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AARP |
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Criteria:
Varies |
Contact:
AARP scholarships are now listed on www.applyists.net |
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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program |
June 20 |
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Criteria:
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30. |
Contact:
www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm |
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Al and Ina Christiansen Charitable Trust |
October 31 |
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Criteria:
Awards two to three scholarships each year to ELCA Middlers or Seniors attending Luther or Wartburg Seminaries. Students should be planning to become pastors, missionaries or church musicians. Preference is given to students from the Northeastern Iowa Synod. |
Contact:
Link for application: www.luthersem.edu/finaid/forms/CHRISTIANSEN%20multi%20year.pdf |
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Alpha Kappa Alpha |
February |
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Criteria:
All graduate students and undergraduate students, especially Black women, who have excelled academically. Applicants should demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and present evidence of leadership through participation in community and college service. |
Contact:
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Attn: Educational Advancement Foundation
5656 South Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773 947 0026 |
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Alvin & Edel Petersen Scholarship Fund |
December 31 |
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Criteria:
Full-time student of an ELCA seminary who were active participants in the ministry of the Lutheran Student Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Above average GPA |
Contact:
The Alvin & Edel Peterson Scholarship Fund
Lutheran Student Center
535 North Sixteenth Street
Lincoln, NE 68508 |
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American Action Fund Scholarship |
March |
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Criteria:
Graduate students who are legally blind. Criteria include: academic excellence, service to the community, and financial need. |
Contact:
National Federation of the Blind
Attn: Peggy Elliott
Chair, Scholarship Committee
805 Fifty Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112 |
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American Association of University Women
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Varies
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Criteria:
One of the world's largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women, the AAUW Educational Foundation supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented. |
Contact:
List of available awards at www.aauw.org/education/fga/awards/index.cfm
AAUW Educational Foundation
Dept 60
301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 |
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American Baptist Church Denominational Funds |
May 31 |
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Criteria:
American Baptist |
Contact:
ABC/Educational Ministry Division of Christian Higher Education
Valey Forge, PA 19481 |
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American Baptist Scholarships
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May 29 |
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Criteria:
Eligibility criteria for all applicants:- Membership in an American Baptist Churches USA congregation
- United States citizenship
- Attend at (or plans to attend) an accredited educational institution in the United States or Puerto Rico
Seminarians must attend a seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. Scholarship amounts range from $500 – $1,000 per academic year.
Graduate students (Ph.D. candidates only) must enroll in a preparative course of study for a church-related vocation. Scholarship amounts vary. |
Contact:
Office of Financial Aid for Studies, National Ministries, ABCUSA
P.O. Box 851
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851
800-ABC-3USA, ext. 2067
Fax: 610-768-2470
www.nationalministries.org/education/financial_aid/ |
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Amy Foundation Writing Awards |
Jan 31 |
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Criteria:
The Amy Foundation Writing Awards program is designed to recognize creative, skillful writing that presents in a sensitive, thought-provoking manner the biblical position on issues affecting the world today. To be eligible, submitted articles must be published in a secular, non-religious publication and must be reinforced with at least one passage of scripture. |
Contact:
Jim Russell, President/Founder
The Amy Foundation
Phone: 517-323-6233
E-mail: amyfoundtn@aol.com
P.O. Box 16091
Lansing MI 48901 |
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Bantly Charitable Trust |
Not specified |
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Criteria:
Applicants pursuing religious studies. Applicant(s) must be from the southwestern portion of the United States. |
Contact:
Bantly Charitable Trust
1578 Crestline Drive
Atlanta, GA 30345 |
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Barbara Tilton Scholarships
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Criteria:
The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide scholarships to women who are members of churches within the bounds of the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area who are inquirers or candidates under care of presbytery and are enrolled in a degree program of a seminary approved by the presbytery.
These scholarships are given annually and can be renewable on an annual basis. |
Contact:
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Bush Leadership Fellowship
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Typically October 15th of each year.
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Criteria:
The purpose of the program is to enrich the experience of a wide range of promising individuals at mid-career to help them prepare for greater responsibilities and contributions to the communities in which they live and work. |
Contact:
www.bushfellows.org/leadership
Bush Leadership Fellows Program
East 900
First National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street
St. Paul, MN 55101 |
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Carl H. Bossman Scholarships
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Criteria:
Students must be in a covenant relationship with the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Are and financial awards must be used for seminary education.
