[ { "id": "cmsf", "title": "Christian Missionary Scholarship Foundation", "sponsor": "Christian Missionary Scholarship Foundation", "focus": [ "Missionary families", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Missionary family" ], "award": "Varies; renewable up to four years", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Calvin, Dordt, Hope, Kuyper, or Wheaton College", "scope": "partners", "summary": "Undergraduate support for children of missionaries who have made financial sacrifices to serve.", "requirements": [ "Parent currently serves or recently returned from the mission field.", "Both student and parent applications are required. Renewal requires full-time study and good academic standing." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "February 1, 2027", "deadline": "2027-02-01", "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.christianmissionaryscholarship.org/criteria-eligibility", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.christianmissionaryscholarship.org/criteria-eligibility", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 2 }, { "id": "pcusa-undergrad", "title": "Presbyterian Scholarship for Undergraduates", "sponsor": "Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)", "focus": [ "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "PC(USA)" ], "award": "Up to $4,000; need-based", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Accredited U.S. college or university", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For PC(USA) members pursuing their first undergraduate degree full time.", "requirements": [ "Financial need and good standing required. Membership exceptions include certain mission co-worker children and new worshiping communities." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "Student: second Monday in May; recommender: first Monday in June", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "The guide mentions associate degrees in its overview but a first bachelor’s degree in the detailed rules. Confirm associate-degree eligibility with the sponsor." ], "source": "https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/Scholarships-for-PCUSA-Members_2026_03.pdf", "sources": [ { "url": "https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/Scholarships-for-PCUSA-Members_2026_03.pdf", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 12 }, { "id": "pcusa-study-grant", "title": "Presbyterian Study Grant", "sponsor": "Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "PC(USA)" ], "award": "$1,000–$6,000; need-based", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "ATS-accredited seminary or divinity school", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For first professional ministry degrees in an M.Div. or eligible Christian education program.", "requirements": [ "PC(USA) connection and financial need required. M.Div. applicants preparing for ordained ministry must be under care of Presbytery." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "Student: second Monday in May; recommender: first Monday in June", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/Scholarships-for-PCUSA-Members_2026_03.pdf", "sources": [ { "url": "https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/Scholarships-for-PCUSA-Members_2026_03.pdf", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 32 }, { "id": "pcusa-robinson", "title": "Samuel Robinson Award", "sponsor": "Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)", "focus": [ "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "PC(USA)" ], "award": "$2,500", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Presbyterian-related college or university", "scope": "partners", "summary": "For juniors and seniors who complete the Westminster Shorter Catechism recitation.", "requirements": [ "PC(USA) worshiping-community connection required; see sponsor for recitation rules." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "First Friday of March, June, September, or December", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/Scholarships-for-PCUSA-Members_2026_03.pdf", "sources": [ { "url": "https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/Scholarships-for-PCUSA-Members_2026_03.pdf", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 45 }, { "id": "cbf-at-large", "title": "CBF At-large Leadership Scholarship", "sponsor": "Cooperative Baptist Fellowship", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Baptist" ], "award": "$4,000 tuition + up to $1,000 General Assembly travel stipend", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Accredited institution offering a qualifying ministry master’s degree", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "Leadership support for Baptist students pursuing an M.Div. or related master’s-level theology studies.", "requirements": [ "Selection considers potential for mission and ministry in CBF.", "The travel stipend is for General Assembly, not additional tuition funding." ], "timing": { "kind": "opening", "label": "Applications open January 9, 2027; closing date not posted", "deadline": null, "opens": "2027-01-09" }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://cbf.net/young-adult-ministries/scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://cbf.net/young-adult-ministries/scholarships/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 6 }, { "id": "disciples-home-missions", "title": "Disciples Home Missions Seminary Scholarships", "sponsor": "Disciples Home Missions", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Disciples of Christ" ], "award": "Varies; one scholarship per academic year", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "ATS-accredited seminary; M.Div. or ordination-equivalent program", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For Disciples of Christ members preparing for ministry.", "requirements": [ "Financial need, regional under-care status, transcripts, and three references generally required.", "Disbursement depends on credit hours. Reapply annually." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "Application: March 15, 2027; general documents: April 30, 2027", "deadline": "2027-03-15", "opens": "2027-01-02" }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/vocational-support/scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/vocational-support/scholarships/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 21 }, { "id": "dhm-african-american", "title": "DHM African American Undergraduate Scholarships", "sponsor": "Disciples Home Missions", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Disciples of Christ" ], "award": "Varies", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Two- or four-year college", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For African American Disciples students intending to enter ministry and later complete an M.Div. or equivalent.", "requirements": [ "Active Disciples membership and three references required. A ministry undergraduate major is not mandatory." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "Application: March 15, 2027; confirm supporting-document date", "deadline": "2027-03-15", "opens": "2027-01-02" }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "The general 2027 header gives April 30 for documents; this fund’s separate section says April 15. Confirm with DHM and plan for the earlier date." ], "source": "https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/vocational-support/scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/vocational-support/scholarships/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 22 }, { "id": "coc-foundation", "title": "Church of Christ Foundation Scholarship", "sponsor": "Church of Christ Foundation", "focus": [ "Christian service", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Church of Christ" ], "award": "Generally $1,500–$3,000", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Churches of Christ-affiliated college; ACU is listed", "scope": "partners", "summary": "For college students from Churches of Christ congregations in five Southern California counties.", "requirements": [ "Congregation must be in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, or San Bernardino County.", "Church leadership recommendation required. New applicants also supply acceptance evidence, references, and an essay." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "April 30 for the upcoming school year", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "For students in Churches of Christ congregations in five named Southern California counties.", "residenceTags": [ "Southern California" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Attendance at ACU or another listed college alone does not establish eligibility.", "Renewal requires a new application." ], "source": "https://www.churchofchristfoundation.com/grants-1", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.churchofchristfoundation.com/grants-1", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 34 }, { "id": "tn-baptist-college", "title": "Tennessee Baptist College & Medical Scholarships", "sponsor": "Tennessee Baptist Foundation", "focus": [ "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student" ], "connections": [ "Tennessee Baptist" ], "award": "$500–$2,000 (published program range)", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Accredited college or eligible medical, dental, or pharmacy program", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For eligible Tennessee Baptist students, with financial need considered.", "requirements": [ "Tennessee resident for at least one year; good-standing member of a Tennessee Baptist Mission Board cooperating church.", "Full-time study and 2.5 GPA required. Household-income limits vary with the number of children in college." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "January 31–April 15 annually; 2026–27 closed, next cycle unconfirmed", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "At least one year of Tennessee residency before applying.", "residenceTags": [ "Tennessee" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://tbfoundation.org/college-medical-scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://tbfoundation.org/college-medical-scholarships/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" }, { "url": "https://tbfoundation.org/student-scholarships/", "label": "Published program award range and annual schedule" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 35 }, { "id": "tn-baptist-seminary", "title": "Tennessee Baptist Seminary Scholarships", "sponsor": "Tennessee Baptist Foundation", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Tennessee Baptist", "Southern Baptist" ], "award": "$500–$2,000 (published program range)", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Seminary affiliated with and supported by the Southern Baptist Convention", "scope": "partners", "summary": "For eligible Tennessee residents in master’s or doctoral seminary study.", "requirements": [ "One-year Tennessee residence, qualifying church connection, and 2.5 GPA required.", "Full- or part-time students may apply. Out-of-state students must retain current membership in a cooperating Tennessee church." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "January 31–April 15 annually; 2026–27 closed, next cycle unconfirmed", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "At least one year of Tennessee residency before applying.", "residenceTags": [ "Tennessee" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://tbfoundation.org/seminary-scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://tbfoundation.org/seminary-scholarships/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" }, { "url": "https://tbfoundation.org/student-scholarships/", "label": "Published program award range and annual schedule" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 41 }, { "id": "texas-baptist-ministerial", "title": "Texas Baptists Ministerial Financial Assistance", "sponsor": "Texas Baptists", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Texas Baptist" ], "award": "Varies by school and program", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Endorsed ministry programs at affiliated Texas Baptists universities or seminaries", "scope": "partners", "summary": "Assistance for students with a church-affirmed call to full-time vocational ministry.", "requirements": [ "Active membership in a cooperating Texas Baptists church required.", "Apply through the partner institution’s financial aid office." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "School and term deadlines vary", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "The school’s Texas location is not itself a stated student residency rule." ], "source": "https://www.texasbaptists.org/ministries/theological-education/scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.texasbaptists.org/ministries/theological-education/scholarships", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 37 }, { "id": "mary-hill-davis", "title": "Mary Hill Davis Ethnic/Minority Scholarship", "sponsor": "Texas Baptists", "focus": [ "Christian service", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Texas Baptist" ], "award": "$1,000/semester full-time; $500 part-time; two-semester maximum", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Listed Texas Baptist partner university; bachelor’s degree", "scope": "partners", "summary": "For Texas Baptist ethnic/minority students preparing to serve as church and ministry leaders.", "requirements": [ "Full-time: at least 12 credits; part-time: at least six.", "Verify current church participation, culture, citizenship, and residency criteria in the new application." ], "timing": { "kind": "opening", "label": "2027 application will be available in January; exact date not posted", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "The reviewed page announces January availability without an exact opening day or current closing date." ], "source": "https://www.texasbaptists.org/ministries/mary-hill-davis-scholarship", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.texasbaptists.org/ministries/mary-hill-davis-scholarship", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 26 }, { "id": "dbu-christian-service", "title": "DBU Christian Service Scholarship", "sponsor": "Dallas Baptist University", "focus": [ "Christian service", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "DBU student" ], "award": "$4,000 per academic year", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Dallas Baptist University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For full-time residential undergraduates who demonstrate Christian character and service.", "requirements": [ "Incoming students are considered through admission.", "Requires on-campus housing, a Christian Leadership course, at least six service hours monthly, ministry journals, and academic progress." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Admission-based consideration; confirm current availability", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Tuition-only; limited to eight full-time semesters and reviewed annually." ], "source": "https://www.dbu.edu/financial-aid/aid-types/scholarships/christian-service.html", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.dbu.edu/financial-aid/aid-types/scholarships/christian-service.html", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 25, "collegeId": "dbu", "renewal": "Annual review; eight full-time semesters maximum, on-campus housing, service documentation, and satisfactory academic progress." }, { "id": "dbu-ministerial", "title": "DBU Ministerial & BGCT Ministry Scholarships", "sponsor": "Dallas Baptist University / Texas Baptists", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Baptist", "Texas Baptist", "DBU student" ], "award": "Eligible combined undergraduate awards: $50–$150 per credit hour", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Dallas Baptist University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Per-credit assistance for eligible undergraduate ministry students; DBU can match the BGCT award.", "requirements": [ "Qualifying ministry study, call to ministry, and church endorsement required.", "BGCT church rules and completed-hour requirements affect the funding level; confirm your combined award with DBU." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "30 days after long semesters begin; June 1 for summer", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "The top combined undergraduate rate requires eligibility for both matched awards. It is not guaranteed to every ministry student." ], "source": "https://www.dbu.edu/financial-aid/aid-types/scholarships/bgct-dbu-ministerial.html", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.dbu.edu/financial-aid/aid-types/scholarships/bgct-dbu-ministerial.html", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 38, "collegeId": "dbu", "renewal": "Complete a new academic-year application and maintain the eligible degree, church, and enrollment conditions." }, { "id": "move-mission-college", "title": "Move the Mission College Scholarship", "sponsor": "UPCI Youth Ministries", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "UPCI" ], "award": "Amount not stated in the reviewed college section", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "UPCI-endorsed Bible/Christian college or university", "scope": "partners", "summary": "For full-time students in qualifying in-person or online programs.", "requirements": [ "U.S. or Canadian citizen; age 25 or younger on February 1.", "Aid report, transcript, two references, and freshman testing records required." ], "timing": { "kind": "unknown", "label": "Page lists February 1, 2027, but mixes academic-year labels", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": "U.S. or Canadian citizen", "notes": [ "The page’s heading says 2027–28 while one note says 2026–27. Confirm the intended award year before applying." ], "source": "https://www.movethemission.com/scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.movethemission.com/scholarships", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 40 }, { "id": "move-mission-next-steps", "title": "Move the Mission Next Steps Scholarship", "sponsor": "UPCI Youth Ministries", "focus": [ "Mission trips", "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Mission participant" ], "connections": [ "UPCI" ], "award": "$1,500", "awardType": "Mission program scholarship", "school": "Accepted participants in the Next Steps program", "scope": "program", "summary": "Support for accepted Next Steps participants preparing for ministry and missions.", "requirements": [ "U.S. or Canadian citizen and under age 30 on February 1.", "Two references required, including a pastoral reference." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "February 1 each year; confirm current intake", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": "U.S. or Canadian citizen", "notes": [], "source": "https://www.movethemission.com/scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.movethemission.com/scholarships", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 17 }, { "id": "febc-scholarships", "title": "FEBC Ministry & Global Partner Scholarships", "sponsor": "Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "FEBC" ], "award": "Amount not stated", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Biblical education / additional education; confirm school eligibility", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "Two pathways support biblical education and further study by FEBC pastors or approved global partners.", "requirements": [ "Christian Ministry applicants attend FEBC churches and pursue undergraduate or graduate biblical education.", "Pastor/global-partner pathway is for current FEBC pastors or approved partners." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "Applications accepted from March; May 31 annual deadline", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.fellowshipforward.org/scholarships.html", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.fellowshipforward.org/scholarships.html", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 42 }, { "id": "wmu-missions", "title": "WMU Foundation Ministry & Mission Scholarships", "sponsor": "WMU Foundation / national WMU", "focus": [ "Missionary families", "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Southern Baptist", "IMB / NAMB family", "Missionary family" ], "award": "Varies by scholarship fund", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "College, university, or seminary; fund-specific criteria", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For Southern Baptist students, including IMB/NAMB missionary children and people preparing for Baptist missions.", "requirements": [ "A current Southern Baptist connection is required.", "Submit the appropriate pathway application plus one WMU and one academic endorsement. IMB/NAMB-connected applicants also supply employment verification." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "December 31, 4:30 p.m. CST, including endorsements", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "The reviewed page states an annual deadline without a year. Check the active application’s award cycle." ], "source": "https://wmufoundation.com/apply-for-scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://wmufoundation.com/apply-for-scholarships/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "gbhem-scholarships", "title": "GBHEM United Methodist Scholarships", "sponsor": "General Board of Higher Education and Ministry", "focus": [ "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "United Methodist" ], "award": "Varies by fund", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Accredited U.S. institution", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "A scholarship application serving United Methodist undergraduate and graduate students.", "requirements": [ "Active full UMC membership for at least one year and a minimum 2.5 GPA required.", "International and part-time students can qualify under the published FAQ. Reapply each year; one GBHEM award annually." ], "timing": { "kind": "closed", "label": "2026 portals closed; next cycle not announced on the reviewed overview", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.gbhem.org/scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.gbhem.org/scholarships/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" }, { "url": "https://www.gbhem.org/scholarships/scholarship-faq/", "label": "Membership, GPA, and enrollment rules" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 14 }, { "id": "gbhem-excellence", "title": "Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship", "sponsor": "General Board of Higher Education and Ministry", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "United Methodist" ], "award": "$2,500–$11,000, depending on matching partners", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "One of the 13 United Methodist seminaries/schools of theology", "scope": "partners", "summary": "For full-time M.Div. students pursuing ordained United Methodist ministry.", "requirements": [ "Pursuing/certified candidacy, financial need, and funding-partner approval required.", "Application includes FAFSA, transcript, and church/candidacy references. Recipients complete the required financial literacy work." ], "timing": { "kind": "unknown", "label": "Confirm the current GBHEM scholarship window", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.gbhem.org/excellence-in-clergy-leadership-scholarship/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.gbhem.org/excellence-in-clergy-leadership-scholarship/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 39 }, { "id": "umhef-dollars", "title": "United Methodist Dollars for Scholars", "sponsor": "United Methodist Higher Education Foundation", "focus": [ "Church matching", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "United Methodist / AME / AMEZ / CME" ], "award": "Up to $4,000 total across participating matches", "awardType": "Church matching scholarship", "school": "Participating United Methodist-related institution", "scope": "partners", "summary": "A church’s $1,000 scholarship can be matched by UMHEF and eligible school/conference partners.", "requirements": [ "At least one year’s membership in a qualifying Methodist church required.", "Additional matching levels are limited and not guaranteed. D.Min. students qualify; other doctorates do not." ], "timing": { "kind": "opening", "label": "Reopens January 1, 2027; closing date not yet listed", "deadline": null, "opens": "2027-01-01" }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Only one UMHEF award per year; applicants may apply for both main UMHEF programs and receive the larger eligible award." ], "source": "https://umhef.org/scholarships/umdfs/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://umhef.org/scholarships/umdfs/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" }, { "url": "https://umhef.org/scholarships/", "label": "Basic eligibility and confirmed January 2027 reopening" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 8 }, { "id": "umhef-general", "title": "UMHEF General Named Endowed Scholarships", "sponsor": "United Methodist Higher Education Foundation", "focus": [ "Christian service", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "United Methodist / AME / AMEZ / CME" ], "award": "Varies across endowed funds", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Strong preference for U.S. United Methodist-related schools", "scope": "partners", "summary": "One application matches eligible students to a pool of endowed scholarship funds.", "requirements": [ "Qualifying Methodist membership for at least one year required; some funds add geography or subject criteria.", "No church match required. Non-UM-school awards are rare; only D.Min. among doctorate programs qualifies." ], "timing": { "kind": "opening", "label": "Reopens January 1, 2027; closing date not yet listed", "deadline": null, "opens": "2027-01-01" }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "One UMHEF award per academic year." ], "source": "https://umhef.org/scholarships/general/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://umhef.org/scholarships/general/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" }, { "url": "https://umhef.org/scholarships/", "label": "Basic eligibility and confirmed January 2027 reopening" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 11 }, { "id": "umhef-hbcu", "title": "UMHEF HBCU Scholarships", "sponsor": "United Methodist Higher Education Foundation", "focus": [ "Christian college", "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "United Methodist / AME / AMEZ / CME" ], "award": "$500–$5,000", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "One of the named United Methodist-related HBCUs", "scope": "partners", "summary": "Endowed funding for qualifying students attending the sponsor’s listed HBCUs.", "requirements": [ "At least one year in a qualifying Methodist church, a 2.5 GPA, and school good standing required.", "Confirm the institution list, degree eligibility, and award stacking rules." ], "timing": { "kind": "opening", "label": "Applications reopen January 1, 2027", "deadline": null, "opens": "2027-01-01" }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "One UMHEF award per year; this is a targeted funding pool within UMHEF, not an extra award guaranteed on top of another UMHEF scholarship." ], "source": "https://umhef.org/hbcus/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://umhef.org/hbcus/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 28 }, { "id": "champions-for-christ", "title": "Champions for Christ Scholarship", "sponsor": "Champions for Christ Foundation", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Christian ministry calling" ], "award": "Amount not publicly disclosed", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "College or seminary; confirm program eligibility with sponsor", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For students preparing to enter full-time Christian ministry.", "requirements": [ "Apply online for the term currently being considered.", "An official transcript is required with each term’s application. Reapply for every term." ], "timing": { "kind": "unknown", "label": "Term-specific deadlines; confirm the current application", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://championsforchrist.us/faq/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://championsforchrist.us/faq/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" }, { "url": "https://championsforchrist.us/application/", "label": "Current term application" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 18 }, { "id": "dora-brown", "title": "Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarship", "sponsor": "The Generosity Trust", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Christian ministry calling" ], "award": "Varies; normally supports the approved program period", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Approved seminary, Bible college, or seminary-like graduate program", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For students from greater Chattanooga preparing for vocational Christian service.", "requirements": [ "Applicants must be theologically and biblically conservative and seek full- or part-time vocational Christian service.", "Master’s or eligible classes only; doctoral candidates excluded. An in-person interview may be required." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "February 15 at 5 p.m. Eastern; confirm the current year", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "Greater Chattanooga area connection required by sponsor.", "residenceTags": [ "Greater Chattanooga" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.thegenerositytrust.org/dora-maclellan-brown-ministry-scholarship/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.thegenerositytrust.org/dora-maclellan-brown-ministry-scholarship/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 30 }, { "id": "addie-davis", "title": "Addie Davis Scholarships", "sponsor": "Baptist Women in Ministry", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Baptist" ], "award": "Confirm amount with BWIM", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Seminary; confirm current institution and program rules", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For Baptist women enrolled in seminary pursuing ministry and leadership.", "requirements": [ "Confirm the next application or nomination process directly with BWIM." ], "timing": { "kind": "closed", "label": "2026 recipients announced; next cycle not posted", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://bwim.info/addie-davis-scholarship/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://bwim.info/addie-davis-scholarship/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 46 }, { "id": "abhms", "title": "ABHMS Student Scholarships", "sponsor": "American Baptist Home Mission Societies", "focus": [ "Christian service", "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "American Baptist" ], "award": "Typically $750–$1,500; some specialized funds are larger", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Accredited U.S. or Puerto Rico institution", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "Tuition assistance for American Baptist students, including community-college and part-time students.", "requirements": [ "Active American Baptist church membership, U.S./Puerto Rico residence, 2.5 GPA, and a church-leader reference required.", "Reapply annually. Specialized funds have additional criteria." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "January 15–April 15, 2027 for 2027–28", "deadline": "2027-04-15", "opens": "2027-01-15" }, "residence": "Must reside in the United States or Puerto Rico.", "residenceTags": [ "United States / Puerto Rico" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://abhms.org/empowering-leaders/scholarships-grants", "sources": [ { "url": "https://abhms.org/empowering-leaders/scholarships-grants", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 4 }, { "id": "ucc-undergrad", "title": "United Church of Christ Undergraduate Scholarship", "sponsor": "United Church of Christ", "focus": [ "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "United Church of Christ" ], "award": "Amount not stated", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Accredited four-year U.S. college or university", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For UCC members who are college sophomores, juniors, or seniors, in any discipline.", "requirements": [ "UCC membership for at least one year before applying." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "December 1–March 1; closes 11:59 p.m. Eastern", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.ucc.org/giving/ways-we-give/scholarships-grants/leadership-development-scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.ucc.org/giving/ways-we-give/scholarships-grants/leadership-development-scholarships/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 13 }, { "id": "ucc-ministry", "title": "UCC Ministry Education Scholarships", "sponsor": "United Church of Christ", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "United Church of Christ" ], "award": "Varies by fund", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "ATS-accredited seminary leading toward ordained ministry", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "A group of ministry scholarships, including funds for particular backgrounds and needs.", "requirements": [ "Generally requires one year of UCC membership, Member in Discernment status, an ATS ministry program, and at least a B average, with a stated exception for the Kreyer fund.", "Applicants agree to serve the UCC or a partner church. Members in Discernment may apply for Brown Endowment plus one other UCC Ministry Education Scholarship." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "December 1–March 1; closes 11:59 p.m. Eastern", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.ucc.org/giving/ways-we-give/scholarships-grants/ministry-education-scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.ucc.org/giving/ways-we-give/scholarships-grants/ministry-education-scholarships/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 29 }, { "id": "helm-fellows", "title": "HELM Leadership Fellows", "sponsor": "Higher Education & Leadership Ministries", "focus": [ "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student" ], "connections": [ "Disciples of Christ" ], "award": "$2,000 scholarship; renewable up to four years", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Four-year college; Disciples and other institutions", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "A four-year leadership program with a scholarship, mentorship, retreats, and a global awareness experience.", "requirements": [ "Active Disciples of Christ congregational involvement and full-time study required.", "Applicants enter a four-year college from high school or community college and commit to all four years of program activities." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "March 15; confirm the current intake", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "This is a leadership commitment as well as scholarship funding." ], "source": "https://www.helmdisciples.org/undergraduatescholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.helmdisciples.org/undergraduatescholarships", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 19 }, { "id": "acu-flow", "title": "Richard & Gay Flow Endowed Scholarship for Missions", "sponsor": "Abilene Christian University", "focus": [ "Christian college", "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "ACU student" ], "award": "Amount not stated", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Abilene Christian University; any degree program", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For an ACU student with an interest in cross-cultural service and missions.", "requirements": [ "Application instructions are shared in the spring before the award. Contact the Halbert Center for the current process." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Spring instructions; exact deadline supplied by the Halbert Center", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://acu.edu/biblical-studies-centers/missions/scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://acu.edu/biblical-studies-centers/missions/scholarships/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 10, "collegeId": "acu", "renewal": "Ask the Halbert Center about the next application and any renewal provision." }, { "id": "acu-missionary-dependent", "title": "ACU Missionary Dependent Discounted Tuition", "sponsor": "Abilene Christian University", "focus": [ "Missionary families", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Church of Christ", "Missionary family" ], "award": "75% tuition discount when combined with other gift aid", "awardType": "Tuition discount", "school": "Abilene Christian University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For children of full-time, Church of Christ-supported missionaries abroad.", "requirements": [ "FAFSA and missionary dependent form required." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Apply through ACU; confirm current term timing", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "75% is the coordinated tuition total with other gift aid." ], "source": "https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships/first-year", "sources": [ { "url": "https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships/first-year", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 15, "collegeId": "acu", "renewal": "Confirm ongoing missionary status and coordination with other gift aid directly with ACU." }, { "id": "acu-onstead", "title": "ACU Onstead Scholarship", "sponsor": "Abilene Christian University", "focus": [ "Ministry families", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "Ministry family" ], "award": "Amount not stated; renewable up to four years", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Abilene Christian University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For first-year dependents of full-time church ministers; Church of Christ families receive priority.", "requirements": [ "ACU admission and FAFSA intent required." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Confirm the current incoming-student deadline", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships/first-year", "sources": [ { "url": "https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships/first-year", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 31, "collegeId": "acu", "renewal": "Renewable annually for up to four years; confirm continued eligibility." }, { "id": "acu-church-match", "title": "ACU Church-Match Scholarship", "sponsor": "Abilene Christian University", "focus": [ "Church matching", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Church sponsorship" ], "award": "ACU matches up to $500 per student per year", "awardType": "Church matching scholarship", "school": "Abilene Christian University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Matches qualifying church scholarship gifts.", "requirements": [ "Submit the school form with church payment." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Confirm form and payment timing with ACU", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships/first-year", "sources": [ { "url": "https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships/first-year", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 20, "collegeId": "acu", "renewal": "Confirm the new church contribution and form required for each academic year." }, { "id": "acu-ministry", "title": "ACU Bible, Missions & Ministry Scholarships", "sponsor": "Abilene Christian University", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student" ], "connections": [ "ACU student" ], "award": "Amount not stated", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "ACU; qualifying Bible/ministry major", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Departmental support for admitted students in the listed Bible or ministry majors.", "requirements": [ "Applicants plan to file FAFSA. Confirm the currently eligible degree titles and application cycle with ACU." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "School application cycle; confirm with ACU", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships/transfer/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships/transfer/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 43, "collegeId": "acu", "renewal": "Ask the department for the current GPA, enrollment, and reapplication requirements." }, { "id": "lipscomb-church-match", "title": "Lipscomb Church Match Program", "sponsor": "Lipscomb University", "focus": [ "Church matching", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student" ], "connections": [ "Church of Christ" ], "award": "University match up to $500 per year", "awardType": "Church matching scholarship", "school": "Lipscomb University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Matches qualifying Church of Christ contributions for first-time Lipscomb undergraduates.", "requirements": [ "Confirm transfer eligibility and church-payment timing with Financial Aid." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Coordinate church payment with Lipscomb Financial Aid", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://lipscomb.edu/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-students/types-aid-undergraduate-students-0", "sources": [ { "url": "https://lipscomb.edu/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-students/types-aid-undergraduate-students-0", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 36, "collegeId": "lipscomb", "renewal": "Confirm church-payment and continued eligibility rules each year." }, { "id": "lipscomb-heritage", "title": "Lipscomb Heritage Scholarship", "sponsor": "Lipscomb University", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "Church of Christ" ], "award": "$5,000 annually", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Lipscomb University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For eligible first-year Church of Christ members.", "requirements": [ "Does not stack with Christian Education." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Incoming-student cycle; confirm with Lipscomb", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://lipscomb.edu/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-students/types-aid-undergraduate-students-0", "sources": [ { "url": "https://lipscomb.edu/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-students/types-aid-undergraduate-students-0", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 33, "collegeId": "lipscomb", "renewal": "Confirm Heritage-specific GPA and maximum-hours conditions with Lipscomb." }, { "id": "cedarville-ministry-impact", "title": "Cedarville President’s Ministry Impact Scholarship", "sponsor": "Cedarville University", "focus": [ "Missionary families", "Ministry families", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student" ], "connections": [ "Ministry family", "Missionary family" ], "award": "Up to $7,000 per year", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Cedarville University; first enrollment in summer/fall 2027", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For selected incoming students whose parent works in full-time vocational ministry.", "requirements": [ "Eligible parents include pastors, missionaries, ministry-agency employees, and Christian-school employees.", "FAFSA/ISFF due January 31, 2027; scholarship application due February 15. Full-time study, character, and leadership considered." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "January 31, 2027 aid form; February 15 application", "deadline": "2027-01-31", "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Aid-form deadline is earlier than the scholarship application. Eligibility expires after eight semesters." ], "source": "https://www.cedarville.edu/offices/financial-aid/undergraduate/student-aid-2027-28/info/2027/presidents-ministry-impact-scholarship", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.cedarville.edu/offices/financial-aid/undergraduate/student-aid-2027-28/info/2027/presidents-ministry-impact-scholarship", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 1, "collegeId": "cedarville", "renewal": "Renewable with satisfactory academic progress and university good standing; eight semesters maximum." }, { "id": "cedarville-church-match", "title": "Cedarville Church Matching Scholarship", "sponsor": "Cedarville University", "focus": [ "Church matching", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Church sponsorship" ], "award": "University match up to $500 per academic year", "awardType": "Church matching scholarship", "school": "Cedarville University; full-time residential undergraduate", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Matches a scholarship from a local church for eligible residential undergraduates.", "requirements": [ "Minimum 12 credits per term; graduate-level enrollment does not qualify.", "Church sends the designated scholarship check; the school lists term-specific payment windows." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Term payment windows apply; fall churches encouraged May 1–July 1", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Limited to eight semesters; church must send a new scholarship payment for renewal." ], "source": "https://www.cedarville.edu/offices/financial-aid/undergraduate/student-aid-2027-28/info/2027/church-matching-scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.cedarville.edu/offices/financial-aid/undergraduate/student-aid-2027-28/info/2027/church-matching-scholarships", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 44, "collegeId": "cedarville", "renewal": "A new church scholarship check each year; full-time undergraduate enrollment and eight-semester limit apply." }, { "id": "cedarville-pastor", "title": "Cedarville Pastor Recommendation Scholarship", "sponsor": "Cedarville University", "focus": [ "Christian college", "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student" ], "connections": [ "Pastor recommendation" ], "award": "$1,000 once, split across two consecutive semesters", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Cedarville University; new full-time undergraduate", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For a new student recommended by an eligible teaching pastor or church elder.", "requirements": [ "Regular church attendance, good standing, and admission to Cedarville required.", "Pastor recommendation must arrive before classes begin. Summer, graduate, dual-enrollment, and tuition-remission students excluded." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Before full-time fall or spring classes begin", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "One-time award; not renewable." ], "source": "https://www.cedarville.edu/ministries/church-relations/pastor-recommendation-scholarship", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.cedarville.edu/ministries/church-relations/pastor-recommendation-scholarship", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 27, "collegeId": "cedarville", "renewal": "One-time scholarship across two consecutive semesters; not renewable." }, { "id": "biola-church-match", "title": "Biola Church Matching Scholarship", "sponsor": "Biola University", "focus": [ "Church matching", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Church sponsorship" ], "award": "Up to $1,300 per year (2027–28 page)", "awardType": "Church matching scholarship", "school": "Biola University; eligible traditional degree program", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Matches qualifying church sponsorship.", "requirements": [ "FAFSA-based need; at least half-time eligible traditional study." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "October 1: full year/fall; March 3: spring only", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.biola.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-aid/undergrad/biola-scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.biola.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-aid/undergrad/biola-scholarships", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 47, "collegeId": "biola", "renewal": "Reapply annually with financial need and new church sponsorship." }, { "id": "biola-joseph-chung", "title": "Biola Joseph Chung Scholarship", "sponsor": "Biola University", "focus": [ "Missionary families", "Ministry families", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "Ministry family", "Missionary family" ], "award": "$2,500 annually; three incoming recipients", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Biola University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Prioritizes first-year children of pastors/missionaries; special-education route also available.", "requirements": [ "Household income below $80,000; application, essays, transcript, income proof. Special-education route: 3.45 GPA." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "March 1 on the 2027–28 program page", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.biola.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-aid/undergrad/biola-scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.biola.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-aid/undergrad/biola-scholarships", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 24, "collegeId": "biola", "renewal": "Up to three additional years with continued need, qualifying circumstances, and good standing; special-education GPA rules apply." }, { "id": "jean-morgan", "title": "Jean A. Morgan Mission Trip Scholarship", "sponsor": "Georgia Baptist Women", "focus": [ "Mission trips" ], "stages": [ "Mission participant" ], "connections": [ "Southern Baptist" ], "award": "Amount based on available support and need", "awardType": "Mission trip grant", "school": "North American or international short-term mission trip", "scope": "program", "summary": "For Christian women ages 18–35 who are active Southern Baptist church members.", "requirements": [ "Demonstrate financial need and describe the trip. Certain WMU-program involvement receives priority.", "Submit a trip report afterward; return the grant if the trip does not take place." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "May 1 or October 1, depending on trip date", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://georgiabaptistwomen.org/tripscholarship/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://georgiabaptistwomen.org/tripscholarship/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 9 }, { "id": "asp-mission", "title": "Appalachia Service Project Mission Trip Scholarships", "sponsor": "Appalachia Service Project", "focus": [ "Mission trips" ], "stages": [ "Mission participant" ], "connections": [ "ASP participant" ], "award": "Varies; last-dollar trip support", "awardType": "Mission trip grant", "school": "Appalachia Service Project trip", "scope": "program", "summary": "For individuals and groups needing assistance to make an ASP service trip possible.", "requirements": [ "The trip coordinator applies for the group or its members.", "All group sizes can apply; first-time trips are emphasized." ], "timing": { "kind": "rolling", "label": "Rolling until available funds are awarded", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://asphome.org/scholarship/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://asphome.org/scholarship/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 5 }, { "id": "rca-nextgen", "title": "RCA Next Generation Missional Engagement Fund", "sponsor": "Reformed Church in America", "focus": [ "Mission trips" ], "stages": [ "Mission participant" ], "connections": [ "Reformed Church in America" ], "award": "Up to 25% of trip cost; individual cap $1,500, group cap $3,000", "awardType": "Mission trip grant", "school": "Qualifying domestic or international mission trip", "scope": "program", "summary": "For young people age 25 or younger from RCA congregations.", "requirements": [ "Individuals must be RCA members or regular attendees; groups must be from an RCA congregation.", "Academic-credit trips do not qualify. One application per person/congregation per calendar year; apply two to three months before service." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "February 1, April 15, June 1, August 1, or November 1", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.rca.org/equipping-congregations/next-generation-engagement/next-generation-mission-engagement-fund/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.rca.org/equipping-congregations/next-generation-engagement/next-generation-mission-engagement-fund/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 7 }, { "id": "ycl", "title": "Young Christian Leaders Scholarship", "sponsor": "Young Christian Leaders / Buttafuoco & Associates", "focus": [ "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Active Christian church member" ], "award": "$1,000 monthly awards", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Full-time undergraduate study; school may be outside the three residence states", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For active church members with Christian character, service, financial need, and at least a 3.0 GPA.", "requirements": [ "Permanent New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut residence required.", "Mail the complete application packet together. Online voting contributes to nominee scoring." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "15th of the preceding month; one application per calendar year", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "Permanent resident of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.", "residenceTags": [ "New York", "New Jersey", "Connecticut" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.yclscholarship.org/scholarship-guidelines", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.yclscholarship.org/scholarship-guidelines", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 16 }, { "id": "boston-orthodox", "title": "Metropolis of Boston Undergraduate Scholarships", "sponsor": "Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston", "focus": [ "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Greek Orthodox / Greek heritage" ], "award": "2026–27 funds list $7,500 and $8,000 awards", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Accredited two- or four-year U.S. or Canadian college", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "Donor-funded awards for students of Greek heritage or the Greek Orthodox faith.", "requirements": [ "U.S. or Canadian citizenship, full-time undergraduate study, and at least a 3.2 GPA for current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.", "Individual funds add further criteria; check the current cycle’s instructions." ], "timing": { "kind": "unknown", "label": "2026–27 awards posted; verify next-cycle timing", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated on the reviewed page; check the complete sponsor rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": "U.S. or Canadian citizen", "notes": [ "Displayed dollar figures belong to 2026–27 and are not confirmed for 2027–28." ], "source": "https://boston.goarch.org/ministries/scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://boston.goarch.org/ministries/scholarships/", "label": "Official program or eligibility page" }, { "url": "https://boston.goarch.org/ministries/scholarships/scholarship-eligibility-criteria.html", "label": "Citizenship, GPA, and enrollment criteria" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 48 }, { "id": "acu-academic-merit", "title": "ACU First-Year Academic Merit Awards", "sponsor": "Abilene Christian University", "collegeId": "acu", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "$15,000–$23,000 annually (2027–28 table)", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Abilene Christian University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Admission-based awards reflecting academic credentials.", "requirements": [ "Full-time enrollment; admission application determines consideration." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "Priority December 1; regular March 1", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed award description; confirm the full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships/first-year", "sources": [ { "url": "https://acu.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships/first-year", "label": "Official scholarship information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 60, "renewal": "The published award tiers require a 2.5 or 3.0 renewal GPA." }, { "id": "dbu-church-match", "title": "DBU Church Matching Scholarship", "sponsor": "Dallas Baptist University", "collegeId": "dbu", "focus": [ "Christian college", "Church matching" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Church sponsorship" ], "award": "DBU match up to $3,500 per academic year", "awardType": "Church matching scholarship", "school": "Dallas Baptist University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Matches eligible contributions from a student’s individual Christian church.", "requirements": [ "Active/student church membership; one sponsoring church per year. Discounted online-only programs and certain D1 athletic scholarship recipients are excluded." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "Fall 2026 / spring 2027: May 15, 2027; summer: July 31, 2027", "deadline": "2027-05-15", "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed award description; confirm the full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Church gifts cannot be pass-through funds from the student, family, or friends for a designated student. Confirm program modality with DBU." ], "source": "https://www.dbu.edu/financial-aid/aid-types/scholarships/church-match.html", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.dbu.edu/financial-aid/aid-types/scholarships/church-match.html", "label": "Official scholarship information" }, { "url": "https://www.dbu.edu/financial-aid/_documents/guidelines-for-church-matching.pdf", "label": "Annual cap, eligible gifts, and enrollment rules" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 60, "renewal": "Church contribution and eligibility must be established for each academic year; unused match does not carry into another year." }, { "id": "dbu-minister-dependent", "title": "DBU Minister’s Dependent Scholarship", "sponsor": "Dallas Baptist University", "collegeId": "dbu", "focus": [ "Christian college", "Ministry families" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Baptist", "Ministry family" ], "award": "$750/semester for full-time undergraduate block tuition; otherwise $50/credit", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Dallas Baptist University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For spouses or dependent children of full-time Baptist ministers.", "requirements": [ "Ordained/licensed minister actively serves an eligible Baptist church or agency. Separate form required." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Confirm the current term’s form deadline", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed award description; confirm the full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.dbu.edu/financial-aid/aid-types/scholarships/minister-dependent.html", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.dbu.edu/financial-aid/aid-types/scholarships/minister-dependent.html", "label": "Official scholarship information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 60, "renewal": "Satisfactory Academic Progress and continuing eligibility required." }, { "id": "lipscomb-merit", "title": "Lipscomb First-Year Merit Scholarship", "sponsor": "Lipscomb University", "collegeId": "lipscomb", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "Starting at $15,000 annually", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Lipscomb University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Academic consideration through admission.", "requirements": [ "GPA and scores, or GPA alone for test-optional applicants, determine consideration." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Confirm admissions deadlines", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed award description; confirm the full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://lipscomb.edu/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-students/types-aid-undergraduate-students-0", "sources": [ { "url": "https://lipscomb.edu/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-students/types-aid-undergraduate-students-0", "label": "Official scholarship information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 60, "renewal": "Confirm your award’s GPA and maximum-hours conditions." }, { "id": "lipscomb-christian-education", "title": "Lipscomb Christian Education Scholarship", "sponsor": "Lipscomb University", "collegeId": "lipscomb", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "Christian school graduate" ], "award": "$5,000 annually", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Lipscomb University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For eligible graduates of NCSA or CESA member schools.", "requirements": [ "Does not stack with Heritage; other exclusions apply." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Admission-based consideration", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed award description; confirm the full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://lipscomb.edu/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-students/types-aid-undergraduate-students-0", "sources": [ { "url": "https://lipscomb.edu/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-students/types-aid-undergraduate-students-0", "label": "Official scholarship information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 60, "renewal": "2.0 cumulative GPA required." }, { "id": "lipscomb-trustee", "title": "Lipscomb Trustee Scholarship", "sponsor": "Lipscomb University", "collegeId": "lipscomb", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "Full tuition; competitive", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Lipscomb University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For selected high-achieving incoming freshmen.", "requirements": [ "Invited applicants complete an application, video essay, and potential interview through Bison Portal." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Confirm the invitation and current deadline", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed award description; confirm the full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://lipscomb.edu/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-students/types-aid-undergraduate-students-0", "sources": [ { "url": "https://lipscomb.edu/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-students/types-aid-undergraduate-students-0", "label": "Official scholarship information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 60, "renewal": "Ask Lipscomb for the award-specific renewal rules." }, { "id": "lipscomb-pathways", "title": "Lipscomb Pathways Scholarship", "sponsor": "Lipscomb University", "collegeId": "lipscomb", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Transfer student" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "$14,000–$20,000 annually", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Lipscomb University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For transfers seeking their first bachelor’s degree.", "requirements": [ "At least 12 transfer credits and 2.5 GPA; full-time enrollment." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Confirm transfer entry-term deadlines", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed award description; confirm the full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Summer excluded; limited stacking rules." ], "source": "https://lipscomb.edu/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-students/types-aid-undergraduate-students-0", "sources": [ { "url": "https://lipscomb.edu/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-students/types-aid-undergraduate-students-0", "label": "Official scholarship information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 60, "renewal": "Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative college GPA." }, { "id": "cedarville-academic", "title": "Cedarville President’s Scholar Award (First-Year)", "sponsor": "Cedarville University", "collegeId": "cedarville", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "$16,500–$26,500 annually (2027–28)", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Cedarville University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Academic awards for new residential first-year students.", "requirements": [ "No separate application; full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits. Qualifying credentials due July 31." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "July 31 credential deadline on 2027–28 page", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed award description; confirm the full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Listed amounts are for first-year students; transfer award amounts require a separate check." ], "source": "https://www.cedarville.edu/offices/financial-aid/undergraduate/student-aid-2027-28/info/2027/presidents-scholar-award", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.cedarville.edu/offices/financial-aid/undergraduate/student-aid-2027-28/info/2027/presidents-scholar-award", "label": "Official scholarship information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 60, "renewal": "2.7 Cedarville GPA, fall/spring only; eligibility expires after eight semesters." }, { "id": "biola-freshman-academic", "title": "Biola Freshman Academic Awards", "sponsor": "Biola University", "collegeId": "biola", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "$15,000–$25,000 annually (2027–28)", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Biola University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Academic consideration at acceptance; no separate application.", "requirements": [ "High-school GPA; testing optional. Full-time amount may be prorated for part-time study." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "May 1: updated credentials", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed award description; confirm the full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.biola.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-aid/undergrad/biola-scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.biola.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-aid/undergrad/biola-scholarships", "label": "Official scholarship information" }, { "url": "https://assets.biola.edu/4396738754672012438/attachment/469da66d99aa0ae28d568d4d23d77053/AcademicScholarshipRenewalPolicy.pdf", "label": "Award-specific GPA renewal policy" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 60, "renewal": "Annual renewal uses the GPA threshold for the awarded tier." }, { "id": "biola-transfer-academic", "title": "Biola Transfer Heritage Academic Scholarship", "sponsor": "Biola University", "collegeId": "biola", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Transfer student" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "$14,000–$23,500 annually (2027–28)", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Biola University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Academic consideration at acceptance.", "requirements": [ "At least 15 transfer credits; college GPA determines tier." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "Transcripts: July 1 (fall); December 15 (spring)", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed award description; confirm the full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.biola.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-aid/undergrad/biola-scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.biola.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-aid/undergrad/biola-scholarships", "label": "Official scholarship information" }, { "url": "https://assets.biola.edu/4396738754672012438/attachment/469da66d99aa0ae28d568d4d23d77053/AcademicScholarshipRenewalPolicy.pdf", "label": "Transfer award renewal policy" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 60, "renewal": "Award-specific GPA and continuing enrollment rules apply." }, { "id": "biola-trustee", "title": "Biola Full-Tuition Trustee Scholarship", "sponsor": "Biola University", "collegeId": "biola", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "Full tuition; competitive", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Biola University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For first-time, full-time incoming undergraduates with academic achievement, service, and Christian maturity.", "requirements": [ "Minimum unweighted 3.8 GPA and SAT 1500 / ACT 34 / CLT 110. Transfer students excluded.", "Admission and scholarship applications, essays, and two recommendations required." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "January 15, 2027", "deadline": "2027-01-15", "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed award description; confirm the full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "The current program page and general renewal PDF give different Trustee renewal GPAs. Confirm the 2027–28 requirement directly with Biola." ], "source": "https://www.biola.edu/trustee-scholarship", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.biola.edu/trustee-scholarship", "label": "Official scholarship information" }, { "url": "https://www.biola.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-aid/undergrad/biola-scholarships", "label": "2027–28 application and renewal details" }, { "url": "https://assets.biola.edu/4396738754672012438/attachment/469da66d99aa0ae28d568d4d23d77053/AcademicScholarshipRenewalPolicy.pdf", "label": "General academic renewal policy" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 60, "renewal": "Continued academic and behavioral standing required; confirm the current Trustee-specific GPA." }, { "id": "taylor-first-year-academic", "title": "Taylor First-Year Academic Awards", "sponsor": "Taylor University", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "$11,000-$21,000; 2027-28 entrants", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Taylor University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "One academic tier based on admission credentials.", "requirements": [ "GPA and, for some tiers, test scores determine the award." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "Test scores due April 1; confirm the entering-year process.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.taylor.edu/admissions/tuition-funding/scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.taylor.edu/admissions/tuition-funding/scholarships", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "taylor", "renewal": "Top three tiers require a 3.0 Taylor GPA or drop to the Trustee level." }, { "id": "taylor-transfer-academic", "title": "Taylor Transfer Academic Scholarship", "sponsor": "Taylor University", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Transfer student" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "$10,000-$18,000 annually; 2027-28 entrants", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Taylor University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "College-GPA awards for transfers.", "requirements": [ "At least one semester of college credit after high school." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Confirm the current admission or term process.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Replaces other academic awards. Confirm GPA-band boundaries directly." ], "source": "https://www.taylor.edu/admissions/tuition-funding/scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.taylor.edu/admissions/tuition-funding/scholarships", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "taylor", "renewal": "Published 3.0 Taylor GPA rule; top tiers can fall to $12,000." }, { "id": "taylor-summer-program", "title": "Taylor Academic Summer Programs Scholarship", "sponsor": "Taylor University", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "$1,000; confirm payment schedule", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Taylor University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For participants in eligible Taylor high-school summer programs.", "requirements": [ "Attend before senior year, complete the on-campus scholarship process, then enroll full-time." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Confirm the current admission or term process.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.taylor.edu/admissions/tuition-funding/scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.taylor.edu/admissions/tuition-funding/scholarships", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "taylor" }, { "id": "taylor-church-match", "title": "Taylor Otha Aden Church Matching Grant", "sponsor": "Taylor University", "focus": [ "Church matching", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Church scholarship support" ], "award": "Up to $2,000 per academic year matched", "awardType": "Church match", "school": "Taylor University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Taylor matches eligible church gifts.", "requirements": [ "Maximum $1,000 per semester." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "Church pledge due April 1; full-year funds received by July 1.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.taylor.edu/admissions/tuition-funding/grants", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.taylor.edu/admissions/tuition-funding/grants", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "taylor" }, { "id": "taylor-fund-grant", "title": "Taylor Fund Grant", "sponsor": "Taylor University", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "Up to $9,000; confirm award period", "awardType": "Grant", "school": "Taylor University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Need-based institutional grant.", "requirements": [ "Full-time enrollment; eligibility based on FAFSA." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "April 1 annual schedule; confirm the current cycle.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.taylor.edu/admissions/tuition-funding/grants", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.taylor.edu/admissions/tuition-funding/grants", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "taylor" }, { "id": "johnson-missionary", "title": "Johnson International Missionary Scholarship", "sponsor": "Johnson University", "focus": [ "Missionary families", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Missionary family" ], "award": "One-third to one-half tuition annually", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Johnson University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For children of missionaries serving outside the United States.", "requirements": [ "Full-time degree-seeking student. Other qualifying institutional aid is calculated first." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Confirm the current admission or term process.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Half tuition if other institutional aid is no more than $2,000; otherwise one-third. Total institutional aid is capped at tuition. Cannot combine with Christian Ministry or International Scholarship." ], "source": "https://johnsonu.edu/scholarships/service-scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://johnsonu.edu/scholarships/service-scholarships/", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "johnson" }, { "id": "johnson-ministry-family", "title": "Johnson Christian Ministry Scholarship", "sponsor": "Johnson University", "focus": [ "Ministry families", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Minister family" ], "award": "$1,000-$2,000 annually", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Johnson University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For dependent undergraduates in ministry families.", "requirements": [ "Parent works at least 30 hours weekly preaching/teaching in a local church; ministry is the primary family income. Full-time enrollment and income verification required." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Confirm the current admission or term process.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Other annual institutional aid of $2,000 or more reduces this award to $1,000. Cannot combine with the missionary award." ], "source": "https://johnsonu.edu/scholarships/service-scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://johnsonu.edu/scholarships/service-scholarships/", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "johnson" }, { "id": "wheaton-academic", "title": "Wheaton Academic Scholarships", "sponsor": "Wheaton College (Illinois)", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "$8,000-$25,000 annually; 2026-27 schedule", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Wheaton College (Illinois)", "scope": "institution", "summary": "A single tiered academic award program.", "requirements": [ "Admission application provides consideration, including non-U.S. applicants. At least half-time enrollment." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Admission process; confirm amounts for later entering years.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Institutional aid cannot exceed tuition. Awards are prorated below full-time and unavailable in summer." ], "source": "https://www.wheaton.edu/admissions-cost-and-aid/scholarships-and-financial-aid/academic-scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.wheaton.edu/admissions-cost-and-aid/scholarships-and-financial-aid/academic-scholarships", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "wheaton", "renewal": "Eligibility expires after eight semesters; satisfactory academic progress required." }, { "id": "wheaton-music", "title": "Wheaton Music Academic Scholarships", "sponsor": "Wheaton College (Illinois)", "focus": [ "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "Varies", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Wheaton College (Illinois)", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Conservatory of Music awards.", "requirements": [ "Audition and Conservatory criteria determine selection." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Confirm audition and admission deadlines with the Conservatory.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.wheaton.edu/admissions-cost-and-aid/scholarships-and-financial-aid/academic-scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.wheaton.edu/admissions-cost-and-aid/scholarships-and-financial-aid/academic-scholarships", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "wheaton" }, { "id": "wheaton-billy-graham", "title": "Wheaton Billy Graham Scholarship Program", "sponsor": "Wheaton College (Illinois)", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary", "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student" ], "connections": [ "Christian ministry service" ], "award": "Tuition; some international routes add a stipend and insurance", "awardType": "Scholarship / service-forgivable loan", "school": "Wheaton College (Illinois)", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Six ministry-leader categories for Wheaton M.A. study.", "requirements": [ "Usually two years of full-time ministry, organizational affiliation, and a return-to-ministry commitment; pre-field exception. Citizenship and ministry-setting rules vary by category.", "International applicants must not already be enrolled. Certificates and doctorates excluded." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "December 1 for several routes; Global Leader in even years only. Other routes March 1, occasionally October 10. Check category window.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Most awards require ministry service to earn loan forgiveness; failure requires repayment with interest. Global Leader is a scholarship. Preliminary eligibility screening required." ], "source": "https://www.wheaton.edu/graduate-school/financial-aid/billy-graham-scholarship-program/scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.wheaton.edu/graduate-school/financial-aid/billy-graham-scholarship-program/scholarships", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "wheaton" }, { "id": "emu-faith-community-match", "title": "EMU Graduate Faith Community Matching Grants", "sponsor": "Eastern Mennonite University", "focus": [ "Church matching" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student" ], "connections": [ "Church scholarship support" ], "award": "Up to $1,000/year matched; $2,000 study maximum", "awardType": "Church match", "school": "EMU Center for Justice and Peacebuilding or Graduate Counseling", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Church matching for CJP and Graduate Counseling.", "requirements": [ "At least five credits per term in the eligible program; qualifying congregation or church support." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "March 1 is a preferred church response date, not a universal final deadline.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://emu.edu/graduate/financial-aid", "sources": [ { "url": "https://emu.edu/graduate/financial-aid", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "emu" }, { "id": "emu-seminary-awards", "title": "Eastern Mennonite Seminary Scholarships", "sponsor": "Eastern Mennonite University", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "Up to 100% tuition; competitive and funds limited", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Eastern Mennonite Seminary", "scope": "institution", "summary": "A seminary scholarship pool based on academics, ministry, leadership, and need.", "requirements": [ "Degree-seeking students taking at least five credits in each fall and spring term." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Awards communicated with admission; request the admitted-student aid guide.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Availability depends on funding and qualified applicants. A tuition award does not cover every living expense." ], "source": "https://emu.edu/graduate/financial-aid", "sources": [ { "url": "https://emu.edu/graduate/financial-aid", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "emu" }, { "id": "campbellsville-church-match", "title": "Campbellsville Church Matching", "sponsor": "Campbellsville University", "focus": [ "Church matching" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Church scholarship support" ], "award": "Up to $200 per year matched", "awardType": "Church match", "school": "Campbellsville University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "Church gifts can qualify for a university match.", "requirements": [ "Accepted undergraduate with FAFSA-demonstrated need; church sends check and form." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Funds due by the end of mid-term week each fall and spring.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Christian Service recipients are excluded." ], "source": "https://www.campbellsville.edu/admission-and-aid/scholarships-and-grants/church-related-scholarships.html", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.campbellsville.edu/admission-and-aid/scholarships-and-grants/church-related-scholarships.html", "label": "Official award information" }, { "url": "https://www.campbellsville.edu/_resources/images/cu/2017/12/Church_Matching_Form-2hzupyv.pdf", "label": "Church matching form" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "campbellsville", "renewal": "Reapply annually; published renewal up to three additional years." }, { "id": "campbellsville-christian-service", "title": "Campbellsville Christian Service Scholarship", "sponsor": "Campbellsville University", "focus": [ "Ministry families" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "Minister family" ], "award": "Up to $950 per year", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Campbellsville University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For students whose parent holds a full-time paid Christian ministry position.", "requirements": [ "The overview specifies first-time freshmen and FAFSA-demonstrated need; linked form specifies full-time main-campus undergraduates." ], "timing": { "kind": "unknown", "label": "Confirm the current application and entering-student rules.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Linked application filename says 24-25 and describes broader eligibility than the overview. Ask for current rules. Cannot combine with church matching." ], "source": "https://www.campbellsville.edu/admission-and-aid/scholarships-and-grants/church-related-scholarships.html", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.campbellsville.edu/admission-and-aid/scholarships-and-grants/church-related-scholarships.html", "label": "Official award information" }, { "url": "https://www.campbellsville.edu/admission-and-aid/admissions-media/Christian-Service-Scholarship-application%2024-25.pdf", "label": "Linked application; filename indicates older cycle" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "campbellsville", "renewal": "Overview: reapply annually, 2.0 GPA, up to three additional years." }, { "id": "campbellsville-christian-vocation", "title": "Campbellsville Christian Vocation Scholarship", "sponsor": "Campbellsville University", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "School admission" ], "award": "Up to $200 per year", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Campbellsville University", "scope": "institution", "summary": "For students publicly committed to Christian vocation.", "requirements": [ "Accepted undergraduate with FAFSA-demonstrated need. Linked form requires full-time study, a calling statement, and minister signature." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "Confirm the current form and term deadline.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No residence rule stated in the reviewed description; confirm full rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.campbellsville.edu/admission-and-aid/scholarships-and-grants/church-related-scholarships.html", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.campbellsville.edu/admission-and-aid/scholarships-and-grants/church-related-scholarships.html", "label": "Official award information" }, { "url": "https://www.campbellsville.edu/_resources/images/cu/2017/12/Christian_Vocation-2c2w19c.pdf", "label": "Christian vocation application" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "collegeId": "campbellsville", "renewal": "Reapply annually; overview states 2.0 GPA and three additional years." }, { "id": "wvcsb-snedden-slaughter", "title": "Snedden-Slaughter Scholarship", "sponsor": "West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Southern Baptist" ], "award": "$400; confirm current award", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Baptist college or seminary", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For students preparing for full-time Christian service.", "requirements": [ "Study at a Baptist college or seminary; membership in a church cooperating with WVCSB." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "June 1 annual deadline; confirm the current application cycle.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "Home church must cooperate with the West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists.", "residenceTags": [ "West Virginia church connection" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.wvcsb.org/resources/scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.wvcsb.org/resources/scholarships/", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65 }, { "id": "louisiana-bom", "title": "Louisiana Board of Ordained Ministry Scholarships", "sponsor": "Louisiana Annual Conference, United Methodist Church", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "United Methodist" ], "award": "Varies by fund; listed awards $500-$2,000", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Eligible ministry programs; some funds name particular seminaries", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "One application program covering several named ministry funds.", "requirements": [ "Ordained or licensed ministry study, including full-time, part-time, and Course of Study routes. Specific fund restrictions vary.", "Certified Louisiana ministry candidates receive priority." ], "timing": { "kind": "unknown", "label": "Awards cover the upcoming academic year or semester; confirm the current application window.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "Louisiana ministry connection is central; some funds require Louisiana residence, service, or named seminaries.", "residenceTags": [ "Louisiana connection" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.la-umc.org/board-of-ordained-ministry-scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.la-umc.org/board-of-ordained-ministry-scholarships", "label": "Official award information" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-02", "priority": 65, "renewal": "Non-recurring awards; a new application is required each year." }, { "id": "alabama-baptist-foundation", "title": "Baptist Foundation of Alabama scholarship application", "sponsor": "The Baptist Foundation of Alabama", "focus": [ "Christian college", "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Southern Baptist" ], "award": "Varies by fund", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "School eligibility varies by endowment; college through doctoral study", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "One application for the foundation’s scholarship funds, with fund-specific school and eligibility rules.", "requirements": [ "Alabama resident; member in good standing of a cooperating Alabama Southern Baptist church. Seminary applicants need a cooperating SBC church.", "Full-time study, normally; maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Submit current grades and required pastor/lay recommendations." ], "timing": { "kind": "opening", "label": "Portal reopens December 1, 2026; annual February 28 deadline has no published year.", "deadline": null, "opens": "2026-12-01" }, "residence": "Bona fide Alabama resident.", "residenceTags": [ "Alabama" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Award restrictions depend on the fund. Notify the foundation before changing schools." ], "source": "https://www.tbfa.org/scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.tbfa.org/scholarships/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3, "renewal": "No automatic renewal. Submit a new application each year." }, { "id": "south-carolina-baptist-foundation", "title": "Baptist Foundation of South Carolina scholarship pool", "sponsor": "Baptist Foundation of South Carolina", "focus": [ "Christian college", "Ministry & seminary", "Ministry families" ], "stages": [ "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Southern Baptist" ], "award": "Varies by fund", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "South Carolina colleges, Southern Baptist seminaries, or specified Baptist institutions", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "A shared application for general, ministry, music and other endowed awards; each fund has its own rules.", "requirements": [ "SCBaptist church membership for at least nine months; generally full-time study and GPA of at least 2.5.", "General undergraduate awards start at sophomore level at a South Carolina institution. General graduate awards require an SBC seminary or SCBaptist institution.", "Named awards may add vocation, gender, school, BCM participation, pastor-family or association restrictions; consult every relevant fund." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "January 1–April 30 each year; next cycle year is not specified.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "South Carolina church connection required; school and association rules vary by fund.", "residenceTags": [ "South Carolina church connection" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "A single pool listing, rather than separate entries for every endowment. Required recommendations and financial documents vary." ], "source": "https://mybfsc.org/scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://mybfsc.org/scholarships/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "csf-graduate-fellowship", "title": "Christian Scholarship Foundation Graduate Fellowship", "sponsor": "Christian Scholarship Foundation", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Church of Christ", "Independent Christian Churches" ], "award": "Normally $5,000–$20,000", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "PhD or equivalent theological study; no named partner list", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "Doctoral support for scholars preparing to teach religion or use their scholarship in church service.", "requirements": [ "Membership in Churches of Christ or Independent Christian Churches; at least one full doctoral year completed before the application year.", "Submit transcripts, advisor-approved study plans, scholarly writing and four recommendations sent by the recommenders." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "January 15 of the award year; a specific future year is not published.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No separate residence rule stated on the reviewed page; confirm the complete provider rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "An award cannot be deferred." ], "source": "https://www.christianscholars.org/apply/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.christianscholars.org/apply/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3, "renewal": "Prior recipients may apply for one additional award; selection is repeated." }, { "id": "elca-full-tuition", "title": "ELCA Fund for Leaders Full-Tuition Scholarship", "sponsor": "Evangelical Lutheran Church in America", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "ELCA" ], "award": "Full tuition for required MDiv or MA coursework", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "ELCA seminaries only", "scope": "partners", "summary": "For new seminary students pursuing ELCA rostered ministry.", "requirements": [ "By fall, at most one completed seminary semester; admission offer and ELCA candidacy verification required.", "MDiv or MA; TEEM excluded. Positive entrance decision required to retain provisional funding." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "December 1, 2026–February 19, 2027; confirm the academic-year label with ELCA.", "deadline": "2027-02-19", "opens": "2026-12-01" }, "residence": "No separate residence rule stated on the reviewed page; confirm the complete provider rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "The main page retains an older academic-year heading and linked guidelines; current web dates agree." ], "source": "https://www.elca.org/resources/education-and-support/for-future-leaders/fund-for-leaders", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.elca.org/resources/education-and-support/for-future-leaders/fund-for-leaders", "label": "Official program and eligibility" }, { "url": "https://www.elca.org/resources/financial-information/grants-and-scholarships/elca-scholarships", "label": "Official application windows" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3, "renewal": "Continued academic and candidacy eligibility required." }, { "id": "elca-federal-chaplaincy", "title": "ELCA Federal Chaplaincy Ministries Scholarship", "sponsor": "Evangelical Lutheran Church in America", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "ELCA" ], "award": "Varies; one-year award", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "ELCA seminaries only", "scope": "partners", "summary": "For future military, VA or federal-prison chaplains.", "requirements": [ "MDiv/MA study and ELCA pastor candidacy.", "Military: pursue chaplain-candidate/officer appointment. VA/prison: at least one CPE unit." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "February 8–March 12, 2027.", "deadline": "2027-03-12", "opens": "2027-02-08" }, "residence": "No separate residence rule stated on the reviewed page; confirm the complete provider rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.elca.org/resources/education-and-support/for-future-leaders/fund-for-leaders", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.elca.org/resources/education-and-support/for-future-leaders/fund-for-leaders", "label": "Official program and eligibility" }, { "url": "https://www.elca.org/resources/financial-information/grants-and-scholarships/elca-scholarships", "label": "Official application windows" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "elca-mission-developer", "title": "ELCA Mission Developer Scholarship", "sponsor": "Evangelical Lutheran Church in America", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "ELCA" ], "award": "Varies; renewal depends on eligibility", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "ELCA seminaries only", "scope": "partners", "summary": "Invitation-only support for nominated mission developers.", "requirements": [ "Current seminary student pursuing the ELCA pastor/deacon roster; TEEM candidates may qualify.", "Seminary nomination coordinated with bishop/DEM. Apply only after invitation." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "December 1, 2026–February 1, 2027.", "deadline": "2027-02-01", "opens": "2026-12-01" }, "residence": "No separate residence rule stated on the reviewed page; confirm the complete provider rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.elca.org/resources/financial-information/grants-and-scholarships/elca-scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.elca.org/resources/financial-information/grants-and-scholarships/elca-scholarships", "label": "Official program and eligibility" }, { "url": "https://www.elca.org/resources/education-and-support/for-future-leaders/fund-for-leaders", "label": "Official eligibility and selection" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "langham-phd", "title": "Langham Scholars PhD support", "sponsor": "Langham Partnership", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Christian ministry calling" ], "award": "Partial support; ten-year service-linked repayment terms", "awardType": "Scholarship / service-forgivable loan", "school": "Approved accredited PhD institution and suitable supervisor", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For Majority World theological educators; funding carries a substantial return-and-service obligation.", "requirements": [ "Theological PhD, active Scripture-centred church membership, strong church/academic endorsement and a firm theological teaching position on return. Normally under 40 at the start.", "Normally raise at least 30% of support. Commit to at least ten years serving in the Majority World.", "Funding is treated as a loan during that service period: failure to return or early departure can trigger repayment. Read the agreement before applying." ], "timing": { "kind": "closed", "label": "Enquiry form currently closed; general enquiry season is April–September. Next cycle unconfirmed.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "Majority World Christian leaders; return to the home country/region for service is required.", "residenceTags": [ "Majority World" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "PhD-related costs take priority. This is not unrestricted, unconditional scholarship money." ], "source": "https://langham.org/scholars-how-to-apply/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://langham.org/scholars-how-to-apply/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" }, { "url": "https://langham.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Scholarship-Application-Criteria-and-Instructions.pdf", "label": "Official criteria and service agreement" }, { "url": "https://langhamscholars.org/enquiry/form", "label": "Official enquiry status" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "sbcv-seminarian", "title": "SBC of Virginia Seminarian Scholarship", "sponsor": "SBC of Virginia", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Southern Baptist" ], "award": "Varies; tuition only", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "SBC-owned seminary or qualifying conservative evangelical Bible college/seminary", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "Need-sensitive theological tuition assistance for members of participating SBCV churches.", "requirements": [ "Full-time master’s seminary study or doctoral seminary study; at least a C average.", "Church must participate in SBCV and have contributed to the Vision Virginia Missions Offering during the calendar year.", "Affirm the current Baptist Faith and Message; show ministry calling, church commitment and financial need." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "Apply by April 1 for the academic year; no summer-session awards.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "Participating SBC of Virginia church connection; no separate residency rule stated.", "residenceTags": [ "Virginia church connection" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://www.sbcv.org/seminary-scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.sbcv.org/seminary-scholarships/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3, "renewal": "Reapply for each year of aid." }, { "id": "georgia-cotc-seminary", "title": "Georgia Calling Out the Called: Seminary", "sponsor": "Georgia Baptist Mission Board", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Southern Baptist" ], "award": "$2,500 one-time; tuition only", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "One of the six Southern Baptist Convention seminaries", "scope": "partners", "summary": "A first-semester seminary award for students sensing a ministry call.", "requirements": [ "Member of a cooperating Georgia Baptist church; first-semester student.", "Request the COTC application from the seminary aid office or GBMB. Enrollment and church status must be verified." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "First-semester application through the seminary or GBMB; confirm term timing.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "Cooperating Georgia Baptist church connection required.", "residenceTags": [ "Georgia church connection" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://gabaptist.org/scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://gabaptist.org/scholarships/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "georgia-cotc-schools", "title": "Georgia Calling Out the Called: Baptist Schools", "sponsor": "Georgia Baptist Mission Board", "focus": [ "Christian college", "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student" ], "connections": [ "Southern Baptist" ], "award": "Up to $3,500 one-time; tuition only", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Participating Georgia Baptist schools; confirm with the school aid office", "scope": "partners", "summary": "Ministry-call support administered through the participating school.", "requirements": [ "First-semester student from a cooperating Georgia Baptist church sensing a call to ministry.", "Apply through the school aid office. Church verification required; the school president decides the award." ], "timing": { "kind": "school", "label": "School application for the first semester; confirm the applicable term.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "Cooperating Georgia Baptist church connection required.", "residenceTags": [ "Georgia church connection" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Confirm whether your degree and first-semester status qualify." ], "source": "https://gabaptist.org/scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://gabaptist.org/scholarships/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "fte-ministry", "title": "FTE Ministry Fellowship", "sponsor": "Forum for Theological Exploration", "focus": [ "Christian service", "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Christian ministry calling" ], "award": "$4,000 project grant after successful proposal", "awardType": "Grant", "school": "Undergraduate students at eligible colleges; not a tuition-only award", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "A cohort program for students exploring pastoral ministry and developing a discernment project.", "requirements": [ "Sophomore or junior in 2026–27; US/Canadian citizen or permanent resident; maintain a 3.5 GPA.", "Nomination or reference from a campus minister, chaplain, pastor or professor.", "Attend both retreats, six-week online course and virtual check-ins. Funding follows approval of a project proposal." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "January 15, 2027.", "deadline": "2027-01-15", "opens": null }, "residence": "US or Canada citizenship/permanent-residence requirement.", "residenceTags": [ "United States / Canada" ], "citizenship": "Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.", "notes": [ "Not for postgraduate/seminary students or applicants with conflicting commitments such as study abroad." ], "source": "https://fteleaders.org/grants-and-fellowships/fte-ministry-fellowship", "sources": [ { "url": "https://fteleaders.org/grants-and-fellowships/fte-ministry-fellowship", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "louisville-doctoral", "title": "Louisville Institute Doctoral Fellowship", "sponsor": "Louisville Institute", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Christian theological education" ], "award": "$3,000 per year for two years", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Accredited US or Canadian doctoral graduate school", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "Early doctoral support and a cohort for future theological educators.", "requirements": [ "Currently in year one or two of a PhD, ThD or pontifical STD, with at least two years remaining. Not for DMin, not-yet-started students or dissertation writers.", "Live in the US or Canada; citizenship or an appropriate international student visa required.", "Interest in theological education and the North American Christian church; participate in three gatherings per year." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "March 1, 2027; recommendations March 8. Confirm the provider’s time-zone label.", "deadline": "2027-03-01", "opens": null }, "residence": "Must reside and study in the United States or Canada.", "residenceTags": [ "United States / Canada" ], "citizenship": "US/Canadian citizens or international students with appropriate student visas.", "notes": [ "One LI application per June 2026–May 2027 cycle. Institutional/family exclusions and a combined Lilly-funded award limit apply; read the full rules." ], "source": "https://louisville-institute.org/programs-grants-and-fellowships/fellowships/doctoral-fellowship/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://louisville-institute.org/programs-grants-and-fellowships/fellowships/doctoral-fellowship/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "louisville-dissertation", "title": "Louisville Institute Dissertation Fellowship", "sponsor": "Louisville Institute", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Christian theological research" ], "award": "$35,000", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Accredited US or Canadian graduate school", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "Final dissertation-year support for research relevant to Christian life, ministry and religion in North America.", "requirements": [ "PhD or ThD; all pre-dissertation requirements, including proposal approval, completed by February 1, 2027. DMin/practical degrees excluded.", "Reside in the US/Canada; citizenship or an appropriate international student visa required. Expect to defend by December 31, 2028.", "Required January 2028 Winter Seminar; approved travel/lodging covered." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "February 1, 2027; recommendations February 8. Provider uses conflicting EST/EDT labels.", "deadline": "2027-02-01", "opens": null }, "residence": "Must reside and study in the United States or Canada.", "residenceTags": [ "United States / Canada" ], "citizenship": "US/Canadian citizens or international students with appropriate student visas.", "notes": [ "One LI application per June 2026–May 2027 cycle. Institutional/family exclusions and the combined Lilly-funded award limit apply. A previously declined LI Dissertation Fellowship bars reapplication." ], "source": "https://louisville-institute.org/programs-grants-and-fellowships/fellowships/dissertation-fellowship/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://louisville-institute.org/programs-grants-and-fellowships/fellowships/dissertation-fellowship/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "sim-episcopal", "title": "SIM Episcopal theological scholarships", "sponsor": "Society for the Increase of the Ministry", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Episcopal" ], "award": "Category-dependent: $1,000–$3,000 or up to $18,000", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Episcopal seminaries, university divinity schools or diocesan ministry schools", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "One application route covering Becoming Beloved Community and nontraditional ministry-training awards.", "requirements": [ "Preparing for Episcopal priestly, diaconal or lay ministry.", "Becoming Beloved Community: justice/reconciliation calling or contribution to diverse church leadership. Named awards: nontraditional training, especially small-congregation service.", "Submit the financial/application forms and category essay; school certification is required." ], "timing": { "kind": "closed", "label": "2026 deadlines passed: May 18 for new applicants, May 29 for returning scholars. Next cycle unconfirmed.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No separate residence rule stated on the reviewed page; confirm the complete provider rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "SIM here is the Society for the Increase of the Ministry, not a mission-agency travel fund." ], "source": "https://simministry.org/scholarship-programs", "sources": [ { "url": "https://simministry.org/scholarship-programs", "label": "Official program and eligibility" }, { "url": "https://simministry.org/scholarship-application-main", "label": "Official application instructions" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "gnc-lwf-germany", "title": "GNC/LWF international theological scholarship", "sponsor": "German National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "LWF member church" ], "award": "Full scholarship; cash amount not specified", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Theology or church-related study in Germany", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "International theological study support linked to service in the applicant’s home church.", "requirements": [ "Advanced theology/church-related study and at least bachelor-equivalent preparation; belong to an LWF member church. Doctoral funding is exceptional.", "Normally age 35 or younger; German B1 when applying and B2 by study start. Church-leadership endorsement and academic references required.", "At application, no more than 15 months already in Germany; willingness to return home after the funded study." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "January 1 annually for the following winter semester; confirm the next application cycle.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "For international applicants studying in Germany; home-country return required.", "residenceTags": [ "International study in Germany" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "This entry covers the international-in-Germany route. German outbound and Rome/Sibiu routes have different conditions." ], "source": "https://dnk-lwb.de/en/what-we-do/theological-scholarships-program", "sources": [ { "url": "https://dnk-lwb.de/en/what-we-do/theological-scholarships-program", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "phillips-graduate", "title": "Phillips Legacy Graduate Seminary Scholarship", "sponsor": "Phillips University Legacy Foundation", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Disciples of Christ" ], "award": "Up to $4,500 annually", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)-related theological institution", "scope": "partners", "summary": "Merit-based support for master’s students committed to Disciples ministry.", "requirements": [ "Full-time MDiv or related master’s study, with at least two full-time years remaining when first applying.", "Accredited four-year undergraduate degree and at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA.", "Commitment to transformative ministry in the Disciples of Christ; resume, essay and two recommendations." ], "timing": { "kind": "rolling", "label": "2026–27 new applications reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis; confirm remaining capacity.