Tuition fees at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary cover only a small
fraction of the actual cost of a student's seminary education. The remainder
is covered in the seminary's annual operating budget through gifts and bequests,
special appeals, and support from churches and organizations. The seminary is
able to maintain its fees at an unusually low level also because of the community
service assignments performed by each student in residence (see "Procedures
and Regulations").
Charges for tuition and all other fees, room and board are due and payable
at the time of registration for each semester. Special requests may be made
in writing to the Chief Financial Officer for permission to pay these fees in installments, the
first of which is due at registration. All accounts must be paid in full for
the previous term before the student is permitted to register for a new semester.
If payment or other satisfactory arrangements have not been made by the end
of the third week of the semester, the student will not be permitted to attend
classes until these are made. No academic credit will be given in any semester
for which fees have not been paid in full. All seminary, library, and bookstore
accounts must be paid in full, or satisfactory arrangements for payment must
be made, before any degree or transcript will be issued.
Fees are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Executive Committee
of the Board of Trustees.
Fees are set annually by the Board of Trustees. For the 2005-06 academic
year these include:
- Registration fee: $75.00 per semester.
- Tuition (for all regular students, registered auditors, special
students, and unclassified students): $400.00 per credit; 12 or more
credits:
$3,525.00.
For billing purposes, the MDiv senior thesis is assessed at the rate
of 3 credits per semester (6 credits total) and Field Education/Theological
Reflections (MDiv seminar) at the rate of 1 credit per semester. The MA
paper is assessed at the rate of 2 credits per semester (4 credits total)
and the MTh and DMin thesis at the rate of 3 credits per semester (6 credits
total).
Tuition for the DMin Summer Intensives and Seminar is also $400 per
credit.
- Auditor's fees: registration and tuition fees are the same as
for other students except for courses offered in connection with the seminary's
Extension Program or for the annual summer Institute of Liturgical Studies
and Pastoral Practice.
- DMin Enrollment/Supervision Fee: $200.00 per semester.
- Dormitory: $1,000.00-$1,050.00 per semester.
- Board: $1,425.00 per semester.
- Diploma fee*: $25.00.
- Thesis deferred submission fee* (for candidates submitting
a thesis subsequent to their last academic year of enrollment at the
seminary):
$400.00.
- Thesis binding fee* (MA-General Theology, MDiv, MTh and DMin candidates):
$25.00.
- Student Mutual Aid: $25.00 per semester.
- Late registration fee: $50.00.
- Late examination fee: $25.00.
- Transcript fee: $5.00 per transcript.
- Key Deposit**: $25.00.
- Parking Fee**: $25.00.
* Payable at spring semester registration of the graduation year.
** Payable at registration.
For the full 2005-06 academic year, the approximate cost for an average
single boarding student, excluding insurance and personal expenses,
is:
| Registration |
$150.00 |
| Tuition |
$7,050.00 |
| Room |
$2,100.00 |
| Board |
$2,850.00 |
| Student Mutual Aid |
$50.00 |
| Books and supplies |
$400.00 |
|
Expenses of non-boarding (i.e., married) students vary considerably, depending
upon the type of accommodations required and the number of dependents. Married
student housing ranges from $635 to $775 per month, depending on apartment size.
The registration fee is not refundable. One hundred percent (100%) of the
tuition fee, when paid in advance, is refundable if written notification of
cancellation is made at least five (5) days before the beginning of a semester.
Fifty percent (50%) of the tuition fee is refundable if a student withdraws
from his or her program prior to the end of the first forty (40) calendar
days of a semester.
The dormitory fee, less a deposit of $50.00, is refundable if written notification
of cancellation is made at least five (5) days before the beginning of a semester.
After the beginning of a semester, the dormitory fee is not refundable.
The board fee is refundable if written notification of cancellation is made
at least five (5) days before the beginning of a semester. After the beginning
of the semester, board charges are refundable on a prorated basis, less a
withdrawal fee of $50.00.
Within its limited resources, the seminary attempts to provide as many students
as possible with needed financial assistance. This may take the form of direct
scholarship assistance or a financial aid "package" combining direct scholarship
assistance with a seminary work-study grant.
