Gertrude Rutherford Scholarship

The Gertrude Rutherford Scholarship is an annual award of up to $2,400.

Gertrude L. Rutherford, was the Principal of the United Church Training School from 1934 to 1946. This scholarship fund was established in April 25, 1962, through an anonymous gift that was given in memory of her.

This award is for graduates of the United Church Training School, Anglican Women's Training College, Covenant College or The Centre for Christian Studies who are proceeding to a degree in Christian (religious) Education The award is an expression of Gertrude L. Rutherford's concern that more women have the opportunity for post-graduate study, and that the Church have women with academic qualifications in the field of Christian Education and theology to help meet the churches' needs for leadership.

Award criteria
In determining the recipient of the award, the committee will be using the following criteria:

Applicant demonstrates:

• leadership potential in the field of Christian Education, as demonstrated by experience and through references;
• commitment and ongoing work focusing on Christian Education in a congregational or other setting;
• a capacity for innovation in the area of Christian Education;
• recognized ability and academic standing;
• financial need.

In keeping with the interests of Gertrude Rutherford, preference will be given to women applicants.

Graduate degrees through the joint CCS diploma/degree programs at St. Stephen's College or The Faculty of Theology at the University of Winnipeg will be considered eligible for this scholarship.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2007

The Awards Committee
The Centre for Christian Studies
Woodsworth House
60 Maryland Street
Winnipeg, MB  R3G 1K7
ph: 204.783.4490

email: info@ccsonline.ca