Paying for Religious Schools

Author: Rebecca

Category: Education Schools College - Career Training

The first thing that comes to your mind after being accepted to college is usually, “How am I going to pay for this?” No matter what school you choose to go to, the cost of tuition is always going to be on your mind. Christian colleges aren’t an exception. Tuition fees are a major worry and decision-maker when it comes to going to college. At first, Christian colleges may seem expensive, but with the financial aid they offer, they can be just as affordable as public universities. In this guide we shall look at how you can get scholarships and financial aid to Christian colleges. Students attending a Christian college can apply to a variety of different scholarships and loans offered specifically to them. Scholarships can be awarded in various amounts—from a few hundred dollars to full tuition. Students can get scholarships based on their academic records, their Christian character, participation in a Christian church or involvement in a Christian organization or activity. Some Christian schools provide scholarships to students pursuing a specific field of study, such as ministry. Where do you start your financial aid search for Christian schools? First, check in with your school. The financial aid office at your school should be able to give you a long list of financial aid opportunities available to students. Start searching the Web for more opportunities. Some good websites include: Council for Christian Colleges & Universities: http://www.cccu.org/ Christian College Guide: http://www.christiancollegesguide.com/ College View: http://www.collegeview.com/product/christian/index.html Check out a few of these scholarships available to students attending Christian colleges: National Ministries Undergraduate Scholarships: Active members of American Baptist churches can apply for this scholarship. Scholarships are paid directly to the school to offset tuition costs. National Ministries Graduate Study Scholarships: Graduate students who have been active for at least one year in an American Baptist church are eligible for this scholarship. Ph.D. candidates can earn up to $3,000. Pryor Scholarship: Arkansas Baptist students pursuing a degree in religious education or religious music can apply for this scholarship, as long as their studies serve to prepare them for mission work for the Southern Baptist Convention. This link to the Pryor Scholarship will connect you to the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Georgia Baptist Foundation: The Georgia Baptist Foundation has several scholarship and student aid programs available. Students can receive aid in the form of special trusts, which vary in amount but are awarded to students of Georgia Baptist colleges. The Seminary Scholarship is awarded to qualifying students who are enrolled full-time at one of the Southern Baptist seminaries. Students may enroll at any one of the six seminaries. Depending on which Georgia Baptist church you attend, you may also be eligible to apply for another scholarship through the Georgia Baptist Foundation. Rudy and Micaela Camacho Scholarship: This scholarship, offered by The Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas, awards a scholarship to two undergraduate students per year. Each student receives $1,000 per semester, which can be renewed for up to four years. Eligible students must belong to a Hispanic Baptist Church in Texas that contributes to the Cooperative Program through the Baptist General Convention of Texas. They must also meet academic and church-related extracurricular standards. Mary Hill Davis Ethnic/Minority Student Scholarship Program: Minority students who plan on pursuing vocations within Texas Baptist ministry programs are eligible for this scholarship. Students must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program, and the scholarship is designed to be awarded for up to eight consecutive semesters, not including summer terms. Louisiana WMU: Baptist women students enrolled in a mission or seminary program are eligible for this scholarship. This particular link will connect you to information about the Louisiana WMU scholarship at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Champions for Christ: This Christian organization has been offering scholarships to students preparing for ministry since 1986. Students going to school to enter a life of full-time Christian service are eligible, and the Champions for Christ fund has awarded over $1.2 million in scholarships so far. Scholarship opportunities intended specifically for Christian students are abundant—you just have to know where to look and who to ask. One of the best places to turn for advice about financial aid is your church. Both your local church and the national headquarters of your church affiliation can offer more scholarship and loan opportunities than you realize. Contact them to see how you can apply!

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