To be eligible for financial aid administered by St Vladimir's Seminary, a
student normally must be enrolled on a full-time basis as a seminary degree
candidate or registered auditor. Financial aid to a student enrolled on a part-time
basis, but at least half-time, will be prorated in the following way: total
aid granted to any MA candidate may not exceed twice the annual maximum amount
available to a full-time MA candidate; total aid granted to any MDiv candidate
may not exceed three times the annual maximum amount available to a full-time
MDiv candidate; total aid granted to any MTh candidate may not exceed twice
the annual maximum amount available to a full-time MTh candidate. Analogous
provisions apply for registered auditors. Financial aid to a student enrolled
less than half-time will in no case exceed the cost of tuition.
Each student applying for financial aid shall submit a financial aid application,
using the form provided by the seminary; this form is available from the seminary
receptionist's office and is also supplied as part of the application packet
supplied to prospective students. A copy of the student's most recent federal
income tax returns (form 1040 with attachments if any) must be submitted
with the application. The application form should be completed and submitted
to
the Student Affairs Administrator by April 1 preceding the academic
year for which assistance is sought. Applicants will be notified of action
on their
requests by June 15. The seminary will consider new applications submitted
for financial aid for the spring semester, but any award will depend upon
the availability of funds not already committed to others.
Although financial aid applications are to be completed and submitted on an
annual basis, scholarships and work-study grants are given for only one semester
at a time, to eligible students who have been accepted for admission or who
are making satisfactory progress toward completion of a program of study (see
"Procedures
and Regulations: Satisfactory Academic Progress"). Renewal of financial
aid for the second (spring) semester is contingent upon continued satisfactory
progress. Normally the amount given per semester will be one-half the total
grant for the year, but adjustments may be made if the applicant's expenses
and/or resources change significantly. Accordingly, before renewal of the grant
for the second (spring) semester is considered, the applicant must file an update
of his or her financial aid application. The deadline for submission of this
update is December 1. The student is expected to keep copies of each financial
aid application and update submitted to the seminary as well as of other pertinent
information (e.g., copies of federal income tax returns).
Each semester's scholarship and work-study grants are first applied toward
the student's seminary account at registration. If there is a credit balance,
the student may request it at that time. All grants are given with the understanding
that the student will be in attendance for the full semester. If a student
withdraws from the seminary during the semester under circumstance permitting
a refund of fees, no scholarship or work-study funds will be included in the
refund or in the calculation of the refund.
The seminary attempts to provide as many students as possible with financial
assistance based upon their need. The financial aid given to a student
therefore will not exceed the need which that student is able to demonstrate
to the satisfaction of the Committee on Financial Aid. "Need" here is defined
as the difference between the total cost of attending St Vladimir's in a given
year and the total resources available to the student from all other sources
in that year. Each year the Committee on Financial Aid projects an average budget
of allowable expenses for the forthcoming year. A student's need is determined
by comparing that budget with the information on outside resources provided
in the student's financial aid application.
Debt retirement (with the exception of automobile payments, transportation
normally needed for field education assignments) may not be included in a
budget designed to show financial need. Likewise, a student receiving financial
aid should not incur new debts, including automobile payments, without first
consulting with the Committee on Financial Aid. Students receiving financial
assistance may not assume that aid will be increased to compensate for lost
income or increased expenses incurred through marriage, the birth or adoption
of a child, or other changes in status, condition or employment. Like all
other single students, single students receiving financial aid from the seminary
are expected to live in the seminary dormitories. Exceptions may be made for
the reasons (health/medical) indicated elsewhere in this catalog, but in such
cases the figure allowed for rent and utilities may not exceed that for dormitory
accommodations. In the case of married students, it is expected that the spouse
will be gainfully employed, if possible, and his/her earnings will be considered
as family income. If a spouse who is able to make such a contribution declines
to do so, the student in question will be treated as single for the purposes
of financial aid. In the case of two-household families, i.e., where a spouse
resides elsewhere, no grant can be considered except on the basis of complete
disclosure of the full family budget. Expenses of children not residing with
parents (such as children in college) or expenses incurred for private school
tuition will not normally be considered in determining need.
The seminary tries, within its resources, to provide financial assistance
based upon the applicant's need as demonstrated in the financial aid application.
