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1 Guide to Outside Sources Published by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid At Princeton Theological Seminary All information is subject to change according to each organization s policies, procedures, and needs.

2 General Scholarships 4 $1,000 Moolahspot Scholarship 4 $1,500 Scholarship Detective Launch Scholarship 4 Acton Institute Calihan Academic Fellowships 6 Addiction Resource Scholarship 8 Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Need Based Scholarship/Merit Based Scholarship 12 Annual Scholarship 12 Blogging Scholarship 15 Broadcasting Your Aspirations Scholarship 15 Champions for Christ Scholarship 16 College Answer $1,000 Scholarship 17 Davis Putter Scholarship Fund 19 Fantasy Sports Daily Scholarship Program 22 Hit the Books Scholarship 23 International Order King s Daughters and Sons Scholarship 29 Ohio Baptist Education Society Grants 32 Organization of American States Graduate Scholarships 36 Reservation Counter Scholarship 40 Student Care Giving Scholarship 41 Scholarship for Everyone 48 W.B. Small Trust Fund (Iowan Native priority) 49 Well Being Secrets Scholarship Academic Scholarships: 5 Acton Institute 17 Earl Nightengale Scholarship 34 Pryor Fellowships (Alpha Chi members only) American Council of the Blind: 11 American Council of the Blind Scholarships 27 National Federation of the Blind Scholarships Association of American Indian Affairs: 7 Allogan Slagle Memorial Scholarship 11 American Indian Graduate Center Graduate Fellowships 26 Native American Supplemental Grant (PCUSA) 35 Racial/Ethnic History Research Grant (Methodist Church) 38 Sequoyah Graduate Fellowships for American Indian and Alaskan Natives 47 The Native American Seminary Award (United Methodist) Baptist Scholarships: 9 Ellen Cushing Scholarship 9 Doctoral Study Grant 9 Individual Seminarian Grants 9 American Baptist Seminarian Scholarship Fund 10 Asian American Grant 10 American Baptist Home Mission Societies International Baptist Seminary Scholarship Fund 27 Ohio Baptist Society Grants Cancer Survivors Scholarships: 24 Kyle Lee Foundation Scholarship 37 Scholarship for Survivors (Cancer or any other life threatening illness) Cystic Fibrosis Scholarships: 14 Boomer Esiason Foundation Scholarship Program 17 Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship Program Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 6 AG Bell College Scholarship Program Episcopalian Scholarships: 18 Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Church Training and Deaconess House Fund 18 Episcopal Divinity School Jonathan M. Daniels Memorial Fellowship Exchange Student Scholarships: 33 PEO International Peace Scholarship 41 Tuition Scholarship Program (Polish Natives) Hawaiian Scholarships: 14 Blossom Kalama Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund (Hawaiian Natives) 37 Rosemary and Nellie Ebrie Foundation Hemophilia Health Services: 12 Becky Cohn Scholarship Hispanic Scholarships: 16 CHCI Scholarship Award 24 LULAC Honors Awards 35 Racial/Ethnic History Research Grant (Methodist Church) Korean American Scholarships: 28 New Life Church of Chicago 2015 Annual Scholarship Program (Pastor s children only) 35 Racial/Ethnic History Research Grant (Methodist Church) Location specific Scholarships: 14 Blossom Kalama Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund (Hawaiian Natives) 15 Bristol Glen Continuing Care Retirement Community Spiritual Life Scholarship (New Jersey Natives) 21 Foundation Scholarships (Alaskan Natives) 25 Maine BPW Continuing Education Scholarship (Maine Natives) 27 New Jersey State Federation of Women s Clubs Margaret Yardley Fellowship (New Jersey Natives Women only) 25 Mary E. Bivens Foundation (Texas Natives) 31 Opal Dancey Memorial Foundation Grant (Great Lakes Region Natives) 37 Rosemary and Nellie Ebrie Foundation (Hawaiian Natives) 38 Sequoyah Graduate Fellowships for American Indian and Alaskan Natives 42 Tuition Scholarship Program (Poland Natives) 48 W.B. Small Trust Fund (Iowan Native priority) Lutheran Scholarships: 31 Opportunity Scholarships for Lutheran Lay Women Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Methodist Scholarships: 19 Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts Scholarship 34 Priscilla R. Morton Scholarship United Methodist Higher Education Foundation 35 Racial/Ethnic History Research Grant General Commission on Archives and History, The United Methodist Church 39 Cannon Endowment 46 HANA Scholarship

