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Top 19 Christian Scholarships in February 2023
Faith and religion are an important part of many students’ lives. If you practice any denomination of Christianity, then you may qualify for Christian scholarships. While some of these scholarships may be specifically for students who want to study religion and theology in college, others are for students who identify as Christian.
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- Top Christian scholarships
- How to win scholarships for Christian students
- Resources for Christian students
- Frequently asked questions about Christian scholarships
- Other scholarship lists to explore
To learn more about these scholarship opportunities for Christians, including the deadlines, award amounts, and eligibility requirements, keep reading!
Top 19 Christian Scholarships in February 2023
The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:
- The scholarship requires a fee to apply
- The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
- The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
- Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
- The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
- The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
- The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
- There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
- The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
- There is no available contact information
If you believe a scholarship has been published in error, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
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Easy scholarship open to all US-based high school, college, community college and graduate students.
$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
Sponsored
Easy scholarship open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
$25,000 No Essay Scholarship
Sponsored
Open to high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minorities
Offered by The United Methodist Church
Open to United Methodist ethnic minority students interested in a journalism or communications undergraduate program.
United Methodist GBHEM General Scholarship
Offered by The United Methodist Church
Open to high school seniors, college, and graduate students who are active members of the United Methodist Church.
ARFORA Helen Muntean Education Scholarship for Women
Offered by The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America
Female, Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America members who have completed their first year of an undergraduate education program.
ARFORA/Martha Gavrila Scholarship for Women
Offered by The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America
Open to women of The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America who have completed a college degree and been accepted for graduate studies.
Annual Protestant Faith Based College Scholarship
Sponsored
Open to students who are a current high school freshman, sophomore, or junior interested in attending a Protestant university or college.
$5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship
Sponsored
Students must be a current high school freshman, sophomore, or junior interested in attending a Christian university or college.
The Pour Over Scholarship
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Open to Christian students who want to stay on top of the news. By applying, you’ll subscribe to The Pour Over and receive unbiased news from a Christian perspective.
$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Sponsored
Easy scholarship open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.
Samuel Robinson Award
Offered by Presbyterian Mission Agency
Open to college juniors and seniors attending a Presbyterian-related college who recite the answers to the Westminster Shorter Catechism.
Harvey Fellows Program
Offered by The 28twelve Foundation
Open to Christian graduate students planning on entering a field where this is a small or limited Christian presence.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Jan 3, 2024Sonlight College Scholarships for Homeschoolers
Offered by Sonlight
Open to college-bound, homeschooled high school seniors who have used at least 5 Sonlight Curriculum programs.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Dec 1, 2023AbleLight University Scholarship
Offered by AbleLight
Open to college students following the Lutheran faith and seeking a career in ministry with people with disabilities.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
May 13, 2023$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship
Sponsored
Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school students.
Niche $2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsored
Easy scholarship from Niche open to all high school, college, and graduate students.
How to win scholarships for Christian students
If you’re applying for scholarships for Christian students, you may be required to submit an essay as part of your application. Scholarship committees rely on essays to get to know applicants on a deeper level. This is a great opportunity to emphasize the importance of your Christian faith and discuss what your religion means to you. You can also write about how your Christian upbringing shaped you as a person, and how your faith has helped shape your goals for the future.
To learn more about how to craft a compelling essay, we encourage you to explore the following resources:
- How to write a 250 word essay
- How to write a 500 word essay
- How to write an essay about yourself
- Overview of common scholarship essay prompts
- How to start a scholarship essay (with examples)
- How to end a scholarship essay
- How to write a winning scholarship essay
Resources for Christian students
There are a variety of organizations and resources designed to support students of Christian faith. Here are a few worth checking out:
InterVarsity
InterVarsity is a campus ministry with chapters at over 700 schools across the country. It’s a great group to join if you’re interested in making connections with other Christian students and developing your faith during your time in college.
Global Medical Missions Alliance (GMMA)
GMMA is an international association of current and future Christian healthcare professionals. The organization hosts a variety of conferences, local and global outreach projects, and student networking opportunities. There are also mentorship programs that pair students with active and retired professionals in the medical field.
Chi Alpha
Chi Alpha is a network of Christian ministries spread across more than 300 college campuses throughout the U.S. and around the world. The organization is dedicated to connecting with Christian students and helping them reach their full potential. Check out this campus locator to find a Chi Alpha chapter near you.
Frequently asked questions about Christian scholarships
Here are some of the frequently asked questions from students about Christian scholarships:
Can churches give scholarships?
Yes, churches can and do give scholarships to students! In fact, your local church may offer specific scholarships for parishioners of the local church. These local church scholarships are great for students because there is generally less competition for the awards. This makes them a great source of potential scholarships for students.
In addition to the above scholarships, we’d recommend that all Christian students reach out to their local parish to see what scholarship opportunities might be available.
Do colleges award scholarships for Christian students?
Yes, they do! There are a number of top Christian colleges including schools like Boston College, BYU, Fordham University, Liberty University, Notre Dame, and Wheaton College! All of these colleges offer need-based financial aid and some of them will also offer merit scholarships to high-achieving students.
Remember, if you are applying for need-based financial aid you will need to submit the FAFSA and in some cases, the CSS Profile.
