PhD Theology Scholarships

ABHMS Doctoral Grants

• The American Baptist Home Mission Societies makes scholarship money available to students pursuing a doctorate in theology through its doctorate grant program. This one-time award is for $3,000. In order to be eligible, a student must be a United States citizen, in attendance at an accredited school in either the United States or Puerto Rico, and active in an American Baptist church for a minimum of one year. Furthermore, doctorate candidates must have completed one year of study at the doctorate level, and must also plan to teach at a college or seminary. The annual deadline for application is May 29. Interested candidates should visit the ABHMS website for more information.

  American Baptist Home Mission Societies
  American Baptist Churches USA
  P.O. Box 851
  Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851
  www.nationalministries.org

The Shepherd Scholarship

• The Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, a society of Freemasons, offers one award for which a doctoral candidate in theology is eligible. According to the Supreme Council website, the Shepherd Scholarship is awarded to any student pursuing a degree in "fields associated with service to country and generally perceived as benefiting the human race." In order to be eligible, students must also be attending school in the United States. The scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1500 per year for up to four years. The annual deadline for application is April 1. Interested students should visit the Supreme Council website for more information.

  The Supreme Council, 33°
  1733 16th St. NW
  Washington, D.C. 20009-3103
  Telephone: (202) 232-3579
  Fax: (202) 464-0487
  www.scottishrite.org

Fuller Theological Seminary Scholarships

• Students pursuing a doctorate in theology at the Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, are eligible for several scholarships through the school. For example, the Everett Harrison Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a doctoral candidate with a concentration in New Testament Studies. The George Gay Memorial Grant is awarded annually to a doctoral student in theology who is of Hispanic origin. The amount of Fuller Theological Seminary scholarships varies by award. Interested students should visit the Fuller Theological Seminary or contact Student Financial Services for a full list of available scholarships.

  Fuller Theological Seminary
  Student Financial Services
  135 N. Oakland Ave.
  Pasadena, CA 91182
  Telephone: (800) 235-2222 extension: 5475
  Fax: (626) 204-2070
  www.fuller.edu