Scholarship Opportunities
Nashotah House is committed to making seminary education affordable for the Christian leaders of tomorrow. Institutional financial aid is directed towards residential programs, as distance education allows students to continue working while enrolled.
Merit Scholarships
A variety of merit-based scholarships are made available, based both on academic achievement and a proven track record of church leadership for incoming students. Financial aid offers are made at the time of application based on resources available, and students are encouraged to apply by January 15 for full consideration. GPA Scholarships are awarded to the students in each cohort based on academic achievement in the previous Nashotah House term.
Named Scholarships
Over our 175-year history, friends of Nashotah House have set up named scholarships funds to support students. These funds, based on criteria put in place by their founders, are awarded on the recommendation of the Dean. The prestigious Rath Scholarships, valued at $24,000 are awarded to a pair of Seniors based on GPA and leadership potential.
Work Scholarships
Approximately two dozen on-campus Work Scholarship positions are available to residential students each year. These include:
- Choral Scholarships: Get paid to learn the musical traditions of Anglicanism and lead our 9 weekly sung services - $500-750/term
- Sacristans: Oversee chapel operations and gain valuable experience in training and supervising your peers in preparing for the daily worship of the Church - $750+/term
- Refectorians: Oversee dish and dining rotas in the Refectory - $750/term
- Prefects & Porters: Assist with basic maintenance tasks in student housing, and assist guests visiting our campus - $250+/term
- Faculty Assistants: Assist faculty with research, grading, and miscellaneous tasks – hourly, up to $400/term
- AV Technicians: Support class and off-campus client operations with technical support for events – $10+ hourly
- Other opportunities as needed, including Library Assistantships, Advancement & Alumni Relations Assistantships, and other special projects as needed - $10/hr.
Work Scholarships are assigned based on suitable aptitude and attitude, and require the student to maintain a clear academic standing.
Need-based Grants
When a student has unmet need (tuition, room and board, books, and seminary fees) for the current academic year, Nashotah House has finite resources available to assist. Need-based grants are based on a student’s current financial situation, and are applied after other scholarship and financial support options (such as parish and diocesan funds) have been explored. Nashotah House thanks the generous supporters of our scholarship funds for this opportunity to ease the debt loads of those preparing for lay and ordained ministry.
Fundraising Support
A major part of parish and vocational leadership in the 21 st century revolves around donor relations. Nashotah House offers support to hone those skills while at seminary and reducing your student debt. Our Advancement Office will provide you with support and resources to setup a seminarian fund at your sending parish to provide a tax-free way for your family and friends to support the next generation of church leaders raised up out of the local church. Examples of newsletters, thank you letters, and presentations made by past seminarians are provided on request. A student may begin fundraising as soon as they have confirmed their acceptance at Nashotah House.
External Scholarships
Numerous groups have scholarships funds to support theological education. A selected list is below. Students are encouraged to apply even for scholarships for which they are not explicitly eligible: many organizations fail to attract many applications and have excess funds to distribute.
| Due Date | MDIV or MTS | Regional | TEC or Anglican | |
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Acton Institute Academic Grants & Awards To support future religious, intellectual, and moral leaders who show potential in advancing understanding of theology, human Apply: Application Information |
Various | Both | No | Both |
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation To advance education in fulfillment of its mission: "To promote life long learning". Apply: Application Information |
8/15 | Both | No | Both |
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Alpha Tau Omega Foundation: J. Milton Richardson Theological Fellowship Awarded to an ATO who plans to attend, or is enrolled in, an accredited graduate school in theology or the seminary with the Apply: Application Information |
3/31 | MDIV | No | Both |
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American Association of University Women Advancing educational and professional opportunities for women Apply: Application Information |
Various | Both | No | Both |
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Anne Kumpuris Scholarship - St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Little Rock, AR Need based for third year enrollment seeking Holy Orders in the Episcopal Church of the United States of America or in one of Apply: Application Information |
5/15 | Both | No | Both |
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Champions for Christ To assist students who are preparing for full time Christian ministry Apply: Application Information |
7/1 & 11/1 | Both | No | Both |
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Chaplain Samuel Grover Powell Scholarship To provide scholarship assistance to students preparing for chaplaincy in any branch of the military Apply: Application Information |
Various | Both | Chaplain Candidate | Both |
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Diocesse of Mississippi For young persons in Episcopal faiths. Apply: Application Information |
Various | Both | No | TEC |
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Dora Maclellan Brown Seminary Scholarship Seeking a master's degree at a theological seminary or graduate school approved by The Generosity Trust Apply: Application Information |
Various | Both | Chattanooga, TN | Both |
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Dubose Scholarship Fund Need-based only, open to any postulant or seminarian of the Episcopal Church 35 and older, who is enrolled in an approved Apply: Application Information |
4/30 | Both | No | TEC |
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Episcopal Church Foundation - Academic Track Those applying to the academic track must be engaged in or embarking on a course of study at the graduate level. Acceptable Apply: Application Information |
3/15 | Both | No | TEC |
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Episcopal Church Foundation - Transformational Ministries Track Ministries at the community or congregational level that will change individuals, groups, or communities in positive ways, Apply: Application Information |
3/15 | Both | No | TEC |
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Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania https://www.diopa.org/uploads/attachments/ck18bfe4001j090qsj9zth9t7-fernley-scholarships.pdf Apply: Application Information |
