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Outside Scholarships
Grants and Scholarships
Adrienne M. & Charles Shelby Rooks Fellowship for Racial & Ethnic Theological Studies |
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| Donor | United Church of Christ, Local Church Ministries |
| Value | $500 to $5,000 |
| Awards Given Per Year | multiple |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | yes |
| Availiable To | 1) Members of the United Church of Christ (UCC) from an underrepresented ethnic group 2) enrolled in a MDiv program at an accredited school 3) maintain at least a "B" average |
| Application Deadline | March 1 |
| Application Materials |
UCC, Local Church Ministries, 700 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland OH (216) 736-3865 www.ucc.org/ministers/ucc-scholarships |
| Special Requirements | Plans to become a pastor or teacher |
Georgia Harkness Scholarship |
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| Donor | G. Harkness Foundation & the United Methodist Foundation for Higher Education |
| Value | varies |
| Awards Given Per Year | eleven |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | |
| Availiable To | Women over 35 who are preparing for ordination as United Methodist elders as a 2nd career - must be enrolled in an MDiv program |
| Application Deadline | March 1 |
| Application Materials | Division of Ordained Ministry Georgia Harkness Scholarship Award P.O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203-0007 615-340-7409 gharkness@gbhem.org. |
American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. Grant |
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| Donor | American Baptist Churches |
| Value | varies |
| Awards Given Per Year | $750 year; up to three years |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | |
| Availiable To | Members of American Baptist church for at least one year; citizens of the U.S.A. |
| Application Deadline | May 31 |
| Application Materials |
Financial Aid P.O. Box 851, Valley Forge PA 800-222-3872, ext 2067 www.abc-usa.org |
| Special Requirements | If attending a Seminary which is not related to the American Baptist Church USA, must have at least 2/3 enrollment in M.Div in accredited institution |
Homeland Ministries (Disciples of Christ) |
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| Donor | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Value | Value Varies |
| Awards Given Per Year | multiple |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | yes |
| Availiable To |
Variety of scholarships available; Members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Application Deadline | varies |
| Application Materials | Disciples Home Missions Leaders: Scholarships |
Duncan McCallum Theological Trust |
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| Donor | Duncan McCallum Theological Trust Fund |
| Value | $650/quarter ($50/week) |
| Awards Given Per Year | one |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | |
| Availiable To |
1) Any person who has been a member of the Graystone Presbyterian Sunday School or Graystone Presbyterian Church in Leechburg PA. 2) Desiring to become a mininster or mission worker 3) Enrolled in a qualified course of study at a qualified institution of learning. |
| Application Deadline | Varies |
| Application Materials |
Duncan C. McCallum Theological Trust Fund First Commonwealth Trust Company 614 Philadelphia Street Indiana, PA 15701 |
Lydia Scholarship |
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| Donor | Presbyterian Church(USA) |
| Value | $2,500 |
| Awards Given Per Year | one |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | yes |
| Availiable To |
M.Div.; available for women attending a PC(USA) seminary who are pursuing ordination. |
| Application Deadline | April 1 |
| Application Materials | Lydia Scholarship |
Marguerite Young Endowment Fund |
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| Donor | The Pittsburgh Foundation |
| Value | varies |
| Awards Given Per Year | one |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | yes |
| Availiable To |
Full-time seminarian or seminary intern at a Protestant church |
| Application Deadline | April 14 (may vary) |
| Application Materials | Marguerite Young Endowment Fund |
| Special Requirements | Letters of Reference and Two Essays Required |
St. John’s Presbyterian Church Scholarship
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| Donor | St. John’s Presbyterian Church |
| Value | $5.000 to $6,000 annually |
| Awards Given Per Year | varies |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | |
| Availiable To |
M.Div.; PC(USA) Inquirers or Candidates preparing for ordination. Preferential consideration goes to 1) active members of St. John’s of Reno 2) active members of the Presbytery of Nevada 3) Students of any seminary of the PC(USA) |
