Outside Scholarship and Grant Opportunities for United States Students
PLEASE NOTE: The resources and information listed on this page are accurate to the best of our knowledge. However, dates and other information may change so you must contact the organization for the most up to date information. The organizations listed on this page are the final authority on application for and awarding of aid.
Access to Education Scholarships
Deadline: Feb. 15 (applications available starting Dec. 15)
Website: http://www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship/index.html?link=USA%20Funds:scholarship
Award: $1,500 (renewable annually)
Qualifications:
-U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
-Annual adjusted gross family income of less than $35,000
-Preference given to ethnic minorities and students with a documented physical disability
-Additional considerations listed on website
Acton Institute Cahilan Fellowship
Deadline: October 31 for Spring 09, July 3 for Fall 09
Website: http://www.acton.org/programs/students/
Award: Fellowships and research grants up to $3,000
Qualifications: For advanced graduate students and seminarians who show outstanding potential in the fields of:
-Recognition of human dignity
-Importance of the rule of law
-Limited government
-Religious liberty
-Freedom in economic life
American Association of University Women
Career Development Grants
Deadline: Dec. 15
Website: http://www.aauw.org/education/fga//fellowships_grants/career_development.cfm
Award: $2,000 - $12,000
Qualifications: Grants for female students who are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force.
-U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
-Bachelor’s degree completed
-Will be engaged in coursework for the full grant year (July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010)
American Fellowships
Deadline: Nov. 15
Website: http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/american.cfm
Award: $20,000
Qualifications: Dissertation Fellowships are available to women who will complete their dissertation writing between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010. To qualify, applicants must have completed all course work, passed all required preliminary examinations, and received approval for their research proposal or plan by Nov. 15, 2008.
Return to Learning Scholarships
Deadline: April 1
Website: www.aauw-il.org/lombard
Award: $500 - $1,800
Qualifications:
-Woman resident of the Lombard, Villa Park, Oakbrook Terrace, or Glendale Heights postal districts
-Continuing her higher education after a significant interruption
-Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, not including a doctoral program
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
Deadline: March 31
Website: http://www.ahepa.org/education/
Award: $500 - $2000
Qualifications:
- The applicant is of Greek descent or a member or son or daughter of a member, in good standing, of AHEPA, the Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles or the Maids of Athena
-Enrolled full-time
Barber Education Fund Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Contact Information
Email: methodistof@att.net
Phone: 815-268-4320
Award: Varies
Qualifications:
-Commitment to full-time church ministry
-Preference given to students who have lived or live in the Onarga, IL area
-Applicants may or may not be United Methodist, some preference given to those who are United Methodist
Baptist Foundation of Illinois
Deadline: February 15
Website: www.ibsa.org
Award: $1,000/year
Qualifications:
-Member in good standing for at least one year with a church affiliated with Illinois Baptist State Association
-Potential for Christian leadership
-Financial need
Chaplain Candidate Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Website: http://www.mca-usa.org/html/Scholarships.html
Award: $2,000
Qualifications:
-Full-time student
-Ecclesiastical endorsement for future ministry
-Appointment and active service as a “Chaplain Candidate” in one of the armed services
Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 15
Website: N/A
Contact Information
Email: scholarships@chicagolighthouse.org
Phone: 312-666-1331
Award: Varies
Qualifications: For visually impaired and legally blind students.
Community Congregational Church Seminary Scholarship
Deadline: September 20, 2009 (Not available until 2009)
Website: N/A
Contact Information
Email: ccc@franklinccc.org
Phone: 317-736-4281
Award: $2,000/year
Qualifications:
-Must be a member of a church (does not need to be a Congregational Church)
-Participant in a Theological Studies program
-Have completed two years of seminary
-Full-time student
Dora Maclellan Brown Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Website: http://www.cccfdn.org/page18325.cfm
Award:
Qualifications:
-Master’s level students only
-From the greater Chattanooga area
-Biblically and theologically conservative
*Trinity students have received this scholarship in the past!
Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowships for Minorities
Deadline: November 14
Website: http://national-academies.org/fellowships
Award: $20,000
Qualifications:
-U.S. Citizen or national
-Committed to a career in teaching/research at the college or University level
-Planning to enroll in a research-based program leading to a PhD
-Have not yet earned a Doctoral degree
-Superior academic achievement
Fund for Theological Education
Ministry Fellowships
Deadline: March 1
Website: www.thefund.org
Award: $10,000 stipend
Qualifications:
-Must be nominated by Dean or President of your Seminary
-First year, full-time MDiv student
-U.S. Citizen
-Under 35
-Undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher, Seminary G.P.A. of 3.3 or higher
-Relationship and dedication to a particular denomination within the Christian church
Congregational Fellowships
Deadline: April 1
Website: www.thefund.org
Award: $2,000 - $5,000 matching grant (FTE matches gift from one’s church)
Qualifications:
-Preparing to enter first year of the MDiv program
-Nomination from congregation
-Congregation willing to provide financial support
Doctoral Fellowships for African-American Scholars
Deadline: March 1
Website: www.thefund.org
Award: $18,000 stipend
Qualifications:
-African-American student preparing to enter first year of PhD program in Religion or Theology
-Strongly considering teaching/research in a theological school
-U.S. Citizen
Racial/Ethnic PhD Scholars
Deadline: March 1
Website: www.thefund.org
Award: $5,000 - $10,000
Qualifications:
-Member of racial/ethnic group traditionally underrepresented in graduate education
-U.S. or Canadian citizen or permanent resident
-Enrolled full-time in PhD program in religion or theology
-Commitment to teaching and scholarship in theological education
Global Mission Church
Deadline: June 30
Website: www.gmcusa.org
Award: $1,000 - $2,500
Qualifications:
-Korean-American full time student
-Must have completed one semester and be preparing for ministry
Harvesters Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Website: www.HarvestersScholarship.com
Award: N/A
Qualifications:
-For full-time students intending to enter the mission field upon graduation
-Must have a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher
-For Master’s level students only
Hispanic Theological Initiative
Doctoral Grants
Deadline: December 7
Website: http://www.htiprogram.org/
Award: $15,000
Qualifications:
-Latino/a student enrolled full-time in Doctoral course-work
-U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Dissertation Year Grants
Deadline: January 11
Website: http://www.htiprogram.org/
Award: $16,000
Qualifications:
-Latino/a student who is ABD (All But Dissertation)
-U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
-Recipients expected to complete dissertation by the end of award year
The International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons
Deadline: April 30
Website: http://www.iokds.org/scholarship.html
Contact Information
Director, Student Ministries Department
P.O. Box 1040
Chautauqua, NY 14722-1040
*Please write to address above to request an application
Award: $1,000
Qualifications:
-Full-time student in MDiv program
-U.S. or Canadian Citizen
-Have and maintain a “B” average in Undergraduate and Graduate work
*Trinity students have received this scholarship in the past!.
Marguerite Young Endowment Fund
Deadline: April 14
Website: http://www.pittsburghfoundation.org/Images/MagueriteYoungApplication2.pdf
Award: $7,323 (2007)
Qualifications: For seminary students preparing for full-time ministry and for seminary interns working at a Protestant Church.
Opal Dancey Memorial Foundation
Deadline: May 1
Website: www.opaldanceygrants.org/
Award: $3,000 (opportunity for renewal)
Qualifications: For full-time MDiv students who will be serving in pulpit ministry
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
Deadline: Varies with program
Website: www.americorps.org
Award: $1,000 - $4,725
Qualifications: Completed term of service in Americorps program
The Seminary Scholarship Fund Committee
Deadline: April 1
Website: http://www.rccc.org/tssfc/index.odb
Award: N/A
Qualifications: Scholarship for students preparing for full-time Christian ministry among Chinese in the Asia/Pacific region.
Soroptimist International of the Americas
Virginia M. Wagner Educational Grant
Deadline: January 15
Website: http://www.simwr.org/Awards.html#anchor-WOA
Award: $500 local, $2,000 regional
Qualifications: For a woman in the community working toward a degree in her chosen field. Emphasis is put on scholarship and effort towards education.
Stewards Ministry Grants for Commended Workers
Deadline: June 1
Website: http://www.stewardsministries.com/
Award: Up to $4,000
Qualifications:
-A full-time Plymouth Brethren (Christian Brethren) assembly commended worker or a full-time staff member at a local assembly, or
-A full-time graduate student in good standing in an assembly
U.P.S. Earn and Learn Program
Website: www.upsEARNandLEARN.com
Contact:
Phone: 1-888-4-UPS-JOB
Access Code: 8167
Description: The Earn and Learn Program is a student financial assistance package offered to students who work part-time at U.P.S.
W.B. Small Trust
Deadline: May 15
Website: N/A
Contact Information
Email: joblut@mchsi.com
Phone: N/A
Award: $2,500/year (renewable)
Qualifications:
-Full-time student working on MDiv
-Preference given to Iowans or those with an Iowa connection
Last updated 11/03/08