3 46 Rev. Charles W. Tadlock Scholarship 46 Rosalie Bentzinger Scholarship 46 E. Craig Brandenburg Scholarship 46 General Scholarship 46 The John Q. Schisler Award 47 The Native American Seminary Award 47 United Methodist General Scholarship 47 United Methodist Church Baltimore Washington Conference Education Fund 48 United Methodist City Society Urban Ministry Scholarship 49 Women in United Methodist History Research Grant 49 Women in United Methodist History Writing Award Ministry Studies Scholarships: 6 Adora S. Jones Ministerial Trust Scholarship Fund 22 GuideOne Foundation Scholarship 22 Harvesters Student Scholarship 24 Marguerite Young Endowment Fund 28 Ocean City Tabernacle Dana Kull Memorial Scholarship for Christian Vocations 38 Shepherds for the Savior Ministry Education Grant Program NAACP Scholarships: 7 Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship 35 Racial/Ethnic History Research Grant (Methodist Church) New American Scholarships: 33 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans PCUSA Scholarships: 20 First Presbyterian Church (Tulsa, OK) Ullery Charitable Trust 21 Florence K. Hull Theological Education Grant 26 Native American Supplemental Grant (for the Presbyterian Study Grant) 30 Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation Apollos Scholarship Program 33 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Presbyterian Study Grant 35 Racial Ethnic Leadership Supplemental Grant (for the Presbyterian Study Grant) 37 Seminary Scholarship 39 St. John s 50 th Anniversary Theological Education Fund 41 Synod of the Sun Seminary Scholarship Ph.D. Scholarships: 38 Spencer Foundation 50 Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation United Church of Christ Scholarships: 40 Storrs Congregational Church Edwin Whitney Fund 42 United Church of Christ Adrienne M. and Charles Shelby Rooks Fellowship 43 Cannon Endowment Scholarship 43 Richard and Helen Brown Pastoral Scholarship 45 UCC Seminarian Scholarship : William R. Johnson Scholarship Women s Scholarships: 4 AAUW Educational Foundation Career Development Grants 26 National Pathfinder Scholarship 49 Women in United Methodist History Awards 49 Women in United Methodist History Writing Award 3

4 $1,000 Moolahspot Scholarship 2713 Newlands Avenue Belmont, CA Deadlines: April 30, August 31, and December 31 The Moolahspot Scholarship is intended to help students pay for college or graduate school. Students must be at least 16 years or older and plan to attend or currently attend college or graduate school, this includes adult students as well. Applicants may study in any major or plan to enter any career field at any accredited college or graduate school. A short essay is required. The award is $1,000 and the number of these awards vary. Applications are available only online. Visit and enter code MO115 for updates on this award. $1,500 Scholarship Detective Launch Scholarship Deadline: May 31, August 31, and December 31 The Scholarship Detective Launch is meant to help students pay for undergraduate and graduate school. Applicants must be high school, college, or graduate students (including adult students) who are US citizens or permanent residents. Students may study any major. The funds may be used to attend an accredited U.S. institution for undergraduate or graduate education. The award is $1,500 and this amount is given to two applicants per year. Applications are available online. Visit and enter code SC315 for updates on this award. AAUW Educational Foundation Career Development Grants American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation Dept ACT Drive Iowa City, IA Phone: x60 Fax: Deadline: December 15 The AAUW Grant is meant to support college educated women who need additional training to advance their careers, re enter the workforce or change careers. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold a bachelor s degree, and enroll in courses at a regionallyaccredited program related to their professional development, including two and fouryear colleges, technical schools, and distance learning programs. Special preference is given to women of color, AAUW members and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in a nontraditional field. Target applicants are graduate school and adult students. The award amount ranges from $2,000 $12,000. Applications are available online from August 1 December 15. Visit and enter code AM for updates on this award.

5 Acton Institute Awards and Scholarships 98 E. Fulton Street Grand Rapids, MI (616) Calihan Academic Fellowships Deadlines: October 15 AND July 15 (every year) The Calihan Academic Fellowships provide scholarships and research grants of up to $2,500 to future scholars and religious leaders whose academic work shows outstanding potential. Applicants studying theology, philosophy, economics, or related fields must demonstrate the potential to advance understanding in the relationship between theology and the principles of the free and virtuous society. Such principles include recognition of human dignity, the importance of the rule of law, limited government, religious liberty, and freedom in economic life. Fellowships and grants do not exceed $2,500. Fellowships are not renewable but all applicants are eligible to reapply. Calihan Travel Grants Deadline: Rolling Applications must be received at least six weeks prior to the travel date. The Calihan Travel Grants provide financial assistance to students who have been selected to present, at an academic conference, research relevant to themes promoted by the Acton Institute. Such themes include the integration of theological ideas with principles of limited government, rule of law, religious freedom, and economic liberty. Grants are also open to students who need to travel to, and perform research at, archives or libraries or to attend educational conferences that involve the above themes. Travel grants do not exceed $2,500. Grant amounts take into account the costs of travel, lodging, registration, and other associated conference or research expenses. Other sources of funding are also considered. Novak Award Deadline: December 15, 2015 Named after distinguished American theologian Michael Novak, this $10,000 award rewards new outstanding scholarly research concerning the relationship between religion, economic freedom, and the free and virtuous society. This award recognizes those scholars early in their academic career who demonstrate outstanding intellectual merit in advancing the understanding of theology s connection to human dignity, the importance of the rule of law, limited government, religious liberty, and freedom in economic life. NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY NOVEMBER 15,