This can be done, however, only after all other potential sources of financial
assistance have been explored. Students anticipating financial need while
at the seminary therefore are expected to investigate and to seek assistance
from outside sources, such as diocesan and parish scholarship funds and church-related
social and cultural organizations, and to utilize low-interest loan programs,
such as the Federal Stafford Loan Program. Proof, in the form of copies of
letters or applications, that diligent inquiry into such sources has been
made may be required before action is taken on a request for assistance or
renewal of assistance. Students are reminded that they must be enrolled for
at least a half-time program of study to be eligible for a Federal Stafford
loan, and that other outside sources may have similar requirements.
To comply with Title 38, US Code Chapter 36, sections 1775 and 1776, the seminary
publishes the following information concerning its policies and practices:
- A grading system has been established as a measure of student progress
in each program, and a time period for normal completion of requirements
has been established for each program. Degree requirements, the grading
system and academic probation procedures are explained fully in other sections
of this catalog, as are minimum grade requirements for satisfactory academic
standing.
- The conditions for dismissal for unsatisfactory grades or progress are set
forth in detail in "Procedures
and Regulations: Satisfactory Academic Progress." Students will not be
certified for Veterans Administration benefits after two consecutive semesters
on probation. The Veterans Administration will be informed if a student remains
on probation at the end of two semesters. If the student subsequently raises
his or her grade point average to the requisite minimum for his or her program,
the student may request reinstatement for receipt of educational benefits
from the Veterans Administration.
- Grade reports are hand delivered or mailed to the student at the end of
each semester. The student is expected to relate his grades and completed
courses to the academic programs described in this catalog.
- Student disciplinary requirements are described "Procedures
and Regulations: Discipline" and in the Student Handbook ("Information
and Guidelines for Student Life") which is distributed to all entering students
by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. If disciplinary infractions lead
to two consecutive semesters of probation or to dismissal, this will be duly
reported to the Veterans Administration by mail, and notice of this report
will also be sent to the student.
- Academic records are the responsibility of the Registrar; they are held
in hard copy form in the seminary's Office of Academic Affairs. Federal laws
relating to confidentiality are strictly observed.
- Rules relating to transfer credit and advanced standing are explained
fully in other sections of this catalog. Credit is allowed for previous
training on a course-by-course basis and only as such training specifically
relates to the academic requirements for the degree sought. Final decision
concerning acceptance of transfer credit and advanced standing rests with
the Faculty Council.
War orphans, veterans, and children of disabled veterans enrolling with government
benefits should have their letters of entitlement transferred to St Vladimir's
Seminary. Since this process can be lengthy, it should begin as soon as possible
after acceptance into a seminary program.
The seminary participates in two educational loan programs which are available
to graduate and professional students: the Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan
Program and the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program. These programs allow
students to borrow funds to help meet their educational costs at the postsecondary
level and are available to US citizens and permanent-resident aliens. Applicants
must be in good academic standing and enrolled at least half-time, and they
may not be in default on any previous loans. St Vladimir's Title IV school code
is G02833.
To begin the loan process, a student must complete a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Forms may be obtained from the seminary's Student
Affairs Administrator or from many public libraries and other institutions.
After the FAFSA is processed, the applicant will receive a Student Aid Report
(SAR). This should then be sent or given to the seminary's Student Affairs
Administrator. Students must also request a Financial Aid Transcript from
each post-secondary institution they have attended, whether or not they received
financial aid, and have it sent directly to the seminary's Student Affairs
Administrator.
Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans: A student must demonstrate a need to borrow
and must complete the borrower's section of the Federal Stafford Loan Application
and Promissory Note, which can be obtained from the Student Affairs Administrator.
Student loans can be arranged through a lender in the student's home town
or near the institution which the student is attending. There is neither interest
accrual nor repayment so long as at least half-time enrollment status is maintained.
Interest begins to accrue for the borrower at the time of the first payment,
which is due six months after the borrower completes his or her program or
ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. Interest rates are variable. Interest
on a Stafford loan that was first disbursed on or after July 1, 1994, is a
variable rate and is not based on the interest rate applicable to any of the
borrower's previous loans. The interest rate is adjusted each year on July
1. The lender deducts an origination fee and insurance premium from the face
value of the loan.
