Be sure to check with your home church and conference for available scholarship money.  Nearly every annual conference supplies some sort of assistance to its students.  Contact the chairperson of the Board of Ordained Ministry or the Board of Diaconal Ministry for information on conference scholarship assistance.

Enrolled full-time as an inquirer or candidate with a presbytery in the Presbyterian Church (USA).  Must demonstrate financial need and be academically in good standing.

Must have published an article in a mainstream, non-religious publication, as determined by the Awards Panel.  Article must contain at least one passage of scripture and have been published between January 1 and December 31 of the current calendar year.

Student in final year of a Master of Divinity degree program currently enrolled in a school accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.  Committed to parish ministry and who show outstanding promise as preachers and scholars.

Summer internships to develop and implement a community service project addressing a significant need at the local, state, national and international level.  Internships can be developed for a non-profit agency, a religious congregation, an educational organization, health care organization, or some other institution that offers a public service.  For chosen interns, the salary is $10 per hour for graduate students for not more than 200 hours for the entire summer.

To provide funding to seminarians seeking to strengthen their theological education by participating in social programs concerned with important human needs.  Must be a student in an ATS accredited school and requires an application form and references.  Committed to be engaged directly in some area of social concern, such as civil rights, anti-racism, fair housing, community organization, or environmental issues.

Member of Alpha Gamma Delta and demonstrates financial need, scholastic attainment, and various chapter contributions.

Awards for student preparing for leadership in a field of religious service, such as ministry, missionary work, religious education, and/or youth work.  Need not be a member of Masonic or Eastern Star organizations, however an Eastern Star Chapter must be willing to sponsor the candidate.  Requirements vary from state to state.

Candidates must be nominated by the dean or president of an ATS-accredited instituion.

Students must have completed one full academic term of a Master of Divinity program and have at least a 3.3 seminary GPA.  Candidate must be 35 years of age or younger.

Available to individuals of all faiths enrolled in a college music program leading to a career in the ministry of music.  Award based on merit.

Interest-free loan for full-time students entering their final year of study. Must possess qualities of leadership, motivation, character, need, self-reliance, scholastic record and service/commitment to others.

Applicant must be legally blind and either pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study.  Must demonstrate academic excellence, service to the community and financial need.

Remembering Mom: The Barbara Franklin Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from young women between the age of 18-25 who have experienced loss due to the death of their mother, but desire to continue their educational path in spite of their mother’s absence.  (Mother-loss is not restricted to cancer).

Candidates are entering M.Div. students with 3.0 GPA, preparing for pastoral ministry. Students must be under the age of 35 and nominated by their congregation.  Church will commit to $2,000-$5,000, to be matched by FTE.

Scholarship for students studying for degrees in fields perceived as "benefiting the human race". Selectees will be those who are best qualified by dedication, ambition, academic preparation, financial need, and promise of outstanding performance at the advanced level. It will be helpful if each candidate has shown sincere interest in and taken an active part in social, civic, religious, and fraternal activities of the community.

Scholarship to assist with ministry education costs for those studying to become Pastors or Missionaries.  Up to fifty (50) one time awards given per year.

Recent college graduate who has participated in one of 10 national faith-based volunteer programs partnering with FTE in its Volunteers Exploring Vocation initiative, and who are entering a Master of Divinity program. Candidates are recommended by supervisors in their respective VEV programs.

Member of Protestant denomination who attends school in the state of Texas.  Must demonstrate worthiness, show financial need and have acquired above average grades.  Studying to become missionaries, religious workers or ministers.  Part or full-time students.

Awards ranging from $750 to $2,500 to undergraduate and graduate students who excel academically.

Awards ranging from $750 to $2,500 to undergraduate and graduate students with good academic standing who have endured great hardship to accomplish their educational goals.

Three to five scholarships are available annually to students working toward their Master of Divinity degree who plan to enter the ministry of a mainline Protestant church. Special consideration is given to those who are willing to serve in the Rio Grande Conference and the Southwest Texas Conference of the Methodist Church. Scholarships are effective for three years or until the student graduates.

Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor's degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Special consideration is given to women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields.

Grants provide support for course work beyond a bachelor's degree, including a master's degree, second bachelor's degree, or specialized training in technical or professional fields. Funds are available for distance learning. Course work must be taken at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States, or at a technical school that is fully licensed or accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Funds are not available for PhD-level work.