Preference is given to applicants from St. Croix County, Wisconsin and those who are inclined to serve smaller congregations. |
Contact:
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Cephas Johnson Seminary Scholarship |
April 15 |
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Criteria:
Seminary students attending a seminary in the ELCA.
Must be a resident of Dane County, Wisconsin, and a member of an ELCA congregation in Dane County when enrolling in seminary. |
Contact:
Bethel Lutheran Church
312 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
www.bethel-madison.org
bethel@bethel-madison.org |
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Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation |
1 Jun |
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Criteria:
The foundation offers research grants for projects that promote a balance between technology advancements and preservation of the environment. Does not fund scholarships or tuition reimbursements. |
Contact:
Lindbergh Foundation
2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 310
Anoka, MN 55303-2200
Phone: 763/576-1596
Fax: 763/576-1664
Email: info@lindberghfoundation.org
Website: www.lindberghfoundation.org |
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Churches Home Foundation |
Throughout the year |
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Criteria:
Primarily Georgia Residents with financial need and satisfactory academic performance. |
Contact:
Churches Home Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Bank South, N.A.,
Personal Trust Department
PO Box 4956
Atlanta, GA 30302 |
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Daniel R. Hoover Scholarship
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March 6 |
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Criteria:
Applicants must be studying in the ministry at any accredited, public or private, two-year or four-year, college, university, or technical college located in the United States.
This scholarship is renewable. |
Contact:
sallyking@bellsouth.net |
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Dempster Graduate Fellowships
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October 15 |
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Criteria:
The fellowships are open only to members of The United Methodist Church who plan to teach in seminaries, or to teach one of the theological disciplines (Bible, church history, theology, ethics, and the arts of ministry) in universities or colleges.
The applicant must have received the M.Div. degree or its equivalent from one of the United Methodist seminaries, or be in a Ph.D. program or its equivalent at a university affiliated with a United Methodist seminary at the time the award is granted.
Verification of study toward the Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required prior to the distribution of the stipend. A person already holding a Ph.D. degree is not excluded from candidacy. Graduate study by current seminary faculty to meet changing faculty needs will be considered.
Candidacy for ordination as an elder in an annual conference of The United Methodist Church is preferred. |
Contact:
Rev. Beth Luton
Assistant General Secretary
Division of Ordained Ministry
P. O. Box 340007
Nashville, Tennessee 37203-0007
615-340-7388
Fax: 615-340-7377
Email: dcheatham@gbhem.org
www.gbhem.org/site/c.lsKSL3POLvF/b.3501661/k.6892/Graduate_Fellowships.htm |
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Dora Maclellan Brown Seminary Scholarships |
Feb 15 ***No new scholarships in 2009. Hope to reinstate in 2010*** |
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Criteria:
Merit-based renewable scholarship for seminary study. Must be taking a Masters in Divinity or Theology. Applicants considering pulpit ministry preferred. Interview Required. |
Contact:
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation
736 Market St, Suite 1706
Chattanooga, TN 37402-4503
423-266-5257
www.cccfdn.org |
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Elmer O. and Ida Preston Educational Trust |
June 1 |
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Criteria:
Male seminary students in the MDIV program who are from Iowa. Students who were born in another state, but who have lived a year in Iowa, and have registered to vote and voted in Iowa may also apply. |
Contact:
David J.W. Proctor's Office
Elmer O. and Ida Preston Educational Trust
801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3700
Des Moines, IA 50309-2727 |
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ESA Foundation |
February 1 |
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Criteria:
Multiple scholarships with variety of criteria |
Contact:
Karla Kay Nicklaus
ESA Foundation State Counselor
3825 35th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-729-9376
www.esaintl.com/esaf |
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ESTARL(Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership) |
Varies |
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Criteria:
Students preparing for leadership in a field or fields of religious service. |
Contact:
Contact Local Eastern Star chapter, or
ESTARL Committee, General Grant Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
1618 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 02009-2578
www.easternstar.org |
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Fellowships Plus |
Varies |
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Criteria:
Information on grants from outside sources can be found on Fellowships Plus web site (formerly Catalog VI, Outside Resources for Theological Education). |
Contact:
www.thefund.org
Please note: Click on the "Fellowships" link at the top of the page. Start yoru search early - most scholarships have application deadlines in March - May. |
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Fund for Theological Education |
Varies, usually, March, April, May |
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Criteria:
Varies |
Contact:
www.thefund.org |
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Glesne |
April 15 |
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Criteria:
Full-time M.Div.
