Outside Scholarships

Outside Scholarships


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Military Financial Aid
Westminster participates in GI benefits. You may request information on forms and links for military financial aid from the Financial Aid Office or go to http://www.gibill.va.gov/.

Other Scholarship Sources
* Scholarships for which Westminster students have successfully applied.

 

Acton Institute Calihan Fellowship
Awards:  Fellowships and research grants up to $3,000
Eligibility Criteria:  For advanced graduate students and seminarians with strong academic performance and an interest in pursuing the themes of the Acton Institute.

       

*American Baptist Financial Aid
Awards: $500 - $1,000/year
Educational Ministries administers the American Baptist Financial Aid program. They make available a variety of scholarships, grants, and loans to students who are members of American Baptist churches, and ministerial leaders.

 

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
Award: $500 - $2000
Eligibility Criteria: The applicant should be of Greek descent or a member or son or daughter of a member, in good standing of AHEPA.

 Baptist Foundation of Illinois
Deadline: February 26, 2010
Award: $500 - $1,000/year
Eligibility Criteria:  A member in good standing for at least one year with a church affiliated with Illinois Baptist State Association, show a potential for Christian leadership, and have financial need.
 

 

Barber Education Fund Scholarship
Email: methodistof@att.net
Deadline: 
May 31, 2010
Phone: 815-268-4320
Award: Varies
Eligibility Criteria: Demonstrate a commitment to full-time church ministry.  Preference is given to students who have lived or live in the Onarga, IL area. Some preference given to those who are United Methodist.

 Career Development Grants
Deadline: December 15, 2009
Award: $2,000 - $12,000
Eligibility Criteria: Grants for female students who are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the workforce. Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident and completed a bachelor's degree.
 

Champions for Christ
Deadline: April 1, 2010 for summer semester and July 1 for fall semester
The purpose of the foundation is to provide scholarships to students who endeavor to enter full time Christian service.

 

*Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation exists solely for the purpose of helping young men in the Chattanooga area of Tennessee who intend to obtain a Master's degree (M.Div. and Th.M.) for the purpose of going into pastoral ministry. This would apply to men who are members of evangelical churches and denominations and who can give a testimony of faith in Christ. Call CCCF at (423)266-5257. 

 

Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 7, 2010
Award: $500 - $5000
Eligibility Criteria: For visually impaired and legally blind students.
Contact Information: scholarships@chicagolighthouse.org or phone: 312-666-1331

 

Congregational Foundation for Theological Students
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Provides grants, loans and scholarships to students who are preparing for ministry in Congregational Churches. Further information can be obtained from: National Association of Congregational Christian Churches, 8473 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek, WI 53154, Tel: 800-262-1620.

 

*Delaware Higher Education Commission
The Higher Education Commission administers 25 state student financial aid programs and 9 private scholarship programs to help Delawareans continue their education after high school. Applicants for all state-funded programs must be Delaware residents and U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.  

 

Ford Foundation Fellowships
Deadline: November 14, 2009
Award: $20,000
Eligibility Criteria: A U.S. citizen or national who is committed to a career in teaching/research at the college or University level, who is planning to enroll in a research-based program leading to a PhD.

 

Foundation for the Carolinas
The Foundation for the Carolinas coordinates scholarships for students in the Carolinas and Virginia areas. Various scholarships and grants are available. Check website for information on specific scholarship funds. To obtain an application or further information, please contact Tiffany Capers, Vice President of Scholarships. (704) 973-4537. 

 

*Fund for Theological Education
FTE is a leading national advocate for excellence and diversity in Christian ministry. Our work supports the next generation of leaders among pastors and scholars. Some of the scholarships offered are:
Congregational Fellowship - $2,000 to $5,000 dollar-for-dollar match to a congregation's contribution to a first-year as a full-time M.Div. student
Ministry Fellowship - $10,000 award to second-year full-time M.Div. students (Student must be nominated by the dean of president.)
Doctoral Fellowship for African-Americans - stipend of up to $18,000
Dissertation Fellowship for African-Americans - stipend of up to $18,000
Doctoral Fellowship for Racial/Ethnic Scholars - stipend from $5,000 to $10,000

 

Global Mission Church 
For Korean-American full time students who have completed one year of seminary.

 

Harvesters Scholarship
For students going into missions.

 

*Haruyama Scholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2010
The mission of the Haruyama Scholarship is to support Japanese or Japanese-American students who are in the Master of Divinity Program or other ministerial preparation programs and are considering becoming ordained pastors or missionaries to serve the Japanese or the Japanese-American churches. For details, please contact the Japanese American United Church via website or call (212) 242-9444.

 

*Hazel Stone Memorial Scholarship
For Jewish women (at least one Jewish parent) who are planning on going to Bible college or seminary, have committed their life to Jesus Christ, and are going to be committed to an evangelistic ministry after graduation are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. For more information email: ruthrosen@jewsforjesus.org or write to: Hazel Stone Memorial Scholarship, c/o Jews for Jesus; 60 Haight Street; San Francisco, CA 94102. 