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans: A student may receive an unsubsidized
Stafford loan even if financial need is not demonstrated. The unsubsidized
loan, however, cannot exceed the student's costs of education minus other
aid. The borrower will be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed
until it is paid in full. If the interest is allowed to accumulate, it will
be capitalized, i.e., the interest will be added to the principal amount of
the loan and will thus increase the amount owed at the time of repayment.
It is possible to receive a subsidized Stafford loan and an unsubsidized Stafford
loan for the same enrollment period. In this case, the maximum loan amount
applies to the total of the two loans. Like interest rates on the subsidized
Stafford loan, interest rates on the unsubsidized Stafford loan are variable
and are adjusted annually.
Federal regulations and institutional policy require that, before leaving
the seminary, all borrowers participate in an exit interview with the seminary's
Student Affairs Administrator, who serves as the seminary's financial aid
officer, to discuss their rights and responsibilities.
Further information regarding the Federal loan programs may be obtained from
the seminary's Student Affairs Administrator.
St Vladimir's Seminary believes that no one should be prevented from studying
at the seminary only for financial reasons. To be able to provide necessary
financial assistance, the seminary depends on the generosity of friends and
benefactors who contribute annual scholarship grants or who have established
permanent scholarship endowments. In applying for assistance, students therefore
should remember their own moral responsibility toward the seminary and its benefactors.
Scholarships
- The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese offers some scholarships
to eligible candidates of its jurisdiction. Further information and applications can be obtained from His
Eminence, The Most Reverend Metropolitan PHILIP (Saliba),
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, 358 Mountain Road, Englewood,
NJ 07631.
- The Serbian Orthodox Church offers some scholarships to eligible
candidates of its jurisdiction. Further information and applications can be obtained from His
Eminence, Metropolitan CHRISTOPHER, St Sava Serbian
Orthodox Monastery, PO Box 519, Libertyville, IL 60048.
- The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate offers scholarships to eligible
candidates of its jurisdiction. Further information and applications can be obtained from the
Romanian Orthodox Episcopate, 2522 Grey Tower Road, RFD #7, Jackson, MI
49201.
- The Diocese of New England of the Orthodox Church in America offers
limited scholarships to full-time students from that diocese who have completed
at least one semester at the seminary and are in good academic standing. Applications must be presented each semester to the diocesan
Scholarship Committee, Diocese of New England, 6 Clark Road, Cumberland,
Rhode Island 02864.
- The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians of America (FOCA) (formerly
the Federated Russian Orthodox Clubs of America) offers scholarships to students
who are members of that organization. Applications should be made through the William Fekula Scholarship
Committee of FOCA.
- The Diocese of Canada of the Orthodox Church in America offers limited
scholarships to its students after the first year of full-time study. Applications should be requested during the spring semester from
the Diocesan Chancery.
- St Vladimir's Scholarship Fund. A fund established by the seminary
to give financial aid to students according to the financial possibilities
of this fund. Limited scholarships available.
- Assumption Altar Society of St Vladimir's Church, Trenton, NJ Scholarship
Fund, established by the Assumption Altar Society for financial aid to
needy students.
- The Very Reverend Ippolit and Marie Kallaur Memorial Scholarship Fund,
established in 1970 by the children and their families. Limited scholarships
available.
- SS Martha and Mary Scholarship Fund, established in 1964 by SS Martha
and Mary Altar Society of the Orthodox Christian Church of Christ the Saviour,
Paramus, NJ, to give financial aid to needy students.
- St John the Baptist Orthodox Church Scholarship Fund, established
in 1981 by the St John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Rochester, NY, to give
financial aid to needy students.
- St Dimitrie Ladies' Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, established in 1983
by the Ladies' Auxiliary of St Dimitrie Church, Bridgeport, CT, to give aid
to needy students.
- The Russian Orthodox Theological Fund, Inc offers limited scholarships
to full-time students in good standing. Applications for ROTF scholarships
are submitted upon recommendation by the seminary's Scholarship Committee.
Eligible students must first apply for seminary-administered financial aid
before being considered for an ROTF scholarship. Interested students should
see the Associate Dean for Student Affairs for further information.
- The Rudolf P Kunett Memorial Assistance Grant was established in
1980 in honor of the seminary's late benefactor to provide financial aid to
married students.
- The Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church Scholarship Fund, established
in 2000 by Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Livonia, MI. Limited scholarships
available.
