Newcombe Presbyterian Scholarships for College

Posted on June 25, 2010 by admin
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Newcombe Scholarships

If you will be attending one of the below Presbyterian colleges or a participating Presbyterian college consider the Newcombe Scholarships from the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation. This foundation has been handing out Presbyterian scholarships since 1981 for students who attend designated Presbyterian colleges or those who are eligible to sign up. The ones listed below presently receive funding from the Newcombe Foundation but there may be other Presbyterian colleges who are also being funded by the Foundation and this may change from year to year. Colleges that are related to the Presbyterian (USA) Church catering to the economically disadvantaged all are eligible to work with the Newcombe Foundation. The awards are not given to individuals but to the participating colleges who then disburse the monies to the students.

Charlotte W. Newcombe’s wealth was accumulated from stock purchased by her father of Smith Kline, a Philadelphia drug company in 1890 which grew to 34 million. Before her father died she asked Charlotte not to sell the stock because he knew it was the future of medicine. She did as her father requested and she became wealthy. Charlotte was born with impaired vision so it was difficult for her to read for extended periods of time making it impossible for her to attain a higher education. She placed a high importance on education though and was deeply devoted to her Presbyterian faith. This is why she established in her will that her wealth be used for this purpose and a good one at that. In fact the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honored the Princeton-based Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation as the “Outstanding Foundation of the Year.” Over $50 million has been awarded for educational grants and Christian scholarships since its inception.

The Newcombe Foundations funds certain colleges based on a criteria in being of educational service to the disadvantaged and those schools with low funding for financial aid. They also must be of the Presbyterian faith.

Participating Colleges of the Newcombe Presbyterian Scholarships Davis & Elkins College
Dubuque University
Theological Seminary
Hazard County
Community College
Jamestown College
Johnson C. Smith
Theological Seminary
Maryville College
College of the Ozarks
Pikeville College
Rocky Mountain College
St. Andrew’s College
Tusculum College
Warren Wilson College
Waynesburg College

Besides the Newcomb Presbyterian Scholarships the Newcombe Foundation also funds the following Newcomb scholarships grants.

Newcombe Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Newcombe Scholarships for Mature Women Students
Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships
Special Scholarship Endowments

Contact

The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation
35 Park Place
Princeton, NJ 08542-6918
(609) 924-7022
info@newcombefoundation.org

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Ministry Scholarships for Christians

Posted on February 4, 2010 by admin

Christian Scholarships for Ministry

Ministry Scholarships

Disciples Home Missions or DHM has several different DHM ministry scholarships for Christian studies available. These ministries scholarships are available to students who intend to become ministers and minister’s wives. In fact, there is specific Christian ministry scholarships available for those who intend to go into specialized ministry as well.

The first DHM Scholarship that you need to be aware of is the Disciple Chaplain’s Scholarship, which is available for first year seminary students. Students who apply for this Christian scholarship for ministry are not required to make a commitment to a chaplain program. The Rowley/Wolfe Ministerial Education Scholarship is also available through the DHM for seminary students.

There are race and gender specific ministry scholarships for Christians available through the DHM as well. If you are an African American, you may be eligible for the African American Scholarship Fund, and the Star Supporter Scholarship is also available for African Americans who intend to become ministers. This particular fund also has a loan program.

The David Tamotsu Kagiwada Memorial Scholarship is available for Asian-American students who are ministerial students. Another ministry scholarship that is available for seminary students of either Asian or Pacific Islander descent is the Soongook Choi Scholarship. This particular Christian scholarship, however, is available for those who are planning ministry in a multi-racial community.

The Katherine J. Schutze Memorial Scholarship is available for female seminary students, and the Michelle Jackson Scholarship is available for African-American women who seek a life in ministry.

Additionally, through the DHM, you can apply for the Edwin G. and Lauretta M. Michael Scholarship, which is available for the wives of ministers. This ministry scholarship is for special minister’s wives – those who put their own educations on hold so that their husbands could complete their theological educations.