6 Addiction Resource Scholarship Jessica Foley Deadline: May 31 st AddictionResource.com awards $3,000 in scholarships each year to students who share their vision for an addiction free world. We award $3,000 in scholarships each year to students who share their vision on how to end substance abuse and addiction. The winning applicants will be determined based on the essay content, style and originality. The application is free. Adora S. Jones Ministerial Trust Scholarship Fund Selection Administrator: Robert D. Thompson 6411 Russell Dr. N.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Phone: robertdtia@gmail.com Deadline: November 1, 2015 (Must be postmarked by this date.) The Adora S. Jones Ministerial Trust has been established by a school teacher, and a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her scholarship is meant to provide aid for those in college or seminary for the purpose of studying ministry. The scholarship is limited to those studying for ministry in the following traditions: Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, or Congregational Churches. Applicants must have been an Iowa resident prior to college entry, and currently enrolled in college or seminary, and actively pursuing studies toward preaching the Gospel. Awards will be from $700 $1500 each, depending on the amount available and the number of applicants. Awards will be made December Contact the Admissions and Financial Aid Office for a copy of the application to submit by mail. AG Bell College Scholarship Program Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and Family Programs Manager 3417 Volta Place Washington, DC Phone: Fax: financialaid@agbell.org Deadline: March 20 6

7 The AG Bell Scholarships recognize students with moderate to profound hearing loss who have academically excelled. Applicants must have moderate to profound hearing loss since birth or before learning to speak with a hearing loss of 60 db or greater. Students must use spoken communication as their primary means of communicating and be enrolled in an accredited mainstream university and must also have a minimum of 3.25 GPA. The TTY phone number is Applicants can be high school, college, graduate, and adult students. The award amount ranges from &1,000 $10,000. Applications are available online. Visit and enter code AL for updates on this award. Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship National Association for the Advancement of Colored People The United Negro College Fund Scholarships and Grants Administration 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive Fairfax, VA Phone: Deadline: July 31 The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship is meant to award NAACP members with financial need. Students must be members of the NAACP, U.S. citizens, and attending an accredited U.S. college. Undergraduates must attend college full time, while graduates may be full or part time students. High school and undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, while graduate students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate financial need according to the formula in the application form. The award amount is $2,000. Applications are available online. Visit and enter code NA for updates on this award. Allogan Slagle Memorial Scholarship Association of American Indian Affairs Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Programs 966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12 B Rockville, MD Phone: Fax: General.aaia@verizon.net affairs.org Deadline: June 4 The Allogan Slagle Memorial Scholarship assists Native American /Alaskan Native undergraduate and graduate students from tribes that are not recognized by the federal government. Applicants must submit a financial need analysis form, certificate of Indian Blood or documents proving their lineal descent, proof of tribal enrollment, essay, two letters of recommendation, current financial aid award letter, transcripts, and class 7

8 schedule. Applicants may be college, graduate, or adult students. The award is $1,500. Applications are available online. Visit and enter code AS for updates on this award. Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Attn: Scholarship Application Enclosed 5656 South Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL (773) Need Based Scholarship Deadline: August 15, 2015 The Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation provides funds to advance education in fulfillment of its mission: To promote lifelong learning. To be eligible for this one year one time only award, the applicant must: be a full time, sophomore or beyond; be currently enrolled in an accredited degree granting institution; have a minimum GPA of 2.5 ("C+" average); demonstrate community service and involvement. Merit Based Scholarship Deadline: August 15, 2015 Merit based awards are for undergraduate and graduate students who excel academically. To be eligible for this one year one time only scholarship, the applicant must: be a full time, sophomore or beyond; be currently enrolled in an accredited degreegranting institution; have a minimum GPA of 3.0 ("B" average); demonstrate community service and involvement. American Baptist Churches in the USA American Baptist Home Mission Societies Ministries of Financial Aid and Continuing Education P.O. Box 851 Valley Forge, PA (610) GRADUATE STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS To be considered for a graduate studies scholarship, students must be: 8

