Lay Ministry
Lay ministry is a term used for members of faiths and Christian denominations who are not full-time paid clergy, or not ordained clergy, but who perform the same or similar function.
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Matching Lay Ministry Colleges
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Grace Christian University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $13,800 average out-state tuition; $13,800 average in-state tuition |
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Westminster Theological Seminary
Four or more years; Private not for profit |
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Regent University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $17,220 average out-state tuition; $17,220 average in-state tuition |
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Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Four or more years; Private not for profit |
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Fordham University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $54,730 average out-state tuition; $54,730 average in-state tuition |
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Calvin University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $37,990 average out-state tuition; $37,990 average in-state tuition |
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Liberty University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,409 average out-state tuition; $15,409 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Lay Ministry Majors
McAllaster Honors Scholarship - Greenville UniversityGreenville University |
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award $20,500 |
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DescriptionThe McAllaster Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen and transfer students at Greenville University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 to be eligible for this renewable award. Additionally, you must live on-campus. This scholarship program nurtures excellent students who are especially gifted to serve God and neighbor through... View Scholarship Details |
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CRV Scholarship - William Carey UniversityWilliam Carey University |
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award Up to $9,450 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe CRV Scholarship is available to students at William Carey University who have made a public commitment (requires letter from church or license/ordination certificate) to a church-related vocation (ministry or missions) in a church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Recipients must be seeking their first undergraduate degree,... View Scholarship Details |
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MRV Scholarship - William Carey UniversityWilliam Carey University |
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award $6,600 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe MRV Scholarship is available to students at William Carey University who have made a commitment to a ministry-related vocation in a church not affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Applicants must provide a letter from their pastor indicating that the student is in good standing with the church and has made a public profession of... View Scholarship Details |
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Christ College ScholarshipConcordia University, Irvine |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Christ College Scholarship is available to LCMS students who are preparing for full-time church work. View Scholarship Details |
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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $4,000 |
deadline January 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder who are non-residents. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian... View Scholarship Details |
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Martha Tennison Scholarship for WomenNorth Central University |
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award $3,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Martha Tennison Scholarship for Women is open to female undergraduate students at North Central University who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are currently enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a church leadership major. Additionally, applicants should be to committed to enrolling in the Women in Ministry mentor program and credentialing through... View Scholarship Details |
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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $3,000 |
deadline January 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85 and be a Colorado resident. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian... View Scholarship Details |
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Church-Related Vocation Scholarship - SBU - Southern Baptist University - March, 2025Southern Baptist University |
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award $2,000 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Church-Related Vocation Scholarship is available to students attending Southern Baptist University who are pursuing an academic degree in Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, Church Music, or Intercultural Studies. View Scholarship Details |
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Brookwood Baptist Church Christian Service ScholarshipUniversity of Mobile |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Brookwood Baptist Church Christian Service Scholarship is open to students preparing for full-time Christian service at the University of Mobile. You must be an active member of a Southern Baptist Convention church and demonstrate financial need and solid academic standing to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Bible Scholarship - Ohio Valley UniversityOhio Valley University |
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award Up to $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Bible Scholarship is available to students at Ohio Valley University. You must be majoring in bible and / or ministry to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Lay Ministry Related Majors
- Youth Ministry
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Divinity/Ministry
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Religious Music and Worship
- Religious Education
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Women's Ministry
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Worship Ministry
- Rabbinical Studies
- Urban Ministry
- Missions/Missionary Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Religious/Canon Law
- Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies
