Presbyterian Study Grant & Supplemental Grants for Seminary Students
For theological students preparing to serve in a PC(USA) congregation. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) theological grant programs include:
- Presbyterian Study Grant
- Racial Ethnic Supplemental Grant
- Native American Supplemental Grant
- Presbyterian Women — Women of Color Grant
Eligible applicants must be full time M.Div. or M.A.C.E. students attending a PC(USA) related seminary. M.Div. students must be enrolled as Inquirers or Candidates by PC(USA) presbyteries before the application deadline to be considered for an award.
Supplemental Grants are awarded to Presbyterian Study Grant (PSG) selected students with need who meet the restrictions for the supplemental grants.
Presbyterian Study Grant guidelines (click here) Application
Deadline: June 15, 2013 (postmarked)
Criteria
- Be a member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
- The Presbytery’s Christian Education Certification Advisor must recommend M.A.C.E. students.
- M.Div. students entering years 1 and 2 must be an Inquirer or Candidate
- M.Div. students entering year 3 must be a Candidate
- Normally enrolled full time at one of the following related seminaries: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Columbia Theological Seminary University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, McCormick Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, San Francisco Theological Seminary, Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Auburn Theological Seminary (Union Theological Seminary of New York), Evangelical Theological Seminary of Puerto Rico.
- First professional degree required for church vocation — students who have a M.Div. or M.A.C.E. and are working on a second degree will not be considered for award. Dual degree students will only be considered for the portion of their education that is in the M.Div. or M.A.C.E. program.
- The Office of Financial Aid for Studies will evaluate and determine need based on the seminary’s standardized budget, the student’s EFC, and aid awarded. To be considered the student must complete a FAFSA and apply to the seminary for financial aid.
Range of award
- Presbyterian Study Grant: $1,000.00—$4,000.00
- Racial Ethnic Supplemental Grant: $500.00—$1,000.00
- Native American Supplemental Grant: $500.00—$1,500.00
- Presbyterian Women — Women of Color Grant: $1,000.00—$3,000.00
The Freedom Plains United Presbyterian Church
The Freedom Plains United Presbyterian Church is able to offer a limited number of small vocational scholarships to students of Presbyterian seminaries. The application deadline is June 15 and should be submitted to the address on the application. Contact information is also available on the application for any questions or concerns regarding criteria/eligibility.
Barber Scholarship
McCormick Need-Based Tuition Grants
McCormick Tuition grants, which cover all or part of tuition costs, are awarded based on financial need. These grants are made possible by the generosity of various donors. McCormick tuition grants are awarded only for courses taken to fulfill degree requirements. Dropping a course may affect your grant award and should be resolved by the end of each semester. Grants will not be awarded retroactively. You must be registered for a minimum of 6 courses per academic year to qualify for these grants
In addition, please review the following eligibility requirements for the tuition grant:
· Be accepted into a degree program. Special and unclassified students do not qualify for aid.
· Be enrolled for at least 6 courses during the fall, January and spring semesters.
· Be a student in good standing and maintain satisfactory progress in fulfilling degree requirements. New students begin seminary in good standing.
Completion of the 2013/14 FAFSA is also required for eligibility consideration. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. The Need Based Tuition Grant application will be available on the McCormick Financial Planning webpage soon.
In addition, please review the following eligibility requirements for the tuition grant:
· Be accepted into a degree program. Special and unclassified students do not qualify for aid.
· Be enrolled for at least 6 courses during the fall, January and spring semesters.
· Be a student in good standing and maintain satisfactory progress in fulfilling degree requirements. New students begin seminary in good standing.
Completion of the 2013/14 FAFSA is also required for eligibility consideration. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. The Need Based Tuition Grant application will be available on the McCormick Financial Planning webpage soon.
Princeton Theological Seminary's
(Multiple denominations)
UCC Scholarships
The seminary scholarship application process for the 2013/14 academic year has begun! The following scholarship applications are now available to UCC seminarians at http://www.ucc.org/apply. If you have any questions or concerns about the scholarship program please contact 1-866-822-8224 ext. 3839 or jeffersv@ucc.org.
Garrett Trust Fund Scholarship (UCC)
Garrett Trust Fund Scholarship for one-time emergency need, available year-round to full time MDiv students. http://www.ucc.org/apply
The Harold H. Wilke Scholarship Fund (UCC)
The Harold H. Wilke Scholarship Fund is available to gifted persons with disabilities. http://www.ucc.org/apply
The Richard and Helen Brown Pastoral Scholarships (UCC)
Also available to UCC seminarians of color are The Richard and Helen Brown Pastoral Scholarships administered by each of the member organizations of the Council of Racial and Ethnic Ministries. http://www.ucc.org/apply
First Presbyterian Church of Marietta Scholarship (PCUSA)
First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, Ohio is a member of the Presbytery of Muskingum Valley, and preference is understandably given to applicants who are under the care of that Presbytery. If you are not under the care of Muskingum Valley Presbytery, do not let this deter you from applying because we have been able to assist many who are not from our Presbytery.
Application deadline is May 30th. Decisions concerning grants are made in early July and you will be advised of the action taken with respect to your request for financial assistance.
For more information and/or an application, see the email Tabitha Clark sent to MTS-ListServ on February 3rd (or, if you can't find it, nicely ask Tabitha to send it to you again).
St. John's Presbyterian Church in Reno, Nevada Scholarship (PCUSA)
St. John's Presbyterian Church in Reno, Nevada has funds available for scholarships for seminary students. To be qualified for a scholarship grant, a student must be:A copy of the current form of application for qualified students to use in requesting a scholarship grant is available on the church website at www.stjohnschurch.org.
- An active member of any particular church of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.),
- An Inquirer or Candidate under care of a presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and
- Preparing for ordination to the Office of Minister of the Word and Sacrament of the Presbyterian Church(U.S.A.)
Applications and supporting documents are due by June 1, 2013. Please contact the church should you have any questions concerning this program.
Westminster Theological Seminary's
Guide to Outside Resources
Awards & Prizes
Two $1,000 prizes—one on an Old Testament text and the other on a New Testament text—are awarded annually.The prize-winning sermons will raise a vision of God’s love that embraces all people, especially those who are oppressed and persecuted, exposing the theological error of using biblical passages to rationalize injustice to or by
Jews or Palestinians.1 The sermons will demonstrate a deep understanding of the theological concerns voiced directly by Palestinians and Jews. The prize-winning sermons will hold both peoples accountable to biblical and contemporary international
standards of justice.
Sermon manuscripts must identify the preacher, the date preached, and the name & place of the congregation where the sermon was preached. For consideration, sermons must be submitted each year by September 15, to sermons@theIPMN.org.
Examples of sermons by Jewish and Christian clergy that meet the prize criteria are
available on the IPMN website, www.theIPMN.org.
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