9 an active member of an American Baptist church for at least one year before applying for aid (search usa.org/ to verify that your church is American Baptist.); enrolled at an accredited institution in the USA or Puerto Rico; and a United States citizen or permanent resident. Ellen Cushing Scholarship Deadline: May 31 Through its endowed Financial Aid Program, the American Baptist Home Mission Societies of The American Baptist Churches supports American Baptist students pursuing educational opportunities. The alumni of Cushing College provide scholarships to female graduate students preparing for a human service career in the secular world. D.Min. students are not eligible. All recipients of American Baptist financial aid must be: Members of an American Baptist church for at least one year prior to application; Enrolled at an accredited educational institution in the US or Puerto Rico; Citizens of the United States. Doctoral Study Grant Deadline: May 31 Through its endowed Financial Aid Program, the American Baptist Home Mission Societies of The American Baptist Churches supports American Baptist students pursuing educational opportunities. To be considered for a one time Doctoral Grant of up to $3,000, Ph.D. candidates must have completed at least one year of their doctoral studies. Applicants must plan to teach at the college or seminary level, in a field of study directly related to preparing American Baptist ministerial leaders. D.Min. candidates are not eligible for this grant. All recipients of American Baptist financial aid must be: Members of an American Baptist church for at least one year prior to application; Enrolled at an accredited educational institution in the US or Puerto Rico; Citizens of the United States. SEMINARIAN SCHOLARSHIPS To be considered for a seminarian scholarship, students must be: an active member of an American Baptist church for at least one year before applying for aid (search usa.org/ to verify that your church is American Baptist.); enrolled at an accredited institution in the USA or Puerto Rico; and a United States citizen or permanent resident Individual Seminarian Grants Deadline: May 31 Through its endowed Financial Aid Program, the National Ministries of The American Baptist Churches supports American Baptist students pursuing educational 9

10 opportunities. Students attending a seminary or theological school NOT related to ABC may apply for a grant up to $750. Seminarians must be enrolled at least two thirds time in one of the following first professional degree programs: M.Div., M.C.E., M.A.C.E., M.R.E. (D.Min. students are not eligible.) All recipients of American Baptist financial aid must be: Members of an American Baptist church for at least one year prior to application; Enrolled at an accredited educational institution in the US or Puerto Rico; Citizens of the United States. Asian American Grant Seminarians can gain ministerial experience by working in a church during the summer. Grants of $500 are provided by the Financial Aid program and matched by the employing church. Interested seminarians should contact their pastor. Church pastors may call the Office of Financial Aid for Studies for additional information at 800 ABC 3USA, ext All recipients of American Baptist financial aid must be: Members of an American Baptist church for at least one year prior to application; Enrolled at an accredited educational institution in the US or Puerto Rico; Citizens of the United States. Church pastors may call the Office of Financial Aid for Studies for additional information at 800 ABC 3USA, ext American Baptist Home Mission Societies International Baptist Seminary Scholarship Fund Attn: Kim Wilkins P.O. Box 851 Valley Forge, PA (800) Ext kim.wilkins@abhms.org Deadline: May 31, 2016 The International Baptist Seminary Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to seminarians of ethnic heritage who are members of an American Baptist congregation. The student's church pastor or regional staff person must endorse the applicant and verify that he/she is a member in good standing. Applicants for this scholarship must be from an ethnic group whose first language is other than English and must be preparing for ministry in the United States. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Applicants must demonstrate need for IBS scholarship assistance to cover educational and related personal expenses, and have the intent and possibility for completion of the course of study. The course of study must be pursued at an accredited institution listed in the Higher Education Directory or the Membership List of the Association of Theological Schools unless otherwise approved by the board; and should lead to a degree or certification appropriate to or required by the chosen Christian ministry, M.A., M.T.S., M.Div., or other seminary degree from an accredited seminary. Financial assistance is also available for D.min. and Ph.D. candidates. A scholarship between $1,000 to $3,500 per academic year is available to full time students. A one time scholarship of $1,500 is available to full time D.Min. students. A scholarship of $3,500 is available to full time PhD or ThD students after satisfactory completion of the first year of 10

11 study. A one time renewal is available. Scholarship aid will be granted to summer school students upon application; amounts to be determined in each case. Partial scholarship aid will be granted to part time students; amounts to be determined in each case. Students must maintain a grade point average of "C" or better in order to maintain eligibility. Students are expected to request a renewal for aid and submit a new financial statement each school year along with their latest transcript. American Council of the Blind Scholarships American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program th Street NW Suite 1004 Washington, DC Phone: Fax: info@acb.org Deadline: March 1 The American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program rewards outstanding blind students. Students must be legally blind in both eyes and admitted full time to a postsecondary academic or vocational program. A minimum GPA of 3.3 is required, except in extenuating circumstances. Students who work full time and attend school part time may apply for the John Hebner Memorial Scholarship. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend a national convention if they are over 18. Target applicants are high school, college, graduate, and adult students. Applications are available online. Visit and enter code AM for updates on this award. American Indian Graduate Center Graduate Fellowships 3701 San Mateo Blvd NE #200 Albuquerque, NM (505) Ext: 111 fellowships@aigcs.org web@aigcs.org fellowships/ Deadline: June 1, 2015 (Opens December 2014) Each year, the AIGC fellowship program provides $1,200,000 in fellowships to over 350 Native American and Alaska Native graduate students. Graduate fellowships are monetary awards made to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate or professional degree seeking students, who meet all eligible criteria. The United States Bureau of Indian Education federally funds the fellowship program. The fellowship amount varies from year to year, depending on the availability of funds and unmet financial need. To be considered for an AIGC fellowship, the applicant must be: Pursuing a post baccalaureate graduate or 11

