SCHOLARSHIPS & AID
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Kaiser, Meyer, & Norton PhD ScholarshipsThese scholarships are awarded to incoming PhD students selected from all concentrations who exhibit the greatest academic and leadership potential. Applicants are considered automatically during the admissions process. |
KAISER, MEYER, & NORTON PHD SCHOLARSHIPS |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
Up to $15,000 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
3 |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
The Kaiser, Meyer, and Norton Scholarships are full-tuition scholarships that are awarded to the top three applicants in biblical concentrations, theological concentrations, and intercultural/education concentrations. Recipients are selected by the PhD and Admissions committees on merit demonstrated through application materials. Award amount is approximately $15,000 per year (renewable for a second year) and will cover all tuition and fees incurred during coursework. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Applicants are considered automatically during the admissions process. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
January 15th (Fall only) |
APPLY NOW |
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MLK50 Memphis ScholarshipThis scholarship is available to new Master of Divinity students who have an incoming GPA of 3.5 or higher and who have demonstrated academic excellence, ministerial service, and potential for leadership. |
MLK50 MEMPHIS SCHOLARSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
Full Tuition |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one graduate student each year will be awarded with a full-tuition scholarship, as part of the new Dream Forward Scholarship Initiative. This initiative seeks to partner Christian colleges and seminaries to invest in the educational future of minority students. The centerpiece of this effort is the creation of new pathways to a quality higher education through an array of full and partial tuition scholarships at participating Christian colleges and universities around the country, reserved exclusively for underrepresented students from Memphis. The goal is to equip these students to return to their home communities to strengthen them in some way, for example, by returning to the Mid-South to make a difference for a local church, ministry, or non-profit. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
August 1st |
AWARD DATE |
April 1st (Fall only) |
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID |
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PhD Program ScholarshipThese awards are given to qualified candidates who have been accepted to a PhD program, selected by a faculty committee. |
PHD PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
Up to $11,500 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
3 |
RENEWABLE |
Yes (up to 2 years) |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
The PhD Program Scholarship is awarded to one recipient per PhD program (Theological Studies, Educational Studies, and Intercultural Studies), selected by the PhD and Admissions committees. Award amount is $11,500 for the year (renewable for second year) and is awarded based on full-time credits (9 or more) and will be pro-rated if registered for less than 9 credits in a semester. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Applicants are considered automatically during the admissions process. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
January 15th (Fall only) |
AWARD DATE |
April 1 (Fall only) |
| *NOTE: 67% IS BASED ON A COURSE LOAD OF 12 CREDIT HOURS/SEMESTER | |
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID |
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PhD Robert D. Orr Endowed FellowshipThis scholarship supports a PhD student who is committed to exploring biblical and theological perspectives for engaging medicine and technology. It is not expected that recipients will direct their doctoral studies or dissertation toward bioethics; rather, this fellowship will supplement the recipient’s experience with an additional subspecialization. |
PHD ROBERT D. ORR ENDOWED FELLOWSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
Up to $10,000 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
1 |
RENEWABLE |
Yes (up to 4 years) |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
Full-time PhD students (excluding current TEDS Department Fellows, Program Scholars, Waybright Scholars, or Hansen Fellows) who are committed to exploring the implications of biblical and theological perspectives for engaging medicine and technology. It is not expected that Orr Fellowship recipients will direct any of their doctoral studies or dissertation toward the study of bioethics; rather, this fellowship provides an opportunity to supplement the recipient’s doctoral experience with an additional subspecialization. Full details regarding the fellowship and information about current fellows can be found on The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity Fellowship page. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Complete the Orr Fellowship application process. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
January 15th (Fall only) |
AWARD DATE |
April 1 (Fall only) |
APPLY NOW |
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PhD G. Walter Hansen FellowshipThis scholarship supports PhD students whose vocational interests and academic research focus on yielding more faithful and effective strategies for biblical-theological ministry, creating a global culture of collaboration among evangelical ministers of the Word. |
PHD WALTER HANSEN FELLOWSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
Up to $10,000 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
1 |
RENEWABLE |
Yes (up to 2 years) |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
Full-time PhD students (excluding TEDS department fellows and program scholars) whose vocational interests and academic research match the vision and mission of the Henry Center for Theological Understanding. Full details regarding the fellowship and information about current fellows can be found on the Henry Center’s Hansen Fellowship page. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Complete the Hansen Fellowship application process. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
January 15th (Fall only) |
AWARD DATE |
April 1 (Fall only) |
APPLY NOW |
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Campus Ministries RebateThis rebate is intended for full or part-time staff members of approved campus ministries, who are planning to complete their entire degree program through summer coursework only. |
CAMPUS MINISTRIES REBATE |
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REBATE AMOUNT |
50% |
NUMBER AWARDED |
Unlimited |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
Master’s-level students completing summer studies and serving as full-time or part-time staff of a campus ministry are eligible for this rebate. Students enrolled in REACH, Extension Site programs, or enrolled during fall and spring semesters are ineligible. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Submit the Campus Ministries Rebate Application and send a letter verifying employment from supervisor. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Rolling |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY NOW |
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Carl F. H. Henry ScholarshipThis scholarship is available to students who have an incoming GPA of 3.75 or higher and display potential to make a significant contribution in the evangelical community. |
CARL F. H. HENRY SCHOLARSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
Up to $7,500 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
15 |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