| Application Deadline | June 1 |
| Application Materials | www.stjohnschurch.org |
Synod of the Sun Scholarship |
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| Donor | Synod of the Sun Foundation Presbyterian Foundation |
| Value | varies yearly |
| Awards Given Per Year | varies yearly |
| GPA | merit based |
| Financial Need Considered | yes |
| Availiable To |
1) Member of PC(USA) in Synod of the Sun area (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas) 2) enrolled in a full-time M.Div program 3) Inquirers and Candidates planning to serve within the PC(USA) |
| Application Deadline | June 15 |
| Application Materials | Synod of the Sun Scholarship |
Ethnic Scholarship Fund |
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| Donor | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Synod of the Covenant |
| Value | maximum: $1500 initial application and $2000 subsequent applicantions |
| Awards Given Per Year | mulitple |
| GPA | renewal with a 2,0 GPA |
| Financial Need Considered | yes |
| Availiable To |
1) MInority person enrolled full-time in a Master's degree program for church vocations at a Presbyterian theological institution 2) Priority to Presbyterians from Michigan and Ohio |
| Application Deadline | February 1 |
| Application Materials |
PC (USA), Synod of the Covenant Ethnic Scholarship Committee, 6172 Busch Blvd, Ste 3000, Columbus OH (614) 436-3310 www.synodofthecovenant.org |
Sherman & Lucille Tilney Euler Scholarship |
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| Donor | Synod of the Mid-Atlantic |
| Value | varied; renewal based on good academic standing |
| Awards Given Per Year | one |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | yes |
| Availiable To | 1) Enrolled in a full-time MDiv program in an accredited seminary 2)Members of PC(USA) with priority given to members of Falls Church Presbyterian Church; next preference to members of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic |
| Application Deadline | January 10 |
| Application Materials | http://www.synatlantic.org/scholarships/Euler%20Sch%20Guide.pdf |
| Special Requirements | Will be expected to make appropriate contact with the sponsors of the Euler scholarship, leaders, and church members |
World Communion National Scholarship
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| Donor | Global Ministries |
| Value | $250 to $12,500 |
| Awards Given Per Year | 5 to 10 |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | yes |
| Availiable To |
1)Members of a racial or ethnic minority able to demonstrate evidence of financial need 2) Priority given to members of the United Methodist Church |
| Application Deadline | November 30 |
| Application Materials | World Communion Scholarship |
Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation |
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| Donor | Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation |
| Value | $2500 to $5,000 |
| Awards Given Per Year | 30 |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | no |
| Availiable To | M.Div. students who are/soon-to-be Candidates/Inquirers. Must be members of PC(USA) |
| Application Deadline | April 1 |
| Application Materials | www.omaha-sem-found.org |
Mission Scholarship |
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| Donor | Neelsville Presbyterian Church |
| Value | $2000, renewable at discretion of the scholarship committee |
| Awards Given Per Year | one |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | |
| Availiable To |
1) Member of PC(USA) or a parallel denomination in another country 2) willing to visit the church once each year at own expense. Located 30 miles northwest of Washington DC |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Application Materials |
Global Missions Committee, Neelsville Presbyterian Church, 20701 Frederick Road, Germantown, MD 20876 301-972-3916 |
Fellowship of UMC in Music & Worship Arts
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| Donor | United Methodist Church |
| Value | varies |
| Awards Given Per Year | multiple |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | no |
| Availiable To |
1) Members of UMC who are training for a ministry in music, worship, drama, dance, visuals, or other liturgical arts. 2) Strong evidence of Christian character & participation in Christian activities 3) full-time enrollment |
| Application Deadline | March 1 |
| Application Materials |
Fellowship of UM in Music & Worship Arts, Scholarship PO Box 24787, Nashville TN 1-800-952-8977 www.umfellowship.org |
| Special Requirements | Must demonstrate exceptional musical/artistic talent and effective leadership ability |
Mount Olivet Foundation |
