Trinity Master's Program Grants & Scholarships

These awards are given to those students who show merit and demonstrate ability in various areas of achievement. They do not require repayment.  All scholarships are renewable provided a student is making satisfactory academic progress and continues to meet specific criteria of the scholarship, such as the GPA requirement for the Dean's Scholarship.  Grants are awarded on a yearly basis and recipients must reapply annually by filling out an institutional application.  Scholarships and grants are typically available only for the fall and spring semesters.  Applicants attending one semester will receive half of the yearly amount of the scholarship or grant awarded.  Student who are enrolled part-time (paying for less than 10 hrs.) are eligible to receive institutional financial aid on a pro-rated basis.

Carl F.H. Henry Scholarship

In honor of Carl F.H. Henry, a long-time faculty member at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School who valued Christian thinking that makes a difference in the academy, our churches and the world, a limited number of half-tuition scholarships will be awarded.  This is Trinity's highest award.  New students are recommended by the Admissions committee based on their overall qualifications and potential to make a significant contribution to the evangelical community. 

Dean's Scholarship

For new students, eligibility is based on a minimum GPA of 3.5 from the most recent degree completed. For returning students, eligibility is based on an evaluation of the student's cumulative GPA at Trinity. The maximum annual award is $2,500. This award does not require an application.  This scholarship will not be combined with the Carl F.H. Henry or the Alan and Susan Ruud Scholarships.

Alan and Susan Ruud Scholarship

These are awards based on academic merit and strategic leadership potential in the evangelical community. Award amounts range from $3000 to $6600 annually and are renewable annually (for up to three years depending on academic program). In order to be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.5. This award does not require an application.

Waybright Multicultural Development Scholarship

A limited number of $2000 scholarships will be awarded to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents who represent multicultural backgrounds or experiences that will contribute to Trinity's core value of Community: "The makeup of the community should be a reflection of the breadth and diversity of the family of God." These scholarships are renewable annually (for up to three years depending on academic program). In order to receive this scholarship the student must submit the institutional financial aid application to the Financial Aid Office. In addition, the student must submit a 300-500 word type-written essay to the Financial Aid Office indicating how his or her own multicultural experiences in life will contribute to the community at Trinity.  Click here for the Multicultural Develpment Scholarship form.

Leadership Scholarship

A limited number of these scholarships will be awarded to students with evidence of outstanding leadership potential in the evangelical community. Scholarships range from $500 to $2000. In order to receive this scholarship the student must submit the institutional financial aid application to the Financial Aid Office.

Helga Henry Scholarship

In honor of Helga Henry, an educator and author who taught in colleges and seminaries for more than 25 years, a limited number of $2000 scholarships will be given to outstanding women who desire to pursue a theological education.  New students are recommended by the Admissions committee based on exceptional leadership potential. 

Church Match Grant

Donations that are given by a church to help support a student's education will be matched by Trinity. Please see the Church Match Grant Application on the financial aid website for further details and the required application form.

Trinity Partnership Grant

New students, currently attending a church that has partnered financially with Trinity, may be eligible for this grant. In order to receive the grants, students must be "approved" by the pastor as a regular attendee of the sending church. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office and must be submitted by April 1 to be guaranteed eligibility for the fall semester and November 1st for the spring semester. In order to be eligible for this award you must be a new student at Trinity.  Please contact your church or the Financial Aid Office for additional details.

Waybright International Student Grant

International students who are not U.S. citizens are considered for this award. This grant is based on a combination of academic merit and financial need and is not available during the first year of study. If interested, please contact the International Student Office at 847.317.4063 for a separate application. The deadline to apply is April 1st for fall and September 15th for students matriculating in the spring.

EFCA Church Planting Scholarship

In order to qualify, program applicants must meet all admissions requirements to the TEDS MDiv degree program and be nominated by their district prior to matriculation.  Scholarship recipients will be awarded a $5000 annual Church Planting Scholarship.

National Guard Chaplain Scholarship Program

At least 15 yearly $4500 scholarships will be awarded to students in the Chaplain career field of the Army National Guard.  Students must be assessed as a Chaplain Candidate and accepted into TEDS.

US Army Chaplains Candidate Scholarship Partnership (CCSP)

At least one $4500 scholarship each year will be awarded to a full-time student accessed into the Army Reserve Chaplain Candidate program.  Students must apply for the CCSP during the admissions process and prior to matriculation. 

Trinity Transition Grant

Trinity will provide a grant of $250 to all scheduled and approved admissions visitors. Trinity will provide a grant of $500 to all registered participants of Taste of Trinity. This grant will be awarded to students who enroll in their first degree program on the Deerfield campus. Please contact the Trinity Admissions Office for further details.

Deposit Match Grant

Trinity will match a first-year student's tuition deposit on a dollar-for dollar basis. Normally, applicants can request a refund of their deposit up to 30 days before the beginning of the semester. However, if a student will allow Admissions to reclassify their deposit as nonrefundable, Trinity will match the $100 deposit with another $100. The student can contribute a maximum of $200 to this program for a match of $200 and a total deposit of $400. Please contact the Trinity Admissions Office for further details.