- The Fr Stakhy Borichevsky Student Loan Fund, established in memory
of the late Fr Stakhy Borichevsky for the purpose of providing emergency loans
to students for expenses related to their educational needs. Not for payment
of tuition. Limited loans available.
- The Peter Jr and Michael Ruzila Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established
in 1965 in memory of the late Peter Ruzila, Jr, by his parents, and augmented
in 1999 with gifts from family and friends in memory of Michael Ruzila.
- The Fr John N Telep Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1973
by the Telep Family, and augmented in 1987 by a bequest from the late Leo
Telep.
- The Ann Lichatz Filer Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1976
by Mr Charles Filer in memory of his wife.
- The Constantine C Popoff Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in
gratitude to the late Mr Popoff for his many contributions to the seminary's
activities.
- The Mrs Helen Havron Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1977
by Mr Melvin Havron in memory of his late mother, Helen Havron.
- Protopresbyter Joseph J Pishtey Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
in 1983 in memory of Fr Pishtey, the first Chancellor of the Orthodox Church
in America, by his family. Scholarship awards are non-restricted and awarded
annually to qualified theological students.
- The Mary Lazor Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1980 in
memory of Mary Lazor, departed mother of Metropolitan Theodosius.
- The Very Reverend Georges Florovsky Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
in 1981 by a bequest from the estate of Fr Florovsky, distinguished scholar
and theologian and former Dean of the seminary, to aid needy students.
- The Nicholas M Sokol Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1981
by Lydia Sokol Pelitsch in memory of her late brother, Nicholas Sokol.
- The Fr John and Matushka Mary Tertichny Memorial Scholarship Fund,
established in 1983 by Mrs Olga Fedak in memory of her parents.
- The Very Reverend Gabriel Michael Ashie Scholarship Fund, established
in 1984 by St Luke's Orthodox Church Council in honor of the observance of
the twenty-fifth anniversary of ordination to the holy priesthood of Fr Gabriel
Ashie.
- The Very Reverend Constantine V Popoff and Family and Professor Nicholas
Glubokovsky Scholarship Fund, established in 1984 by a bequest from the
estate of the late Constantine C. Popoff in memory of his father, missionary
priest in America, and of the professor who inspired his father's activities.
- Agatha and Martin J Sokol Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
in 1985 by Mrs Lydia Pelitsch in memory of her parents.
- Mitro and Anna Tich Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1984
by their children, Martin, James and Joseph Tich.
- The John and Hooda Germack Endowed Scholarship Fund, established
in 1985 by Mrs Hooda Germack, dear friend and benefactor of the seminary,
in memory of her late husband.
- The Lydia Sokol Pelitsch Scholarship Fund, established in 1985 by
Lydia Sokol Pelitsch to give financial aid to needy students.
- The Very Reverend Alexander A Varlashkin Memorial Scholarship Fund,
established in 1980 by the Pastor, Church Council and Parishioners of St Nicholas
Church, McKees Rocks, PA, in memory of their former pastor, V Rev Alexander
A Varlashkin.
- The Fr Vladimir Sakovich Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in
his memory to help needy students studying for the Orthodox priesthood.
- The Fr John and Philip Yacos Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
in 1986 by Matushka Helen Yacos in memory of her beloved husband and son.
- The Mary Skvir Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1986 by
the Skvir family in memory of their sister, a devoted member of the Orthodox
Church.
- The Archbishop Kyrill (Yonchev) Theological Scholarship Fund, established
in 1986 by the Most Reverend Kyrill (Yonchev), Archbishop of Pittsburgh and
Western Pennsylvania and the Bulgarian Diocese of Toledo, Orthodox Church
in America, to support theological education and especially to aid those students
preparing for the priesthood in the Orthodox Church in America.
- The Lillian Kiddon Theological Scholarship Fund, established in 1987
by Lillian Kiddon in memory of her sister, Antonia Simon, a devoted member
of the Orthodox Church.
- The Tatiana Jacob Memorial Scholarship, established in 1986 in memory
of Tatiana Jacob by her granddaughter, Tanya Jillions.
- The Kohudic/Dranichak Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by Peter
and Nancy Kohudic in memory of the Kohudic, Dranichak, Monsulich and Kosty
families to aid one or more needy students of the Orthodox Church in America,
the Carpatho-Russian Diocese as well as any foreign student.