If you will be focusing on youth ministries, you can apply for the Lloyd and Iva Mattison Youth Ministry Scholarship through the DHM. If you will be enrolled in a seminary program or a graduate ministerial program at the University of Chicago Divinity School, the Union Theological Seminary, the Vanderbilt Divinity School, or the Yale Divinity School, you may be eligible for the James M. Philputt
Memorial Scholarship and this fund also has a loan program available.

Other DHM scholarships for ministry of education that you may be interested in include the HELM financial aid program, which is administered through the Disciples of Christ and which is available for undergraduate and doctorate programs, and the full tuition fellowship offered by Eureka College.

All of these Christian ministry scholarships can be applied for with one application, through the DHM by going to – ministry scholarships. If you want to be certain that a particular scholarship is included with the single application, you will need to contact the DHM directly.

Note that some ministry scholarship opportunities will have eligibility requirements other than being a seminary student, or being of a certain race or gender as well, and funds available for each Christian scholarship will vary, based on the funds that are available for each year, and the number of available scholarships for ministry education that will be awarded from each fund will also vary based on availability of funds.

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Bethesda Lutheran Scholarships for Disabilities Studies

Posted on January 28, 2010 by admin
Lutheran Scholarships for Disabilities Studies

Bethesda Lutheran Scholarships

If you are Lutheran, have an interest in serving those who have disabilities, and you are about to enter college, there are several Lutheran scholarships that are offered by the Bethesda Lutheran Communities that you need to know about. Each Lutheran scholarship that is available has different award amounts, and different eligibility requirements.

Each year, two christian scholarships for Lutherans are awarded in the amount of $3000 each to students who are active members of a Lutheran church, who are sophomores in college, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and who at least show an interest in going into a field for developmental disabilities. This Lutheran scholarship has an application deadline that occurs in April of each year, and a short essay must be included with your application. Furthermore, you must have completed at least 100 hours of work in the field of developmental disabilities, and that work can be paid or volunteer. You will also needs letters of reference.

If you are in college and have completed at least one year of WELS, LCMS, or ELS seminary study, you may be eligible for the $3000 Lutheran Seminarian Scholarship. This Lutheran scholarship also requires a short essay with the application, 100 hours of volunteer or paid work in the developmental disabilities field, and letters of reference. You must be an active member of a Lutheran Church, and show more than a passing interest in entering a developmental disabilities field upon your graduation. The deadline for applying for this Seminarian scholarship is also in April of each year.

High School Seniors who are active members of a Lutheran Church can also apply for a Bethesda Lutheran scholarship. You must submit an application, your high school transcript, letters of reference, and have documentation of at least 25 hours of developmental disabilities work, which can be paid or volunteer. Two $500 scholarships for Lutherans are awarded each year. Additionally, you must actually interview two people who are professionals in the developmental disabilities field, and submit written summaries of those interviews with your application, have a 3.0 GPA, and have an interest in the developmental disabilities field. The application deadline occurs in April.

Additionally, there are Bethesda Scholarships for elementary students, but these awards are for entire classes. Two awards are given each year, in the amount of $250. One is awarded to a lower grade class – up to third grade, and the second is awarded to an upper grade class, from fourth to eighth grade. These classes will be in Lutheran schools, or Lutheran Sunday Schools, and the scholarship is designed to raise awareness of disabilities among elementary aged children.

You can learn more about all of Bethesda Scholarships programs, and apply for the various Lutheran scholarships through the Bethesda Lutheran Scholarship website. Make sure that you pay special attention to the requirements for each christian scholarship – particularly what is and is not acceptable in terms of paid or volunteer work in the field of developmental disabilities. Also, make sure that you are applying for the appropriate Lutheran scholarships for disabilities program – the one that applies to your specific situation.

Scholarships for disabled students can also be found from the Ameriglide Achievers program which is for those who have a wheelchair bound disability. The stipend is not large but qualifying guidelines make this a very fair and much easier scholarship to win. Anyone can apply as long as their disability causes them to use a wheelchair. More and more scholarships for disabled college students seem to be more plentiful as more private organizations come out with them.

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UCC Christian Scholarships for College

Posted on September 8, 2009 by admin

ABOUT THE AWARD
The UCC UNDERGRADUATE CHRISTIAN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE, sponsored by the United Church of Christ (UCC), is financial assistance provided to the members of UCC Congregations for attending any program in any accredited 4-year college or university. The Christian college scholarships program is sponsored by the UCC Undergraduate Scholarship Endowment Fund. These scholarships for Christians are administered by the Worship & Education Ministry Team of Local Church Ministries.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The UCC was formed on June 25, 1947 as the union of several different Christian Traditions. The UCC Undergraduate College Christian Scholarship Endowment fund was setup in 1994 through one liberal gift from the Society of the South Congregational Church of Brooklyn, NY. The awards sponsored through the fund are in the range of $500 to $1,000 annually. The endowment provides Christian scholarship & financial assistance to the students with age under 25 years & who are sophomore, junior or senior undergraduate students.

APPLICATION PROCESS
The general application process for the UCC scholarships for Christians is as follows.
• Submission of completed application form
• Proof of enrollment at college/university for the academic year
• Proof of UCC membership
• Academic grades
• Expense details
• Copy of FAFSA form
• Letter of Recommendations
• Personal statement

The UCC Christian scholarship application form can be downloaded from the website and needs to be submitted before the deadline – May 18 – to the below address.
UCC Undergraduate Scholarship
Parish Life and Leadership Team
Local Church Ministries, UCC
700 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-1100

There are some generic eligibility requirements for the UCC Christian college scholarships as below.
• Applicant must be member of the UCC congregation
• Age under 25 years
• Enrolled at any accredited college/university for any 4-year course
• Should be entering sophomore, junior or senior year of study
• Excellent academics

The UCC scholarships for Christians are awarded in June each year and are directly paid to the college/university. The students need to apply each year for the UCC scholarship as they are not automatically renewed.
 

VARIOUS AWARDS
Apart from these there are various other Christian scholarships sponsored under the UCC banner as below:

• UCC Scholarships for Seminarians – There are multiple programs available under this.
• Hector E. Lopez Scholarship Fund
• The William R.Johnson Scholarship
• The Richard and Helen Brown Pastoral Scholarships

For any inquires you can contact the office at jeffersv@ucc.org or call the toll free number 866-822-8224 ext 3839.

CLOSURE NOTE
“That they may all be one” is the motto of the UCC. As God is available for all so is “education”. To spread equality amongst all it is very necessary to get people educated. Personal & Community growth & future success depends on education and hence everyone should have access to education. UCC has made a very high impact on the lives of many & it continues to do so by the means of various activities including the UCC Christian college scholarships.

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The Knights of Columbus Scholarships for Catholics

Posted on July 24, 2009 by admin

When it comes to Christian scholarships for Catholics, one of the most popular is the Knights of Columbus scholarships for Catholic students. The Knights of Columbus has scholarships for Catholics which are primarily given to Knights who may be working towards bachelor’s degrees in Catholic colleges/ universities throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico & the Philippines. In 2008-2009 the Knights of Columbus handed out $1.5 million in Catholic scholarships to six hundred eighty seven college students.

The Knights of Columbus was chartered on March 29, 1882 by the Connecticut State Legislature. It was through the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, who dedicated his valuable time by serving as the Assistant Pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, that this fraternal benefit society was born. The Knights of Columbus, started by McGivney and a handful of his parishioners, began with a few caring members and has now grown into an organization with more than 1.7 million members from the United States, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, and several other countries throughout the world.

