Top 33 Religion Scholarships in September 2026

Incoming University of Ohio Bobcats - look no further! If you're an Ohio resident and looking to major in a humanities field, you've come to the right place: the Claire O. and Charles J. Ping Cutler Scholars Award may be the perfect opportunity for you. Annually, the program awards a $25,000 renewable scholarship to Ohio residents who have been admitted to humanities majors in the University of Ohio's College of Arts and Sciences or a related HTC (Honors Tutorial College) degree program. The following majors are eligible: English, history, classics and religious studies, modern languages, philosophy, linguistics, women’s, gender, & sexuality studies, and/or African American studies. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must apply to Ohio University (submit the Common Application) by the Early Action deadline (November 15th). Then, students who meet the eligibility requirements will be sent a supplemental scholarship application. The Claire O. and Charles J. Ping Cutler Scholars Award is just one of the many Ohio resident scholarships and humanities scholarships available on Scholarships360. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply and explore other scholarships you may qualify for. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The Persons Case Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for those studying in the arts, humanities, and social sciences fields to advance gender equality. This scholarship is open to women, men, and gender-diverse individuals who are Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, or Protected Persons who are residents of or currently residing in Alberta. Undergraduate applicants must be registered (full or part-time) students in an approved Alberta post-secondary institution, while graduate applicants must be Alberta residents who are registered (full or part-time) in a graduate program in Alberta or elsewhere. Indigenous students, racialized students and students living with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Forty students will be selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their studies. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in your field!Show Less

The "Laszlo Orszagh Distinguished Award in American Studies" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in teaching post-secondary courses and assisting in curriculum development at Hungarian universities. Associate and full professors with at least ten years of graduate teaching experience will be given preference. Applications will be accepted from any discipline, so long as they relate to American studies. Selected scholars must agree to teach one lecture or seminar course per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Additional activities may include advising students, overseeing student research and thesis work, participating in research projects, doing local outreach, or giving talk(s) at the American Corners in Hungary and select Hungarian universities. Interested students must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation to apply. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The "Postdoctoral Scholar Award" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and assisting faculty and students in the arts, education, humanities, geology, or the social sciences at Taiwanese universities. As part of the research requirement, selected scholars may expect to collaborate with Taiwanese faculty, and present lectures, seminars, and workshops as arranged by the host institution. To apply, interested students should obtain a letter of invitation from their potential host institution. Applicants without an invitation letter may indicate preferred affiliations, but Fulbright Taiwan will arrange and finalize all affiliations in consultation with potential hosts. If you're a doctorate or terminal degree holder wanting to work at an educational institution in Taiwan, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The "Distinguished Scholar in Humanities and Social Sciences" is open to Ph.D. or Terminal Degree holders looking to conduct research in the Humanities or Social Sciences at the American Studies Center (ASC), University of Warsaw. Candidates are expected to have at least 10 years of teaching experience. Selected scholars will be required to teach one graduate course per semester on a topic of their choosing. They will also be expected to give public lectures, advise graduate students, and generally engage in the academic life of the ASC. Recipients will be granted a monthly allowance of $6,000. An additional monthly allowance of $150 for conference/research/books, as well as one-time payments for travel ($1,500) and relocation ($800), may also be granted. To apply, you must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

Are you a college or graduate student at Arizona State University (ASU) interested in learning about Jewish Studies? The ASU Jewish Studies Scholarships may be a good fit for you! ASU offers an array of scholarships to students at all academic levels on an annual basis. While scholarship programs and amounts vary, students are only expected to submit one application with all required documentation. By submitting just one application, you could be in the running for nine scholarships each worth at least $500! Many of the scholarships are targeted toward graduate students. Others may be for upperclassmen, require you to be in the Honors College, etc. You’ll want to read the requirements for each scholarship closely if you decide to apply. However, all of the scholarships will require you to have a project proposal and plan for spending the money.  If you’re a college or graduate student pursuing Jewish Studies at ASU, we encourage you to take advantage of this expansive and streamlined scholarship opportunity! Show Less

Are you a prospective or current college student and member of the Catholic Order of Foresters (COF)? If so, you might be interested in applying for the COF Fraternal Scholarship! The scholarship is open to COF members who host a "Feeding God's Children" event, participate in COF's "Alternative Break", or serve as a religious instructor at any level. The Catholic Order of Foresters, a society of fraternal benefit in the U.S., offers the scholarship to help its members through financial support and service to the Catholic community. Every year, COF selects multiple applicants to receive $1,000 to use toward their college or university of choice. If you're a college student passionate about your Catholic faith, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Mary Hill Davis Ethnic/Minority Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to ethnic minority residents of Texas who are members of Texas Baptist congregations.

