There are
three major sources for grants and scholarships. Click below to be
taken directly to those scholarships.
1. Bangor
Theological Seminary Grants and Scholarships
2.
Denominational/Religious Scholarships
3. Community/Philanthropic
Scholarships
Information about scholarships
should be free. Be suspicious of any group or website that wants
you to pay money for information regarding scholarship
opportunities.
1. BTS Scholarships are
awarded each year as part of at student's total financial aid
package. Based on the information from the FAFSA combined with the
information collected in the BTS application, students are notified
via the award letter of the grants and scholarships for which they
are eligible.
2.
Denominational
Scholarships for BTS students
This reflects the opportunities we have been made aware of. For a
complete list we suggest you check with your pastor and other
appropriate denominational official (conference minister, Bishop,
etc.) as required as well as online and other resources for your
denomination or faith tradition.
Please note deadlines and restrictions.
Click to jump to
that denomination:
American Baptist
Episcopal
United Church of Christ
United Methodist
Other
American Baptist
Northern Baptist
Education Society
Applicants must:
- be from
Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, or New Hampshire
- be enrolled in the M.Div program
- supply a letter of endorsement from their home church
- submit the NBES application. Deadlines are in October and March of
each year. See Michael Huddy for more information.
Episcopal
THE FREDERICK
B. WOLF FUND
Who is
eligible to apply?
Any lay
person, group within a congregation, congregation or combination of
congregations, region or regional group in the
Diocese of
Maine may apply for a grant from the Wolf Fund.
What projects
may be considered for funding?
Any proposal
for continuing education or training for lay people will be
considered, when accompanied by a fully completed
application
form. However, grants are not normally made to persons seeking Holy
Orders or to those enrolled in a formal degree program.
For more information the application form may be found on Diocesan
web site:
http://www.diomaine.org/documents/wolffundapp.pdf
United Church of Christ
National Scholarships:
General Information from
UCC.org scholarship page:
Ms. Veronica
Jefferson
Minister for Grants, Scholarships and Resources
Parish Life and Leadership Ministry Team
United Church of Christ
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
216-736-3839
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Racial and Ethnic Theological students. Applications available
from Parish Life and Leadership.
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Garrett
Trust:
must demonstrate emergency one time need and sign a statement of
faith. Must be recommended by Conference Minister or COM.
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William R.
Johnson scholarship
for 2nd and 3rd year GLBT students.
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For those
going into Military Chaplaincy:
Cannon
Endowment Scholarship. (must also be either UCC, UMC, Presbyterian
Church (USA) or Christian Church (DOC). Other conditions apply.
UCC Regional Scholarships
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CT: Edwin Whitney Trust Fund:
Must be a Connecticut resident preparing for UCC ministry. For
more information or an application contact Michael Huddy or the Trustees
of the Edwin Whitney Trust Fund, c/o The Storrs Congregational
Church, 860-429-6558.
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The Hale Donation:
established in 1803 in memory of Major John Hale, (grandfather of
Capt. Nathan Hale) to help underwrite the expenses of students
preparing for Christian Ministry. Eligibility guidelines include:
financial need; preferential treatment given to those from Tolland
County, CT (applications from other states are welcomed, however);
and priority is given to those preparing for ministry in the
United Church of Christ. Deadline is May 1 for the upcoming year.
Contact Michael Huddy if you are interested.
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ME: Maine Conference: Must be
in-care with an association of the Maine Conference.
Application deadline is May 15.
To access
the link to this document go to
www.maineucc.org. In the box on the left side, click
“Commission News.” Then, go to “Commission for Witness
Life.” Under “Current Projects/Events”, you will see the
link for the Seminary Scholarship Application.
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OH: Ohio Conference:
The Wolff Fund for Theological Education was
established to provide support to seminarians from the Ohio
Conference of the United Church of Christ. Grant applications
should be made through the student's Association.
http://ocucc.org/WolffFund/wolff.htm
United
Methodist
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UMC
female M.Div students
-Georgia Harkness Merit Awards program. $5,000 grant. Must be
enrolled full time, be over 35, and be a certified
candidate for ordained ministry as an elder in the United
Methodist Church.
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The General
Board of Higher Education & Ministry has scholarship and loan
resources available. For more information visit the
GBHEM page.
Other
Church-related Scholarships
The Fund for Theological
Education
"FTE is a leading ecumenical advocate for excellence and
diversity in Christian ministry and theological scholarship. Our
work supports the next generation of leaders among pastors and
scholars.
We provide fellowships and a
network of support to gifted young people from all denominations and
racial/ethnic backgrounds—encouraging those with gifts for
leadership to consider vocations in ministry and teaching and
nurturing them in their exploration and study." Visit
www.thefund.org
For female students: The
Gretchen Hall Scholarship is offered by the New England Women
Ministers Association. Applicants must be women who are permanent
residents of one of the New England states, currently studying or
have been accepted for study at an accredited New England Seminary
and must be planning to begin, or continue, a ministry in New
England. Eligibility for ordination is not a requirement. The
scholarship is $300 and may be used toward tuition or books.
Deadline: October 15th.
3.
Community/Philanthropic Scholarships
The following community organizations have sent information
regarding scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship is briefly
summarized - for more information use the link or contact Michael
Huddy at
ext. 116.
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The Barking
Foundation:
Must be an undergraduate student and a Maine resident seeking
financial aid. Full and part time students considered.
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For female
students:
PEO Sisterhood: loans and grants for women at all levels of
education. Special fund available for a woman that graduated from
a Bangor area High School.
http://www.peointernational.org/
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BPW/Maine:
career advancement scholarship.
Must be a female resident of Maine enrolled full- or part-time and
be training for a new career. The local chapter coordinates
applications and submits one name. Applications available.
Deadline is usually in April.
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For Citizens
of Maine:
Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund: for “full or part time college or
graduate students”. Deadline Feb 1 each year. Application
available.
http://www.clyderussellscholarshipfund.org/
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