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Larry McDonald Scholarship
Clark County • Oregon • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • English • Foreign Languages • History • Graphic Design • Film • Design/Visual Communications • Literature • Writing • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Architecture • Interior Design • Religious/Theological Studies • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship
Kitsap County • Washington • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • Music • English • Foreign Languages • History • Religious/Theological Studies • Social Sciences • International Relations • Political Science/Government • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship supports queer students in Arts and Humanities from the Pacific Northwest.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
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.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
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.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
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.
Deadline:
May 12, 2025
The Jack W. and Shirley Berger Memorial Scholarship
Cuyahoga County • Geauga County • Lorain County • Lake County • Medina County • Portage County • Religious/Theological Studies • For Jewish students • Freshmen
The Jack W. and Shirley Berger Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for Jewish students in specific Ohio counties with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
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.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
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.
Deadline:
July 15, 2025
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!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
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.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
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.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
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.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
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.
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
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.
Deadline:
June 7, 2025
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.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
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.
Deadline:
January 15, 2025
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.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
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.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
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.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Presbyterian Study Grant
Religious/Theological Studies • For Christian students • Graduate Students
The Presbyterian Study Grant offers up to $8,000 for full-time MDiv or MACE students with financial need. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
May 13, 2025
The WMU Foundation Scholarships
Religious/Theological Studies • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
WMU Foundation Scholarships support Southern Baptist students, offering $1,500+ for those connected to Baptist missions. Apply with essay & recommendations.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Seminary Scholarship
Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students
The Trinity Education Foundation offers up to $15,000 for MDiv students attending a Christian seminary in the U.S. for full-time ministry.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Journey Toward Ordained Ministry Scholarship
Religious/Theological Studies • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Journey Toward Ordained Ministry Scholarship provides $5,000 for racial-ethnic minority students pursuing ordained ministry.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
The Rosalie Bentzinger Scholarship
Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students
The Rosalie Bentzinger Scholarship offers $5,000 for UMC deacons pursuing a Ph.D. in Christian education at approved seminaries.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
The Special Seminary Scholarship
Religious/Theological Studies • 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.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
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.
Deadline:
May 10, 2025
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.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
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.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
David Pohl Scholarship
Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students
The David Pohl Scholarship aids those pursuing UU ministry with a $250+ award. Apply with an essay, resume, FAFSA, and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
OutChristian LGBTQ Seminary Scholarship Program
Religious/Theological Studies • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students
The OutChristian LGBTQ Seminary Scholarship provides $250 for LGBTQ seminary students to support their educational expenses.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
David W. Self Scholarship
Religious/Theological Studies • Freshmen
The David W. Self Scholarship offers $1,000 for high school seniors pursuing church-related degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
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.
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
The Miriam Hoffman Scholarship
Religious/Theological Studies • Music • Arts
The Miriam Hoffman Scholarship provides up to $1,000 for students in music education or ministry. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
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.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The World Is My Parish United Methodist History Research Grant
History • Religious/Theological Studies
The World Is My Parish Grant supports research on the United Methodist Church's global development. $500 award available.
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
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+.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
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.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Martha and Robert Atherton Ministerial Scholarship
Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students
The Martha and Robert Atherton Ministerial Scholarship offers financial aid to second or third-year Unitarian Universalist seminary students.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
The Olympia Brown and Max Kapp Award
Religious/Theological Studies • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Olympia Brown and Max Kapp Award offers up to $2,500 for projects honoring Universalism. Application includes essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Orville F. Kay Ministerial Education Scholarship for Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
Door County • Wisconsin • Religious/Theological Studies
Scholarship for Southern Door High School grads with 2.0 GPA, community involvement, $3,500 award for Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.
Deadline:
Orville F. Kay Ministerial Education Scholarship for Martin Luther College
Door County • Minnesota • Religious/Theological Studies
The Orville F. Kay Scholarship offers $5,000 to Southern Door High School graduates with a 2.0 GPA and community involvement.
Deadline:
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.
Deadline:
December 1, 2024
Project Grant for Researchers
Religious/Theological Studies • For Christian students • Graduates
Deadline:
September 1, 2024
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