St. Olaf grad |
Contact:
St. Olaf College, Office of Church Relations
1520 St. Olaf Ave.
Northfield, MN 55057 (507)786-3799 |
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Gontor/O'Brien |
N/A |
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Criteria:
Ohio Residents prepareing for full-time Christian ministry. Selction is based on academic record and financial need. |
Contact:
Fund for Graduate Education
Route 2, Box 233
Fresno, OH 43824 |
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Herbert A. Mike Donovan Scholarship Fund |
May 31 |
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Criteria:
Applicants in pursuit of parish ministry in a Christian Denomination |
Contact:
Recot, Christ Episcopal Church
Herbert A. Mike Donovan Scholarship Fund
103 W. Jefferson Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902 |
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Higgins Scholarship |
March 31 - No Scholarship for 2009 |
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Criteria:
Applicants preparing for church occupations at either the seminary or graduate levels. Preference will be given to students under care of the Presbytery of Chicago and to those attending McCormick Seminary. Award amounts vary depending on financial, need and the recipient's plan of study. |
Contact:
Presbytery of Chicago
100 South Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 243-8300 |
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Hinckley Fund Scholarships |
N/A |
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Criteria:
Eligible to apply for this support are California residents who are working on a degree in the helping professions, which inlcudes ministry |
Contact:
Hinckley Fund
3308 Plateau Drive
Belmont, CA 94002 |
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Hoover Foundation |
May 15 |
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Criteria:
For seminary students from North Carolina |
Contact:
Daniel Hoover Scholarship Fund
Wachovia Bank, Trustee
Administered by Center for Scholarship Administration, Inc.
4320-G Wade Hampton Blvd
Taylors, SC 29687
866 608 0001
www.wachoviascholars.com |
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Howard H. Klein Foundation |
Rolling |
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Criteria:
$1,000. Applicants must show interest in Christian education or involvement with the church, financial need, prior academic performance, recommendations from instructors, and possible interview. |
Contact:
Howard H. Klein Foundation
10515 Rodgers Road
Houston, TX 77070 |
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Ida Holland Missionary |
Feb 1 |
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Criteria:
Preference given as follows
1) Resident of San Antonio, TX
2) Studying for Missionary work, theology or Christian Education
3) Ages 18-24 |
Contact:
Ida V. Holland Missionary Scholarship
San Antonio Area Foundation
110 Broadway Suite 230
San Antonio, TX 28205 |
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International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons Student Ministry Scholarship |
30 Apr |
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Criteria:
- Full-time M.Div.
- B average
- Accredited theological school in US/Canada
- Make requests only between 1 Jan and 31 Mar
You must also include a self-addressed stamped envelope. |
Contact:
Elizabeth R. Galey, Director
International Order of King's Daughters and Sons
P.O. Box 1017
Chautauqua, NY 14722-1077 |
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation |
February 1 |
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Criteria:
Must be nominated by faculty of undergraduate school. |
Contact:
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
2255 North Dubuque Road
P.O. Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
800-498-6478
www.jkcf.org |
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Jonathan Theological Scholarship Fund |
Varies |
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Criteria:
Provides assistance to ethnic Chinese Christians called to serve North American Chinese churches |
Contact:
Jonathan Theological Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 6756
Laguana Niguel, CA 92607-6756 |
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Julie Ann Jones Memorial Theological Scholarship Trust |
January 31 for Spring Semester
August 31 for Fall Semester |
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Criteria:
Theological Students
Preference is given to applicants from Washington County, Texas and surrounding counties. |
Contact:
Sally M. Jones
P.O. Box 382
Brenham, TX 77814 |
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Keefer Foundation |
Not stated |
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Criteria:
Scholarships for students studying for degree as religious teachers |
Contact:
Keefer Foundation
1427 Keefer
Tomball, TX 77375 |
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Kiwanis |
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Criteria:
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Contact:
Contact local chapter |
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Leadership Scholarship for Senior Woman Faculty or Staff at Lutheran Colleges and Seminaries |
None given |
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Criteria:
The applicant:- must be nominated by the President of her institution;
- may attend the institute of her choice providing the program includes work in governance, financial management, administration, and professional development;
- must gain admission to the institute of her choice and provide written confirmation of the admission to the institute before the scholarship is disbursed;
- must show that her institution is sharing the cost of the summer institute by providing financial support in a variety of ways such as transportation, staff support as necessary, etc;
Additional Scholarship Committee Considerations- Applicant's expectations from the institute clearly stated andattainable;
- Preference is given to applicants who have the terminal degree in their discipline;
- Preference is given to applicants with at least three years experience in teaching or administration;
- Involvement of applicants in Women of the ELCA
Other Notes:- The maximum amount awarded to any recipient for this scholarship is $2000.