April | Both | No | TEC |
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Evangelical Educational Society Grants are for innovative ministry projects, with evangelism at their core. They are NOT for tuition and fees, cross-cultural Apply: Application Information |
9/25/2017 & 2/5/2018 | Both | No | TEC |
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George Mercer Jr Memorial Scholarship Fund (Episcopal) To provide support for the education of seminarians at all Episcopal seminaries. Fund distribution determined at each seminary. No application. |
Various | Both | Various | TEC |
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Holy Trinity Centennial Scholarship Trust Scholarship aid to persons actively involved in or committed to future participation in the ministry of the Episcopal Church or Apply: Application Information |
3/30 | Both | No | Both |
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International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons Awarded to those in financial need who have answered God’s call on their lives and are enrolled in a Master of Divinity Apply: Application Information |
4/1 | MDIV | No | Both |
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Irene S Wischer Education Foundation Scholarships to exceptional students, preference to applicants who are Christians and attend church regularly Apply: Application Information |
3/1 | Both | Texas | Both |
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Julie Ann Jones Memorial Theological Scholarship Scholarship Contact: Sally M. Jones, P.O. Box 382, 205 North Market Street, Brenham, Texas 77833 |
1/31 | Both | Texas | Both |
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Knights Templar Educational Foundation Provide financial assistance to students who meet the required qualifications, which may vary from state to state. Apply: Application Information |
Various | Both | No | Both |
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Lex Mathews Scholarships for Women To provide educational opportunities for women who have been in the work force or who need to upgrade their skills or Apply: Application Information |
4/30 | Both | Resident of Diocese of No | Both |
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Logos Bible Software Seminary Scholarship The scholarship is a one-time scholarship and is awarded to a different student every quarter. Apply: Application Information |
Various | Both | No | Both |
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation For sons/daughters of current or former Marine or Marine Reservists 866-496-5462 Apply: Application Information |
3/1 | Both | No | Both |
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Military Chaplain Association Support for training the next generation of chaplains Apply: Application Information |
March - May | Both | Chaplain Candidate | Both |
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Military Reserve Tuition Assistance Members of the Selective Reserves are eligible for tuition assistance. Each branch determines how to administer their own Apply: Application Information |
Various | Both | No | Both |
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Opal Dancey Memorial Foundation For those seeking a Master of Divinity degree and who will be serving in pulpit ministry - IL, IN, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, WI Apply: Application Information |
4/1 | MDIV | Various | Both |
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Pat Tillman Military Scholarship Invests in military veterans and their spouses through academic scholarships based on merit. Scholarship amount is based on Apply: Application Information |
3/15 | Both | Veterans and Military | Both |
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Seminary Consultation on Mission To encourage, cross-pollinate, and coordinate mission interests of the schools Apply: Application Information |
Various | Both | Missions | Both |
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Sheperd Scholarship - Scottish Rite Freemason Must be affiliated with Masonic organization. Objective is to aid worthy candidates in obtaining baccalaureate or graduate Apply: Application Information |
1/1 to 3/31 | Both | No | Both |
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Sheperds for the Savior Ministry Education Grant Program supports Christian students studying for a ministry career Apply: Application Information |
4/1 & 11/1 | Both | No | Both |
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The Episcopal Church Over 60 scholarships are available through the Episcopal Church Apply: Application Information |
Various | Both | No | Both |
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The Estelle Beaumont Ellison Scholarship Fund For individuals that show evidence of moral character, academic excellence, financial need, regular participation in a Christian Apply: Application Information |
3/1 | Both | San Antonio | TEC |
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The Fund for Theological Education Leadership incubator that inspires young people to make a difference in the world through Christian communities Apply: Application Information |
Various | Both | No | Both |
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The Order of the Daughters of the King - Master's Fund To assist Daughters and other women to attend school to prepare for missionary and other church-related work Apply: Application Information |
Various | Both | No | Both |
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The Roothbert Fund To provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values - ME, NH, VT, RI, MA,CT, NY, NJ, PA, OH, DE, MD, DC, VA, WV, NC Apply: Application Information |
2/1 | Both | State Specific | Both |
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The Scudder Association Religious and Spiritual Studies Apply: Application Information |
4/15 | Both | No | Both |
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The Society for the Increase of the Ministry Need based are on hold for 17-18, Merit based require bishops nomination by mid-February Apply: Application Information |
2/15 or 3/31 | Both | No | TEC |
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Veda Sweeney Memorial Scholarship Resident of Wisconsin who is preparing for Christian ministry and accepted into a seminary leading to ordination Apply: Application Information |
7/15 | Both | Wisconsin | Both |
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William A. Heath Scholarship Trust Contact: Lori Nichols - Relationship Associate - William Heath Educational Fund Third Floor, 600 Cleveland St. Clearwater, FL 33755-0200 - (727) 298-5935 |
Various | Both | Southeast | Both |
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Women Scholarships Apply: Application Information |
October-January | Both | No | Both |
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World Wide Baraca Philathea Union World Wide Baraca Philathea Union Scholarship, 610 South Harlem Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 - Scholarship for students preparing for ministry |
1/1 to 3/31 | Both | No | Both |
