The Finnish National Committee hopes to be able to assist some participants whose own financial resources would otherwise preclude them from coming.  We cannot guarantee any subsidies at this stage, but we will process applications to assist as many people as possible.  We will not, however, be able to cover all costs related to conference attendance. 

In order to qualify for consideration you must meet at least two of the criteria below.  An application can be made on the on-line form or you can download a copy and forward it to Johan Kijne. 

1. You are an applicant from Asia, Africa, the Pacific, eastern Europe or South America
2. You are from a minority faith/religious group.
3. You are able to make a genuine contribution to the global multifaith aspect of our conference in the form of a paper, workshop or other contribution eg leading worship or facilitating a reflection group.
4. You are from a region where there is little developed campus ministry and you would be prepared to act as a liaison person between your region and the next global chaplains conference. 
   

We strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if chances of your attending the conference may seem slim. This will put the national committee in the best possible position to consider all the applicants alike, once funds for financial support have been secured.

The deadline for applications for financial support is March 14, 2008. Applications received after this deadline can not be considered by the committee.

N.B. The application deadline for financial assistance has expired.  Please do not send any further applications. Applicants will be contacted about their allocated subsidies in April.