- Recipients are eligible to reapply and receive assistance for a maximum of two years;
- Women of the ELCA reserves the right to not award scholarships in any given year.
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Contact:
Women of the ELCA
8765 West Higgens Road
Chicago, IL 60631
800-638-3522 ext. 2730
773-380-2730
www.elca.org/wo |
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Lydia Scholarship |
April 1 |
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Criteria:
The Lydia Fund seeks to equip evangelical women for leadership in the PC(USA). Applicants must be female with at least one full-year of work experience prior to seminaryt (may be full-time volunteer work). |
Contact:
Scholarship Coordinator |
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Mary E. Bivins Foundation |
February 10 |
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Criteria:
The Mary E. Bivins Foundation will distribute funds to aid and assist worthy Christian religious undertakings that address critical community needs and to educate ministers to preach the Christian religion. It is the Foundation's vision to improve and enrich the quality of life in the 26-county Texas Panhandle. |
Contact:
www.bivinsfoundation.org/ |
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Mary E. Bivins Foundation Scholarships
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February 10
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Criteria:
Seeking an undergraduate or graduate education leading to a Bachelors or Masters Degree in a field that prepares the student to preach the Christian religion and with the intent to serve as a pulpit pastor.
Committed to studies and maintain a cumulative CPA of 2.75 or above or a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or above.
The student must be a permanent resident of one of the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle, enroll and pass a minimum of 12 hours each semester at the undergraduate level or 9 hours each semester at the graduate level, and enroll in a college or university that is an accredited university.
Scholarships are awarded annually for $3000 per semester for graduate students. |
Contact:
Bivins Foundation
301 S. Polk, Suite 860
PO Box 1727
Amarillo, TX 79105-1727
806-379-9400
www.bivinsfoundations.org |
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Maynard and Nancy Nelson Missionary Scholarship
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Criteria:
Persons eligible for scholarships are persons who intend to be or already are missionaries.
A heart for mission and should be serious about full-time ministry as a missionary.
It is preferred, but not required, that such a person be committed to the Lutheran theology.
A person who will be enabled by additional education to support the work of missionaries may receive a scholarship.
Scholarship monies have ranged in the past from $1000-$6000. |
Contact:
Liz Turner
763-545-5659
lturner@calvary.org |
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Minnesota Department of Education – Indian Scholarship Assistance Program (ISAP) |
July 1 (priority) |
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Criteria:
Student must be a Minnesota resident who is one quarter Indian ancestry and does not have to be enrolled in a tribe. |
Contact:
MN Office of Higher Education
1450 Energy Park Drive Ste. 350
St. Paul, MN 55108
(800) 657-3866
online application: www.getreadyforcollege.org/indianscholarship |
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National Association of Congregational Christian Churches |
Varies |
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Criteria:
Membership in the CCC |
Contact:
National Association of Congregational Christian Churches
8473 S. Howell Ave.
Oak Creek, WI 53154
800/262-1620
www.naccc.org/CFTS/HowToApply.htm |
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National Federation of the Blind |
31 Mar |
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Criteria:
Students who are legally blind living in the United States and enrolled in accredited university. Must attend the July convention where awards are presented. |
Contact:
LS Financial Aid Office or
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Committee
(404)371-1000
scholarships@nfb.org
www.nfb.org/scholarships |
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National Religious Music Week Alliance |
Varies |
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Criteria:
Applicants must be enrolled in a college music program leading to a career in the ministry of music. The awards, based on merit, will be available to members of all faiths. |
Contact:
An application form may be downloaded from
www.religiousmusicweek.com/scholar.html |
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Newell Odson Memorial (Up to $1,700) |
Sept 1 |
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Criteria:
First year seminary student - Augustana College(SD)graduate at a Lutheran Seminary |
Contact:
Augustana College Office of Church Relations(605) 274-4603 |
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North/West Lower Michigan Synod Seminary Scholarships
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February |
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Criteria:
Awarded to N/W Lower MI Synod members who have received a positive approval for entrance from their Candidacy Committee, are admitted and attend an accredited seminary full-time, and are studying for parish ministry. |
Contact:
Rev. Scott Torkko
PO Box 57
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231-627-3167
storkko@sbcglobal.net
Synod Office
517-321-5066 |
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Opal Dancey Memorial Foundation |
April 15 |
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Criteria:
Grants are awarded for the study of a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited theological seminary. To be eligible, the candidate must be a full time student and