Father McGivney and his followers originally founded the Knights of Columbus on the principles of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity, which are still the strong guiding forces behind the society. McGivney’s intentions for the group were to advocate and defend civil and religious rights for all people. Since its beginning, this selfless organization has donated billions of dollars and millions of volunteer community service hours to charity. What started out as a handful of concerned parishioners in the basement of St. Mary’s Church has cumulated into the largest charitable Catholic organization in the world.

The Knights of Columbus has (3) main scholarships for Catholic programs offered to college undergraduates:

Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships
(62) of these Catholic scholarships for Christians are awarded every year to US students only. There are (12) Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships for Catholics set aside specifically for freshmen who are enrolling to ‘The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.’, These are all facilitated by the University themselves. The remaining (50) Christian scholarships are set aside for students studying at other Catholic colleges & universities within the US. This Knights of Columbus scholarship is for $1,500 each.

John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) Scholarships
(36) of these Christian scholarships for Catholics are awarded every year. Must be a US freshman student undergraduate studying at a Catholic college/university in the US & a Knights of Columbus member in good standing or the son/daughter/wife/widow of such a member or deceased member. The Christian scholarships are for $1,500 each..

Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria (Canada) Scholarship
(12) Knights of Columbus Canada scholarships for Catholics are awarded every year. Applicants must be a Canadian student entering his or her first year of College towards a baccalaureate degree at a Canadian College. Must be a member in good standing with the Canadian Knights of Columbus or the son or daughter of such a member or deceased member. These Christian scholarships for Catholics are for $1,500 each.

For the 2008-09 academic year, the Knights of Columbus awarded scholarships totaling more than $1.5 million to 687 students. Applications can be secured after October 1st for all of the above Knights of Columbus scholarships. US. applicants must apply to a Catholic college or university. Go to Knights of Columbus Scholarships to apply for anyone of these above.

Other Knights of Columbus scholarships which are much smaller & more restrictive in terms of qualifying criteria then the above larger scholarships for Catholics are the following:

Vocations Scholarships
Fellowships at The Catholic University of America
Fellowships at The Catholic University of America
Bishop Charles P. Greco Graduate Fellowships
Mexico, Philippines and Puerto Rico Scholarships
Endowed Scholarships
Matthews and Swift Educational Trust Scholarships
Matthews and Swift Educational Trust Scholarships
Sister Thea Bowman Foundation-Knights of Columbus Scholarships

For any questions on the Knights of Columbus scholarships for Catholic students contact by writing or calling to the information below.
Department of Scholarships
Knights of Columbus
PO Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507-0901
203-752-4332

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Hawaiian Scholarships for Christian Students

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

The Kaneta Foundation desires to enrich the communities in their area by awarding Hawaiian scholarships for Christian students to deserving Hawaiian students, supporting community-based programs that improve the lives of children, and assisting the homeless. They believe there are 3 stages in a person’s life. The 1st stage involves getting an education, the 2nd stage involves making a living, and the 3rd involves giving back to the community what you received from it. They are an organization with a loving heart that cares deeply about making a difference.

The mission of Kaneta Foundation is to support children, youth, and family ministries that foster the spiritual welfare of our community by sharing hope to those in need.

The Kaneta Foundation believes in helping Christian youth obtain the education they desire at any accredited college or university in Hawaii or the United States. Kaneta Foundation Hawaiian Scholarships are for Christian high school students in Hawaii who desire to further their education academically or vocationally. Their additional funding priorities are:

*Human Service Agencies that actively seek & develop innovative solutions to social and economic challenges
*Faith-based communities and their members
*Helping youth gain confidence by improving their self-esteem and giving them the tools to become contributing members to society

Kaneta Foundation Hawaii Scholarships for Christian students are administered by the Hawaii Community Foundation, whose motto is connecting those who want to make a difference with those who are benefiting from their generosity, which they believe results in a virtuous cycle of giving back.

