Who can apply?

Ariel New Zealand (a branch of Ariel Ministries USA) has established a scholarship fund for two New Zealanders to attend the six-week programme of study at Camp Shoshanah in upstate New York, USA from 8 July to 19 August 2017.

Ariel Ministries USA is a Jewish ministry dedicated to share the gospel with Jewish people and to disciple both Jewish and Gentile believers through an intensive study of the Scriptures from the Jewish frame of reference out of which the Bible came.

Every summer for the past 42 years, Ariel Ministries has welcomed students of all ages from many countries to join us for our Messianic discipleship programme held at Camp Shoshanah. It is nestled in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, and provides the perfect setting for our expanded six-week programme of rich Bible study, fellowship and fun. Our programme centres on the grounding and growth of believers through in-depth study of the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective. The time of Bible study combined with worship, fellowship, and the beautiful surroundings, makes Shoshanah School the perfect retreat for refreshment and renewal of your faith.

For the 2017 scholarship Ariel New Zealand would like to support young Kiwis (18 – 35yrs NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident) experience the refreshment and renewal of your faith that comes from attending Camp Shoshanah. Up to two scholarships will be offered to successful applicants for 2017.

Applications will be considered by the Ariel New Zealand scholarship committee who will make a final recommendation to the Board. The final decision will be conveyed to all applicants by the end of March 2017.

To apply for a scholarship please complete the attached Application Form and submit the completed form and references to the postal address or email at the bottom of the page.

1. 
   Any New Zealander from the age 18 and upward is welcome to apply. Preference would be given in 2017 to young people 18 – 35yrs.
   
2. 
   The applicant needs to be a serious student of the Scriptures, wanting to learn more about the Jewish frame of reference out of which the Scriptures came.
   
3. 
   The applicant must be free to attend the six-week 2017 programme. If you cannot attend six weeks, but still would like to apply, please motivate your reasons and it would be considered on a case by case basis.
   
4. 
   The applicant must be a member of good standing in a local church and either looking to or be involved in their local church and/or other Christian Ministry.
   
5. 
   The application for the scholarship must be received no later than 5.00 pm on Wednesday 15^th of February 2017. No late applications will be considered.
   
6. 
   Each applicant will need to provide a supporting reference from their local church leadership (pastor or elder). A second reference is preferred (this could be from an employer, teacher etc).
   

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________________________________________

E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________________

Age: ___________________________________________________________________________

Male/Female: ______________________________________________________________________

New Zealand Citizen/Resident: ________________________________________________________

Profession or Employment: ___________________________________________________________

Please answer the following questions providing as much detail as you can. Attach extra pages if needed.

How much Bible knowledge/background do you have? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Church Affiliation/Ministry: ___________________________________________________________

Tell us about your involvement with your local church:

How long have you attended your local church? ___________________________________________

How are you involved with your local church? __________________________________________________________________________________

How would attending Camp Shoshanah benefit your involvement in your local church or other Christian Ministry? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What interests you about studying at Camp Shoshanah? __________________________________________________________________________________

What do you hope/intend to use with what you learn? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________