By Will Geiger

Will Geiger is the co-founder of Scholarships360 and has a decade of experience in college admissions and financial aid. He is a former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Kenyon College where he personally reviewed 10,000 admissions applications and essays. Will also managed the Kenyon College merit scholarship program and served on the financial aid appeals committee. He has also worked as an Associate Director of College Counseling at a high school in New Haven, Connecticut. Will earned his master’s in education from the University of Pennsylvania and received his undergraduate degree in history from Wake Forest University.

Posted: October 4th, 2021

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.

Jump ahead to:

• Top Christian Scholarships in 2021
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Summary of top Christian scholarships
• Upcoming scholarships

To learn more about these scholarship opportunities for Christians, including the deadlines, award amounts, and eligibility requirements, keep reading!

Top Christian Scholarships in 2021

$2,500 Christian Connector Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students must be a current high school freshman, sophomore, or junior interested in attending a Christian university or college.
• Amount: $2,500
• Deadline: October 31, 2021

$500 Faith and Tech Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school and college students who are Christian and interested in technology
• Amount: $500
• Deadline: October 10, 2021

Annual Protestant Faith Based College Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students who are a current high school freshman, sophomore, or junior interested in attending a Protestant university or college.
• Amount: $1,500
• Deadline: October 31, 2021

Annual Catholic College Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students who are a current high school freshman, sophomore, or junior interested in attending a Catholic university or college.
• Amount: $1,500
• Deadline: October 31, 2021

Samuel Robinson Award

• Eligibility: Juniors or Seniors in college who are members of the Presbyterian Church and attending a college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church
• Amount: $2,000 to $7,500
• Deadline: June 1, September 1, and December 1

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.

Summary of top Christian scholarships

1. $2,500 Christian Connector Scholarship
2. $500 Faith and Tech Scholarship
3. Annual Protestant Faith Based College Scholarship
4. Annual Catholic College Scholarship
5. Darryl Davis “Follow Your Heart” Scholarship
6. Samuel Robinson Award

Upcoming Christian scholarships

$1,000 Faith, Hope, & Nursing Scholarship

• Eligibility: First generation college students and underrepresented minorities in New York State
• Amount: $1,000

Darryl Davis “Follow Your Heart” Scholarship

• Eligibility: Undergraduate students in any field of study. A passion for singing, a history of giving back to your community, and involvement with church is a plus
• Amount: $500

United Methodist GBHEM Scholarships

• Eligibility: Students who are members of the United Methodist Church
• Amount: Varies
• Opens: December 15, 2021