419-434-4200 HEERF & CARES Act Grants & Scholarships For information regarding Winebrenner scholarships please send an email to Amy Kinney, Director of Enrollment Management, at kinney@winebrenner.edu. —————————————————————————————————————————————– The following list of grants and scholarships do not originate from Winebrenner Theological Seminary and are not associated with the Seminary. All questions must be directed to the awarding organization. General Scholarships Opal Dancey Memorial Foundation P.O. Box 1137 Bath, OH 44210 http://www.opaldanceygrants.org/history/ Hispanic Scholarship Fund Deadline: March 30 Award: $1,000-5,000 Description: HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Qualifications: Hispanic heritage, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, minimum GPA of 3.0 https://www.hsf.net/ National Association for the Advancement of Colored People NAACP Special Contribution Fund Education Department, NAACP 4805 Mount Hope Drive Baltimore, MD 21215 Phone: (410) 580-5777 Deadline: April 30 Amount: Up to $2,500 Description: Scholarships available to members of the NAACP. Recipients may not be NAACP employees, family members of board of director members, trustees, or close relatives of people holding these positions. http://www.naacp.org/naacp-scholarships/ United Methodist Conference Scholarships https://www.westohioumc.org/conference/grants-scholarships American Baptist Church, USA Scholarships Deadline: May 31 Amount: Varies Description: Financial assistance for American Baptist students enrolled in seminary. Application: American Baptist Church, USA National Ministries Financial Aid Office P.O. Box 851 Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851 Phone: 1(800) ABC-3USA ext. 2067 http://abhms.org/ministries/developing-leaders/education-scholarships/ Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty Deadline: Varies Amount: $500 to $5,000 Description: Grants and fellowships available to outstanding seminarians and graduate students in religious fields. Application: Acton Institute Awards and Scholarshps 98 East Fulton Street Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 454-9454 https://acton.org/grants-awards American Association of University Women International Fellowships Deadline: Dec 1 Award: $18,000 Description: Up to 6 renewable International Fellowships Requirements: Awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents https://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/directory-of-recipients-and-sponsors/ Fund for Theological Education, Inc. Advanced Scholarship Deadline: Varies Doctoral Scholarships for Students of Color Ministry Exploration and Mentorship Grants http://fteleaders.org/grants-fellowships Roothbert Fund Deadline: February 1, Applications available between November 1 and January 31 Amount: $2,000 – $3,000 Description: Preference will be given to those who are considering teaching as a vocation. Candidates are required to go to an interview in New York City, New Haven, CT or Washington, DC, for which the Fund does not reimburse travel expenses. Must satisfy high scholastic requirements. Applicants must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Application: Roothbert Fund 475 Riverside Drive Room 1622 New York, NY 10115 (212) 870-3116 Email: mail@roothbertfund.org http://www.roothbertfund.org/index.php Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Deadline: November 1 Amount: Half tuition plus $2,000 Description: Fellowship program designed to provide opportunities for new Americans to achieve leadership positions in their chosen fields. For the purposes of this program, a “new American” is an individual who (1) is a resident alien, i.e., holds a Green Card; or (2) has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen; or (3) is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. The fellowships provide grants for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. Thirty fellowships will be awarded each year. The applicant must be under 30 and have a bachelor’s degree. https://www.pdsoros.org/ The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Chaplain Samuel Grover Powell Scholarship Deadline: July 1 Amount: $900 Description: Support for students planning to serve in the United States Military Chaplaincy. No denominational affiliation is required. The recipient must be in his/her senior or middler year and be involved in the Chaplain Candidate (Seminary) Program or serving in the reserves after having completed an active tour of military duty. Preference will be given to senior students who plan to serve with the U.S. Air Force, though students preparing to serve in other branches of the military will be considered. Application: Chaplain Samuel Grover Powell Scholarship The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Chaplain Powell Fund P.O. Box 340005 Nashville, TN 37203-0005 Phone: (800) 810-8110 umhef.org Veterans Educational Assistance Deadline: Not specified Amount: Varies Description: Scholarships available to United States military veterans Qualifications: Must have served in active duty for more than 180 days Application: Contact your local VA office https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ Richard M. Weaver Fellowship Deadline: Jan. 23 Amount: Tuition plus $5,000. Description: Grants available to graduate students of conservative orientation who plan to teach at the college level in the liberal arts or social sciences. Application: Richard M. Weaver Fellowship Intercollegiate Studies Institute 3901 Centerville Road Wilmington, DE 19807 awards@isi.org or call (800) 526–7022 https://home.isi.org/students/fellowships Church Mutual Insurance Company and Foundation As part of our mission to Protect the Greater Good, Church Mutual Insurance Company believes supporting today’s vibrant and dedicated religious scholars will ensure strong faith-based communities tomorrow. Our foundation, CM CARES, is pleased to support the future of religious communities like yours through a scholarship program. For the second year in a row, CM CARES will award up to $250,000 in scholarships to deserving graduate-level religious scholars. Each scholarship winner will receive a $5,000 award that may be used to pay for tuition, fees, books or other costs of attending school full-time during the 2018-19 academic year. We encourage students of all faiths to apply. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must: Be enrolled full-time in a graduate or doctorate degree program in theology, ministry, or other religious field of study at an accredited theological seminary, college, or university. Maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Be committed to entering the practice of full-time ministry in the United States. Demonstrate personal impact through education, work experience, and volunteerism. Each scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable award. Previous winners are not eligible. https://www.churchmutual.com/cmcares/cmcares-scholars.cfm?landingpage=cmcares-scholars United Methodist Conference Scholarships West Ohio Conference https://www.westohioumc.org/conference/grants-scholarships East Ohio Annual Conference Grant http://www.eocumc.com/index.html East Ohio Conference Seminary Scholarships http://www.eocumc.com/index.html East Ohio United Methodist Foundation https://eoumf.org/ Eastern Pennsylvania Conference https://www.epaumc.org/ Western Pennsylvania Conference https://www.wpaumc.org/ Baptist Scholarships Adora S. Jones Ministerial Trust Scholarship Fund Application will be available : Mid July – early August Deadline: November 1 Amount: $700 to $1,500 depending on availability of funds Description: Scholarship funds for seminary students from the State of Iowa Qualifications: Recipients must have been Iowa residents prior to college entry. Enrollment in seminary and actively pursuing studies toward preaching the Gospel in the United Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist or Congregational Churches Application: Adora S. Jones Ministerial Trust Selection Administrator Robert D. Thompson 6411 Russell Dr. N.W. Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-7006 Email: robertdtia@gmail.com Phone: (319) 396-5479 Virginia Baptist Mission Board Ministerial Scholarship Funds The Baptist General Association of Virginia offers financial assistance to theological students who meet the following criteria: college graduate, membership in a BGVA affiliated church, residency in the state of Virginia at least a year prior to receiving financial aid, and endorsement by a BGVA affiliated church. For more information and to download an application form go to its website. vbfinc.org Christian Church Scholarships Cannon Endowment Scholarship Deadline: None specified Amount: Approximately $2,500 Description: The Cannon Endowment provides scholarship assistance to seminarians planning to become military chaplains. Seminarians who are of the following faith communities may apply: United Church of Christ, Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Presbyterian USA, United Methodist, and Church of the Brethren. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis and typically will be in the $2,500 range. Application: Parish Life and Leadership Ministry Team Grants, Scholarship and Resources United Church of Christ 700 Prospect Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44115-1100 Phone: (216) 736-3839 Email: jeffersv@ucc.org http://www.ucc.org/giving/ways-we-give/scholarships-grants/ Disciples Home Missions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Scholarships Deadline: March 15 Amount: Varies Description: Scholarships and loans for members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Qualifications: – Membership in a DOC congregation for at least one year – Vocational plan of ordained ministry in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – Maintenance of a minimum C+ grade point average – Demonstrated financial need – Full-time enrollment in an accredited school of seminary Application: Disciples Home Missions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) P.O. Box 1986 Indianapolis, IN 46206 https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/clergy/scholarships/ Episcopal Scholarships Episcopal Church Center Deadline: Varies Amount: Varies Description: Scholarships for Episcopal seminary students Application: Episcopal Church Center 815 Second Avenue New York, NY 10017 Phone: (800) 334-7626 https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ Episcopal Evangelical Education Society Grants Deadline: February 2 Amount: $500 to $5,000 Description: Grants available to Episcopal students for projects that foster fresh initiatives and methodologies in evangelism and education and help believers understand and articulate the Christian faith Application: Episcopal Evangelical Education Society Box 7297 Arlington, VA 22207 Phone: (703) 807-1862 http://www.ees1862.org/ The Order of the Daughters of the King Master’s Fund Deadline: Fall: March 15; Spring and Summer: Oct. 1 Amount: $500 to $700 Description: Grants to Episcopal women preparing for missionary and other church-related work Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age Must be a member of the Episcopal Church, an autonomous church of the Anglican Communion, or Churches in Communion with the Episcopal Church. Preference will be given to a member of “Daughters of the King.” Recipients must give two years of service to the church after training. Application: Order of the Daughters of the King Master’s Fund Committee 101 Weatherstone Dr. Suite 870 Woodstock, GA 