The Pamfil and Maria Bujea Seminarian Scholarship is a unique opportunity for Orthodox Christian seminarians with a passion for serving the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America in Canada. This scholarship is awarded once to a deserving male or female student at the beginning of the recipient's second year of studies at one of these Schools of Theology: St. Vladimir Orthodox Seminary, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, or St. Tikhon Orthodox Seminary. Applicants must also have the intention of serving the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America in Canada. The time to be served is at the discretion of the ruling hierarch. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a college upperclassman or graduate student who (1) is an active, communicant member of a Lutheran congregation and (2) wishes to include people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities in your ministry? If so, the Lutheran Student Scholastic and Service Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $3,000 to multiple active, communicant members of Lutheran congregations who are either (a) college upperclassmen with a "career objective in the field of ministry to work with people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities" or (b) incoming or current (first/second-year) students pursuing seminarian studies or post-graduate studies at any Lutheran seminary. If you are preparing for ministry, whether that be through pastor, pre-seminary, and deaconess studies, director of Christian education, or special-needs teacher studies, if you have a desire to “share Jesus’ love and the Gospel message with people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities," keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate, Portland State University student majoring in Judaic studies? Then, consider applying to the Harold Schnitzer Family Scholarship! Funded by Portland State University itself, the Harold Schnitzer Family Scholarship aims to relieve some of the hefty university tuition costs and fees for passionate students each year. The scholarship, covering more than half the costs of tuition and fees, is awarded to nearly 20 lucky PSU Judaic studies students yearly. Spread out over the course of your undergraduate experience (up to four years), the scholarship pays between $5,000 and $7,000 per year. If you’re a community service-oriented Judaic studies major at PSU, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an exceptional and motivated college junior who hopes to complete a graduate degree in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences? If so, consider applying for the Beinecke Scholarship Program! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to chosen scholars immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. The scholarship was established to honor Edwin, Frederick, and Walter Beinecke, the board of Directors of The Sperry and Hutchinson Company, who believed in the importance of corporate philanthropy. If you’re passionate about completing a graduate degree in the arts or social sciences and are looking for some help to fund your graduate study, we encourage you to apply! P.S.: Interested students should bear in mind that participating institutions will have internal deadlines linked to their nominating process that will fall earlier than February. We recommend contacting your campus liaison for more information.Show Less

The Highland Lakes Legacy Fund: RoseLoe-Dix Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Marble Falls High School in Texas, or Tishomingo or Ada high schools in Oklahoma. Students studying for a degree in business, sciences, computers, Christian religion, literature, pre-med, engineering, or a medical field are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Georgia Harkness Scholarship invites women over 35 to pursue a second career in ordained ministry as an elder in The United Methodist Church. This annual award grants $5,000 towards a 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. If you're a woman over age 35 interested in becoming an elder in the church, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Grace Brooks and E. Perry Palmer (Chaflin) are awarded to African American high school students from the Community Foundation’s 11-county service area. Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religion at Claflin University are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Are you a student at Ohio State University who has written a paper on a topic related to Jewish studies? If so, consider applying to the Charlotte Susan Roth Memorial Fund Essay Contest! All that’s needed to apply for the contest is a minimum 1,500-word essay on Jewish studies that has been written in one’s fall or spring semester at OSU. The top applicant will receive a $750 award and the second-place applicant will receive $500. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you an Ohio State University student who studies Hebrew, Yiddish and Ashkenazi studies, or Jewish studies? If so, consider applying to the Morris and Fannie Skilken Family Foundation Endowment Fund Scholarship! Open to any student who has completed at least one (1) course in Jewish studies at OSU, the $2,000 scholarship is awarded to up to two (2) students per year. If you’re an OSU student who’s previously taken a class in Jewish studies, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an Ohio State University student planning on studying Yiddish and/or Jewish studies? Then consider applying for the Emily and George Severinghaus Beck Education Abroad Scholarship! Giving priority to students demonstrating financial need, the scholarship awards $2,000 to up to two (2) students each year who are accepted to relevant Yiddish studies programs. Just bear in mind that the award is contingent on your acceptance to the academic program and Ohio State approval of student travel to a country outside the United States (if the program is located in an institution abroad). Nonetheless, if you’re an Ohio State University student eager to study Yiddish, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Sammy Joe & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Ministerial Studies is available to graduating seniors or graduates of a high school or homeschool in one of ETCF’s East Texas counties*. Students planning to study in a field related to ministerial studies in Texas are encouraged to apply *ETCF Counties include Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Freestone, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Houston, Lamar, Leon, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Trinity, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood.Show Less

