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Grants for Missionary Members

CHRISTIAN OPHTHALMOLOGY SOCIETY INC

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grants for Missionary Members

Organization: Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc (KY, US)

Mission: Supporting full-time, support-based ophthalmic missionaries to attend the COS Annual Meeting for professional development and spiritual fellowship.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

  • Full time, support-based ophthalmic missionary
  • What the Grant Covers

    The grant typically pays for:

  • Meeting Registration Fees

  • Lodging (if applicable, for both individual and family members)

  • Food included in the meeting
  • Additional Information

    • The society has a long history of supporting missionaries in training and in missions to attend the COS Annual Meeting
    • The meeting is designed to significantly impact both professional and spiritual journey
    • Recipients are encouraged to become active members and invest in the next generation of ophthalmologists
    • For missionaries traveling with family or whose sending organizations will pay all or part of expenses, refer to the detailed Grant Policy for Missionaries

    Focus Areas

    • International ophthalmic missionary work - Supporting those providing eye care in missionary contexts globally
    • Spiritual development - Fostering Christian fellowship and faith-based medical practice
    • Professional advancement - Continuing education and networking among Christian ophthalmologists

    Geographic Scope

    Global – Supports international missionaries attending the US-based COS Annual Summer Meeting

    Contact Information

    Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc

  • Phone: +(269) 697-1267

  • Address: 50 Martin Circle | Paducah, KY 42001

  • Website: cosw.org
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Review Eligibility Requirements: Confirm you are a full-time, support-based ophthalmic missionary

    2. Access Application Form: Click on the "Missionary Grant Application" button on the Grant Program page

    3. Complete Application: Submit the completed application form through the COS website

    4. Required Documentation: Review the detailed "Grant Policy for Missionaries" for specific requirements and documentation needed

    Application Portal

    • Applications are submitted through the COS website at cosw.org
    • A member login account may be required

    Notes

    • The society processes applications with the intent to provide meaningful financial support for meeting attendance
    • Grant approval allows missionaries to attend the annual COS Summer Meeting
    • Additional details about family coverage and organizational support are specified in the grant policy documents

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    professional-development

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