A. Plan to attend an accredited theological seminary located within the Great Lakes Region.
B. Be a resident of the Great Lakes Region and plan to attend an accredited theological seminary outside of the region.
The Great Lakes Region is considered the following:
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Wisconsin
No grants will be given for study of any other nature; including Ph.D., Master of Christian Education, Master of Christian Music, etc. This grant is for Master of Divinity only.
Grant Amounts are $3000 awarded annually.
Go to www.opaldanceygrants.org for application. |
Contact:
Opal Dancey Memorial Foundation
2637 N. Revere Road
Akron, OH 44333-1227
www.opaldanceygrants.org |
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Our Saviors Lutheran Church Seminary Student Scholarship |
1 Aug |
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Criteria:
Any ELCA student attending Luther Seminary from Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN, Southeastern Minnesota Synod, or from a foreign country, in preparation for parish ministry is eligible to apply |
Contact:
Applications Available in the Office of Financial Aid |
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P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund for Women |
Request application by Dec. 15
Due by Jan 31. |
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Criteria:
From country other than US/Canada
Full-time grad student in US/Canada
Full year remaining
Promise to return to home country |
Contact:
LS Financial Aid Office or
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
P.E.O. Executive Office
3700 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312-3820 |
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P.E.O. Low Interest Education Loans |
Spring |
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Criteria:
Women Graduate Students who are entrolled full time and making satisfactory progress. |
Contact:
P.E.O. Executive Office
3700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312-2899 |
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Presbyterian Church (USA)
Native American Seminary Scholarship |
Variety of grants available |
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Criteria:
American Indian, Aleut, Eskimo
Presbyterian
US citizen or permanent resident
Demonstrated financial need
Good academic standing
Pursuing theological education |
Contact:
Marie Alvarez
Financial Aid for Studies
Higher Education Program Area
National Ministries Division
www.pcusa.org/financialaid/graduate.htm |
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Presbyterian Church (USA)
Racial Ethnic Leadership Supplementary Grant |
1000/academic year |
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Criteria:
Racial ethnic grad student
Communicant member PCUSA |
Contact:
Marie Alvarez
Financial Aid for Studies
Higher Education Program Area
National Ministries Division
www.pcusa.org/financialaid/graduate.htm |
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Presbyterian Church (USA)
Student Loan Fund |
First come, First served |
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Criteria:
Undergrad/grad
Communicant member of PCUSA
Demonstrated financial need |
Contact:
Frances Cook
Financial Aid for Studies
Higher Education Program Area
National Ministries Division
(502) 569-5735
www.pcusa.org/financialaid/graduate.htm |
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Presbyterian Church (USA)
Study Grant |
400-1500/year |
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Criteria:
Communicant member PCUSA
Full-time student preparing for professional church occupation
US Citizen or permanent resident
Good academic standing
Accredited seminary |
Contact:
Marie Alvarez
Financial Aid for Studies
Higher Education Program Area
National Ministries Division
www.pcusa.org/financialaid/graduate.htm |
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Presbyterian Church (USA)Barbara Tilton Memorial Scholarship |
1 May |
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Criteria:
Presbyterian woman
Member of church in Presbytery of Twin Cities AreaEnrolled at seminary approved by Presbytery of Twin Cities Area |
Contact:
Presbyterian Women
Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area
122 W. Franklin Ave., Suite 508
Minneapolis, MN 55404 |
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Presbyterian Study Grant And Supplemental Grants for Seminary Students
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Criteria:
Member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
The Presbytery's Christian Education Certification Advisor must recommend M.A.C.E. students.