This scholarship is available to master’s-level students who have an incoming GPA of 3.75 or higher and display potential to make a significant contribution in the evangelical community. Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA and enroll in at least 10 residential hours each semester while at Trinity. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Apply for financial aid |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Rolling |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID |
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Credit Hour Spouse RebateThe spouse of a master’s student is eligible for a reduction or waiver of course fees for as long as the first student is enrolled full-time. |
CREDIT HOUR SPOUSE REBATE |
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REBATE AMOUNT |
50% |
NUMBER AWARDED |
Unlimited |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
The spouse of a master’s student is eligible for a reduction or waiver of course fees for as long as the first student is enrolled full-time. Students already receiving tuition rebates or grants from the institution are ineligible. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Complete the Credit Hour Spouse Rebate Form. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Rolling |
APPLY NOW |
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CRU RebateStudents serving full-time with CRU are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses taken at the Deerfield Campus site and/or Online (DE). |
CRU REBATE |
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REBATE AMOUNT |
50% |
NUMBER AWARDED |
Unlimited |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
Students serving full-time with CRU are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses taken at the Deerfield Campus site and/or Online (DE). This rebate is not applicable toward students enrolled in any of our Extension Site programs. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Rolling |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY NOW |
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EFCA ReachGlobal RebateStudents serving full-time with ReachGlobal are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses taken at the Deerfield Campus site and/or Online (DE). This rebate is not applicable toward students enrolled in any of our Extension Site programs. |
EFCA REACHGLOBAL REBATE |
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REBATE AMOUNT |
50% |
NUMBER AWARDED |
Unlimited |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
Students serving full-time with ReachGlobal are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses taken at the Deerfield Campus site and/or Online (DE). This rebate is not applicable toward students enrolled in any of our Extension Site programs. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Rolling |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY NOW |
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InterVarsity Christian Fellowship RebateStudents serving full-time with InterVarsity are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses taken at the Deerfield Campus site and/or Online (DE). |
INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP REBATE |
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REBATE AMOUNT |
50% |
NUMBER AWARDED |
Unlimited |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
Students serving full-time with InterVarsity are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses taken at the Deerfield Campus site and/or Online (DE). This rebate is not applicable toward students enrolled in any of our Extension Site programs. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Rolling |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY NOW |
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Mosaic Ministries ScholarshipThis scholarship is available to new master’s program students on our Deerfield campus who are committed to the gospel ministry of reconciliation, have an incoming GPA of 3.0, and a willingness to participate in Mosaic Ministries during their time at Trinity. |
MOSAIC MINISTRIES SCHOLARSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
50% of tuition |
NUMBER AWARDED |
15 |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
This scholarship is available to new master’s program students on our Deerfield campus who are committed to the gospel ministry of reconciliation, have an incoming GPA of 3.0, and a willingness to participate in Mosaic Ministries during their time at Trinity. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Visit teds.edu/mosaic to read about, and apply for this scholarship. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Four deadlines for Fall applicants – December 1, March 1, May 15 and July 15. |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY NOW |
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Young Life RebateStudents serving full-time with Young Life are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses taken at the Deerfield Campus site and/or Online (DE). |
YOUNG LIFE REBATE |
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REBATE AMOUNT |
50% |
NUMBER AWARDED |
Unlimited |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
Students serving full-time with Young Life are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses taken at the Deerfield Campus site and/or Online (DE). This rebate is not applicable toward students enrolled in any of our Extension Site programs. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Submit the Trinity Young Life Rebate Application and send a letter verifying employment from supervisor. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Rolling |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY NOW |
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EFCA Church Planting ScholarshipThe Trinity EFCA District Church Planting Scholarship Program provides each District Superintendent within the EFCA with a minimum of one prospective Church Planting Scholarship Program nomination per year. |
EFCA CHURCH PLANTING SCHOLARSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
$5,000 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
Up to 1 per EFCA district |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
In order to qualify, program applicants must meet all admissions requirements to the TEDSMDiv degree program and be nominated through a letter of recommendation by their district of the EFCA prior to matriculation. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other Trinity Scholarships. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Complete the Trinity Church Planting Scholarship Application. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Prior to matriculation |
APPLY NOW |
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Ruud ScholarshipThese awards are based on academic merit and strategic leadership potential in the evangelical community. They are renewable for up to 3 years and cannot be combined with any other institutional scholarships. |
RUUD SCHOLARSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
$5,000 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
20 |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
This scholarship is available to master’s-level students who have an incoming GPA of 3.5 or higher and display strategic leadership potential. Students must maintain a 3.25 GPA and enroll in at least 10 residential hours each semester while at Trinity. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Apply for Financial Aid |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Rolling |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID |
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Chaplaincy ScholarshipThis award is intended for students pursuing a career in chaplaincy in the armed services through the MDiv program at TEDS. |
CHAPLAINCY SCHOLARSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
$4,500 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
Unlimited |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
Students must be approved as a Chaplain Candidate in the Armed Services or National Guard and accepted into the MDiv program at TEDS. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other Trinity Scholarships.
