CBE Conference Scholarships for Women

Purpose: Provides scholarships to attend CBE's annual conferences for women and men committed to biblical gender equality.

CBE offers scholarships to help individuals attend their annual conferences. The scholarships are designed to make conference participation accessible to those with financial need.

Geographic Scope

• Varies by conference year
• 2023 Brazil Conference: South America residents only
• Scholarship availability may differ for other conference locations

What is Covered

Includes:

• CBE conference registration fee only

Does NOT Include:

• Accommodation
• Travel to or from the conference
• Ground transportation
• Food not provided by the conference venue

Eligibility

• Open to residents of eligible regions (varies by conference)
• Evaluated based on financial need
• Must answer all application questions with detail

Selection Criteria

• Financial need is the primary evaluation criterion
• Motivation to attend and expected benefits from conference
• Work and ministry involvement
• References provided
• Willingness to volunteer during conference

Contact Information

Address: CBE International, Attn: Conference Scholarship, 122 W Franklin Ave, Suite 218, Minneapolis, MN 55404 USA

Application Process

Submission Methods:
Applicants may submit via:

1. Online form (preferred)
2. PDF version emailed to: conferences@cbeinternational.org
3. Mail to: CBE International, Attn: Conference Scholarship, 122 W Franklin Ave, Suite 218, Minneapolis, MN 55404 USA

Required Information

Personal Information:

• Full name
• Complete address (street, city, state/region, postal code, country)
• Phone number
• Email address
• Ethnicity
• Languages spoken
• Country of citizenship
• Denominational affiliation

Essay Questions (100-200 words each):

1. Why do you want to attend CBE's conference?
2. How do you expect to be enriched by CBE's conference?

Financial Information:

• Average monthly household income
• Household size
• Brief description of financial need for scholarship
• Whether able and willing to pay any portion of registration fee
• If employed: organization type (missionary, church, denomination, relief organization, community development, or other)
• Job title/role at organization
• Whether you raise your own support and annual fundraising goal

Education (if applicable):

• Enrolled in college/university? (Yes/No)
• Full-time or part-time status
• Institution name
• Major
• Annual tuition and fees
• Amount of tuition paid by others (scholarships/financial aid)

Additional Statements:

• Do you agree with CBE's Statement of Faith and Core Values?
• Willing to volunteer during conference?
• Agreement to terms and conditions

References:

• Two references required
• For each: Name, phone number, email, relationship to applicant

Submission Details

• Complete all questions with as many details as possible
• CAPTCHA verification required for online submission
• Declaration that submission does not guarantee scholarship award
• Notification timeline: CBE will notify all applicants of decisions by specified date (typically 2-3 weeks after deadline)