Top theology scholarships for you

The Thomas J. Madden Ministerial Scholarship is open to a Christian first-year student majoring in religion who plans to enter full-time ministry. Students may contact the Student Financial Services for more information and inquiries about application.

The Servant Leader Scholarship is open to a Christian first-year student majoring in religion who plans to enter a church-related career. Students may contact the Student Financial Services for more information and inquiries about application.

The Katz Scholarships for Jewish Educators provide substantial tuition support for students preparing for careers in Jewish education as part of the Legacy Heritage Jewish Educators Project at Stern College for Women. Candidates must be in the Jewish Studies major with a concentration in Jewish Education. The selection committee will consider high school and post-high school Israel records, letters of recommendation, and evidence of interest in and talent for a career in Jewish education. New applicants complete the regular application for admission to Stern College for Women, as well as the supplemental forms. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Luther Scholar Guarantee Scholarship is for undergraduates who are new freshmen, are planning to be LCMS pastors, and declare a pre-seminary track. Candidates must be admitted to CUW as new freshmen and have a major or minor in Theological Languages. Candidates will demonstrate that they are members in good standing of an LCMS congregation, have been active in their churches and communities, and have the support of their pastors. They will also affirm that they intend to become LCMS pastors. Please visit the scholarship website for more information about the eligibility, criteria, and selection process.

The First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Seminary, Diaconate or Religious Life Scholarship will be awarded to those who are members of good standing with the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association for at least three years prior to the date of the scholarship application and hold one of the following policies in his or her own name: a $1,000 minimum permanent life insurance certificate; a $5,000 minimum term certificate; or an annuity certificate. Members currently in Z-Branches from the former Polish Women's Alliance of America (PWAA) are eligible for FCSLA scholarships once they hold, in their own name, an FCSLA issued policy for 3 years prior to the date of the scholarship application. Any member preparing for the Catholic priesthood (seminarian) at the graduate level may be eligible to receive a scholarship for two academic years if approved and necessary paperwork is complete. Any member preparing for a Catholic diaconate or Catholic religious life is eligible to receive a scholarship at the graduate level for two academic years if approved and the necessary paperwork is complete. Applications may be submitted through email, mail, or fax. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarships are one of the most unique in the country. In memory of Mrs. Brown, the Dora Maclellan Brown Charitable Trust established the scholarship program in 1972 to glorify God by providing for those He has called to His service. Dora Maclellan Brown Scholarships are available to Christian men and women: from the greater Chattanooga area, who are theologically and biblically conservative, and who are seeking to continue their education in Christian service work at a theological seminary, Bible college, or graduate school. Specifically, the student will be focusing on classes or master's degrees that will prepare the student for vocational Christian service work. This includes Master's of Divinity, Master's of Theology, master's degree in biblical counseling, missions, worship music or other fields for Christian service work. It also includes students who are participating in continuing education to assist in their bi-vocational Christian service work. The committee does not consider applications for doctoral programs. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

This Juliette M. Atherton Scholarship will be awarded for graduate studies in theology to seminary students. The donor requires applicants to intend to become ordained as a Protestant minister. Preference will be given to a full-time student and a student who maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher. Eligible awardees may receive funding for up to four years, but must reapply each year to be considered. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hawai'i Community Foundation for more information.

This Juliette M. Atherton Scholarship will be awarded to Protestant ministers for advanced degree programs. The donor requires applicants to attend a college or university in the United States to pursue a continuing theological education. Applicants must have completed or will complete a seminary or theology degree by the following academic year. Applicants must also have been ordained as a Protestant minister. Eligible awardees may receive funding for up to four years, but must reapply each year to be considered. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hawai'i Community Foundation for more information.

This Juliette M. Atherton Scholarship will be awarded for undergraduate studies of children of Protestant ministers. The donor requires applicants to have at least one parent who resides in Hawai'i, has attended seminary, and is an ordained and practicing Protestant minister. The applicant must provide the minister's current position, minister's church/parish name, minister's denomination and date and place of ordination, and name of seminary attended. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need, a full-time student, and a student who maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher. Preference is for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing. Eligible awardees may receive funding for up to four years, but must reapply each year to be considered. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hawai'i Community Foundation for more information.