Christian Scholarships

If you practice Christianity under any denomination or movement, you’re in luck. There are a number of scholarship opportunities out there for Christian college-bound students, both specific to a denomination and more generally for Christian scholarship seekers. Whether you’re looking to study theology, come from a missionary background, want to enter into a seminary school, or are simply someone who identifies him or herself as Christian, make sure you do your research into the funding available out there, as a number of private organizations and foundations have funding earmarked to help you cover your college costs. A good resource may also be the church or faith-based organization you belong to, or contacting the college you’ll be applying to directly, especially if it’s a private, religious institution.

To view scholarship information for some examples of Christian scholarships, click the links below. Many of these scholarships have fairly specific eligibility criteria, so reach the descriptions carefully and contact the appropriate scholarship coordinators for more information. For a more complete list of scholarship opportunities, religious and otherwise, conduct a free college scholarship search.

The Winston-Salem Foundation Emma Kapp Ogburn Memorial Fund
Application Deadlines: Varies
A loan for students who agree to work in full-time christian service. This loan will be forgiven if student meets the criteria for the loan to be forgiven. For more information about this opportunity and other WSF scholarships, please [...] More

Twin Tiers Youth for Christ Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 30, Annually
Candidates for the Twin Tiers Youth for Christ Scholarship must be a Christian and live in Chemung County or an adjacent county for at least six months. The student must be enrolled or will be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university and must obtain a recommendation from a pastor of a Christian church. Candidates must complete the Twin Tiers Youth for Christ Scholarship [...] More

Oklahoma Christian University Current Student Bible/Vocational Ministry Scholarships
Application Deadlines: February 15, Annually
Majors and non-majors alike learn from experienced ministers and Bible/ministry professors with diverse educational backgrounds such as Oxford, Baylor, Wheaton and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, to name a few, at Oklahoma Christian University's College of Biblical Studies. In addition to biblical scholarship, students have hands-on ministry prospects through a vocational ministry [...] More

Partners Advancing the Kingdom Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 01, Annually
Partners Advancing the Kingdom (PAK) is an initiative launched by Colorado Christian University to build partnerships with select Christian organizations. This partnership provides opportunities for students associated with these organizations to pursue their education at CCU. The PAK scholarship is available to prospective students (new freshman and transfer students) whose parents are [...] More

Dora Maclellan Brown Seminary Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 15, Annually
Scholarships given to Christian men and woman from the greater Chattanooga area who are theologically and biblically conservative, and are seeking a Masters of Divinity or Masters of Theology degree at a theological Seminary approved by The Foundation. The Scholarship Committee's preference is for candidates for the pulpit ministry, although applications for other ministry training will be [...] More

Colorado Christian University/Athletics Scholarships
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Athletic Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students who are recommended by the Colorado Christian University Athletic Department. The student must maintain satisfactory academic progress, unless otherwise noted by the department, to be eligible for this award. Please visit the Colorado Chrisitan University Cougar's website for specific sports and contact [...] More

Diamonds in the Rough Ministry International Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 06, Annually
The hope of Diamonds in the Rough Ministry Intl. is to empower women down the road of self-discovery and self-worth in Jesus Christ. The Diamonds in the Rough Ministry Intl. Scholarship is for high school senior females who excel in all things, including academics, community service, and extracurricular activities. Applicant Eligibility: - Female - High School Seniors - Minimum GPA of 2.5 [...] More

FTE Ministry Fellows Program
Application Deadlines: March 01, Annually
The Ministry Fellowships provides enrichment to Master of Divinity students who embody the highest intellectual and spiritual qualities essential for Christian pastoral leadership. Applicants must be entering their first year of a Master of Divinity program at an accredited seminary in the fall. Currently enrolled students and M.T.S., Th.M., and M.A. students are not eligible for this program. [...] More

Colorado Christian University/Presidential Scholar
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Presidential Scholars Award is merit based and awarded to undergraduate students who meet the criteria. These awards are guaranteed for 8 semesters as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress and is enrolled full-time. For details, please go [...] More

Foundation for College Christian Leaders Scholarships
Application Deadlines: May 21, Annually
The purpose of the Foundation is to assist Christian individuals with identified leadership history, high academic achievement and financial need with academic, vocational and ministry training to further the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. The following are the minimum guidelines that must be met before a candidate will be considered for scholarship: 1. Christian testimony, and verifiable Christian [...] More

Mary E. Bivins Foundation
Application Deadlines: June 03, Annually
The purpose of the Mary E. Bivins Foundation Religious Scholarship Program is to educate and train ministers to teach Christianity. $1,000 to $3,000 scholarships are available to undergraduates and graduates who are pursuing a degree in a field that prepares the student to preach the Christian religion. This scholarship is available for young men who are: committed to their studies, maintain a [...] More

Faith & Education Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
This $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant demonstrating church and/or community involvement, academic achievement and financial need. Applicants must be members of the Churche of Christ and be a full-time undergraduate at a four-year liberal arts university for the coming school year. Full details of the award and the application are available on the [...] More

WMU Foundation Scholarships
Application Deadlines: Varies
WMU Foundation offers the following scholarship funds: Scholarships for Children of Missionaries/Margaret Funds These funds are endowment funds established to grant scholarships to sons and daughters of home and international missionaries. Applications shall be submitted to the office of application origin. Representatives of the WMU Executive Office in cooperation with WMUF staff will evaluate [...] More