The Hawaii Community Foundation has awarded more than 21,300 Hawaiian scholarships, worth 26.6 million dollars, in the past 15 years. The Hawaii Community Foundation has 150 plus various Hawaii scholarship programs. These were all created by private individuals, businesses & organizations who donated freely towards these Christian scholarship funds to assist Hawaii residents in obtaining a college education.

Kaneta Foundation Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
$3000 Kaneta Foundation Scholarships for Hawaiian students are available to college freshman and are renewable for 3 additional years as long as the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements.

Requirements for college freshmen
*recommendation letter from student’s pastor or church leader
*recommendation letter from teacher or counselor
*typed personal profile of student (to include information concerning the student’s family life, community service history, extracurricular activities in high school, and an additional paper detailing how the student overcame some type of adversity in their life)
*typed letter demonstrating financial need
*SAT/ACT scores
*cumulative GPA from high school

Requirements for renewal of Kaneta Scholarship
*must be an active, full-time college student carrying at least 12 credit hours per semester
*must have maintained a 3.0 GPA since becoming a college student
*typed personal profile of student (to include information regarding student’s life as a college student, student’s accomplishments since becoming a college student, and any challenges the student faced and overcame since becoming a college student).

Statistics of Kaneta Foundation Hawaii Scholarship
*Average GPA of students awarded scholarships is 3.70
*Average SAT score of students awarded scholarships is 1669
*93 Kaneta Foundation Hawaii scholarships, valued at $283,000, were awarded in 2008 – (41) Freshman, (30) Sophomores & (22) Juniors.

Note: most students who were denied Kaneta Foundation Hawaiian scholarships failed to turn in the required recommendation letters and/or their SAT/ACT scores. Please check your package to make sure you include all of the required materials.

For questions on applying for the Kaneta Foundation Hawaiian scholarships for Christian college students please email at scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org or call the Kaneta Scholarships staff at 808-566-5570.

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Episcopal Scholarships for Christians

Posted on July 22, 2009 by admin

There are many Episcopal scholarships for Christians available, although many of the larger churches sponsor their own programs. If you are a member of a large Episcopal church, you may want to check with them to see what college Episcopalian scholarships and grants they have available.

The Episcopal Church places a high value on helping its members obtain college educations. Episcopalians are strong believers in community service and helping the needy. They believe it is their Christian duty to help their members through college and they expect these same members to return one day and help others less fortunate make their way to college as well.

Popular Episcopal Scholarships for Christians

Estelle Beaumont Ellison Scholarship Fund for Episcopalians
*The Estelle Beaumont Ellison Scholarship Fund issues a variety of scholarships and grants in 2 categories, which are Individual Seminary Scholarships and Individual Educational Scholarships
*Applicants must show an abundance of moral characteristics, academic excellence, diligence, and financial need
*Applicants must be active members in a Christian church

Individual Seminary Episcopal Scholarships are for residents of Diocese West Texas who enroll in accredited seminaries of the Episcopal Churches in the United States
*Approved applicants for seminary scholarships will receive assistance for 1 year with possible renewal if all requirements are met
*There is no age requirement for seminary scholarships
*Amount of scholarships will vary

Individual Educational Scholarships are for members of Christian Episcopal Churches who reside in Bexar County and who enroll in accredited educational institutions at undergraduate, graduate, or secondary levels
*Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 30 years of age
*Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $3000 per year

See the financial aid office at your intended school for more information on these scholarships.

Diocesan Scholarships
*For Episcopal students enrolling in a 4-year undergraduate institution
*$400 to $500 scholarship amounts available
*Applicant must have letter of recommendation from their parish’s rector or victar
*Episcopalian Scholarships are renewable beyond 1 year if all requirements are met
*Past recipients and applicants are welcome to apply

Request more scholarship information from:
Episcopal Scholarship Fund Committee
Diocese of Rhode Island
275 N. Main St.
Providence, RI 02903

