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Josh Ostertag, director del Programa de Becarios Bishop Foys en Thomas More University en Crestview Hills, está expandiendo las iniciativas del programa este año académico para ayudar a los estudiantes a descubrir su propósito y fortalecer su fe. El programa experimentó un aumento del 50 por ciento en la participación de nuevos estudiantes en 2024, recibiendo 45 nuevos becarios, y ahora Ostertag planea agregar reuniones semanales de formación en la fe, mentoría estructurada y un día en el campus más organizado para los solicitantes. El programa requiere que los estudiantes completen al menos 10 horas de servicio cada semestre y asistan a reuniones mensuales de formación, y está abierto a todos los estudiantes independientemente de su compromiso actual con la fe.
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According to reporting from the NKyTribune, Josh Ostertag, director of the Bishop Foys Scholars Program and assistant campus minister at Thomas More University in Crestview Hills, is launching enhanced initiatives this academic year aimed at helping students discover their purpose and strengthen their faith.
Ostertag, who earned his bachelor’s degree in theology from Thomas More in 2020 and his master’s degree from the Aquinas Institute of Theology in 2021, said he was recruited back to campus by Theology Department Chair Caitlin Dwyer. He credits his success to the relationships he built as an undergraduate student.
“Some advice I would tell students is don’t be afraid to keep connections, as when students do reach out, faculty will do anything to help you,” Ostertag said in an interview with the NKyTribune.
The Bishop Roger J. Foys Ministry and Service Scholarship program, which was launched to attract engaged Catholic students and bolster the campus ministry program, has grown significantly. In 2024, the program saw a 50 percent increase in new student participation, welcoming 45 new scholars compared to the prior year.
Current program requirements include completing at least 10 service hours each semester and attending monthly formation meetings. Ostertag plans to expand these offerings by adding weekly discussion meetings focused on faith formation and discipleship, while also increasing mentorship opportunities for both prospective and current students.
“This year we want to have a more structured on-campus day for applicants. Then, once students get to campus, we will pair students with mentors,” Ostertag said.
Ostertag emphasized that the program welcomes all students, regardless of their current faith engagement. “The current student experience: find a friend and see those fruits grow,” he said, encouraging broader campus involvement. He advised prospective students to engage with campus clubs, activities, and ministry opportunities.
For more information about the Bishop Foys Scholars Program, interested students can contact Ostertag at [email protected].
Sources
- NKY Tribune
- Thomas More University official website
- Bishop Roger J. Foys Ministry and Service Scholarship information
- NKyTribune article on TMU’s Catholic identity and program history
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