CWR CONFERENCE 2024

CAELIE HAINES INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

CWR is excited to offer the international “Come and See” scholarship for this year’s conference in Chicago (October 8-11). The scholarship is available to international sister and lay communicators who are engaged in the ministry of communication or who communicate on behalf of a congregation in areas such as Vocations or Justice. We also welcome applicants discerning how their congregation, federation, or province may begin or revitalize its communication operations.

The scholarship includes complimentary registration for the CWR conference, four nights stay at the conference hotel, and a six-month trial membership to CWR. Recipients are responsible for the cost of travel to the conference and a travel visa, if needed.

All sisters and lay staff are welcome to apply, including applicants who will already be in the United States and able to attend the conference before returning to their international (outside the U.S. or Canada) ministry site. 

If you know an international communicator who could benefit from attending the CWR Conference, please share the online application with them. Applicants cannot be a current or former CWR member. The deadline for international conference scholarship applications is May 1, 2024.

Application materials:

Letter of Recommendation: All applicants must include a Letter of Recommendation (500 words or less) from the applicant’s supervisor or leadership. The letter should address: 1) the applicant’s job responsibilities, ministry assignment and/or professional contributions; 2) indicate the support of the supervisor/leadership with regard to having the applicant attend the conference; and 3) explain the financial need.

Essay: All applicants must include an essay (500 words or less) outlining the reason they wish to attend the conference and how it will benefit them personally, professionally or in ministry.

For questions or more information: information@c4wr.org

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