About the Award
Emerson (1919-1976) and Elsie(Ramer) McDowell (1923-2018) served in various ministry and pastoral settings over their lives in Mennonite Church Eastern Canada.
Emerson developed camp programs at Fraser Lake Camp and Willowgrove Day Camp, served on several Mennonite boards and committees, and was chairman of the Inter-Mennonite Executive Council in Ontario which eventually led to the formation of the Mennonite Conference of Eastern Canada. Elsie enjoyed serving on the Women’s Inter-Church Council for six years in the late 1970s, working on the Women’s World Day of Prayer Committee.
The McDowells had a long relationship with the College as donors, parents and had grandchildren attend. The family has an interest in church leadership and a passion for theological studies and ministry and has established this award in honour of their parents.
The award is for students in the Master of Theological Studies program who have demonstrated academic excellence, interest in exploring ministry, and financial need.
The scholarship is given to:
- Students enrolled in good standing in the Master of Theological Studies program who have demonstrated an interest in exploring ministry
- MTS students who have an entry average of at least 80% or have achieved an average of 80% at Conrad Grebel University College in the MTS program
- MTS students who have demonstrated financial need
Amount: One award of approximately $1,000