- The Alexandra Bazil Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1987
by family and friends of Alexandra Bazil, an enthusiastic supporter of the
seminary.
- The Anna Lovchuk Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by
Dorothy Lovchuk in memory of her late mother, Anna Lovchuk, a faithful member
of the Orthodox Church.
- The Boris V Timchenko Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by a
bequest from the late Boris V Timchenko for scholarships for students in training
at the seminary.
- The Dr George Constantine Scholl Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
in 1987 by family, friends and co-parishioners of St Luke's Church, Garden
Grove, CA, in beloved memory of a faithful Orthodox who believed in theological
education for a pan-Orthodox Church.
- Mitro and Susie Jurchisin Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
in their memory in 1987 by their children, William J Jurchisin, Mary Ann Tich,
Lorraine McCurry and Marguerite J Kocon.
- The J Frimenko Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by the Frimenko
family as an award to talented candidates for the Holy Orders.
- Rt Rev Mitred Archpriest Photius Donahue Memorial Scholarship Fund,
established in his memory by family, friends and the parish and parishioners
he served at St Andrew Orthodox Catholic Church, East Lansing, MI.
- The Christine Olga Hotrovich Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
in 1991 by Fr Protodeacon Joseph Hotrovich and Matushka Olga and sister Anne
Marie in memory of their beloved daughter and sister, Christine Olga Hotrovich.
- The Jean Owsenek Clark Scholarship Fund, established in 1990 by those
who loved her. Limited scholarship available to students in the liturgical
music program.
- The Anne and Barbara Dubivsky Scholarship Fund, established in 1990
by Anne and Barbara Dubivsky, dear friends of the seminary, to aid students
from Eastern Europe who are enrolled in one of the seminary's degree programs.
- The Olga Coben Theological Scholarship Fund, established in 1989
by Lillian Kiddon in memory of her sister, Olga.
- The Michael P and Stella Sopchak Theological Scholarship Fund, established
in 1991 by their family and friends. Limited scholarships are available from
this fund with priority to students from Alaska, Africa, and Eastern Europe.
- The Rev Fr Andrew Nassir Memorial Endowment Fund, established in
1991 to render financial assistance to worthy students enrolled in St Vladimir's
who have declared their intention to become ordained in the Orthodox Christian
faith.
- The Sotirovich/Franklin Scholarship Fund, established in 1990 by
William Vasilio Sotirovich, Moira Louise Sotirovich, Liliana and Tatiana Lakich-Sotirovich
and Danica D Sotirovich in memory of Lt Col Milan V Sotirovich, Ljubica Sotirovich,
Miodrag M Sotirovich and Lillian Mary Franklin and in honor of Joseph Henry
Franklin. This scholarship is established to aid Orthodox and other students
of theology who will work to promote the role of the Orthodox church in advancing
international friendship, for ecumenical relations -- especially with the
Anglican Communion, and for students who may serve as chaplains in the United
States Armed Forces.
- The Bishop Nicholai Velimirovich Serbian Scholarship Fund, established
in 1990 as a tribute to the late Bishop Nicholai, a close friend of the seminary,
to assist needy Serbian students in their theological studies at St Vladimir's
Seminary.
- The Drs Charles and Joanne Denko Theological Scholarship Fund, established
in 1991 to give scholarship assistance to needy women students.
- The Very Rev Michael and Matushka Anna Dziama Scholarship Fund, a
memorial scholarship fund established in 1992 by the family and friends of
Fr Michael and Matushka Anna Dziama.
- The Zoran Milkovich Scholarship, established in 1985 by St Vladimir's
Theological Foundation in honor of its first president, an alumnus of the
seminary, and who served for many years on the Board of Trustees of the seminary.
- The Very Reverend Nicholas Solak, Jr Memorial Scholarship, established
in 1992 by the family of Fr Nicholas and parishioners of the Nativity of the
Virgin Mary, Osceola Mills, PA, in memory of their pastor, the V Rev Nicholas
Solak, Jr.
- The Michael P Behuniak Scholarship Fund, established in 1992 by the
family of the late Michael Behuniak, a long-time friend and supporter of St
Vladimir's Seminary. Scholarships awarded to needy students studying for the
priesthood in the Orthodox Church in America.
