christian college can apply here for a CSF scholarship in November. They can also pick up an application at the FEC Headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana or check with their local FEC church to see if one is on file. On the application, students will share their personal, educational, and spiritual journeys, references, and plans for their chosen field of study.
Bruce Wright invites youth pastors, parents, and ministry leaders to point college students toward these scholarships. “These are available so take advantage,” Bruce says. “It’s very gratifying to give this money away.”
