Dana Kull Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship of the Ocean City Tabernacle supporting students preparing for vocational Christian service through undergraduate, graduate, or seminary education.
The Dana Kull Memorial Scholarship for Christian Vocations exists to encourage and support students who demonstrate a clear calling to vocational Christian ministry, active involvement in Christian service, and a commitment to serving Christ through their education and future vocation.
About the Scholarship
Established in memory of Dana Kull, the Dana Kull Memorial Scholarship reflects the Ocean City Tabernacle’s commitment to strengthening the Church by investing in students preparing for Christian vocations. The scholarship is designed to help students pursue education that leads to service in a church or Christian organization.
Scholarship Overview
- Award Amounts: Typically $500–$2,500
- Education Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Seminary
- Deadline: March 15
- Payment: Sent directly to the student’s school
- Financial Need Measure: Student Aid Index (SAI)
Scholarship Awards & Funding
Scholarship awards typically range from $500 to $2,500 and are granted for one academic year. Recipients may reapply annually. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the recipient’s college, university, or seminary based on the school’s payment process.
Who Should Apply
This scholarship is intended for students who are preparing for vocational Christian service and can clearly articulate how their education supports a ministry calling.
Eligibility Highlights:
- Enrolled in college, graduate, or seminary-level studies
- Pursuing a vocation in Christian ministry or Christian service
- Actively involved in Christian service
- Demonstrates academic responsibility and spiritual maturity
Note: Preference may be given to applicants with a connection to the Ocean City area or the Ocean City Tabernacle.
How to Apply
To apply for the Dana Kull Memorial Scholarship, submit the scholarship application and supporting materials by the deadline. The Scholarship Committee reviews completed applications prayerfully and consistently using established criteria. You can upload documents and submit your application easily online!
Application Requirements
A complete application includes the following items:
- Completed scholarship application form
- Personal essay addressing:
- Christian service experience
- Sense of vocational calling
- Personal commitment to Christ
- Description of academic program and how it prepares you for Christian service
- Student Aid Index (SAI) (see below)
- Documentation of current and prior Christian service
- Academic transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation:
- One from a pastor
- One from an academic or ministry reference
Note: Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
Application Timeline & Key Dates
- Applications Open: January
- Application Deadline: March 15
- Committee Review: March–April
- Award Notifications: Late spring
- Recipient Recognition: Summer (Partners Dinner)
Note: All required materials must be received by the deadline for an application to be considered.
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by the Ocean City Tabernacle Scholarship Committee, which considers:
- Evidence of a sustained call to vocational Christian service
- Present and past Christian service involvement
- Academic preparation and responsibility
- Relative financial need (as indicated by SAI)
- Quality and completeness of the application and references
Note: The Committee’s decisions are final.
Financial Need & Student Aid Index (SAI)
Applicants are asked to provide their Student Aid Index (SAI) to help the Scholarship Committee understand relative financial need. The Ocean City Tabernacle does not collect FAFSA forms or federal income tax returns. The SAI allows the Committee to evaluate financial need responsibly while respecting applicant privacy.
Recognition & Stewardship
Scholarship recipients may be recognized at the Ocean City Tabernacle’s Partners Dinner and may be invited to share updates about their educational journey and ministry calling. This scholarship is made possible through faithful stewardship and generosity, and recipients are encouraged to view the award as a partnership in Gospel ministry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Student Aid Index (SAI)?
A: The SAI is a standardized number used by schools to understand relative financial need.
Q: Do you require FAFSA or tax returns?
A: No. We do not collect FAFSA forms or tax returns.
Q: Can I apply if I am not from Ocean City?
A: Yes. Applicants from across the United States may apply.
Q: How are funds distributed?
A: Awards are paid directly to the recipient’s school using the school’s billing process.
Have More Questions?
Contact the Ocean City Tabernacle:
Ocean City Tabernacle
550 Wesley Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Phone: (609) 399-1915
Email: [email protected]