This scholarship is awarded to one applicant for full-time study, beginning in the fall semester. Made possible through the generosity of friends of the Seminary, the Bishop Global Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship, is granted to applicants from outside of North America for full-time study, beginning in the fall semester. The recipient of this award will a) pursue a Master of Divinity, b) demonstrate exceptional promise in academic work and for ministry, and c) be committed to serving in his or her home country (or a different country outside of North America) upon graduation from Gordon-Conwell. International applicants must apply by the priority deadline. This scholarship is awarded for the first year of study and is renewable for students in good standing (academically, financially, and in the community) for up to two additional years of study.