Episcopal Churchwomen’s Scholarship Fund
*Applicant must be a confirmed member of an Episcopal Church in Diocese of W. Tennessee
*Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or someone eligible to be a 1st year college student
*Three $1000 scholarships are available
*Applicants much possess academic excellence, be actively involved with their church, and prove financial need
*Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation: one from their parish priest, one from a high school teacher, and one from a church or school advisor

Request more Episcopalian scholarship information from:
Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee
692 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
Attn: ECW Scholarship Fund

 The Episcopal Church has various Episcopal scholarships for college available. Here is more information on Scholarships for Episcopalians from the Episcopal Church. The Episcopal Church Center also has these other Episcopalian scholarships for Christians. Also; here is a helpful guide for financial assistance for Christian scholarships & grants for Episcopal students. It is very informative and covers a lot of ground.

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Presbyterian Scholarships for Christians

Posted on July 21, 2009 by admin

Many Presbyterian scholarships for Christians are supported by wealthy Presbyterian families within the church who wish to give Presbyterian youth the opportunity for a higher education or to help prepare Presbyterian youth for a specific field of study.

Many Presbyterian college scholarships for Christians ask that you prove financial need, show academic achievement, and demonstrate involvement in faith-based programs that are associated with the Presbyterian Church. Some are designated for specific locations or schools while others are general scholarships designed to be used at a wide variety of institutions.

Documented Presbyterian history started around 500 years ago in the 16th century when John Calvin reformed the earlier ways of Presbyterian thinking with his “Calvinistic” beliefs. Today, the USA Presbyterian Church population tops 2.3 million members, includes more than 10,000 churches and has more than 14,000 ordained ministers. It is still growing larger every day.


A main source of college Presbyterian college Scholarships for Christian students are provided by The Presbyterian Church U.S.A.  Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the  Presbyterian Church U.S.A. has approximately 2.3 million members and more than 10,000 congregations with 14,000 ordained and active ministers serving their congregations. Here are the main ones.

Bible Grant scholarship for Presbyterian’s
*Restricted to Presbyterian related secondary schools, colleges and universities. The whole purpose of the program is to provide funding for new programs in teaching the Bible
*Up to $500 – $10,000 in scholarship awards
*The application’s will be available in October 2009 for 2010 applications

Native American Education Grants for Presbyterian’s
This Presbyterian college scholarship is for Alaska Natives and Native Americans studying full-time post-secondary education.
*Must be a member of a Native American or Alaska Native tribe
*Full-time student at an accredited college/university in the US
*2.5 cumulative GPA
*Preference given to students demonstrating Financial Need
*Scholarship amounts $500-$1,500
*Deadline June 15th of every year

Student Opportunity Presbyterian Scholarship
*Must be a member of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.
*Have completed second year of college
* Preference given to racial ethnic students in order to promote diversity
*Full time student at an accredited college or university in the US
*2.5 GPA or greater
*Studying for a bachelor degree with emphasis on PC(USA) in the following fields of study: Education – Health Service/Science – Religious studies -Sacred Music -
Social Service/Sciences -
*Must prove financial need
*Scholarship range $200 — $3,000.00
*Application deadline is June 15, 2009

Samuel Robinson Presbyterian Church Scholarship
*Strictly reserved for undergraduate junior and senior students who are enrolled full-time in a college or universitiy related to the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.
*This is an essay scholarship written on a selected topic
*applicants must successfully recite the answers to the Westminster Shorter Catechism
*Must be members of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.
*April 1, 2009 application deadline

National Presbyterian College Scholarship
*Applicants must be active, participating members of USA Presbyterian Churches
*Applicants must prove financial need
*Applicants must submit SAT/ACT scores
*Applicants must submit letters of recommendation from their pastors and their high school counselors
*Applicants must complete biographical questionnaires
*Applicants must have maintained a GPA of 3.0
*Application deadline is November 15

