Lay Ministry
Lay ministry is a term used for members of faiths and Christian denominations who are not full-time paid clergy, or not ordained clergy, but who perform the same or similar function.
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Matching Lay Ministry Colleges
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Grace Christian University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $13,800 average out-state tuition; $13,800 average in-state tuition |
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Westminster Theological Seminary
Four or more years; Private not for profit |
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Regent University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $17,220 average out-state tuition; $17,220 average in-state tuition |
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Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Four or more years; Private not for profit |
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Fordham University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $54,730 average out-state tuition; $54,730 average in-state tuition |
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Calvin University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $37,990 average out-state tuition; $37,990 average in-state tuition |
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Liberty University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,409 average out-state tuition; $15,409 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Lay Ministry Majors
McAllaster Honors Scholarship - Greenville UniversityGreenville University |
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award $20,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe McAllaster Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen and transfer students at Greenville University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 to be eligible for this renewable award. Additionally, you must live on-campus. This scholarship program nurtures excellent students who are especially gifted to serve God and neighbor through... View Scholarship Details |
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Elevations Scholars at CUUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $8,000 |
deadline March 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo... View Scholarship Details |
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Christ College ScholarshipConcordia University, Irvine |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Christ College Scholarship is available to LCMS students who are preparing for full-time church work. View Scholarship Details |
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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $4,000 |
deadline January 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder who are non-residents. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian... View Scholarship Details |
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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $3,000 |
deadline January 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85 and be a Colorado resident. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian... View Scholarship Details |
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Church-Related Vocation Scholarship - SBUSouthern Baptist University |
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award $2,000 |
deadline March 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Church-Related Vocation Scholarship is available to students attending Southern Baptist University who are pursuing an academic degree in Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, Church Music, or Intercultural Studies. View Scholarship Details |
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Brookwood Baptist Church Christian Service ScholarshipUniversity of Mobile |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Brookwood Baptist Church Christian Service Scholarship is open to students preparing for full-time Christian service at the University of Mobile. You must be an active member of a Southern Baptist Convention church and demonstrate financial need and solid academic standing to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Bible Scholarship - Ohio Valley UniversityOhio Valley University |
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award Up to $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Bible Scholarship is available to students at Ohio Valley University. You must be majoring in bible and / or ministry to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Evangel University Fine Arts ScholarshipEvangel University |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline December 01, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Evangel University Fine Arts Scholarship is available to students at Evangel University who are majoring, minoring, or participating in the arts. View Scholarship Details |
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Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones ScholarshipSam Houston State University |
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award Up to $1,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in liberal arts or graphic arts at Sam Houston State University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Lay Ministry Related Majors
- Youth Ministry
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Divinity/Ministry
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Religious Music and Worship
- Religious Education
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Women's Ministry
- Rabbinical Studies
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Worship Ministry
- Urban Ministry
- Missions/Missionary Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Religious/Canon Law
- Religious Institution Administration and Law