Students must provide a signed statement from the recruiter/commissioned officer certifying that the student is a chaplain candidate, including date the candidate was commissioned. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Rolling |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID |
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PhD Merit ScholarshipThese merit-based awards are granted to candidates accepted to the PhD program, selected by a faculty committee. |
PHD MERIT SCHOLARSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
$5,000 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
6 |
RENEWABLE |
Yes (up to 2 years) |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
The PhD Merit Scholarships are awarded by the PhD and Admissions committees for the Educational Studies and Intercultural Studies departments, and for the four Theological Studies departments (including Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, and Church History). Award amount is $5,000 for the year (renewable for second year) and is awarded based on full-time credits (9 or more) and will be pro-rated if registered for less than 9 credits in a semester. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Applicants are considered automatically during the admissions process. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
January 15 (Fall only) |
AWARD DATE |
April 1 (Fall only) |
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID |
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Dean’s ScholarshipThis award is based on a 3.2 minimum GPA from the transcript of the most recently completed degree (new students) or upon review of TIU cumulative GPA after completion of at least 20 credits (returning students). |
DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
$500, $1,500, $2,500 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
Unlimited |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
Eligibility for this scholarship is based on a 3.2 minimum GPA from the transcript of the most recently completed degree (new students) or upon review of TIU cumulative GPA after completion of at least 20 credits (returning students). For master’s-level students. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Apply for Financial Aid |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Rolling |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID |
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Helga Henry ScholarshipThis award will be granted to outstanding women who desire to pursue a theological or graduate education. New students are recommended by the Admissions staff based on exceptional leadership potential. |
HELGA HENRY SCHOLARSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
Up to $2,500 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
30 |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
This award will be granted to outstanding master’s-level women who desire to pursue a theological or graduate education. New students are recommended by the Admissions staff based on exceptional leadership potential. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Apply for Financial Aid |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Rolling |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID |
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Church Match GrantThis award is granted to students whose church donates funds towards their Trinity education. Trinity will match donations each academic year. |
CHURCH MATCH GRANT |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
Up to $2,000 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
Unlimited |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
Masters and PhD Students – Trinity will match up to $1,000 for contributions given by any church; up to $2,000 for contributions given by Evangelical Free Churches; or up to $2,000 for Trinity alumni per academic year Doctor of Ministry Students – Trinity will match up to $250 for all contributions given by Evangelical Free Churches; up to $150 for Trinity Alumni; or up to $100 for all other applicants per seminar |
HOW TO APPLY |
Complete the Trinity Church Match Grant Application. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
First day of the student’s first semester at Trinity |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY HERE |
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Global Impact ScholarshipThis scholarship is available to international master’s-level students who have demonstrated a commitment to serve in crucial locations, organizations, or roles that will impact the global church. |
GLOBAL IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
Up to $2,000 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
Unlimited |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
These scholarships will be awarded to master’s-level students with evidence of outstanding leadership potential in the evangelical community. New students are recommended by the Admissions staff based on previous leadership experience. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Apply for Financial Aid |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Rolling |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID |
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Leadership ScholarshipThese scholarships will be awarded to students with evidence of outstanding leadership potential in the evangelical community. New students are recommended by the Admissions staff based on previous leadership experience. |
LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
Up to $2,000 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
Unlimited |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
This scholarship is available to international master’s-level students who have demonstrated a commitment to serve in crucial locations, organizations, or roles that will impact the global church. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Apply for Financial Aid |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
May 1 |
AWARD DATE |
Varies |
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID |
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Waybright Multicultural Development ScholarshipThis scholarship is awarded to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents who represent multicultural backgrounds or cross-cultural experiences that will contribute to TIU’s core value of Community. |
WAYBRIGHT MULTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP |
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AMOUNT PER YEAR |
Up to $2,000 |
NUMBER AWARDED |
Unlimited |
RENEWABLE |
Yes |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
This scholarship is awarded to U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident master’s-level students who represent multicultural backgrounds or cross-cultural experiences that will contribute to TIU’s core value of Community. |
HOW TO APPLY |
Apply for Financial Aid |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Rolling |
AWARD DATE |
Rolling |
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID |
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