For more information about these scholarships, call 1-800-960-7583

Baell Presbyterian Scholarships
*Applicants must be female, active, participating members of USA Presbyterian Churches
*Applicants must be enrolled as full-time art majors
*Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia
*Applicants must have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or better
*Applicants must demonstrate financial need
*Scholarships amounts vary but top at $5000
*Application deadline is June 15, 2009

For more information about these scholarships, call 1-888-728-7228, ext. 5735

Children of Missionaries Presbyterian Scholarships
These scholarships are intended to provide assistance to the children of USA Presbyterian Church Missionaries (those working outside of the United States) who want to return to the United States to obtain their 1st college degree
*Applicants must be dependant children of USA Presbyterian Church Missionaries who are working outside of the United States
*Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a USA Presbyterian College
*Applicants must have maintained a 2.5 GPA
*Applicants must be active, participating members of a Presbyterian Church
*Scholarship amounts vary but top at $1500

For more information about these scholarships, call 1-888-728-7228, ext. 5735

Other Popular Presbyterian Scholarships for Christians

The First Presbyterian Church Scholarship Program
Most of their scholarships are bestowed based on need and academic performance. The First Presbyterian Church scholarship program is made up of (7) principal funds which main purpose is to administer Christian scholarships for Presbyterian’s based on a variety of criteria.

Tusculum College Presbyterian scholarships for Christians
These scholarships provide financial support for young people & adults too, of the Presbyterian churches regionally who attend classes at Tusculum College.

Christian Scholarships are Unknown Scholarships for College

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Unknown Baptist Scholarships for Christians

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

College Baptist scholarships for Christians are unknown scholarships which are only known to those who are seeking financial aid directly from their Baptist church. In other words, the Baptist themselves only discover about these church Baptist scholarships when their son/daughter needs financial aid and they make a direct inquiry at their church they are presently attending. Otherwise they are under the radar so to speak. They are obscure and not too well publicized.

The Baptist World Alliance was formed in 1905 by more than 3000 Baptists from around the world. Today, the Alliance boasts a membership of over 37 million Baptist believers with a community of over 105 million.

National Ministries provide many educational opportunities such as college scholarships for Baptist students, to American Baptists through the American Baptist Financial Aid Program. They are well known for their steadfast support of students, seminarians, and ministerial leaders through the use of Baptist grants and college scholarships for Christian studies.

Below are some Baptist college scholarships.

Ellen Cushing Scholarship
*Applicants must be female graduate students interested in a human services or church-related career within the Baptist Church
*Applicants must be active, participating members of an American Baptist Church with at least one documented year of service and support of the church prior to the application
*Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited USA or Puerto Rican institution
*Applicant must be a citizen of the United States

For more information about these Baptist church scholarship, please contact:
National Ministries
Financial Aid Office
P. O. Box 851
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851

American Baptist Youth Scholarships
*Applicant’s age must be between 18 and 22
*Applicant must be entering freshman year of college
*Applicant must be a member of a Baptist congregation within the ABC IN/KY or the ABC Greater Indianapolis Region
*Applicant must demonstrate involvement in local church and community
*Baptist Scholarship amount is $750
*Application deadline is May 1, 2009

For more information about these ABC scholarships for Christians, please contact:
Jim Walter
American Baptist Churches of IN/KY
(765-795-4400)

Cage Family Scholarship Fund
*Applicant must be an African American undergraduate student who is a member of the New Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio (for at least 3 years)
*Applicant must come from a household where 2 or more siblings are pursuing college
*Applicant must have at least a 2.9 GPA
*Applicant must show academic excellence or sports ability
*Baptist Scholarship amounts vary
*Application deadline is November 20

Go to Baptist church scholarship for more Christian scholarship information.