-M.Div. students in years 1 and 2 must be an Inquirer or Candidate
-M.Div. students in year 3 must be a Candidate
-First professional degree required for church vocation—students who have an M.Div. or M.A.C.E. and are working on a second degree will not be considered for award. Dual degree students will only be considered for the portion of their education that is in the M.Div. or M.A.C.E. program.
-Student's seminary must demonstrate that the student has financial need using federal methodology after the student has applied for and been awarded merit and need based aid. |
Contact:
Laura Bryan
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202
888-728-7228 x5735
laura.bryan@pcusa.org
www.pcusa.org/financialaid/graduate.htm |
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Roy and Kathryn Hickes Scholarship |
March 1 |
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Criteria:
For Lutherans of any age residing/rostered in the Southern Ohio Synod for religious educational opportunities including seminary study, full or part time. Members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield, Ohio receive special consideration. Requires a special application from the Foundation. Not renewable, but recipients may re-apply. |
Contact:
Information/applications:
The Springfield Foundation
4 West Main Street
Suite 825
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 324-8773
www.springfieldfoundation.org/sguidelines.html |
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Siebert Lutheran Foundation, Inc |
July 1 |
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Criteria:
Intended for M.Div candidates who hold membership in a Lutheran Congregation in Wisconsin.
Based on financial need. Student must be enrolled full-time, and be a candidate for ordination. Not available for internship. |
Contact:
Student must complete application and return to the Office of Financial Aid no later than July 1 of each year. Complete application must also be accompanied by a letter from student's pastor verifying the student's church membership. The letter must be an original on church letterhead. Applications without a current pastor's letter will not be accepted. The application can be downloaded from our website. It is located in the forms section.
Your Luther Seminary financial aid application must be complete by July 1 so that we can complete our portion of the application. Siebert applcants must complete the Luther Seminary Application as well as the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Siebert Lutheran Foundation
2600 N. Mayfair Rd.
Suite 390
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 257-2656
www.siebertfoundation.org |
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Sioux Falls Area FoundationHovland Scholarship |
15 July |
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Criteria:
Norwegian lineage
Demonstrated financial need
Completed one semester |
Contact:
LS Financial Aid Office or
Sioux Falls Area Foundation
300 N. Phillips Ave. #102
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 336-7055
www.sfacf.org |
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South Dakota Synod Scholarships |
Varies |
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Criteria:
Various scholarships available primarily for students from the South Dakota Synod. Descriptions of the various scholarships can be found at the South Dakota Synod website - www.augie.edu/sdsynod
The Office of Financial Aid will send out a notice each fall concerning the process for applying and typically a link to the application. |
Contact:
Applications are available in September. The Office of Financial Aid will send out an email notice when applications are available. |
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Synod of Lakes and Prairies Racial Ethnic Scholarships
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September 30 |
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Criteria:
Applicants must be racial ethnic students whose permanent residence is within the bounds of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies.
Be an active member in a congregation of the PCUSA, and be studying for preparation for ministry in the PCUSA or in a related ecumenical organization.
Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time, in good academic standing, making progress toward a degree, and able to demonstrate financial need. |
Contact:
Committee on Racial Ethnic Ministry at the Synod Office |
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The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts |
March 1 of each year. |
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Criteria:
Each year the Fellowship awards up to five scholarships for higher education. The amount varies but it is usually around $1000. All applicants must be students planning a career in church music and/or worship arts. |
Contact:
For information, e-mail the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts or call 800-952-8977.
www.umfellowship.org |
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The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans |
November 1 |
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Criteria:
1. Must be a "Green Card" holder or naturalized citizen or have two parents who are naturalized citizens as of the date of your application.