12 professional degree as a full time student at an accredited institution in the U.S.; Able to demonstrate financial need; An enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian or Alaska Native group, or provide documentation of descendency (possess one fourth degree federally recognized Indian blood). Please visit aigcs.org for other AIGC opportunities and deadlines. Annual Scholarship scholarship@phillyinjurylawyer.com 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd #1050 Philadelphia (215) Deadline: August 16, 2016 The Law offices of Joel J. Kofsky offer an Annual Scholarship to help meet the costs of an undergraduate or a graduate education. The scholarship of $1500 is given annually, with the winners being drawn in summer In order to apply for the scholarship, students should submit an essay between 500 and 1,000 words, addressing the following topic: Describe what safety precautions and traffic laws should be emphasized in order to prevent some of the millions of car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents every year, and how you would plan to educate the public on the importance of these precautions and laws. A brief paragraph describing the school program you are attending or are planning to attend should also be included. This scholarship is open to students pursuing degrees or majors in any field. More in depth information regarding this scholarship may be found at the website listed above. Becky Cohn Scholarship Accredo s Hemophilia Health Services 201 Great Circle Road Nashville, TN Phone: Fax: Contactus@applyists.com Deadline: May 1 The Becky Cohn Scholarship aids students who have hemophilia or a related blood disorder. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. They must have hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, Glanzmann s thombasthenia or factor I (fibrinogen), II (prothombin), V (proaccelerin), VII (proconvertin), X, XI, or XII deficiency. They must be college bound graduating high school seniors, undergraduate students, or graduate students of all ages. Selection is based on academic merit, extracurricular activities and financial need. Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required. Visit and enter code AC for updates on this award. Blogging Scholarship 12

13 CollegeScholarships.org 150 Caldecott Lane #8 Oakland, CA Phone: scholarships/blogging.htm Deadline: November 13 The purpose of the Blogging Scholarship is to provide aid to students who blog. Applicants must maintain blogs with unique and interesting information. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are currently enrolled full time in a U.S. institution of higher learning. Winners must agree to have their name and blog listed on the website. The target applicants are college students and adult students. The award amount is $1,000 and is given to one applicant per year. Applications are available online and an essay is required. Visit and enter code CO5115 for updates on this award. 13

14 Blossom Kalama Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarships 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800 Honolulu, HI Phone: Fax: hawaii.org Deadline: February 20 The Blossom Kalama Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund supports students who are dedicated to serving the native Hawaiian community. Applicants must be of Hawaiian ancestry, and they must be a college junior, college senior, or graduate student (of any age). The amount and number of awards varies. To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at and official transcript. Visit and enter code HAI27015 for updates on this award. Boomer Esiason Foundation Scholarship Program Boomer Esiason Foundation c/o Jerry Cahill 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, 15 th floor New York, NY Phone: Fax: jcahillbef@aol.com Deadline: March 15, June 15, September 15, December 15 The Boomer Esiason Foundation Scholarship Program provides assistance to students with cystic fibrosis. Applicants must be pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. They must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, character, leadership, community service, and financial need. Scholarships are awarded in March, June, September, and December of each year. The award amount ranges from $500 to $2,000. Applications are available online. An application form, recent photo, letter from doctor, essay, transcript, tuition breakdown, and W2 from both parents are required. Visit and enter code BO for updates on this award. 14

15 Bristol Glen Continuing Care Retirement Community Spiritual Life Scholarship 200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, NJ (973) x nj.org glen.umh nj.org/bristol glen spiritual life scholarship/ Deadline: June 30, 2016 The senior residents of Bristol Glen Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), United Methodist Homes of NJ are once again offering two $1,000 annual scholarships to recognize the outstanding academic performance and leadership skills of a theological student. Applicants must be New Jersey residents, be enrolled in a seminary accredited by The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and have a B academic average. Interested applicants may download the scholarships information sheet and application at by going to "Our Communities/Bristol Glen/News/Bristol Glen Scholarship/Read More." For more information, please contact Todd Lattig, Chaplain, Bristol Glen (tlattig@bristolglen.org). Applications will be available online beginning April 1, Deadline: April 1 Broadcasting Your Aspirations Scholarship DirectStar and GetDirectTV.com Corporate Center Drive Fort Mill, SC scholarship/ The Broadcasting Your Aspirations Scholarship was made to assist students who write about the impact of television. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents and must be current or entering two or four year college students or graduate students of all ages. Students must write a 500 1,000 word blog post about how television has influenced their post graduate career goals. One $2,500 award will be given each year. Applications are available online. Visit and enter code DI5515 for updates on this award. Champions for Christ Scholarship appl/ Champions for Christ Foundation PO Box786 Greenville, SC Deadline: April 1 st 15

