Religious scholarships - Jan '25

Bethesda Auxiliary College Scholarship

For Lutheran students • Juniors • Seniors

The Bethesda Auxiliary College Scholarship awards $3,000 to Lutheran students in ministry, requiring service and recommendations.

Bethesda Auxiliary Seminarian and Post-graduate Students scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • For Christian students • Community Service • Seniors • Juniors • Graduate Students

The Bethesda Auxiliary Scholarship offers $15,000 for Lutheran students pursuing ministry, emphasizing inclusion for those with disabilities.

Samuel Robinson Award

For Christian students • For Presbyterian students • Juniors • Seniors

The Samuel Robinson Award offers up to $2,000 for college juniors and seniors who recite the Westminster Shorter Catechism.

Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarship

Tennessee • Religious/Theological Studies • For Christian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for conservative theology students in Chattanooga pursuing Christian service.

Lola G. Duff and William H. Duff II Scholarship Fund

Pennsylvania • For Christian students • For Protestant students

The Lola G. Duff and William H. Duff II Scholarship Fund offers need-based and merit-based awards for Allegheny County students of Protestant faith.

Nettleton Churches Bible Scholarship

Mississippi • For Christian students • High school

Nettleton Churches Bible Scholarship offers $250+ to Nettleton High seniors completing Bible Class, emphasizing integrity and community service.

Jordan Lindsey Christian Character Scholarship

Mississippi • Medicine • Pre-Med • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare-Related • For Christian students • High school • Freshmen

The Jordan Lindsey Christian Character Scholarship offers $250+ for seniors in Lee or Monroe counties pursuing medical majors in Mississippi.

O’Brien-Vrba Scholarship Trust

Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Michigan • Wisconsin • For Christian students • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The O’Brien-Vrba Scholarship Trust supports rural students in the Midwest with financial aid for undergraduates and graduates.

Lutheran student Scholastic and Service Scholarship

For Christian students • For Lutheran students • Community Service • Seniors

The Lutheran Scholastic and Service Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for students preparing for ministry with individuals with disabilities.

HIAS Graduate Scholarship

For Jewish students

HIAS Graduate Scholarships support Jewish immigrants and their descendants pursuing graduate studies in the U.S. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship

For Catholic students • Freshmen

The Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Catholic high school seniors in leadership scouting roles.

The Fred Heather Memorial Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • For Methodist students

The Fred Heather Memorial Scholarship supports United Methodist members pursuing ministry certification or advanced training. Award: $250+.

The Elvina Jane Owen Award

Pennsylvania • Education • For Methodist students • Graduate Students • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen

The Elvina Jane Owen Award offers up to $1,000 for students in the Johnstown District at Allegheny College or UMC graduate education majors.

Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice

District Of Columbia • For Christian students • Freshmen • High school

The Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship awards $250+ to DC high school seniors active in social justice and Episcopal churches.

Scholarships for Lutheran laywomen

For Lutheran students • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Scholarships for Lutheran laywomen support women pursuing non-ordained careers. Eligibility includes age, membership, and education interruption.

Roy H. Pollack Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • For Black and/or African American students • For Something we failed to mention students • Graduate Students

The Roy H. Pollack Scholarship supports UU ministry students with strong academics. Apply with an essay, resume, and recommendations.

EOCS Scholarships for Scouts

For Christian students • For Orthodox Christian students • Freshmen

EOCS Scholarships for Scouts offers up to $1,000 for high school seniors in Scouting who demonstrate faith and leadership.

A.R.F.O.R.A. Undergraduate Scholarships for Women

For Christian students • For Women • Sophomores

A.R.F.O.R.A. Scholarships offer $1,000 for women in the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America pursuing undergraduate degrees.

A.R.F.O.R.A. Martha Gavrila Scholarships for Women

For Christian students • For Women

The A.R.F.O.R.A. Martha Gavrila Scholarships offer $1,000 for women in post-graduate studies within the Romanian Orthodox community.

Diocese Of The Armenian Church Of America (Eastern) Scholarships

For Orthodox Christian students • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen • Seniors

Scholarships for Armenian American undergraduates active in the church. $250+ awards available. Apply online with a recommendation letter.

Joseph Sumner Smith Scholarship

Massachusetts • For Something we failed to mention students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Joseph Sumner Smith Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for UU students at Harvard, encouraging those pursuing ministry to apply.