2. You may not be older than 30 as of November 1, of the year you are applying.
3. Must be a senior in college or a holder of a bachelor's degree or at present enrolled in a graduate program. Individuals who are in the third, or subsequent year of study in the same graduate program are not eligible for this competition. |
Contact:
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
400 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212/547-6926
Email: pdsoros_fellows@sorosny.org
Website: www.pdsoros.org |
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United Church of Christ
United Church Board for Homeland Ministries |
1 Mar |
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Criteria:
Member of UCC
M.Div. or Doctoral student |
Contact:
Charles Shelby Rooks Fellowship
Division of Education and Publication
United Church Board for Homeland Ministries
700 Prospect Avenue, East
Cleveland, OH 44115-1100 |
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United Methodist Church
General Board of Higher Education & Ministry |
Variety of loans and scholarships M.Div., M.A., and doctoral |
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Criteria:
Active, full member of UMC for one year
Citizen or permanent resident of US
Admitted to full-time degree program in accredited institution
Maintaining 2.5 GPA or higher |
Contact:
Contact GBHEM
Office of Loans and Scholarships
P. O. Box 871
Nashville, TN 37202-0871
(615) 340-7344
www.gbhem.org/loans2.html |
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United Methodist Church
Georgia Harkness Scholarship Award |
1 Mar |
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Criteria:
United Methodist women over 35 with B.A. or equivalent
Enrolled in accredited school of theology
Certified candidate for elder's orders |
Contact:
Division of Ordained Ministry
Section of Elders and Local Pastors
Georgia Harkness Scholarship Award
Box 871
Nashville, TN 37202-0871
(615) 340-7409 |
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United Methodist Church
Grannis Memorial Scholarship |
January 15 |
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Criteria:
A scholarship for seminary students with a Minnesota Connection
-Applicant must be preparing for full-time vocation in the UMC
-Applicant must have a Minnesota connection (Home, Parent's Home
Home Church, Sponsor)
Sponsor: First United Methodist Church - St. Cloud, Minnesota |
Contact:
First United Methodist Church
Attn: Kathryn Schneider-Bryan, Scholarship Committee Chair
302 South Fifth Avenue
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320)251-0804
(320)251-9878 - fax
fumc@fumc-stcloud.org |
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United Methodist Church
Johnson-Kitts Scholarship of Centennial UMC of Roseville, MN |
1 Nov |
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Criteria:
United Methodist |
Contact:
(651) 633-7644 |
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United Methodist Church
MN Conference Board of Ordained Ministry |
15 Oct |
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Criteria:
Full-time certified candidates or probationary members |
Contact:
Sharon Hegele
2810 Comstock Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55447-1833 |
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United Methodist Church Scholarship Opportunities |
Varies |
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Criteria:
UMC Membership
Information for ordained and non-ordained tracks |
Contact:
www.gbhem.org |
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United Methodist Women
MN Conference
Emma Norton Designated Scholarship |
1 Jun |
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Criteria:
United Methodist Woman
Entering full-time Christian service |
Contact:
Mary Maloney
83633 380th St.
Lewisville MN 56060 |
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United Methodist- Brandenburg Scholarship
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March 1 |
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Criteria:
Awarded to citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who are admitted to a full-time degree program in an accredited college or university. Must be active, full members of a United Methodist Church for at least one year prior to applying.
Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above.
Applicants must be students 35 years of age or older and desiring to continue their education or go into a second career. |
Contact:
www.gbhem.org |
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United Methodist- General Scholarship
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May 15 |
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Criteria:
Awarded to citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who are admitted to a full-time degree program in an accredited college or university.
Must be active, full members of a United Methodist Church for at least one year prior to applying.
Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above. |
Contact:
www.gbhem.org |
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United Methodist- HANA Scholarship
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April 1 |
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Criteria:
Applicant must be born of Hispanic, Asian, Native American, or Pacific Island parentage (at least one parent); an upper level student (undergraduate at junior or senior level; OR a graduate or doctoral student).
Full and active member of the UMC for at least 3 years
GPA of 2.85+ with plans to prepare for leadership in the UMC and in their HANA community. |
Contact:
www.gbhem.org |
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United Methodist- John Q. Schisler Award
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February 1 |
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Criteria:
Awarded to citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who are admitted to a full-time degree program in an accredited college or university.
Graduate award for students enrolled at a University Senate approved theological seminary in Christian education preparing for a career as a lay professional, ordained deacon in full connection, or diaconal minister in a local UMC; must have been a member of the UMC for at least 3 years.
GPA of 2.85+
This graduate award is not for students planning to be an ordained elder. |
Contact:
www.gbhem.org |
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United Methodist- Native American Seminary Award
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May 1 |
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Criteria:
Awarded to citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who are admitted to a full-time degree program in an accredited college or university.
Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above.
Award for Native American students pursuing a degree at a University Senate- approved seminary. Funded through the Native American Ministries Sunday Offering.
