Academic Scholarships

Entering Master of Divinity students who complete the Academic Scholarship Application form and return it to the Admissions Office by March 15 are considered for Columbia, Honor, and Deans Scholarships.

The Admissions Committee awards these scholarships on the basis of academic and leadership abilities, commitment to and involvement in the church, and demonstration of outstanding promise for ordained ministry. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada. Students who have been admitted may expect to receive notification of academic scholarships by April 1.

Academic scholarship recipients, except for Columbia Scholars, may also be eligible for need-based financial aid and are encouraged to apply. Total scholarship and need-based aid may not exceed the maximum seminary assistance limits.

Columbia Scholarships
For students entering in 2008-2009, a Columbia Scholarship covers tuition, room, and board at the single student rate, plus $100.00 per unit for Greek School and the following academic year. A Columbia Scholarship will be renewed for succeeding years if the recipient maintains full-time status, retains a grade point average of 3.50, and continues to show outstanding potential for ministry.

Honor Scholarships
An Honor Scholarship covers tuition for Greek School and the following academic year. The scholarship will be renewed for succeeding years if the recipient maintains full-time status, retains a grade point average of 3.30, and continues to show outstanding potential for ministry.

Deans Scholarships
Deans Scholarships of lesser amounts are awarded to entering students for the fall, winter, and spring terms. These scholarships are not renewable.

Each year all returning students are considered for Merit Scholarships on the basis of class ranking as well as demonstration of promise for ministry.

For more information:
Financial Aid Office
404 687-4582