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No separate residence rule stated on the reviewed page; confirm the complete provider rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "The first 2026 review and renewal deadline were April 10, 2026. No 2027–28 cycle is confirmed here." ], "source": "https://www.pulf.org/graduate-program/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.pulf.org/graduate-program/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3, "renewal": "Renewable subject to the foundation’s annual requirements." }, { "id": "keesee-grants", "title": "Charles B. Keesee theological education grants", "sponsor": "Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Baptist" ], "award": "Varies by course load and degree", "awardType": "Grant", "school": "Listed beneficiary schools and eligible master’s or DMin programs", "scope": "partners", "summary": "Baptist ministry funding with strict prior-residency, degree and classroom rules.", "requirements": [ "US citizen; at least 12 months’ residence in VA, NC, SC, GA, KY, TN or WV immediately before entering any educational institution. Student residence cannot establish eligibility.", "At least a 2.5 GPA; eligible Baptist church membership verified by ministry staff; prepare for paid Baptist ministry/religious work.", "Master’s: at least five eligible credits and qualifying in-person/hybrid participation. DMin: qualifying residential/modified-residential format; fully online study excluded.", "New PhD/EdD/DEdMin applicants are excluded from 2026–27; a limited final-year exception applies to prior recipients." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "Master’s: March 1 on homepage, April 1 for new applicants in guide; spring-only October 1. DMin: May 1 or November 1. Confirm the applicable deadline.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "Required prior residence in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee or West Virginia.", "residenceTags": [ "Virginia", "North Carolina", "South Carolina", "Georgia", "Kentucky", "Tennessee", "West Virginia" ], "citizenship": "United States citizen.", "notes": [ "Use the provider to resolve the conflicting first-time master’s deadline before relying on it." ], "source": "https://cbkeesee.com/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://cbkeesee.com/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" }, { "url": "https://cbkeesee.com/content/Applicant%20Requirements.pdf", "label": "Official applicant requirements, 2026–27" }, { "url": "https://cbkeesee.com/content/Eligible%20Schools%20and%20Degrees.pdf", "label": "Official school/degree list, 2026–27" }, { "url": "https://cbkeesee.com/content/Class%20Requirements%20and%20Deadlines%20to%20Apply%20Masters.pdf", "label": "Official master’s requirements and deadlines" }, { "url": "https://cbkeesee.com/content/Class%20Requirements%20and%20Deadlines%20to%20Apply%20Doctoral.pdf", "label": "Official doctoral requirements and deadlines" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3, "renewal": "Reapply annually; master’s maximum eight semesters, doctoral maximum six." }, { "id": "nccs-college", "title": "NCCS Catholic Scout scholarship pool", "sponsor": "Catholic Scouting America / NCCS", "focus": [ "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year" ], "connections": [ "Catholic", "Scouting America" ], "award": "$2,000–$5,000 by award", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Accredited higher-education institution", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "One application for the high-school senior scholarship pool.", "requirements": [ "Practicing Catholic, full-time high-school senior and active registered Scout, Venturer or Sea Scout.", "Earn Eagle, Summit or Quartermaster AND Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius XII or Light is Life.", "Church/community/Scouting service and two recommendations required." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "September 1–March 1 annually; no specific upcoming year stated.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No separate residence rule stated on the reviewed page; confirm the complete provider rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [], "source": "https://catholicscoutingamerica.org/college-scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://catholicscoutingamerica.org/college-scholarships/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "nccs-drexel", "title": "St. Katharine Drexel Continuing Education Scholarship", "sponsor": "Catholic Scouting America / NCCS", "focus": [ "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student" ], "connections": [ "Catholic", "Previous NCCS recipient" ], "award": "$2,000", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Accredited higher-education institution", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "A separate application for former NCCS winners.", "requirements": [ "NCCS scholarship recipient within six years; never previously awarded Drexel.", "Practicing Catholic; full course load, good standing and parish/diocesan service." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "September 1–March 1 annually; no specific upcoming year stated.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "No separate residence rule stated on the reviewed page; confirm the complete provider rules.", "residenceTags": [], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Cannot be deferred." ], "source": "https://catholicscoutingamerica.org/college-scholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://catholicscoutingamerica.org/college-scholarships/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "scbaptist-undergraduate", "title": "SCBaptist Undergraduate Ministry Scholarship", "sponsor": "South Carolina Baptist Convention", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Southern Baptist" ], "award": "Amount not stated; confirm with the provider", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Qualifying South Carolina colleges; Baptist-university preference", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "For students preparing for vocational church ministry rather than volunteer service alongside another career.", "requirements": [ "South Carolinian or qualifying IMB/NAMB missionary or endorsed-chaplain dependent listing SC as home state; active cooperating SCBaptist/BEMCSC church membership.", "Baptist Faith and Message 2000 affirmation, church recommendation, ministry call, financial need and at least a C average.", "Qualifying accredited SC college; ministry-preparation cohort normally required. Ask about public-university exceptions." ], "timing": { "kind": "closed", "label": "Spring 2027 deadline was November 1, 2026; next intake unconfirmed.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "South Carolina connection as defined by the provider, including specified missionary/chaplain-family exceptions.", "residenceTags": [ "South Carolina" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "The provider still says applications are open, but its published deadline has passed. Returning students must reapply with a new church recommendation." ], "source": "https://www.scbaptist.org/collegiate/undergraduatescholarships/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.scbaptist.org/collegiate/undergraduatescholarships/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" }, { "url": "https://www.scbaptist.org/collegiate/scholarships/", "label": "Official cycle announcement" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "scbaptist-masters", "title": "SCBaptist Master’s Ministry Scholarship", "sponsor": "South Carolina Baptist Convention", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Southern Baptist" ], "award": "Amount not stated; confirm with the provider", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Anderson, Charleston Southern, North Greenville, or one of the six SBC seminaries", "scope": "partners", "summary": "Graduate ministry support for South Carolinians preparing for Baptist vocational service.", "requirements": [ "Active cooperating Southern Baptist or eligible SC Baptist church membership; church recommendation and Baptist Faith and Message 2000 affirmation.", "Part- or full-time qualifying graduate ministry study, at least a C average, ministry calling and financial need.", "Preparing for ministry in cooperating churches or Baptist boards, agencies or institutions." ], "timing": { "kind": "closed", "label": "Spring 2027 deadline was November 1, 2026; next intake unconfirmed.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "South Carolinian with the required Baptist church connection.", "residenceTags": [ "South Carolina" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Confirm current church-convention terminology with the provider. Reapplication and church recommendation required for returning applicants." ], "source": "https://www.scbaptist.org/collegiate/undergraduatescholarships-copy/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.scbaptist.org/collegiate/undergraduatescholarships-copy/", "label": "Official program and eligibility" }, { "url": "https://www.scbaptist.org/collegiate/scholarships/", "label": "Official cycle announcement" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "numf-tithers", "title": "Nebraska United Methodist Foundation Tither’s Scholarship", "sponsor": "Nebraska United Methodist Foundation", "focus": [ "Christian service" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student" ], "connections": [ "United Methodist" ], "award": "Approximately $15,000 annually", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Accredited Iowa/Nebraska college, or accredited US United Methodist institution", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "A highly restricted award for children of established United Methodist tithers.", "requirements": [ "Student and parents: legal Iowa/Nebraska residents and United Methodist members there. Student: full-time, three years’ certified worship attendance (26 services/year), high-school GPA 2.8; college GPA 2.5 to continue. Eligibility ends in the year the student turns 25.", "Parents must prove five consecutive years of qualifying tithing, continuing annually, and average income of at least $15,000. Sponsor requires parents married to each other, not divorced; additional remarriage rules apply.", "Read the complete financial proof, tithing definition and family-status requirements before applying." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "June 30 annually; next cycle year is not stated.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "Student and parents must be legal residents of Iowa or Nebraska.", "residenceTags": [ "Iowa", "Nebraska" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Preference: Hanscom Park UMC, Storm Lake UMC and eligible continuing recipients. Academic expenses only; room/board excluded." ], "source": "https://www.numf.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.numf.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships", "label": "Official program and eligibility" }, { "url": "https://www.numf.org/sites/default/files/2026_fillable_tithers_scholarship_guidelines_with_application.pdf", "label": "Official detailed eligibility and application" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "florida-green", "title": "Dr. Tommy & Karen Green Scholarship", "sponsor": "Florida Baptist Financial Services / Florida Baptist Convention", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary", "Ministry families" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate", "Graduate student", "Seminary student" ], "connections": [ "Southern Baptist", "Ministry family" ], "award": "Current award amount not published on the reviewed pages", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Southern Baptist-affiliated college, university or seminary", "scope": "flexible", "summary": "Theological training support for Florida Baptist pastors and their immediate families.", "requirements": [ "Ordained Florida Baptist Convention pastor or associate pastor pursuing theological education; spouses/children may qualify.", "Family applicants seek an SBC-affiliated college/seminary degree and intend vocational church service. Confirm current additional rules when applications reopen." ], "timing": { "kind": "closed", "label": "2026 applications closed June 30, 2026; next cycle not announced.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "Florida Baptist Convention pastoral/family connection required.", "residenceTags": [ "Florida church connection" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "Formerly Florida Baptist Pastor’s Theological Education Scholarship; the two names describe one program. Older application amounts are not treated as current." ], "source": "https://floridabaptist.org/pastor-scholarship", "sources": [ { "url": "https://floridabaptist.org/pastor-scholarship", "label": "Official program and eligibility" }, { "url": "https://flbaptist.org/resources/the-green-scholarship/", "label": "Official convention announcement and deadline" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3 }, { "id": "lwml-texas", "title": "LWML Texas District Church Worker Scholarship", "sponsor": "Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Texas District", "focus": [ "Christian college", "Ministry & seminary" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "LCMS", "Texas District LCMS" ], "award": "Varies; 2026–27 recipients received $2,500 each", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "LCMS-recognized higher-education institution", "scope": "partners", "summary": "Undergraduate preparation for women entering full-time professional LCMS church work.", "requirements": [ "Female communicant member of a Texas District LCMS congregation; enrolled or planning approved full-time undergraduate study of at least 12 credits. Graduate students excluded.", "Good academic/disciplinary standing; aptitude and financial need considered.", "Application, official transcript, financial-need statement, activity lists, photo and three endorsements, including a confidential pastor report." ], "timing": { "kind": "dated", "label": "Complete packet must be emailed or postmarked by March 31, 2027.", "deadline": "2027-03-31", "opens": null }, "residence": "Membership in a Texas District LCMS congregation required.", "residenceTags": [ "Texas church connection" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "The landing page refers to the older year; the linked application explicitly supplies the 2027–28 cycle and March 31, 2027 deadline." ], "source": "https://www.lwmltxdist.org/scholarship-endowment-fund-committee", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.lwmltxdist.org/scholarship-endowment-fund-committee", "label": "Official program and eligibility" }, { "url": "https://www.lwmltxdist.org/sites/default/files/TexasLWML/Scholarships/2027_LWML_Scholarship_Application_fillable_compressed.pdf", "label": "Official 2027–28 application, revised September 2026" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3, "renewal": "Apply annually; later-semester payment depends on satisfactory progress." }, { "id": "prestidge-music-worship", "title": "Prestidge Endowment Music & Worship Scholarship", "sponsor": "Texas Baptists", "focus": [ "Ministry & seminary", "Christian college" ], "stages": [ "Incoming first-year", "Transfer student", "Current undergraduate" ], "connections": [ "Texas Baptist" ], "award": "$2,500 annually", "awardType": "Scholarship", "school": "Baptist university; first consideration for a Texas Baptists university", "scope": "partners", "summary": "For a student preparing for full-time church music and worship ministry.", "requirements": [ "Member of a cooperating Texas Baptists church.", "Currently enrolled or entering next academic year; full-time study of at least 12 credit hours and preparation for full-time music/worship ministry." ], "timing": { "kind": "annual", "label": "February 15 before the school year; deadline sentence does not specify a year.", "deadline": null, "opens": null }, "residence": "Texas Baptists church membership required; no separate residence rule stated.", "residenceTags": [ "Texas church connection" ], "citizenship": null, "notes": [ "May cover tuition, room/board, books and fees. Page announces recipient notification by March 31, 2027; confirm the application cycle." ], "source": "https://www.texasbaptists.org/ministries/music-worship/prestidge-endowment-music-worship-scholarship", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.texasbaptists.org/ministries/music-worship/prestidge-endowment-music-worship-scholarship", "label": "Official program and eligibility" } ], "reviewed": "2026-11-04", "priority": 3, "renewal": "Repeat awards possible; reapply each year." } ]