 

*International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons
Student Ministry Scholarship grants are provided to students preparing for full time religious vocations enrolled in M.Div. programs at A.T.S. accredited seminaries and who are citizens of the U.S. or Canada. Scholarships are usually are in the amount of $1000. Applications may be requested between January 1 and March 31, and completed applications are due April 30. For an application write: Director, Student Ministry Department; P. O. Box 1040; Chautauqua, NY 14722-1040. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed legal-size envelope. 

 

The John J. Ingalls Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 17, 2009
For students who reside in Massachusetts and have been diagnosed with a disability. For more information call (617) 926-5480 ext. 263.

 

Jonathan Theological Scholarship Fund
Email jtscholarship@yahoo.com
Send request to: Jonathan Theological Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 6756, Laguana Niguel, CA 92607-6756
For Chinese Christians called to serve North American Chinese Churhes, who have completed one year of theological studies.

 

*Korean American Scholarship Foundation
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a non-profit, volunteer-managed organization established to help meet the financial needs of Korean-American students seeking higher education. Founded in 1969 by a small group of concerned individuals in Washington, D.C., the KASF began as a local organization with limited focus and funding resources. However, with the dramatic growth of Korean immigrant communities in the U.S., the KASF has expanded to include other regions and to broaden its funding base.  

 

*Leopold Schepp Foundation
Eligibility: Students between 17-30 yrs of age. Show excellent character, scholastic achievement, need, and an interview in New York. Must be U.S. citizens or legal resident. Award: Up to $5,000 (Renewable). Deadline is December 31st and applications available after June 1st. Write: Leopold Schepp Foundation; Scholarship Coordinator; 551 Fifth Ave., Suite 3000; New York, NY 10176; (212) 986-3078. 

 

Marguerite Young Endowment Fund
Created for students enrolled in a protestant seminary preparing for full-time ministry.

 *Mary E. Bivins Foundation
Assists Amarillo/Panhandle (Texas) area students with their studies towards a degree that prepares them to preach the Christian religion. Contact the foundation directly at Mary E. Bivins Foundation, PO Box 1727, Amarillo, TX 79105-1727. Office: 860-379-9400; Fax: 806-379-9404. 
  
 

*Military Chaplain Association
The Military Chaplain Association seeks to help by providing scholarships for seminary students who intend to pursue a career as a military chaplain. While the amount won't cover all the expenses, it can certainly help. The requirements are simple: Full time student in an accredited seminary. Currently approved and serving as a chaplain candidate in one of the Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, or Navy). Complete MCA application form. Applicants must apply to MCA between January 1 and May 30 each year.  Return the completed application form to MCA at the address indicated on the form. The amount of the scholarship will be determined each year by the MCA Scholarship Committee. 

 

The National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 31, 2010
This program offers thrirty scholarships for students who are legally blind.

 

Stewards Ministry Grants for Commended Workers
For Christian Brethren students.  

         *Student Ministries, Inc.
SMI, a national non-profit organization, works with those pursuing graduate training in ministry related areas. Through SMI you can enlist a team of ministry partners who can invest in your ministry through prayer and tax-deductible contributions. You can invite personal contacts of family, friends, churches, and organizations to participate in God's Kingdom, specifically in the ministry to which he has called you and in the place he is currently using you. From this investment, you can receive compensation for your ministry hours performed as a self-employed contractor with SMI while building a foundation of prayer support to increase your ministry. Contact them via mail at Student Ministries, Inc., 300 W. Davis, Suite 530, Conroe, TX 773301 or via phone at 936-756-2790.
  
 

Vance H. Havner Scholarship Fund 
The goal of this scholarship is to assist especially gifted men who are preparing for the pastorate or missions.

 

Julie Ann Jones Memorial Trust
For students called to the ministry. Preference is given to students who reside in Washington County, TX, and surrounding counties.  Send request to: Julie Ann Jones Memorial Trust, Sally M. Jones, P.O. Box 382, Brenham, TX 77833.

 

 

Ida V. Holland Missionary Scholarship
For students called to missions.  Must be a resident of Bexar County, TX.  Send request to: First Presbyterian Church, 404 N. Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205.

 

 

*United Negro College Fund
Provides scholarship funds for both undergraduate and graduate students.

 

 

Helpful Links to other outside scholarship information

• www.thefund.org
• www.cbkeesee.com
• www.easternstar.org/oes_charity.html
• www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php
• www.citizensbank.com/edu/scholarshipsearch
www.collegeanswer.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp
• www.discipleshomemissions.org/Scholarships/index.htm
• www.scholarships4school.com
• www.finaid.org
• www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
• www.fastweb.com/content/graduate-students