Graduate Study Scholarship Requirements
*Applicant must have been a participating member of an American Baptist Church for no less than 1 year before application process was started
*Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited USA or Puerto Rico institute
*Applicant must be a United States Citizen

For more information about this Baptist scholarship for Christian, please contact:
National Ministries
Financial Aid Office
P. O. Box 851
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851

Seminarian Scholarship Requirements
*Applicant must have been a participating member of an American Baptist Church for no less than 1 year before application process was started
*Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited USA or Puerto Rico institute
*Applicant must be a United States citizen

For more information about this Baptist Church scholarship for Christians, please contact:
National Ministries
Financial Aid Office
P. O. Box 851
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851

*Apply to these unknown scholarships for Christian students if you seem to fit into the qualifying criteria.

*A Baptist Scholarship is Centered in Christ through Prayer, Purpose, & Passion.

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Lutheran Scholarships for Christians are Unknown Scholarships

Posted on July 1, 2009 by admin

There are quite a few Lutheran scholarships for Christians available to Lutheran church members, but many are obscure and tend to be unknown scholarships. Many of these scholarships for Christian students are specific and require that the applicants live in certain geographical areas but there are also quite a few scholarships for Lutherans that are not location specific. Large Lutheran churches frequently maintain their own Christian scholarships to award to individual qualifying members so if you attend a large Lutheran church, you may want to check with them to see if they may have Lutheran scholarships available for you.

Lutheran churches are committed to helping their youth go to college and they regularly provide both local and national Lutheran scholarships and grants. Lutheran churches have long been known for focusing on community service and helping those in need. In regards to their own members, they believe that if they help them when they need it the most, the members will return the favor once they become financially able to do so and donate to the Lutheran cause. This creates an on-going, helpful cycle of funding that will always be there to provide help for those who need it for higher education.

 
Lutheran Community Foundation Scholarships
*The Lutheran Community Foundation, started in 1995, receives gifts from donors and uses them for programs that reflect the individual donor’s charitable interests. Scholarship amounts vary. Some of the Lutheran college scholarships they offer are:

*Norman Krueger American Legion Memorial Scholarship
*The Silverdale Lutheran Church Scholarship
*The Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Minneapolis Scholarship
*The Tulare County Lutheran Scholarship Program for Graduate and Professional Education
*The Tulare County Lutheran Scholarship Program for Undergraduates
*The Saint Paul Lutheran Scholarship

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Offer 3 categories of scholarships (scholarship amounts vary):
*Scholarships for Lutheran Laywomen
*Scholarships for Administrative Leadership
*Scholarships for Ordained Ministry
*Scholarships for ELCA College and Seminary Leadership

Ministerial Grants
*For students who plan to attend Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania
*Applicants must have at least one parent who ministers at a Lutheran church
*Grant amounts vary

Lutheran Leadership Scholarship
*Valparaiso University offers 1 of these scholarships annually
*Applicant must be about to pursue an undergraduate degree that will lead to a lay profession and leader for the Lutheran church
*Scholarship amounts vary

The Henry J. & Pauline M. Armstrong Scholarship
*This scholarship is for graduates of Waverly High School in Nebraska who plan to study full-time at a Lutheran seminary
*Scholarship amounts vary and are renewable
*Scholarships awarded will be based on grades, leadership ability, and financial need

Bethany Scholarships
For 5 students who plan to attend Bethane College in Kansas
*Lutherans Leaders Scholarships
*Applicants must be leaders in their communities and members in good standing at their Lutheran churches
*Scholarship amounts vary but are available up to $2500
*Merit scholarships for academic achievement
*Performance awards in music, art, theatre, and athletics

Bethesda Lutheran Scholarship for Disabilities Studies
If you are Lutheran, have an interest in serving those who have disabilities, and you are about to enter college, there are several Lutheran scholarships that are offered by the Bethesda Lutheran Communities that you need to know about. Each Lutheran scholarship that is available has different award amounts, and different eligibility requirements.

Private Scholarship Sources
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Check with your Lutheran church or the financial aid office of the school you plan on attending to find out more about: ‘Lutheran College Scholarships’ and ‘Christian College Scholarships’ for Christian students. They tend to be unknown scholarships for Lutheran students which many are not familiar with.

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