Our Growing Young Leaders scholarship is an incredible opportunity for future leaders in
the Seventh-day Adventist Church to fulfill their vocational dreams. Graduating 12th graders are encouraged to apply with their conference each year by the April 15 deadline for their chance to receive college tuition funding and entrance into the GYL program. Up to two applicants may be chosen by each conference each year.
If selected, education and theology students attending either Pacific Union College or La
Sierra University will receive up to $20,000/year, renewable for four years. They will also
receive direct mentoring, networking opportunities, and career placement assistance upon
graduation. Students attending SDA higher education institutions outside of the Pacific
Union are eligible to receive a scholarship worth up to $5,000/year, renewable for four
years, with full entrance into the GYL program.
For full guidelines and requirements, please read carefully through our scholarship
application. Submissions are made to the local conference office as follows:
| Conference | Education Scholars | Theology Scholars |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Jeff Rogers Education Superintendent | Van Bledsoe Ministerial Director |
| Central CA | Erik Borges | Daniel Gouveia Ministerial Director |
| Hawaii | Miki Nelson Superintendent of Schools | Meshach Soli Executive Secretary |
| Nevada-Utah | Dr. Heidi Jorgenson Education Superintendent | Chanda M Nunes Executive Secretary |
| Northern CA | Albert Miller Vice President for Education | Jim Lorenz Ministerial Director |
| Southeastern CA | Datha Tickner Education Superintendent | Danielle Berumen Associate Ministerial Director |
| Southern CA | Wayne Dunbar Education Superintendent | Danny Chan Executive Secretary |