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

Grace Christian University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $13,800 average out-state tuition; $13,800 average in-state tuition

Westminster Theological Seminary

Four or more years; Private not for profit

Regent University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $17,220 average out-state tuition; $17,220 average in-state tuition

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Four or more years; Private not for profit

Fordham University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $54,730 average out-state tuition; $54,730 average in-state tuition

Calvin University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $37,990 average out-state tuition; $37,990 average in-state tuition

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

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McAllaster Honors Scholarship - Greenville University

Greenville University

$20,500 Varies See Details

Description

The 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...

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McAllaster Honors Scholarship - Greenville University

Greenville University

award

$20,500

deadline

Varies
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Description

The 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...

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Christ College Scholarship

Concordia University, Irvine

$5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Christ College Scholarship is available to LCMS students who are preparing for full-time church work.

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Christ College Scholarship

Concordia University, Irvine

award

$5,000

deadline

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Description

The Christ College Scholarship is available to LCMS students who are preparing for full-time church work.

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$4,000 January 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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...

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

award

$4,000

deadline

January 15, 2025
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Description

The 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...

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$3,000 January 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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...

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

award

$3,000

deadline

January 15, 2025
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Description

The 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...

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Church-Related Vocation Scholarship - SBU

Southern Baptist University

$2,000 March 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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.

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Church-Related Vocation Scholarship - SBU

Southern Baptist University

award

$2,000

deadline

March 01, 2025
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Description

The 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.

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Brookwood Baptist Church Christian Service Scholarship

University of Mobile

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The 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.

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Brookwood Baptist Church Christian Service Scholarship

University of Mobile

award

$1,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The 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.

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Bible Scholarship - Ohio Valley University

Ohio Valley University

Up to $2,500 Varies See Details

Description

The 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.

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Bible Scholarship - Ohio Valley University

Ohio Valley University

award

Up to $2,500

deadline

Varies
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Description

The 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.

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Evangel University Fine Arts Scholarship

Evangel University

Up to $3,000 December 01, 2024 See Details

Description

The Evangel University Fine Arts Scholarship is available to students at Evangel University who are majoring, minoring, or participating in the arts.

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Evangel University Fine Arts Scholarship

Evangel University

award

Up to $3,000

deadline

December 01, 2024
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Description

The Evangel University Fine Arts Scholarship is available to students at Evangel University who are majoring, minoring, or participating in the arts.

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Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

Up to $1,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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.

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Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

award

Up to $1,000

deadline

August 20, 2025
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Description

The 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.

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Maryknoll Student Essay Contest

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers

Up to $1,000 November 18, 2024 See Details

Description

The Maryknoll Student Essay Contest is open to students in grades six through twelve. To enter, you must submit a 500 - to 750 - word essay sharing a "good news" story from your own life and explain how it reflects the "good news" message of Jesus.

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Maryknoll Student Essay Contest

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers

award

Up to $1,000

deadline

November 18, 2024
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Description

The Maryknoll Student Essay Contest is open to students in grades six through twelve. To enter, you must submit a 500 - to 750 - word essay sharing a "good news" story from your own life and explain how it reflects the "good news" message of Jesus.

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