- The George and Mary Lescisin Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
in 1992 in memory of George and Mary Lescisin to assist needy theological
students studying at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Petar L and Olga Gerich Family Scholarship Fund, established
in 1993 by Mr and Mrs Brian Gerich, to assist needy Serbian students and others
in their theological studies at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Ann Holod Zinzel Theological Scholarship Fund, established in
1995 by Mrs Zinzel, former administrative secretary at the Seminary, to assist
needy students in their studies at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Michael and Susanna Furda Scholarship Fund, established in 1994
by Daniel Furda, in memory of his parents, to assist needy students studying
for the Orthodox priesthood.
- The David Buss Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1994 by
bequest to assist a needy student studying at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Mitchell and Violet Zunich Scholarship Fund, established in 1995
by Mr and Mrs Mitchell Zunich, to assist needy Serbian students and others
in their theological studies at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Stephen P and Anna Kopestonsky Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
in 1995 by the Rev T Stephen and Sandra Kopestonsky to provide financial assistance
to needy students studying at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Fr Dragolyub Sokich Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in
1995 by the family and friends of Fr Dragolyub Sokich, an alumnus of the Seminary,
to assist needy students.
- The Klimkosky Family Scholarship, established in 1995 by Mr Andrew
Klimkosky, to assist students studying at St Vladimir's Seminary. At least
two scholarships annually are awarded from this fund.
- The Brian and Marilyn Gerich Scholarship Fund, established in 1997
by Mr and Mrs Brian Gerich to assist needy Serbian students and others in
their theological studies at St Vladimir's.
- The Protopresbyter Fr George Nicoloff Memorial Scholarship Fund,
established in his memory by Popadia Nicoloff and her family in 1997 to assist
men and women in the Orthodox Church in America who are studying at St Vladimir's
Seminary.
- The Machaskee Family Endowment for Liturgical Music, established
in 1998 by Mr Alex Machaskee and friends to assist students studying liturgical
music and programs to advance the study and practice of liturgical music within
the Orthodox Church.
- The Frank Joity Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1998 by
friends and family in memory of Frank Joity, a lifelong member of St Lazarus
Serbian Orthodox Church in Detroit, to assist students of Serbian descent
or members of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
- The Fr Steven Kozler Scholarship Fund, established in 1999 by Matushka
Linda Kozler and friends in loving memory of her husband, Fr Steven, a graduate
of St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Reverend Igor B. Bensen Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
in 2000 by a charitable gift from the late Fr Igor B. Bensen, son of Basil
Bensen, one of the founders of St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The John Kravcisin Krodsen Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
in 2000 by a charitable gift from the John K Krodsen Living Trust in memory
of John's parents, John and Mary Kravcisin, and his sister, Helen Parks.
- The Trinity Retreat Center at Escot Farm Scholarship Fund, established
in 1999 by Dr Scott and Mrs Esther Holmes to support students in need studying
at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Cook Family Memorial Scholarship, established in 2000 in memory
of Peter and Susan (Tema) Cook of Minneapolis, and their children, Peter,
Paul, Anne, Mary, and Helen.
- The Professor Veselin Kesich Scholarship Fund, established in 2001
with a generous gift from Mr and Mrs Brian Gerich in appreciation for Professor
Kesich's many years of teaching at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Protodeacon Basil Hubiak Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
in 2002 by Matushka Eva and family and friends to assist students who are
either studying liturgical music or are enrolled in the Masters of Divinity
program at St Vladimir's Seminary, with priority given to married students.
- The Joseph Tich Family Scholarship Fund, established at his death in
2002 with the proceeds of a life insurance policy purchased by Joe and
donated to the seminary. The Joseph Tich Family Scholarship Fund assists
men and women who are studying at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Stephen and Gail L Shlanta Memorial Scholarship, established in
2003 by Stephen and Gail Shlanta in beloved memory of family members who helped establish an Orthodox Church in Weirton, West Virginia. The family members include Peter and Mary Shlanta and their children Anna, Gregory ("Harry"), Eva, Mary, and Stephen Peter.
- The St Symeon the New Theologian Scholarship Fund, established in
2004 to support students at St Vladimir's Seminary, with priority given to those preparing for work in missions and evangelism.
