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Randolph-Macon has been privileged to help young men and women achieve successful careers in ministry since 1830. Today, the college continues to provide resources and encouragement to those students who express interest in responding to the Christian vocation of ordained ministry. The A. Purnell Bailey Pre-Ministerial Program for Ordained Ministry is a unique program that encourages students who express an interest in spiritual formation and community service to pursue careers in ordained ministry. This is achieved through financial support, leaving students with minimal debt after undergraduate education, as well as personal support, cohort activities and internships.
The program offers an exceptional undergraduate experience, leading to matriculation in seminary and eventually to a rewarding clergy career. Beyond that, we expect that these students will be leaders in the Methodist and other mainstream Christian denominations.
Academically qualified students who have been accepted for admission to Randolph-Macon College can compete for the Bailey Pre-Ministerial Scholarship. Interested students must complete a scholarship application and participate in an interview with the Bailey Program committee members. Bailey scholars receive one-half tuition in the freshman and sophomore years and full tuition in the junior and senior years. In addition to this substantial scholarship, students receive mentoring on their call to ministry and weekly meetings with advisors and peers. Each student participates in two internships, one for academic credit during a January Term and one supported by a stipend in the summer months, usually between the junior and senior year. Bailey scholars also have the opportunity to travel to Israel.
To learn more about the Bailey Scholars program or to request an application, contact Jojo McDuffie, assistant director of admissions at jmcduffi@rmc.edu.