Religion/Theology Scholarships

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• TEDS Dean's Scholarship

• Amount$42,240
• DeadlineMay 1, 2025

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) is the divinity school of Trinity International University. We offer doctoral and master’s degree programs in Illinois, Florida, Korea, and at extension sites in the U.S. Whichever location you choose, you’ll find a variety of evangelical denominations and theological traditions teaching, studying, serving, and worshiping together. Trinity Evangelical

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• Presbyterian Study Grant

• Amount$6,000
• DeadlineMay 12, 2025

The Presbyterian Study Grant, facilitated by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), stands as a beacon of support for students embarking on careers within the church. This financial aid program, catering to around 100 students annually, plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of church leaders. Key Program Details: 1. Eligible Candidates: • Only MDiv (Master of Divinity) and

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• Katie Cannon Scholarship

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

The Katie Cannon Scholarship honors the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, a pioneer and legend in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This scholarship supports Presbyterian women of color, clergywomen, college women and other women with opportunities for leadership and spiritual development as well as mission opportunities in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Individuals must

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• Khyentse Foundation Buddhist Studies Scholarships

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJuly 15, 2025

Khyentse Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2001 by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche to support all traditions of Buddhist study and practice. Since 2001, the foundation has supported individuals and institutions in more than 30 countries and has directly affected the lives of people around the world. Khyentse Foundation activities include major text preservation and translation

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• Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowships

• Amount$31,000
• DeadlineNovember 1, 2025

Throughout history and across diverse cultures, religious commitments and ethical ideals have played a significant role. The Newcombe Fellows program is designed for late-stage Ph.D. students specializing in the humanities and social sciences, with a particular focus on research related to these commitments and ideals. Their work aims to delve into the intricacies of communities, social

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• The Ernst Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineJanuary 1, 2026

The Ohio Baptist Educational Society (OBES) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Rev. Robert E. and Gladys G. Ernst Scholarship (Ernst Scholarship). The Ernst Scholarship will be endowed by the family and friends of Rev. and Mrs. Robert E. Ernst in honor of their fifty-plus years of service to Baptist churches throughout Ohio. The Ernst Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000 to $1,500,

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• Saul Kagan Fellowship in Advanced Shoah Studies

• Amount$30,000
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

The Saul Kagan Fellowship in Advanced Shoah Studies supports Ph.D. and Post-doctoral candidates pursuing advanced study in the Holocaust. Supported research can include: the immediate historical context in which the Holocaust took place; political, economic, legal, religious or socio-cultural aspects; ethical and moral implications; or other related, relevant topics. Candidates can be studying

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• FTE Fellowships for Doctoral Students of African Descent

• Amount$35,000
• DeadlineFebruary 14, 2026

Since 1968, FTE has been committed to increasing diversity in religion and theological faculty in North America. For more than half a century, FTE has invested in supporting under-resourced and underrepresented scholars of religion and theological education. Scholarship Details Dissertation fellowship of up to $35,000 Supports Ph.D. and Th.D. students pursuing teaching and

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• Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026

Dora Maclellan Brown established a fund that would be expressly geared to Christian evangelism and the training of foot soldiers for God's front lines. Applicants must be from the greater Chattanooga area; be theologically and biblically conservative and have a testimony of faith and evidence of call to ministry. Students must be seeking a master's degree at a theological seminary or graduate

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• Mary E. Bivins Foundation Scholarships

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineFebruary 27, 2026

The purpose of the Mary E. Bivins Foundation is to enrich the quality of life in the Texas Panhandle by supporting the elderly, funding the education of Christian ministers, and addressing critical community needs. In every endeavor, the Bivins Foundation will strive to help each person achieve and maintain the highest standards possible in dignity, independence, self-worth and good health.

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• George and Lynna Gene Cook Scholarship

• Amount$6,000
• DeadlineMarch 15, 2026

To apply for the George and Lynna Gene Cook Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior or a former graduate of any high school in Nebraska or have successfully completed the GED. Former recipients of the George and Lynna Gene Cook Scholarship may apply. The applicant must have attained a GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent on a 4.0 scale and be pursuing a degree in ministry or education

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• Henry J. and Pauline M. Armstrong Scholarship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 15, 2026

To apply for the Henry J. and Pauline M. Armstrong Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior or former graduate of Waverly High School in Waverly, Nebraska demonstrating scholastic application and achievement in high school and/or college studies. The applicant may attend a college or university of his or her choice and: be seeking a degree in agriculture, home economics, or

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• Disciples Home Missions Scholarships

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineMarch 15, 2026

Disciples Home Missions Scholarships are made possible by gifts from individuals, families, congregations, and other expressions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada and are used as investments in persons preparing for ministry. By completing an application, you will be considered for any scholarship for which you qualify. Eligible applicants are members

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• United Methodist GBHEM General Scholarships

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

GBHEM Scholarships administers scholarship programs with one general application. Criteria for each scholarship program varies. For general scholarships, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be an active member of the United Methodist Church. Scholarship programs are divided into three categories: general scholarships, racial-ethnic scholarships and ministry-as-a-career

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• Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineApril 15, 2026

The Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship's mission is to empower exceptional graduating high school seniors from King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties in Washington state by providing financial support for their college education within the state. Scholarship Details Available to graduating seniors from public high schools in certain counties in Washington state Scholarships are renewable for