Religious/Theological Studies scholarships - Jan '25

Gus and Ethel Wolters Scholarship​

Lavaca County • Texas • Arts • Studio Arts • Religious/Theological Studies • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Mathematics • Music • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The Gus and Ethel Wolters Scholarship offers up to $11,000 for Lavaca County residents attending Texas colleges in specific fields.

Faber-Rosen Scholarship

Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lake County • Lorain County • Medina County • Summit County • Portage County • Ohio • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Medicine • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Dentistry • Religious/Theological Studies • For Jewish students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Faber-Rosen Scholarship: $800 for Jewish students in Greater Cleveland pursuing dental, medical, or rabbinic studies with a 2.5 GPA.

Alexander Christian Foundation of Indiana Scholarship (Graduate Students)

Indiana • Religious/Theological Studies • For Christian students • Graduate Students

Alexander Christian Foundation of Indiana Scholarship (Undergraduate Students)

Indiana • Religious/Theological Studies • For Christian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school

JVS Chicago Scholarship Program

Illinois • Indiana • Business (MBA) • Communications • Teacher Education • Healthcare Administrative • Religious/Theological Studies • Law • Pre-Med • Arts • Science • Social Work • Education • Technology • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • For Jewish students • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Sophomores

JVS Chicago Scholarship offers up to $8,000 for Jewish students in the Chicago area pursuing helping professions.

The WMU Foundation Scholarships

Religious/Theological Studies • For Baptist students • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores

WMU Foundation Scholarships support Southern Baptist students, offering $1,500+ for those connected to Baptist missions. Apply with essay & recommendations.

The Special Seminary Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • For Christian students • For Methodist students • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen

The Special Seminary Scholarship offers $2,000 for students under 30 pursuing ordained ministry at a UM-related seminary.

The Richard S. Smith Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For students of color • Freshmen

The Richard S. Smith Scholarship offers $1,000 to racial-ethnic minority high school seniors pursuing church-related careers.

MMUF Travel and Research Grants

World Studies • Conservation • Writing • History • Literature • Geological & Earth Sciences • English • Film • Music • Foreign Languages • Sociology • Theatre/Performing Arts • Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students

MMUF Travel & Research Grants offer up to $5,000 for graduate students in select fields. Apply with a personal statement and research plan.

Disciples Home Missions Scholarships

Religious/Theological Studies • For Christian students • Graduate Students

Disciples Home Missions offers scholarships for M.Div. students in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) preparing for ministry.

Beinecke Scholarship Program

Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Architecture • English • Fashion • Literature • Writing • Social Sciences • Religious/Theological Studies • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Philosophy • Graphic Design • Film • Photography • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors

The Beinecke Scholarship offers up to $35,000 for college juniors pursuing advanced degrees in arts, humanities, or social sciences.

The Game Changers Scholarship

Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Political Science/Government • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Counseling • Public Health • Sociology • Communications • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Arts Management • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Accounting • Economics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Astronomy • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Arts • Art History • English • Foreign Languages • Religious/Theological Studies • History • Social Sciences • International Relations • Gender Studies • Writing • Graphic Design • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.

Buddhist Studies Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores

Khyentse Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for Buddhist studies. Open to students, practitioners, and scholars of all traditions.

CM Cares Religious Scholar Program

Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students

CM Cares offers $2,500 scholarships for advanced religious studies students in the US with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

At-Large Leadership Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • For Baptist students • Graduate Students

Baptist students in divinity or theology master's programs can apply for the At-Large Leadership Scholarship, offering up to $4,000.

Florida Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership Scholarship

Florida • Religious/Theological Studies • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Florida Eastern Star Training Awards offers a $250 scholarship for Florida students pursuing religious leadership in college or seminary.

Stoody-West Graduate Fellowship

Radio & Television • Film • Religious/Theological Studies • For Methodist students • Graduate Students

Apply for the $6,000 Stoody-West Graduate Fellowship in religious journalism for United Methodist students pursuing post-graduate studies.

David Eaton Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • For Women • Graduate Students

The David Eaton Scholarship supports women from marginalized groups pursuing Unitarian Universalist ministry. Apply with an essay and resume.

Lucile Murray Durkin Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • For Christian students • For Women • For Non-binary students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Lucile Murray Durkin Scholarship offers $2,200 to women and non-binary individuals pursuing Catholic priesthood through education.

Project Grant for Researchers

Religious/Theological Studies • For Christian students • Graduates

The Project Grant for Researchers offers up to $30,000 for academic and pastoral research on Christian faith, ministry, and religious institutions.

Robert J. McNamara Student Paper Award

Religious/Theological Studies

The Robert J. McNamara Award honors graduate students' sociology of religion papers with a $500 grant. Membership required.

The Mary E. Bivins Ministry Scholarship Program

Texas • Education • Religious/Theological Studies • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Mary E. Bivins Ministry Scholarship offers up to $7,000 for students pursuing degrees to preach Christianity in the Texas panhandle.

Buddhist Studies Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies

Khyentse Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for Buddhist studies. Open to students, practitioners, and scholars of all traditions.

The Georgia Harkness Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • For Women • Age • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Georgia Harkness Scholarship offers $5,000 for women 35+ pursuing a master of divinity. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

United Methodist Ministry as a Career Scholarships

Religious/Theological Studies • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Scholarships for UMC members pursuing ministry careers, offering up to $2,000. Requires one year of membership and application materials.