Top 19 Christian Scholarships in September 2023

Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students interested in attending a Christian university or college.

Are you a current high school student interested in attending a Protestant, faith-based college or university? If so, consider applying for the Annual Protestant Faith Based College Scholarship! In order to apply, you simply need to fill out a form with some simple information about yourself, your high school, and your college plans. You will then be entered in a scholarship drawing with the opportunity to win up to $2,000. The scholarship is offered by The Christian Connector, a "one-stop-shop” for receiving free information from Catholic/Christian colleges and Bible colleges.   If you’re a high school student with plans of attending a Protestant, faith-based college, we encourage you to apply to the Annual Protestant Faith Based College Scholarship!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to US-Based high school students in the classes of 2024 and 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Are you a Christian graduate student planning on entering a field where there is a small or limited Christian presence? If so, consider applying for the Harvey Fellows Program! The program is open to Christian graduate students from certain majors who demonstrate a personal faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to serve and witness in his name. The 28twelve Foundation, a growing Christian vocational leadership ministry, is proud to offer this fellowship for graduate students across the country. Through the program, the foundation hopes to equip and encourage individuals to integrate their faith into their chosen careers. Every year, multiple recipients are chosen to earn a $16,000 stipend to fund their education. If you are passionate about your faith and serving through your career, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a female communicant member of a parish or mission of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, or the wife or daughter of a communicant member who has completed her first year of an undergraduate degree? Additionally, are you studying to become a teacher? If so, you might consider applying for the ARFORA Undergraduate Scholarship for Women! The scholarship is funded by the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America with the goal of helping communicant members further their education and become teachers. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to selected students annually. The scholarship can be used for any educational expenses. If you’re a female, education major passionate about your faith as a part of the Roman Orthodox Episcopate of America and are looking for some help paying for college, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a female graduate student who has been a voting communicant member of a parish/mission of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America for at least one year? If you are, consider applying for the ARFORA Martha Gavrilla Graduate Scholarship for Women! The scholarship is funded by the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America with the goal of helping communicant members further their education. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to one selected graduate student annually and can be used for any educational expenses. If you’re a female graduate student passionate about your faith as a part of the Roman Orthodox Episcopate of America and are looking for some help paying for your graduate degree, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a college junior or senior attending a Presbyterian college or university? If that sounds like you, we encourage you to check out the $2,000 Samuel Robinson Award! To apply for this award, you must meet with a chaplain or campus ministry staff member and successfully recite the responses to the 107 questions in the Westminster Shorter Catechism. If you choose to submit an additional essay and/or project, you may even win up to $4,000. If this sounds like a great opportunity to you, we encourage you to start memorizing and apply! 

The National Huguenot Society Scholarships are a unique opportunity for undergraduate students of Huguenot descent to receive financial support for each year of their studies. Applicants must be recommended by their college and provide genealogy information and documentation to verify their Huguenot ancestry, which will then be reviewed by a genealogist for authenticity. Applications must be submitted directly by the college. If you're a Huguenot college student, don't miss out on this chance to receive support for your education!

The Presbyterian Study Grant is offered by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to support students pursuing careers in the church. This financial aid program is exclusively available to MDiv and MACE students enrolled full-time at ATS-accredited institutions who demonstrate financial need. No more than 120 students are awarded each year.

Got your sights set on an MDiv or MACE degree, and want some financial support to help you on your journey? If so, consider applying for the Native American Education Grant! To be eligible for the grant, you must be an active member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and enrolled full-time at an ATS-accredited seminary. While applicants pursuing a MACE degree don't need to be an Inquirer/Candidate, those pursuing a MDiv degree (or MDiv/Dual Degree) must be an Inquirer or Candidate when entering years 1 and 2 and a Candidate when entering year 3. All applicants must also demonstrate financial need. If you fit these requirements, don't hesitate to apply for the Native American Education Grant and give yourself a boost in pursuing your academic goals!

Got your sights set on an MDiv or MACE degree, and want some financial support to help you on your journey? If so, consider applying for the People of Color Supplemental Award! To be eligible for the grant, you must be an active member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and enrolled full-time at an ATS-accredited seminary. While applicants pursuing a MACE degree don't need to be an Inquirer/Candidate, those pursuing a MDiv degree (or MDiv/Dual Degree) must be an Inquirer or Candidate when entering years 1 and 2 and a Candidate when entering year 3. All applicants must also demonstrate financial need. If you fit these requirements, don't hesitate to apply for the Native American Education Grant and give yourself a boost in pursuing your academic goals!

The AbleLight University Scholarship is funded by AbleLight, an organization that believes “the world shines brighter when people with developmental disabilities achieve their full potential.” Every year, their AbleLight University Scholarship awards scholarships of varying amounts to multiple college students following the Lutheran faith and seeking a career in ministry with people with disabilities. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you a member of The United Methodist Church? Then you may be eligible to receive a United Methodist GBHEM Scholarship! The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry administers over 70 scholarship programs, including opportunities for high school, college, and graduate students attending school in the U.S. If you’re an active member of The United Methodist Church and you’re seeking funds to help pay for college, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an aspiring journalist or communications professional? If so, the Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minorities may be a great opportunity for you! This $2,500 scholarship supports undergraduates who are pursuing majors in religious journalism or mass communications. The scholarship honors the work of Leonard M. Perryman, a journalist for the United Methodist Church, and is awarded to one student each year. To be eligible, students must be from a minority background and be members of the United Methodist Church. If you are passionate about the intersection between journalism and religion, keep on reading to learn how you can apply for this scholarship!

The Georgia Harkness Scholarship beckons women over 35 to pursue a second career in ordained ministry as an elder in The United Methodist Church. This annual award is granted for the basic seminary degree that leads to elder's ordination. Please note that it is not available for undergraduate, D.Min. or Ph.D. work. The application process is online and runs from January 4 to March 1 each year through the Office of Loans and Scholarships.

The Sonlight College Scholarships for Homeschoolers is an incredible scholarship opportunity for current homeschooled high school seniors. Each year, it awards $5,000 to 13 college-bound, homeschooled high school seniors who have used at least 5 Sonlight Curriculum programs. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.