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 |
deadline Varies |
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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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Lawson ScholarshipStetson University |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline December 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Lawson Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Stetson University who plan to major in philosophy or a related humanities field, care about community service, and are committed to making a positive impact in society. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, rank in the top 10 percent of your... 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, 2027 |
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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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Ministry Fellows Program Scholarship - Samford UniversitySamford University |
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award $3,000 |
deadline December 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Ministry Fellows Program Scholarship is available to preministerial students at Samford University. This program will equip young ministers for personal, spiritual, and professional excellence in ministry leadership. 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, 2027 |
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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 - SBUSouthern Baptist University |
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award $2,000 |
deadline March 01, 2027 |
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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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Lay Ministry Related Majors
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Youth Ministry
- 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
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Women's Ministry
- Worship Ministry
- Rabbinical Studies
- Missions/Missionary Studies
- Urban Ministry
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Religious/Canon Law
- Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies
