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Presbyterian College Scholarships
You've probably tapped into a number of resources to help fund your college tuition and reduce the financial burden you face. You've received grants and loans, as well as some additional funding from the college or university you plan to attend. However, you still have a large bill to pay. Did you know that religious affiliation can help you obtain even more money to pay for college? If you are a Presbyterian, scholarships are available to help you reduce the cost of your education.
The National Presbyterian College Scholarship is for young students who are college-bound, entering into their freshman year at a college that is related to the Presbyterian Church of the USA. In order to qualify, students must meet a rigorous list of criteria. They must be members of the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America and must be US citizens or permanent residents. SATs must be completed prior to December 15th of their senior year in high school, and their high school GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
Applicants must already be high school seniors, and they must demonstrate financial need in order to qualify. They will need a letter of recommendation from the church pastor, as well as from their high school guidance counselor. A high school transcript must be produced, as well as a completed biographical questionnaire. Awards are offered in amounts between $200 and $1400.
Students pursuing a Master of Divinity Degree and enrolled in the Presbytery of the Twin Cities may also be eligible for the Barbara Tilton Memorial Scholarship, awarded in sums of up to $2500.
List of Presbyterian Scholarships
- Clarence Warren Scholarship Fund — $500 to $2000 awarded each year to Presbyterian undergraduate student.
- Cydna Ann Huffstetler Memorial Trust Fund — $500 to $1000 awarded each year to Presbyterian undergraduate student.
- Elsa Everett Memorial Trust Fund — $500 to $2000 awarded each year to Presbyterian graduate or undergraduate students majoring in Theology.
- Ethel Francis Crate Scholarship Fund — $500 to $2000 awarded each year to Presbyterian junior or senior undergraduate student.
- First Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund — $500 to $2000 awarded each year to 3-5 Presbyterian junior or senior undergraduate student majoring in Theology.
- Harry Allen Memorial Trust Fund — $500 to $1000 awarded each year to Presbyterian undergraduate student.
- Ullery Charitable Trust Fund — $500 to $2000 awarded each year to Presbyterian freshmen undergraduate students majoring in theology.
Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.