DeadlineAnnounced when applications open in November 2026
Award amountUp to $15,000 for the first year (Academic and Ministry Fellowships)
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
FAQ
Fellows FAQs - Episcopal Church Foundation
Frequently asked questions about the ECF Fellowship, covering award amounts, eligibility, application process, deadlines, and required documents for Academic and Ministry tracks.
Up to $15,000 for the first year (Academic and Ministry Fellowships)
Eligibility
Members of The Episcopal Church or any member church of the Anglican Communion; Lay or ordained for Ministry and Academic Tracks; Faithful lay members for Pilot Lay Leader Development Track; Enrolling or enrolled in a doctoral research program for Academic Track
Requirements
Three letters of reference required; Up to two additional letters of recommendation may be submitted; Specifics for reference letters vary by track (academic advisor, bishop, rector/warden, personal reference)
Application materials
Digital application preferred, paper application accepted; PDF copies available for download; Writing samples and other materials accepted as Word or PDF; Ministry project budget accepted as Excel; Academic transcripts accepted only as PDF
How to apply
Online application preferred; Can submit part of application online and mail other materials; Video statements can be uploaded to YouTube/Vimeo, emailed, or sent via zip file; Online application information is lost if not submitted at once
Important dates
2027 application deadline announced November 2026; 2026 applicants notified by late May 2026
Documents
PDF copies of applications available; Letters of recommendation/reference; Transcripts; Writing samples
Contact
Interim Director of the Fellowship Partners Program; ECF Fellowship; ECF General Inquiries
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