Many religious organizations are well-known for their active place in giving back to their community and helping those in need. Religion is also a big part of many students’ lives — whether they’re Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, or Buddhist. So, it’s no surprise that many churches, religious groups, and colleges offer scholarships based on religious affiliation or spirituality. Start your search for a religion scholarship here in our directory, and apply online today!
The WMU Foundation provides a variety of scholarships for Southern Baptist missionary kids and individuals preparing for missions service. It was set up in 1995 by Dr. Dellanna O’Brian, a former executive director of national Women’s Missionary Union (WMU). They also have two available endowments for Missionary Kids and their homeschooling missionary parents.
The Reverend Servio R. Moscoso Foundation was founded in 2021 as a nonprofit organization to honor and celebrate the next generation of community Latino leaders.
The scholarship is named after the late Reverend Servio R. Moscoso in honor of his memory and legacy as a dedicated servant to his community. It will provide exceptional students who have dedicated their time to bettering their community with the resources needed to complete a higher level of education.
Complete the form to receive information from Christian colleges and enter the $5,000 Christian college scholarship drawing. The Christian Connector, as well as those schools that you request information from, will receive your information so they can respond and meet your information request. After completing this form and reviewing your schools of interest, you may also take advantage of the Christian College Scholarship Search. Students must be at least 13 years old to complete our forms.
The Samuel Robinson Award seeks to stimulate interest in the Westminster Shorter Catechism by challenging Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) members who are juniors or seniors in college and attending a Presbyterian-related college or university to memorize and recite the catechism from memory. To further demonstrate understanding, student will have the option to write an essay on an assigned topic or complete a project to be considered for additional awards.
Applicants will memorize and recite the catechism from memory. Recitation applicants will be considered for an award of up to $2,000. Supplemental awards are available for students who write an essay on an assigned topic (up to $2,000) and/or design a modern catechism (up to $4,000). The largest possible award is up to $8,000 for Recitation, Essay, and Catechism project.
Catholic Order of Foresters is interested in developing future leaders for the Church and the community. This award is for high school seniors who will be entering college. Applicants must be insured members of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Each year 20 scholarships are awarded. Up to $5,000 awarded.
This scholarship is open to U.S. and international students who enroll as first-time freshmen at Wesleyan College in Georgia (a women’s college). Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and an SAT score of 1000 or higher or an ACT score of 21 or higher; students must also be active members of a United Methodist church.
The Champions for Christ Foundation was founded by Mac Snyder as a member at City View First Baptist Church. The vision is to help students going into full-time ministry with education assistance. This scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing to enter full-time Christian ministry.
The Tikkin Olam Award is available for U.S. Jewish students who are between the ages of 13 and 19. To be eligible, students must demonstrate leadership through the completion of unpaid community service project(s).
The John-Elizabeth Blaho Miller Fund Scholarship is available for recipients from Hungary and of Hungarian lineage and plan to attend a seminary to prepare for the Lutheran ministry. Other criteria include financial need and a completed application. Click here to learn more and apply today!
The RUTH SCHOLARSHIP is designed to be awarded for women ages 16-25, who have overcome adversity whether it be by breaking with their past, or have found themselves in a situation not unlike the young woman of the Old Testament story. The book of Ruth provides a wonderful picture of a young woman giving up all that is familiar to honor her mother-in-law—and ultimately God. Her sacrifice eventually placed her in the lineage of Christ and gave her a permanent place in history.
