Studying Ministry? Explore 17 hand-curated scholarships relevant to Ministry students. Each entry lists the funding amount, application deadline, and eligibility requirements — apply directly through the official provider.
Fully funded
United States
Graduate
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Fund for Leaders
- Amount
- Full tuition for required seminary coursework
- Deadline
- Feb 19, 2027
A new ELCA seminary student, or current student with no more than one completed semester, who has begun synod candidacy and is preparing fo…
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Partial
United States
Masters
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- Amount
- 50% of tuition, renewable annually through completion of one degree program
- Deadline
- Dec 1, 2026
Incoming TEDS master’s students with an accredited bachelor’s degree, normally a 3.0+ GPA, leadership experience, and a commitment to multi…
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Partial
United States
Phd
Carl F. H. Henry Center for Theological Understanding at TEDS
- Amount
- $10,000 for one academic year, renewable once for a potential $20,000 total
- Deadline
- Jan 31, 2027
A full-time incoming or returning TEDS PhD student in good standing whose research and vocation align with the Henry Center and who holds n…
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Partial
United States
Masters
The Generosity Trust
- Amount
- Varies according to merit, financial need, and available funding
- Deadline
- Feb 15, 2027
A theologically conservative Christian student with a Chattanooga-area connection who is preparing through non-doctoral theological study f…
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Baylor University Department of Religion
- Amount
- $5,000 per fall and spring semester; up to $40,000 total
- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2027
Full-time Baylor Religion majors or minors with strong academics, active church involvement, and a demonstrated call to vocational ministry.
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Partial
United States and Canada
Graduate
Disciples Home Missions
- Amount
- Award amount varies by scholarship fund, enrollment level, financial need, and available earnings
- Deadline
- Mar 15, 2027
A Disciples of Christ student preparing for ministry, usually in an ATS-accredited M.Div. or equivalent program, with financial need and re…
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Partial
United States
Any level
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
- Amount
- Up to $3,000
- Deadline
- Jun 1, 2027
A Presbyterian woman of color seeking financial support for a defined PC(USA)-related leadership, spiritual-development, study, or mission …
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Oklahoma Christian University Center for Biblical Studies
- Amount
- Up to $10,000 for the 2026–27 academic year as part of the student’s total financial-aid package
- Deadline
- Rolling; no fixed public deadline is stated on the official application page
A new Oklahoma Christian University student who will pursue a degree through the College of Biblical Studies and completes the designated n…
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Augustana College
- Amount
- Up to $5,000 per year
- Deadline
- No fixed deadline published; contact Augustana Financial Aid
Augustana College students in good standing with a Lutheran congregation who plan professional ELCA church leadership and have a strong aca…
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Baylor University and Baptist General Convention of Texas
- Amount
- 5% of tuition for Baylor undergraduate hours
- Deadline
- Apply before the beginning of the semester for which assistance is requested
Baptist Baylor undergraduates called to church-related vocational ministry and pursuing an approved ministry-related academic program.
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Baylor University Department of Religion
- Amount
- 15% of tuition for Baylor undergraduate hours
- Deadline
- Apply before the beginning of the semester for which assistance is requested
Baylor undergraduates preparing for church-related vocational ministry through a Religion or approved ministry-related course of study.
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Partial
United States
Masters
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- Amount
- 10% of annual tuition, renewable for the course of study and combinable with one other eligible TEDS scholarship
- Deadline
- Automatic consideration with the TEDS master’s admission application; no separate scholarship deadline is published
A new incoming student admitted to an eligible TEDS master’s program; consideration is automatic through the TEDS admission application.
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Partial
United States
Masters
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- Amount
- 30% of annual tuition, renewable for the course of study
- Deadline
- Automatic consideration with the TEDS master’s admission application; no separate scholarship deadline is published
An international applicant admitted to an eligible incoming TEDS master’s program and considered automatically through the school’s admissi…
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Partial
United States
Masters
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- Amount
- 20%, 30%, or 40% of annual tuition based on cumulative undergraduate GPA; renewable for the course of study
- Deadline
- Automatic consideration with the TEDS ma
Incoming TEDS master’s applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2; automatic consideration through the admission applic…
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Partial
United States
Masters
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- Amount
- 20%, 30%, or 40% of annual tuition based on years of leadership experience; renewable for the course of study
- Deadline
- Automatic consideration with the TEDS ma
Incoming TEDS master’s applicants with at least one year of qualifying ministry, counseling, nonprofit, or career leadership experience.
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Varies
United States
Undergraduate
Oklahoma Christian University Center for Biblical Studies
- Amount
- Varies; determined by Student Financial Services as part of the student’s total aid package
- Deadline
- Rolling; no fixed public deadline is stated on the official application page
A current or returning Oklahoma Christian student pursuing a College of Biblical Studies degree who submits the designated current-student …
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate and graduate
Christ the Teacher Institute at Sheil Catholic Center
- Amount
- $2,000
- Deadline
- Aug 27, 2026 (past deadline)
Practicing Catholic Northwestern sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students who can lead a Sheil ministry about 10 hours weekly for…
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