ESTARL Application Instructions

Students preparing for leadership in various fields of Christian service may apply for a grant. The Order of the Eastern Star does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender or religious belief in the administration of the scholarship program. While an Eastern Star chapter must sponsor an applicant, there is no requirement of Eastern Star affiliation.

The applicant must be a resident of ND at the time of initial application.

The student must be enrolled for the full academic year in an accredited University, Seminary, or Bible College. Grants are not given for Summer School.

Applicants must be preparing for leadership in one of the following fields of religious service to be eligible for consideration:

  • Ordained Minister
  • Missionary
  • Director of Church Music
  • Director of Religious Education
  • Counselor of Youth Leadership

How to Apply

Your application for and ESTARL Award will require your application along with recommendations from your church leader (minister/pastor/etc.) and your advisor. These forms are provided as both editable Word documents that can be filled out on the computer and returned via the upload form on each page and as a PDF form that is suitable for printing and returning by mail to the Grand Secretary. The address to send them to is indicated on the forms. You will also need to request that any college transcripts be sent directly to the Grand Secretary from the registrar at your school(s).

ESTARL Instructions

ESTARL-Part 1, Candidate Application (2 pages) – To be filled out by applicant.

ESTARL-Part 2, Church Leader Recommendation – To be filled out by the minister, pastor, or church leader of applicant’s home church.

ESTARL-Part 3, Seminary-College-Advisor Recommendation – To be filled out by college, seminary, or internship advisor/mentor.

ESTARL-Part 4, Chapter Recommendation – To be filled out by sponsoring Eastern Star Chapter (preferably hometown chapter).

College Transcript To be sent directly to the Grand Secretary listed on all application forms by the college registrar.

Date of Application: All forms must be returned on or before May 1st of each year.

Additional questions? Check out our ESTARL FAQ.