Theological Education Fund for Women Scholarships

Theological Education Fund for Women Scholarships: The WARC Scholarships help women prepare for ordination.
The main purpose of the scholarship fund is to increase the number of women in the ordained ministry and to enable women from a wide network of Reformed churches in the South to build their capacity for effective partnership in God’s mission.
The Theological Education Scholarship Fund for Women in the South provides for first degree or diploma studies which are done at a seminary or college in the home country or region of scholarship awardees.
Since launching the Theological Education Scholarship Fund for Women in the South, WARC has supported women from Argentina, Brazil, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guyana, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda and Venezuela.

Scholarship Guidelines:

Scholarships are to be available to women of any age pursuing a first degree/diploma in theology (Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor of Divinity) towards ordained ministry.

Scholarships are to provide opportunities for studies within the home country or region.

Priority will be given to member churches with a low number of ordained women in the church.

Applicants must provide detailed statement of need, other funding sources, and information on institution/place of study.

Applicants must provide a budget: tuition fee, food and lodging, travel, books and other necessities.

Applicants must specify the period of studies.

The scholarship support is based upon need and covers partial or full costs. Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.
For further details on guidelines and how to apply, see: Theological Education Fund for Women Scholarships - WARC Website

Catholic Theological Union Scholarships

Catholic Theological Union Scholarships: Catholic Theological Union has established a variety of Scholarship Programs, each designed with specific ministry opportunities in mind.
In addition to the General Scholarship fund, the Tolton Scholars Program, Romero Scholars Program, and Bernardin Scholars Program aid qualifying students who intend to pursue the particular ministry and formation goals of the respective programs.

The General Scholarship Fund
Lay men and women and women religious are eligible for awards from the General Scholarship Fund.
Tuition remission awards are available for up to 40 percent for lay women and men and up to 20 percent for women religious.
These memorial scholarships are available within the General Scholarship Fund:

McAuley Scholarship Fund – benefits women studying for ministry

Stuhlmueller Scholarship Fund – benefits biblical spirituality students (international women students receive first consideration)

Geaney Scholarship Fund – benefits lay students of ministry

International Women's Scholarship Fund – benefits women from Third World countries seeking credentials for Catholic ministry in their countries. Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.
For more information or to receive an application, contact the Director of Admissions and Recruitment: Kathy Van Duser, Phone: 773.371-5450. Fax: 773.371.5452. Email: admissions [at] ctu.edu
For more information and application, see: Catholic Theological Union Scholarships

The Christian International Scholarship Foundation Grants

The Christian International Scholarship Foundation Grants: The Christian International Scholarship Foundation (CISF) helps fund the doctoral studies of select senior Christian leaders from majority world countries.
Christian International Scholarship Foundation (CISF) specifically helps those men and women who have exhausted their educational opportunities in their home country and continent and have senior leadership positions waiting for them upon their return home.
By senior it means that they are slated to be the president or dean of a recognized Bible College or seminary; or a senior faculty member of a similar organization; or the Executive Director of a relief organization; or a national leader of their denomination.

Most CISF-sponsored students study at Fuller Theological Seminary or Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Others study at Trinity Theological Seminary in Singapore, China Graduate School of Theology in Hong Kong or Oxford Center for Mission Studies in England.
On a very limited basis we make exceptions to this list of approved schools, but it is seldom.
CISF does not support undergraduate work, Master's work (M.Div., MA, MAR) or Doctorate of Ministry degrees.

CISF also do not support studies in non-theological fields.
CISF will not support a PhD scholar studying in the west who has just finished a Master's level degree in the west without returning home for a period of ministry and teaching.
Leaders who receive a grant from CISF are expected to return to their home country to serve.
If they fail to return home immediately upon completing their degree, or do not stay in the home country (or a neighboring country) for at least ten years following the completion of studies, they are required to pay back their CISF grant.
The competition for a CISF award is very keen.
Awards are typically for $10,000 per year and are renewable for approximately four years.
If you believe that you meet these qualifications you are invited to submit a one page letter explaining why.
Those who fit CISF profile will be sent an application.
Deadline: December 1
For more information and application, visit: The Christian International Scholarship Foundation Grants Website