30188 Email: mastersfund@doknational.org http://www.doknational.org/ Lutheran Scholarships Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Educational Grant Program Deadline: April 25 Amount: Up to $3,000 Description: Educational grants available to members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America enrolled in a doctoral program for advanced theological study Application: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Educational Grant Program Director for Theological Education Division for Ministry 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631 Phone: (773) 380-2874 http://www.elca.org Abdel Ross Wentz Prize in American Lutheran History Deadline: varies Amount: $1,000 Description: Awards are presented annually to the author of an outstanding essay or research paper dealing with American Lutheran history Qualifications: All Lutheran students in a first-degree program at a theological seminary in North America are eligible Application: Abdel Ross Wentz Prize in American Lutheran History Lutheran Historical Society, Gettysburg 61 Seminary Ridge Gettysburg, PA 17325 https://www.lutheranhistoricalsociety.com/ Siebert Lutheran Foundation Grants Deadline: June 1 Amount: Up to $3,000 Description: Scholarship assistance provided to full-time MDiv students from Wisconsin. Students may not apply directly; interested students should have their home pastor request application forms Application: Siebert Lutheran Foundation, Inc. 300 N. Corporate Drive, Suite 200 Brookfield, WI 53045 Email: contactus@siebertfoundation.org https://www.siebertfoundation.org/Seminary-Tuition-Aid.htm Presbyterian Scholarships Hotson Trust Deadline: June 1 Amount: $500 Description: Grants to Presbyterian students at theological schools Application: Hotson Trust 900 Jordan Street Shreveport, LA 71101 Phone: (318) 222-0604 Lydia Scholarship Fund Deadline: March 1 Amount: up to $2,500 Description: A scholarship for women who feel called to the Presbyterian Church (USA) ordained pastoral ministry and who have a vision of spiritual renewal within the denomination Application: Lydia Scholarship Coordinator Network of Presbyterian Women in Leadership 8134 New LaGrange Rd #227 Louisville, KY 4022-4679 National Korean Presbyterian Women Deadline: June 1 Amount: $1,000 Description: Scholarships available to female, second-generation Korean Americans. Applicants should possess outstanding academic ability and leadership skills Application: National Korean Presbyterian Women Mrs. Hae Sook Nam, Moderator 10505 Water Point Way Mitchellville, MD 20721 Gene & Faye Santavicca Scholarship Deadline: April 30 Amount: Up to $1,000 Description: Grants available to full-time seminary students; Preference is given to members of the Oxford Presbyterian Church Application: Oxford Presbyterian Church 101 North Main Street Oxford, OH 45056 Phone: (513) 523-6364 Email: office@oxfordpresbychurch.org Synod of the Northeast – Wurffel/Sills Loans Deadline: April 1 Amount: $500 to $5,000 Description: Interest-free educational loans are available to full-time students who are members of PC-USA congregations in the Synod of the Northeast. Loan amounts are determined on the basis of individual needs Application: Presbyterian Church (USA), Synod of the Northeast 5811 Heritage Landing Drive East Syracuse, NY 13057-9360 Contact: Stacey Galloway Phone: (800) 585-5881 United Church of Christ Hale Donation Scholarship Deadline: May 1 Amount: Varies Description: Grants available to students with financial need who are preparing for ministry in the United Church of Christ. Qualifications: Preference is given to applicants from Tolland County, Connecticut, but applications will be accepted from other parts of the country. Application: Hale Donation Scholarship The First Congregational Church P.O. Box 355 Coventry, CT 06238 Phone: (860) 742-5689 United Church of Christ Deadline: Not specified Amount: Varies Description: Scholarships for United Church of Christ students. Full description of scholarships. Requirements: Membership in a UCC Congregation for at least one year Enrolled in a course of study leading to ordination In-care of an Association or Conference Minimum “B” grade point average Plan for service in the UCC or partner church upon completion of seminary Demonstrated leadership ability Contact Information: United Church of Christ 700 Prospect Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44115-1100 Phone: (216) 736-2166 Email: scholarships@ucc.org http://www.ucc.org/ministers United Church of Christ Historical Council Deadline: May 1 Amount: $200 Description: Award and publication of an essay on the history of the United Church of Christ; Applicants must be M.Div. degree candidates Application: United Church of Christ Historical Council United Church of Christ Schaff Library Lancaster Theological Seminary 555 West James Street Lancaster, PA 17603 Miscellaneous Financial Aid Resources General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (Methodist Students) United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMC Students) Fastweb.com United Negro College Fund (Minority Students) Hispanic Scholarship Fund (Latino/a Students) American Indian College Fund (Native American Students) CSA Scholars Korean American Scholarship Foundation CM Cares Religious Scholars Program (Church Mutual Insurance Company) Physical Address: 950 North Main Street, 2nd Floor Findlay, OH 45840 Mailing Address: PO Box 479 Findlay, OH 45839 419-434-4200 wts@winebrenner.edu Accreditation Links Statement of Educational Effectiveness Accreditation Campus Safety Disclosures and Policies How to Reach Us Request More Information Apply Administrative Staff Facebook Instagram Helpful Links Populi Digital Theological Library IT Help Desk UFMail UFNet Transcript Request Form Title IX