Scholarships for Christian Students
A college education can be expensive, and finding scholarships is not always easy. Perhaps grades or ethnicity qualify you for post-secondary education assistance, but faith may also qualify you for scholarships. Scholarships for Christian students are available for every denomination and church membership. Whether you plan to work full-time in ministry, or will devote yourself to secular business, there is a scholarship for you.
Women's Missionary Union
This organization offers four scholarships valued around $1,000 to women missionaries or their children. The Julia C. Pugh Scholarship and the Mattie J.C. Rusell Scholarship are both awards for children of North American missionaries. The R. Keith Parks Scholarship and the Carolyn Weatherfod Scholarships are awarded to post-graduate students who will enter the mission field after the completion of their studies.
Woman's Missionary Union
P.O. Box 11346
Birmingham, AL 35242
877-482-4483
wmufoundation.com/scholar.asp
United Church of Christ
The Brown Scholarship through the UCC awards $10,000 to pastoral degree students. The awards only go to members of the United Church of Christ who enroll in an accredited seminary school. The student must maintain a 3.0 GPA and above throughout their education. Upon graduation, the recipient must serve within the United Church of Christ. The student must exhibit leadership skills and service.
United Church of Christ
700 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
866-822-8224
ucc.org/ministers/ucc-scholarships-for.html
Champions for Christ Foundation
This foundation was developed in 1986 to provide scholarship money to students with plans to pursue full-time ministry. Over one million dollars in scholarships have been awarded to date.
Champions for Christ Foundation
P.O. Box 786
Greenville, SC 29602-0786
(864) 294-0800
championsforchrist.us/
Health Careers Scholarship Program
The International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons awards this scholarship to American or Canadian citizens. The student must be enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary school. The student must study medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing or physical and occupational therapy. Pre-medical studies do not qualify. The amount of the award and number of awards given varies annually.
International Order of King's Daughters and Sons
P.O. Box 1017
Chautaugua, NY 14722
(716) 357-4951
iokds.org/index.html
School Specific
There are several scholarships available for students attending specific schools and participating in specific programs within those schools. Most Christian universities offer scholarships for their students based on merit, financial aid and leadership skills. Departments of various secular schools also have private scholarship programs for Christian students entering both the ministry field and the secular business world.
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