Episcopalian Scholarships

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

• 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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• 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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• 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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• ECF Fellowship Partners Program

  $15,000

  Due March 18, 2027

  The Episcopal Church Foundation has supported over 200 scholars and ministry leaders throughout the Episcopal Church, fostering innovation in the theological formation and ministerial leadership in challenging times. The Fellows who are selected have a significant track record of going on to share their knowledge, experience, and best practices with the wider Church in transformative ways. Applicants may be lay or ordained, they do not have to be considering ordained ministry to be an ECF Fellow. Applicants may be Episcopalians or members from any member church of the Anglican Communion. There are two tracks: the academic track and the ministry track. This is geared towards graduate students.

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• Mary E. Bivins Foundation Scholarships

  $10,000

  Due February 26, 2027

  The purpose of the Mary E. Bivins Foundation is to enrich the quality of life in the Texas Panhandle by supporting the elderly, funding the education of Christian ministers, and addressing critical community needs. In every endeavor, the Bivins Foundation will strive to help each person achieve and maintain the highest standards possible in dignity, independence, self-worth and good health. Through their generosity, the Bivins Foundation offers a scholarship.

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• Gertrude E. Hasbrouck Memorial Scholarship

  $5,000

  Due August 31, 2026

  The Gertrude E. Hasbrouck Memorial Scholarships are awarded independently by the Hasbrouck Family Association. Additional scholarships may be awarded by the Hasbrouck Family Association under appropriate circumstances. Applicants must be of documented New Paltz Huguenot descent, and are required to submit an ancestry form.

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• Hope for Tomorrow Medical Scholarship

  $5,000

  Due November 08, 2026

  The Hope for Tomorrow Scholarship, offered by the Agape Eye Foundation, supports students pursuing degrees in the medical and health-related fields who demonstrate financial need, strong character, and a commitment to serving their communities. This scholarship reflects our belief that medicine is both a science and a calling to compassionate service. Award funds may be used toward tuition, academic materials, and other approved educational costs. A total of $25,000 is awarded annually to five students.

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• Marguerite Young Endowment Fund

  $5,000

  Due February 17, 2027

  The Marguerite Young Endowment Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for students who plan to study theology. Marguerite Young was a sincere Christian woman who was a faithful member of her church and an unwavering supporter of theological education for the training of faithful Christian ministers.

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• IUMF Non-Methodist College Scholarships

  $4,800

  Due March 01, 2027

  The IUMF Non-Methodist College Scholarships are more general scholarships that are open to all students of the church no matter what college is being attended. Scholarship applications are open December 1 – March 1 annually. All applications and required documents, such as essays, references, and transcripts can be submitted through the online portal. Individual criteria will vary by scholarship, so be sure to check each award thoroughly.

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• Alexander Christian Foundation Scholarships

  $4,000

  Due March 01, 2027

  The Alexander Christian Foundation is a unique, non-profit, organization established in 1964 to grant scholarships to Indiana residents pursuing full-time vocations in Christian ministry. Mr. Bill Duncan, with support of local ministers, business leaders, and profits from his personal business, awarded the first of over 900 scholarships. Alexander, meaning “helper”, was chosen to represent the mission of the foundation. To date, over $3 million combined dollars in scholarship have been awarded.

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