Christian Scholarships

Churches, congregations, and foundations fund Christian students every year. Award Scholar matches you to the Christian scholarships you're eligible for and drafts each essay in your voice.

• Baylor University Hubler Endowed Scholarship

  $40,000

  Due Varies

  Baylor delivers an amazing return for your investment. We offer the benefits and resources of a large research university, with the family atmosphere of a small school. Our campus is a nurturing environment with small class sizes, where faculty members know each student personally and care about your success. There are many ways to make a Baylor education fit your family's budget. Very few students pay the full tuition "sticker price" and are able to fund their education through various scholarships, financial aid, loans and payment plans. Our financial aid counselors will help you explore these options.

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• Phillips University Legacy Scholars Undergraduate Program

  $40,000

  Due March 21, 2027

  As part of the Foundation’s mission to develop leaders who transform the world, the Legacy Scholars Undergraduate Program provides merit-based scholarships and leadership development opportunities to full-time undergraduate students pursuing an education at colleges or universities who, like its namesake, Phillips University, are presently or historically affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

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• FTE Fellowships for Doctoral Students

  $35,000

  Due February 14, 2027

  Since 1968, FTE has been committed to increasing diversity in religion and theological faculty in North America. For more than half a century, FTE has invested in supporting under-resourced and underrepresented scholars of religion and theological education.

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• Colorado Christian University Scripture Memory Scholarships

  $32,000

  Due Varies

  Colorado Christian University’s Scripture Memory Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate the ability to memorize a complete book of the Bible. The scholarship allows students to use their memories to reduce tuition costs — benefiting their faith and their finances at the same time.

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• Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship

  $25,000

  Due January 06, 2027

  The Live Más Scholarship empowers students who are passionate about making a difference in their communities and beyond. This scholarship program by the Taco Bell Foundation supports students at every stage of their journey, helping them channel their passion into transformative change. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has awarded more than $110 million in Live Más Scholarships and grants to youth-serving nonprofit organizations focused on education and career readiness.

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• Messiah University Esports Scholarship

  $20,000

  Due Varies

  The Christian Leadership in Esports Scholarships are available to incoming first-year or transfer students at Messiah University who demonstrate active history playing/competing in one of the esports titles Messiah University supports, including League of Legends, Valorant, Overwatch, Smash Ultimate, Rocket League. Preference is given to students who: demonstrate a history of high-ranking competitive play in their respective title, or have experience and willingness to train to meet team standards; display positive team-oriented attitudes in line with standards set by Messiah Esports and the standards of Messiah University as a whole; or show initiative to grow in understanding of the esports industry and how to display qualities of Christian leadership within it. The Esports Scholarship is renewable as long as the student maintains commitment to the program and satisfactory academic progress.

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• Pepperdine Christian Leadership Award

  $20,000

  Due Varies

  The Pepperdine Christian Leadership Award is for students who are members of a congregation traditionally associated with the Churches of Christ. In order to be considered, applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a church leader (minister, elder, youth minister, etc.) of the Church of Christ congregation of which they are a member. Fall deadline is February 15 and Spring is November 1. In order to renew this scholarship, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA. The number of recipients will vary.

  No essay required

• Pepperdine University Helen Young Scholarship

  $20,000

  Due Varies

  Your education is a major investment in yourself and in your future. At Pepperdine, we invest in you, too, because your success is our success. Students can apply for a wide variety of financial aid programs, including grants and scholarships. Academic scholarships reward the academic achievement of entering freshmen and transfer students. For students who apply and qualify for need-based financial assistance, the academic scholarship becomes part of their financial assistance package. Institutional grants and/or scholarships are applied to tuition charges only. The number of recipients will vary.

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• Peters Foundation Scholarship

  $20,000

  Due April 01, 2027

  The Peters Foundation is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of high school seniors graduating in the coming spring. Scholarships are available for students pursuing studies in the fields of environment, conservation, and forestry at accredited colleges or primary/secondary education at Christian colleges. These scholarships provide a total award ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 over four years, distributed as $2,500 to $5,000 per year, with the possibility of covering tuition expenses. Award amounts are determined based on economic need, academic potential, and other factors assessed by the Foundation's selection committee.

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• Valparaiso University Allen Scholarship

  $17,500

  Due Varies

  Valpo offers students demonstrating exceptional high school achievement a variety of academic scholarships and merit awards. Students may also qualify for additional aid from federal and State of Indiana grant programs. To maintain any merit or academic-based award from Valpo, a student must maintain full-time enrolment and Satisfactory Academic Progress. 98% of undergraduate students receive some gift aid (free money) from Valpo to help reduce the cost of attendance.

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