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.

Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship

Kitsap County • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rev. Joseph K. Fukushima Memorial Scholarship

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

The Rev. Joseph K. Fukushima Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to theological students. Contact Montebello Plymouth for application.

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.

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.

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 • Graduate Students

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

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.

Buddhist Studies Scholarship

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

The Miriam Hoffman Scholarship

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

The Miriam Hoffman Scholarship provides up to $1,000 for students in music education or ministry. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

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.

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.

The Fred Heather Memorial Scholarship

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.