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| Donor | Mt Olivet Foundation |
| Value | $500 - $1000 |
| Awards Given Per Year | multiple |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | |
| Availiable To |
Preference given to: 1) Students with a direct connection to Mount Olivet 2) next to Methodists from northern VA/Greater Washinton DC 3) Methodists from Mid-Atlantic |
| Application Deadline | Deadline 1- January 1;Deadline 2- April 1 |
| Application Materials |
Mount Olivet Foundation 1500 North Glebe Road, Arlington VA 703-527-3934 |
Ministerial Education Fund |
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| Donor | United Methodist Church, East Ohio Conference |
| Value | $1500/year |
| Awards Given Per Year | multiple |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | |
| Availiable To |
1) Members of UMC who registered with their District Committee on Ordained Ministry and certified candidates 2) Attending an accredited, approved theological seminary |
| Application Deadline | April 1 |
| Application Materials |
UMC, East Ohio Conference 236 Otterbein Drive, Lexington OH (419) 884-2150 |
| Special Requirements | Additional $750 per year for ethnic minority students, whether or not they are certified candidates. |
Justin Haruyama Memorial Scholarship |
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| Donor | Japanese American United Church |
| Value | varies |
| Awards Given Per Year | multiple |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | |
| Availiable To | Japanese or Japanese-Americans in the Master of Divinity or other ministerial program; enrolled full-time in a Protestant seminary in the USA; considering ordination or missionary work to serve Japanese congregations. |
| Application Deadline | May 31 |
| Application Materials | www.jauc.org or (212) 242-9444 |
Agnes Jones James Scholarship |
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| Donor | NAACP |
| Value | $2500/year |
| Awards Given Per Year | multiple |
| GPA | 3.0 for graduate students |
| Financial Need Considered | yes |
| Availiable To |
1) Members of NAACP for at least one year 2) under age 25 by deadline date 3) US citizen 4) enrolled full-time in an accredited institution |
| Application Deadline | April 30 |
| Application Materials |
NAACP Education Department, 4805 Mount Hope Drive Baltimore MD 21215 (410) 580-5760 |
UMC East Ohio Scholarship |
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| Donor | United Methodist Church, East Ohio Conference |
| Value | $500 - $1500/year |
| Awards Given Per Year | multiple scholarships available; James & Ruth Thomas Scholarship, Thomas Cromwell Scholarship, Keifer Memorial Scholarship, Theological Education Fund |
| GPA | competitive |
| Financial Need Considered | yes |
| Availiable To |
1) Members of UMC who are Certified Candidates from the East Ohio Conference 2) Attending an accredited, approved theological seminary |
| Application Deadline | April 1 |
| Application Materials |
UMC, East Ohio Conference 236 Otterbein Drive, Lexington OH (419) 884-2150 |
Margaret Yardley Fellowship |
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| Donor | New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs |
| Value | $1000 |
| Awards Given Per Year | 6 - 8 |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | yes |
| Availiable To |
1) Female graduate students from New Jersey 2) Attending an accredited institution in the USA |
| Application Deadline | March 1 |
| Application Materials |
New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs |
Loans
Addison Gibson Foundation Low-Interest Loan
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| Donor | Gibson Fund |
| Value | Up to $18,000 |
| Awards Given Per Year | multiple |
| GPA | 2.8 |
| Financial Need Considered | Yes |
| Interest Rate |
2% until 1 year after graduation, 5% thereafter |
| Availiable To |
Students whose family home is located in Western PA |
| Application Deadline | |
| Application Materials | Gibson Foundation - Education Loan Program |
| Special Requirements | Existing student debt must fall within organization’s parameters |
Fairmont Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund |
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| Donor | Fairmont Presbyterian Church |
| Value | Loan amount varies |
| Awards Given Per Year | Numerous |
| GPA | |
| Financial Need Considered | Yes |
| Availiable To | order of preference: 1) Members of Fairmont Presbyterian 2) members of Presbytery 3) Members of Synod 4) others |
| Application Deadline | April 15 |
| Application Materials | Fairmont Presbyterian Church Sccholarship Fund 3705 Far HIlls Ave, Dayton, OH 45429 |
| Special Requirements | Loans are to be repiad by one year's service per loan |
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