Are you a service-oriented Catholic high school senior who has been part of a Scouting America (formerly Boys & Girl Scouts) troop? Furthermore, have you been awarded for your involvement and do you plan on continuing your education in college? Consider applying for the Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarships! Each year, this program, consisting of seven (7) different scholarships, awards multiple scouts up to $5,000 for their continued dedication to Catholicism, scout programs, and education. Applicants must also have (1) earned the Eagle Scout, Summit Award, or Quartermaster Award and (2) earned the Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius XII, or Light is Life (Eastern Rite) Religious Emblem to qualify for the scholarship. To be considered for the scholarship, be sure to submit a completed application, four letters of recommendation, a transcript, and a high-quality photo of yourself in your Scouting America uniform. If you’re passionate about your scout program and are looking for some help to pay off college, we encourage you to apply! P.S.: As of 2025, the Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship has been adopted into the NCCS Scholarships Program.Show Less

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship Program offers scholarship funds to help Jewish college and graduate students offset some of their financial burden. To be eligible, applicants must be Jewish, been born and raised in the Chicago metropolitan area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties), including Lake County, Indiana or had one continuous year of full-time employment in the Chicago metro area prior to enrollment, intend to return to the Chicago metropolitan area after completing school, and are entering their last two years of an undergraduate program or entering an accredited graduate program in the upcoming academic year. Selected recipients will earn awards worth up to $4,000 each, with the potential to renew. If you're an incoming Jewish college upperclassman or graduate student from the Chicago Metropolitan Area or Lake County, Indiana, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Rocco C. Caffarelli was a successful entrepreneur whose wholesale grocery business served stores throughout the South Texas region. To honor Caffarelli, this scholarship was established to provide educational opportunities for young men residing in Texas with plans to attend a Texas college/university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree. ​ To be eligible for this $6,000 scholarship, applicants must be male residents of Texas who are planning to attend a Texas college or university with the intent to major in education, science, religion, business, music, or applied arts. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.2 GPA out of a 4.0 GPA scale. Those with good moral character and ideals will be considered strong applicants. Interested in discovering similar scholarships? We encourage you to browse Scholarships360 for more Texas scholarships that you could qualify for. Apply today and take the first step toward your future!Show Less

The New England Regional Fellowship Consortium, a collaboration of 31 major cultural agencies, will offer at least two dozen awards in the current application cycle. Each grant will provide a stipend of $5,000 for a minimum of eight weeks of research at participating institutions. Awards are open to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals who hold the necessary U.S. government documents. Grants are designed to encourage projects that draw on the resources of several agencies. NERFC grants support work in a broad array of fields, including but not limited to: history, literature, art history, African American studies, American studies, women's and gender studies, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, religious studies, environmental studies, oceanography, and the histories of law, medicine, and technology. If you have an interest in conducting research in any of these fields, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a Judaic Studies major at Portland State University (PSU) looking to study abroad in Israel? If so, the Lorry I. Lokey Endowed Fund for Israel may be a good scholarship opportunity for you. The scholarship is funded by a generous endowment made by Lorry I. Lokey, a Portland native and founder of Business Wire. Every year, the scholarship provides between $1,000 and $5,000 for one PSU Judaic Studies major to travel and study abroad in Israel. Interested students should explore this opportunity and the application process by visiting the Internal Affairs: Education Abroad website. The program accepts applications until February 1st annually. If you are a Portland State University Judaic Studies student who plans to study abroad in Israel, keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college student interested in ethics, either as they pertain to your own life or on a bigger scale? If so, we may have a great opportunity for you: the Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest! The contest is open to registered undergraduate students at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States who write an essay analyzing ethical issues in today’s complex world. The Elie Wiesel Foundation offers this scholarship. The foundation honors Romanian-born American author of Night and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel by funding programs that reflect his values. Thus, the Elie Wiesel Foundation is proud to host this annual essay contest to support young writers and encourage critical thinking on ethics. Contest winners can earn up to $10,000 to help pay for their educational endeavors. If you are passionate about ethics and want to put your thoughts into words, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you passionate about making a difference and have an interest in exploring American Jewish Identity? If so, consider applying for the AJC Goldman Summer Fellowship! The AJC Goldman Summer Fellowship is open to undergraduate students currently in their freshman, sophomore, or junior years who are passionate about politics, public relations, and want to gain experience abroad. The scholarship is offered by the American Jewish Committee, the leading global Jewish advocacy organization that works to impact policy and opinion on some of the most important issues facing the Jewish people. Each year, the scholarship awards winning applicants a minimum $4,000 stipend in addition to the costs for all major travel expenses. If you’re passionate about exploring domestic politics, diplomacy, public relations, and the American Jewish identity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less