Must have been a member of the UMC for at least 3 years; born of Native American/American Indian/Alaskan Native parentage (at least one parent); documentation of affiliation required; be in candidacy process of ordination; and demonstrate involvement within the Native American community |
Contact:
www.gbhem.org |
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United Methodist- Rev. Charles W. Tadlock Scholarship
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May 15 |
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Criteria:
Awarded to citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who are admitted to a full-time degree program in an accredited college or university.
Applicants must be a certified candidate for ordination as an elder in the UMC and have successfully completed first year of seminary; GPA of 2.85+.
Be an active, full member of the UMC for at least 1 year; and a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
This scholarship is derived from a will, and preference is given for persons from the Missouri East and West Annual Conferences; however, all who meet other requirements will be considered. |
Contact:
www.gbhem.org |
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United Methodist- Rosalie Bentzinger Scholarship
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February 1 |
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Criteria:
Awarded to citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who are admitted to a full-time degree program in an accredited college or university.
Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above.
This scholarship is designed to recognize a UM student pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Christian education in a graduate theological institution.
Applicants must be active, full members of the UMC for at least 3 years; be a member in good standing as a deacon in full connection, diaconal minister, or deaconess; be accepted for doctoral study in a University Senate-approved school of theology, full time; and have a B+ academic average. |
Contact:
www.gbhem.org |
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United Methodist- Special Seminary Scholarship
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May 15 |
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Criteria:
Awarded to citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who are admitted to a full-time degree program in an accredited college or university. Must be active, full members of a United Methodist Church for at least one year prior to applying. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above.
Student must be pursuing ordained ministry as a vocation; be under 30 years of age (unless applicant is a renewal); be attending a UM-related seminary or school of theology; and in pursuit of an M.Div. degree. |
Contact:
www.gbhem.org |
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United Methodist- Women of Color Scholars Program
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February 1 |
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Criteria:
Awarded to citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who are admitted to a full-time degree program in an accredited college or university.
Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above.
The goals of this program are to remedy the lack of women of color on faculties at UM seminaries; to increase the number of women of color who teach, lecture, write and research at the Ph.D. level in all seminaries; and to heighten church wide awareness of the need for women of color in theological education.
Applicants must be born of African, African-American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan Indian, or Pacific Island parentage (at least one parent); be an active, full member of the UMC for at least 3 years prior to application; have received an M.Div. degree; and be pursuing a Ph.D. or Th.D. within the field of Religious Studies with the desire to serve on the faculty or in an executive administrative position at a UM theological school. |
Contact:
www.gbhem.org |
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Vance H. Havner Scholarship Fund |
June 1 |
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Criteria:
Scholarships are available to those whose ministry will focus on careers in evangelism and missions. |
Contact:
The Vance H. Havner Scholarship Fund, Inc.
P.O. Box 9946
Greensboro, NC 27429-0946 |
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Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) |
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Criteria:
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Contact:
(612) 726-1454 or 1-800-827-1000 |
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W.B. Small Trust |
May 15 |
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Criteria:
Applicant must have an Iowa connection and be a full-time student working toward M.Div. |
Contact:
W.B. Small Trust
2709 Fairlane Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
joblut@mchsi.com |
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Walker Scholarship |
Feb 13 |
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Criteria:
Iowa resident planning to pursue a career in the ministry. and is to be used in the upcoming academic year. Selection based on academic excellence, overall fitness for the profession, and financial need. |
Contact:
Office of the
Department of Religious Studies
Walker Scholarship
314 Gilmore Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242 |
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White Earth Scholarship Program |
May 31 |
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Criteria:
Students must be enrolled in White Earth
Good Academic Standing
No student loan default |
Contact:
Dana Goodwin-Chaffee
White Earth Reservation Tribal Council Building
P. O. Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-3285 or 1-800-950-3248
www.whiteearth.com |
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William R. Johnson Scholarship Fund |
1 Apr |
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Criteria:
Openly Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender United Church of Christ seminarians |
Contact:
(216) 736-3849
(866) 822-8224 |
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Women of the ELCA Scholarship
(Chilstrom Fund) |
15 Feb |
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Criteria:
Second career ELCA women seeking ordination |
Contact:
www.womenoftheelca.org/whatwedo/scholarships.html
(800) 638-3522 x2736 |
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Women of the ELCA Scholarships for Lutheran Lay Women |
15 Feb |
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Criteria:
Second career ELCA women in a non-ordination track |
Contact:
www.womenoftheelca.org/whatwedo/scholarships.html
(800) 638-3522 x2736 |
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