Scholarships for Christian Students

These 34 hand-curated scholarships are open to Christian Students. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Fresno Pacific University Mennonite Brethren Scholarship

Fresno Pacific University

Amount
Up to $4,000 per year for up to four years ($16,000 total)
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026

A first-time freshman or transfer student entering Fresno Pacific’s full-time traditional undergraduate program who attends or belongs to a…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

College of Wooster Covenant Scholarship

The College of Wooster

Amount
$1,000–$3,000 per year in addition to an eligible Dean’s Scholar award
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026

A fall 2027 first-year Wooster applicant who attends a Presbyterian Church (USA) and demonstrates academics and service.

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Partial United States Masters

TEDS Mosaic Cohort Scholarship

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 Masters

Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarship

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

2027 Baylor Hubler Endowed Scholarship

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 Undergraduate

Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship

United Methodist Communications

Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Mar 15, 2027

A United Methodist racial or ethnic minority student at junior or senior level in a U.S. journalism or communications program who plans a r…

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Partial United States and Canada Graduate

Disciples Home Missions Student Scholarship Program

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 Undergraduate

Oklahoma Christian University New Student Bible Scholarship

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

Colorado Christian University Scripture Memory Scholarship

Colorado Christian University

Amount
$50–$8,000 per complete Bible book; multiple qualifying books may be combined
Deadline
Term-specific posted verification date

A current or incoming CCU traditional undergraduate who memorizes an entire Bible book and passes witness and committee verification.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Baylor Baptist Minister's Dependent Scholarship

Baylor University

Amount
$5,000 per academic year
Deadline
No fixed date published; submit ministerial-employment documentation through Student Financial Services

Full-time Baylor undergraduates whose parent is an active or officially retired full-time Baptist minister serving a qualifying church, con…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Baylor Baptist Missionaries' Dependent Scholarship

Baylor University

Amount
Up to $5,000 per academic year
Deadline
No fixed date published; submit missionary-employment documentation through Student Financial Services

Full-time Baylor undergraduates whose parent actively serves or officially retired from a Baptist international mission agency.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Baylor Baptist Youth Speakers Scholarship

Baylor University

Amount
$2,500–$5,000 per academic year based on state placement
Deadline
No fixed date published; submit tournament-placement confirmation through Student Financial Services

Full-time Baylor undergraduates who placed first, second, or third at a state Baptist Youth Speakers Tournament.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Messiah University Christian Leadership in Esports Scholarship

Messiah University

Amount
$1,000–$5,000 per academic year, renewable
Deadline
Rolling review for admitted incoming fall students; no fixed deadline is published

An admitted incoming Messiah University first-year or transfer student with active competitive experience in a supported esports title and …

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Pepperdine Christian Leadership Award

Pepperdine University Seaver College

Amount
$5,000
Deadline
November 1 for spring or fall Early Action; February 15 for fall Regular Decision

A Seaver College applicant who is an active member of a Church of Christ congregation and submits a church-leader recommendation through Pe…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Pepperdine Legacy Partners Helen Young Scholarship

Pepperdine Legacy Partners and Pepperdine University

Amount
$5,000 annually
Deadline
February 15 for the scholarship form, Church of Christ recommendation, and FAFSA priority filing

An incoming or current Seaver College student who is active in a Church of Christ congregation and completes the portal form, church recomm…

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Varies United States Undergraduate

Heidelberg University UCC Ministerial Grant

Heidelberg University

Amount
Up to $2,000 per year
Deadline
No separate grant deadline; apply for undergraduate admission and complete Heidelberg’s need-based financial-aid process

An admitted Heidelberg undergraduate with demonstrated need who is the child of an ordained UCC minister or full-time UCC missionary may re…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Baylor Presidential Denominational Scholarship

Baylor University

Amount
$1,500 per academic year
Deadline
No fixed date published; submit program-achievement confirmation through Student Financial Services

Full-time Baptist Baylor undergraduates with qualifying Challengers leadership or Studiact/WMU achievements.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Colorado Christian University Legacy Scholarship

Colorado Christian University

Amount
$1,250 per year; $5,000 maximum over up to eight semesters
Deadline
Rolling; April 1 fall aid priority

A new CCU freshman or transfer student whose parent or sibling is a current student or graduate of CCU or a heritage institution.

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Varies United States Undergraduate

Heidelberg University United Church of Christ Grant

Heidelberg University

Amount
Up to $1,000 per year
Deadline
No separate grant deadline; apply for undergraduate admission and complete Heidelberg’s financial-aid process

An admitted Heidelberg University undergraduate who belongs to the United Church of Christ and submits a minister’s recommendation may rece…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Baylor Baptist Church Matching Scholarship

Baylor University

Amount
Up to $1,000 per academic year in matching funds
Deadline
No fixed date published; submit the certification and church funds for the applicable academic year

Full-time Baylor undergraduates receiving qualifying scholarship support from a Baptist church, convention, or approved affiliated program.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Lenoir-Rhyne Friends in Faith Scholarship

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Amount
Up to $500 per year from Lenoir-Rhyne, matching the student's Lutheran church contribution
Deadline
No separate public deadline; submit the church matching form and confirm timing with Financial Aid

A new or returning Lenoir-Rhyne undergraduate whose Lutheran church provides a scholarship contribution for the university to match.

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Varies United States Undergraduate

Baylor Baptist Heritage Scholarship

Baylor University

Amount
Amount varies; limited need-based funding
Deadline
No fixed date published; funding is first-come, first-served

Need-based incoming Baylor freshmen who are actively involved in a Baptist church and can provide church-official certification.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Baylor BGCT Ministry Scholarship

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 Ministry Scholarship

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

TEDS Faithful Future Scholarship

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

TEDS International Impact Scholarship

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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Varies United States Undergraduate

Lenoir-Rhyne Martin Luther Fellow Scholarship

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Amount
Amount determined by Lenoir-Rhyne University
Deadline
No separate public deadline; the home church should nominate the student and confirm timing with the university

A Lutheran prospective Lenoir-Rhyne undergraduate with outstanding church and community contributions who is nominated with the support of …

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Partial United States Masters

TEDS Dean's Merit Scholarship

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

TEDS Leadership Legacy Scholarship

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 Current Student Biblical Studies Scholarship

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

Albert Baker Fund Scholarship

The Albert Baker Fund

Amount
$1,000-$7,500 per academic year
Deadline
Aug 29, 2026 (past deadline)

Christian Scientists meeting academic and faith-reference requirements while pursuing accredited college, graduate, vocational, or certific…

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