16 Champions for Christ seeks to assist students through a scholarship program those who are Christ s servants called to follow Him, commissioned to share His word, dedicated to ministry, and leading others to Christ. Requirements need only be 1) Enrollment in a seminary at the Masters of PhD level, and 2) the student must be planning on going into FULL TIME ministry. The application is found on the website listed above. CHCI Scholarship Award Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Inc nd St NE Washington, DC Phone: shernandez@chci.org Deadline: April 16 The CHCI Award is given to Latino students to award their public service in their communities. Applicants must be Latinos who have actively participated in public service, be accepted as full time students into accredited community colleges, four year universities, or graduate/professional programs, demonstrate financial need, and have good writing skills. Students should submit applications, resumes, essays, Student Aid Reports, two recommendation letters, transcripts, and a self addressed stamped postcard to be notified when application is received. Award amount is $1,000 $5,000. Applications are available online. Visit and enter code CO for updates on this award. College Answer $1,000 Scholarship College Answer Sallie Mae 300 Continental Drive Newark, DE Deadline: Monthly The College Answer Scholarship aids high school, undergraduate, and graduate students of all ages in their educational funding. Applicants must register on the CollegeAnswer website. Each month one registered user is selected in a random drawing to receive the scholarship. When you are registered for the website or the Sallie Mae Scholarship Search, you are automatically entered into the scholarship drawing. The amount is $1,000 given to one student per month. 16

17 Davis Putter Scholarship Fund Davis Putter Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 7307 New York, NY Deadline: April 1 The Davis Putter Scholarship Fund assists students who are both academically capable and who aid the progressive movement for peace and justice both on campus and in their communities. Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students of all ages who participate in the progressive movement, acting in the interests of issues such as expansion of civil rights and international solidarity, among others. Applicants must also have demonstrated financial need as well as a solid academic record. The scholarship amount can range up to $10,000, and the number of the awards vary. Applications are available online. Visit and enter code DA9115 for updates on this award. Earl Nightengale Scholarship National Speakers Association 1500 S. Priest Drive Attn: Scholarship Committee Tempe, AZ Phone: Fax: Deadline: June 1 The Earl Nightengale Scholarship is meant to encourage study in the field of professional speakers. Applicants must be entering full time undergraduate or graduate students who wish to become professional speakers. Selection is based on application, essay, recommendation and college transcript. The award amount is $5,000 and it is given to one applicant per year. Applications are available online. Visit and enter code NA35515 for updates on this award. Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarship Program Elizabeth Nash Foundation P.O. Box 1260 Los Gatos, CA info@elizabethnashfoundation.org Deadline: April 1 The Elizabeth Nash Foundation Scholarships are meant to support students with cystic fibrosis. Applicants must be current or entering graduate or undergraduate students at an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning. They must be U.S. citizens, and they 17

18 must be pursuing a bachelor s degree or higher. Selection criteria include scholastic achievement, character, leadership, community service, service to cystic fibrosis related causes, and financial need. Applicants can be high school, college, graduate, or adult students. The award amount ranges from $1,000 to $2,500. Applications are available online. An application form, essay, letter of recommendation, documentation of cystic fibrosis diagnosis, transcript, copy of FAFSA, and details of tuition costs are required. Visit and enter code EL for updates on this award. Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Church Training and Deaconess House Fund The Diocese of Pennsylvania 240 South Fourth Street Philadelphia, PA (215) Ext. 101 Chair of the Scholarship Committee, Mary Anne Noon: mnoon3612@gmail.com Deadline: March 21, 2015 Funds are available to women seeking to be ordained to the ministry or for a postbaccalaureate degree program which would further her lay ministry. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Consideration is given to excellence of academic record, quality of the essay and financial need. Preference is given to residents of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. The Committee prefers to give a limited number of grants in the $2,000 $3,000 range rather than numerous smaller grants. Grants are for one academic year, but may be renewable for two additional years. Candidates for the Vocational Diaconate may apply for further renewals. Grants are paid semi annually, directly to the Seminary or postgraduate institution. All sections of the application must be completed, and all accompanying materials must be received by the Scholarship Committee prior to the application deadline each year in order for the application to be considered. Download Application at: scholarships and to Mary Anne Noon. Episcopal Divinity School Jonathan M. Daniels Memorial Fellowship Jonathan Daniels Memorial Fellowship Episcopal Divinity School 99 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA (617) chartley@eds.edu (Christopher Hartley, VP of Institutional Advancement) Deadline: April 15, 2015 Jonathan Daniels Memorial Fellowship was established in 1966 in memory of Jonathan Myrick Daniels, an Episcopal Divinity School student, who was shot and killed in 1965 while working for civil rights in Alabama. The Fund was established by the Trustees 18

