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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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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Mitchell Fine Arts ScholarshipFriends of Polish Art |
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award $2,000 |
deadline April 24, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Mitchell Fine Arts Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior, undergraduate, and graduate students who are U.S. citizens and residents of Michigan. To be eligible for this award, you must be of Polish ancestry and/or have a connection to the Polish community. Additionally, you should be studying painting, sculpture, music,... 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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Church Leadership and Ministry Annual $500 ScholarshipCareerFitTest |
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award $500 |
deadline May 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Church Leadership and Ministry Annual $500 Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students. You must be currently pursuing a full-time degree in ministry, religion, theology, or a related field, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have volunteer experience in a church or faith-based organization. In order to be eligible for this award,... View Scholarship Details |
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Zorn ScholarshipFaulkner University |
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award 100% of tuition |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Zorn Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students at Faulkner University who are active members of Churches of Christ and are pursuing a degree in biblical studies. 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
- Religious Institution Administration and Law
