1. Completed Application Form (attached file)
2. Short Answer Questions (2 pages max, font size 10, double-spaced, including questions):
What do you think is the most va-luable resource for a youth pastor to lead children to Jesus?
How do you balance your academic pursuit with your personal and spiritual life?
What do you think is the most important element of Sunday School?
Should churches encourage members to return to in-person worship? Why or why not?
3. Statement of Faith & Personal Testimony (2–3 pages, double-spaced)
4. Two Letters of Recommendation (must be dated 2025):
5. Official Transcript from your most recent institution (digital copy)
6. Proof of Admission or Enrollment (for those beginning a program in Fall 2025)
7. Top candidates will be invited to a virtual interview on July 12, 2025
All materials must be submitted as digital copies.
Scholarship Distribution:
Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient's school to be applied toward tuition.
2025 TFPC Scholarship
Purpose:
The TFPC Scholarship supports students actively involved in a Christian community who are pursuing pastoral or teaching ministry at a U.S.-accredited seminary or university. The selection is based on academic achievement, ministry and volunteer experience, financial need, and a demonstrated commitment to serving the Korean-American community.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. U.S. citizen or green card holder
2. Of Korean descent
3. Active member of a Christian church that upholds sound doctrine
4. Enrolled (full-time or part-time) in a U.S.-based, ATS-accredited institution in one of the following programs:
M.Div
M.A. in Christian Education
Th.M
D.Min
Ph.D. in Theology or Christian Counseling
Equivalent theological programs
5. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
6. Past recipients of the TFPC Scholarship are not eligible
7. Must submit all required documents by the application deadline
Application Requirements:
1. Completed Application Form (attached file)
2. Short Answer Questions (2 pages max, font size 10, double-spaced, including questions):
What do you think is the most va-luable resource for a youth pastor to lead children to Jesus?
How do you balance your academic pursuit with your personal and spiritual life?
What do you think is the most important element of Sunday School?
Should churches encourage members to return to in-person worship? Why or why not?
3. Statement of Faith & Personal Testimony (2–3 pages, double-spaced)
4. Two Letters of Recommendation (must be dated 2025):
One academic
One pastoral
5. Official Transcript from your most recent institution (digital copy)
6. Proof of Admission or Enrollment (for those beginning a program in Fall 2025)
7. Top candidates will be invited to a virtual interview on July 12, 2025
All materials must be submitted as digital copies.
Scholarship Distribution:
Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient's school to be applied toward tuition.
Important Dates:
Application Deadline: Monday, June 9, 2025 by 11:59 PM (PST)
Virtual Interview for Finalists: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Announcement of Scholarship Recipients: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Submit all application materials to:
Email: tfpcpcusa@hotmail.com
Note: All submitted documents will not be returned.