19 of Episcopal Divinity School to provide financial assistance to seminarians seeking to strengthen their theological education through participation in social movements concerned with important human needs, especially racial justice work. The Fellowships, awarded annually, are intended to set students in accredited theological schools free from their academic life and commitments to be engaged directly in some area of social concern, such as racial equality, civil rights, fair housing, community organization, or environmental issues. They are not intended to support research, supervised field education, existing nonprofit organizations, or any activity that is primarily based in the school curriculum itself. There is no restriction as to the location of the project. The committee meets in March each year to review all proposals and to make a judgment on those to be funded. Students in accredited ATS member schools are eligible to apply for this fellowship. Grants up to $3,000 are available (depending on the number of applicants). Exceptional proposals may be considered for larger grants. The project should be for a summer, a semester, a year, or a combination of these. Along with a detailed 3 page Project Statement, applicants must submit a Budget showing how the grant will be used. All proposals become the property of the Jonathan M. Daniels Memorial Fellowship. The decision of the Fellowship Committee is final. Fantasy Sports Daily Scholarship Program FantasySportsDaily.com General Scholarship for Advanced Education Deadline: October 1, 2015 FantasySportsDaily.com a leading provider of resources and sports information focused on the growing popularity of daily fantasy sports in the US and Canada. Fantasy Sports Daily is proud to offer ongoing college scholarship awards for students aspiring to achieve higher education. Having attended college ourselves, we appreciate the difficulty students face in financing their education, and we recognize the benefits a college education can provide. That's why our general scholarship rewards students who are looking to better themselves, who have goals and dreams, and who are committed to achieving a college degree and a successful future. US students who are 16 years of age or older are encouraged to apply for our scholarships. High school students, undergraduate students, master degree students, and adult learners are all also encouraged to apply. The General Scholarship for Advanced Education for Fall 2015 will award $1,000 to the recipient. Students enrolled in a two year, four year, or a graduate program are eligible to apply. The General Scholarship is awarded each fall and spring semester annually. Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts Scholarship The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts Robert A. Schilling 4702 Graceland Ave Indianapolis, IN Phone: Fax: scholarships@umfellowship.org 19

20 Deadline: March 15 (every year) Each year The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts awards academic scholarships for higher education. The amount varies but scholarships are usually around $1, NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE STUDENTS PLANNING A CAREER IN CHURCH MUSIC AND/OR WORSHIP ARTS. All applicants for scholarships must meet the following requirements: must be a music degree candidate intending to pursue a career in sacred music, either entering as a freshman or already enrolled in an accredited university, college, or school of theology; OR be pursuing academic education in worship or the arts related to worship; be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year immediately before applying; or, if a member of another Christian denomination, be employed in The United Methodist Church for at least one year immediately before applying; and give evidence of strong Christian character and participation in Christian activities of the church and/or campus. Demonstrate evidence of exceptional musical or other artistic talent, effective leadership ability, and outstanding promise of future usefulness to the Church in the areas of music and/or worship. Applicants may be high school, college, graduate, or adult students. Applications are available online. Visit and enter code FE221815for updates on this award. First Presbyterian Church (Tulsa, OK) Ullery Charitable Trust Scholarship Committee 709 South Boston Ave Tulsa, OK (918) tbriscoe@firstchurchtulsa.org Deadline: April 1 (every year) The Ullery Charitable Trust was formed in 1972 from the estate of Miss Jimmie Ullery, a member of First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Interest from the trust is used to assist students pursuing full time Christian work with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Grants are available to members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in varying amounts. Preference will be given to members of the First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa, and members of the Synod of the Sun. Students applying for funds may download the "Request for Application" Form. Completed forms may be mailed, ed or faxed to FPC Tulsa. Please note that the application also contains three reference forms. Applications for scholarships must be completed and all required materials must be submitted by April 1 for the upcoming school year. Granting of scholarships to qualified applicants from various funds of the First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa is the responsibility of the Session Scholarship Committee. In addition to membership requirements of some of the funds, preference will be given in the following order: members of First Presbyterian Church, Tulsa; members of Presbyterian churches in the Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery; members of 20

21 a church in the Synod of the Sun; members of Presbyterian Churches at large. Some scholarships are limited in their scope: the Ullery (full time Christian work); the Wallingford (Christian vocation); and the Warren, Allen and Crate (all need based). The Committee will base its awards upon: specific scholarship requirements; church or religious involvement; and academic performance and potential. Scholarship payments for successful applicants will be paid by the scholarship foundation to the financial aid office of the applicant's academic institution at the beginning of each semester in equal semester installments. Scholarship funds are not payable directly to the applicant. Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain a 2.0 ("C") average. Failure to do so will result in termination of the scholarship. Scholarships are not automatically renewed for succeeding school years. Current recipients must submit a new application to be eligible for renewal. It is the recipient's responsibility to have their college e mail, fax or mail an official copy of their transcript to the Business Office of First Presbyterian Church at the completion of each semester. All of the guidelines previously stated are amendable at the discretion of the Session's Scholarship Committee with approval by the Session. Florence K. Hull Theological Education Fund First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, Ohio John. C. Miller, Chair 501 Fourth Street Marietta, OH Deadline: May 30 th The First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, OH each year gives scholarships from their Florence K. Hull Theological Education Fund to those who are enrolled in a Presbyterian Church USA seminary, members of a PCUSA church, and under care of a PCUSA Presbytery. Those applying in the Presbytery of Muskingum Valley take priority, but many outside that Presbytery have been aided by this grant. For an application, the Admissions@ptsem.edu as the Office of Admissions has it on pdf format. Foundation Scholarships CIRI Foundation 3600 San Jeronimo Drive Suite 256 Anchorage, AK Phone: Fax: tcf@thecirifoundation.org Deadline: June 1 The Foundation Scholarships are meant to provide financial aid to Alaska Natives. Applicants must be qualified Alaska Native beneficiaries who plan to attend or are currently attending undergraduate or graduate institutions. There are a number of awards based on field of study or career goal. Applicants must submit applications, proof of eligibility, reference letter, transcripts, purpose statements, and proof of enrollment. Target applicants are high school, 21

