ABF has tapped into its expansive community to bring students valuable career advice in the new College-to-Career Roadmap. ABF gleaned wisdom from dozens of interviews with entrepreneurs, executives, hiring managers, and other inspired professionals. Students can use the roadmap as a tool to help target a career path, prepare the resources to make them stand … Read more
Dear Friends of The Albert Baker Fund, Look at what we have accomplished together this year! More than 540 young Christian Scientists received an Albert Baker scholarship to attend college or train as a Christian Science nurse. And today educating young Christian Scientists is more important than ever. By investing in their education, you are preparing … Read more
For any big journey, you need to know what essential supplies you will need to pack to be ready for everything that comes your way. Likewise, when planning for your career, a professional profile that highlights the specific skills you bring to the table should always be ready at every opportunity to pursue jobs. To … Read more
Every journey in your life is made better by having the right company along for the adventure. Your career is no different! Finding a job is easier the more people you know, who can offer inspiration, feedback from their own experiences and connections to jobs you want. To build your network: Host informational interviews with … Read more
Sometimes the most satisfying part of any journey is making it to your destination! After putting in the work, and overcoming doubts along the way, nothing feels better than knowing you’ve made it. Trying to land a job can feel the same way, especially if graduation is approaching and you don’t have an offer in … Read more
You don’t have to be well-established in your career to start giving back and sharing your talents with your community. Often there’s a misconception that people who donate their time and skills to a cause have greater resources than a student or young professional. In reality, serving your community can be one of the most … Read more
We are happy to announce that Claire McLeland of Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been selected as the first recipient of the Helen and John Spangler Memorial Endowed Scholarship. The Spangler Scholarship recognizes an all-around outstanding graduate or undergraduate applicant to The Albert Baker Fund. Claire is entering her second year of study in the MBA … Read more
We are delighted to announce that Natasha Naik of Edmond, Oklahoma, has been selected as the first recipient of the Jean Burgdorff Memorial Endowed Music Scholarship. Congratulations, Natasha! Natasha is currently earning a Master of Music in Voice and Opera at the University of Cincinnati. The breadth of her work in her Master’s program, the depth … Read more
“My legal education and understanding of Christian Science enabled me… to have our church recognized as a legitimate religious organization.” – Diana Nakawombe Dear Friends, It’s an hour before the Sunday-morning church service at the Christian Science Society in Kampala, Uganda, and no fewer than 15 members have arrived early to set up church on the … Read more
Education transforms lives. It enables individuals to realize unlimited possibilities in their expression of God’s great goodness. It’s what drives The Albert Baker Fund (ABF) to help every Christian Scientist have the opportunity to gain a quality education.