22 undergraduate, graduate, and adult students. The award amount is $20,000, and scholarships may be renewable. Application are available online. GuideOne Foundation Scholarship Erick Spacek: Deadline: April 15 th The annual GuideOne Foundation Scholarship program seeks to benefit students who are actively pursuing a career in ministry. Students who meet certain criteria are eligible to earn one of four $2,500 scholarships. As one of America s leading insurers of churches, this program was created because GuideOne believes in the church leaders of tomorrow and helping them advance in ministry. Requirements: 1) Graduate religious studies students and any individuals in seminary are eligible. Please note that you must plan to be enrolled in your program of study for the following fall semester to be eligible. 2) Students must be attending accredited colleges, universities or seminaries within the United States and District of Columbia. 3) Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 is required. 4) Applicant is required to submit an essay that explains why they chose to pursue their degree and how they plan to use their education and future career in ministry. Essay should be double spaced and not exceed 350 words. Harvesters Student Scholarship Harvesters Scholarship Foundation 7252 Berry Creek St. Eastvale, CA edithlo@harvestersscholarship.com Deadline: May 31 st This scholarship is for students will be enrolled in the academic year. The application is currently available only for individuals enrolled in undergraduate or Master s programs at accredited US and Canadian seminaries and Bible schools. This scholarship exists to support individuals who subscribe to the Evangelical Christian faith to participate in professional and educational services as witnesses for their faith in action and to contribute to international development. Requirements: 1) Minimum 3.0 GPA, 2) Full Time enrollment, 3) Financial Need. To download the application, go to the website listed above. Hit The Books Scholarship Coffeeforless.com 250 South 18 th St, Suite 802 Philadelphia, PA Phone: Info@coffeeforless.com Deadline: September 30 and January 31 22

23 The Hit the Books Scholarship is meant to support students between the ages of 18 and 25 with educational expenses through an essay contest that includes their passion for coffee in the content. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning and must be years of age. An essay up to 500 words must be submitted on how education is important in their lives and how the scholarship money will impact their educational goals. Awards are given twice a year. Selection is based on the overall strength of the essay, a creative way to include the applicant s passion for coffee in the content of his/her essay and financial need. The target applicants are high school, college, and graduate school students. The scholarship amount is $500. Applications are submitted via . An application form, essay, and proof of enrollment are required. Visit and enter code CO14415 for updates on this award. International Order King s Daughters and Sons Scholarship IOKDS Student Ministry Department Director P. O. Box 1040 Chautauqua, NY, Studentministrydirector.kds@gmail.com Deadline: For application requests by e mail or traditional mail December 1 March 1; All required docs postmarked by April 1 st are to be sent to the address above. Scholarships are awarded to those in financial need who have answered God s call on their lives and are enrolled in a Masters of Divinity program in an accredited seminary or college. A Student Ministry Scholarship is usually in the amount of $1,000 for a full academic year. Renewal scholarships are provided as well. The King's Daughters and Sons members strive to "care for all God's children through service In His Name." Since the Student Ministry Scholarship Department was created in 1970, The King's Daughters and Sons organization has given over 1,250 seminary scholarships, investing in the future leaders of the Christian church. Applicants must be full time graduate students in a Master of Divinity program in a school or seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States or Canada. The applicant must be a citizen of the United States or Canada. A 3.0 GPA or above must be maintained for all graduate and undergraduate work. For applying by e mail: Please include your name, e mail address, course of study and seminary. From December 1 through March 1, application requests may be submitted to the above address. For applying by traditional mail: Please send a brief note with your name, e mail address, course of study and seminary. Requests for applications are only accepted from December 1 through March 1. Include a self addressed, stamped envelope (regular business envelope) and mail to the 14 above address. Completed applications including all required documents, letters of recommendation and official transcripts must be sent by traditional mail and postmarked on or before April 1 to be considered. IOKDS funds renewal scholarships as well. When a continuing student reapplies, the student receives a new application form to be completed with the addition of an updated resume and an official transcript. The application must be postmarked by April 1 with an official transcript mailed to the director as soon as possible, but no later than mid June. The church needs gifted leaders! It is 23