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

Grace Christian University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $13,800 average out-state tuition; $13,800 average in-state tuition

Westminster Theological Seminary

Four or more years; Private not for profit

Regent University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $17,220 average out-state tuition; $17,220 average in-state tuition

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Four or more years; Private not for profit

Fordham University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $54,730 average out-state tuition; $54,730 average in-state tuition

Calvin University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $37,990 average out-state tuition; $37,990 average in-state tuition

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

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McAllaster Honors Scholarship - Greenville University

Greenville University

$20,500 Varies See Details

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The 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...

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McAllaster Honors Scholarship - Greenville University

Greenville University

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$20,500

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The 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...

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Christ College Scholarship

Concordia University, Irvine

$5,000 Varies See Details

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The Christ College Scholarship is available to LCMS students who are preparing for full-time church work.

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Christ College Scholarship

Concordia University, Irvine

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$5,000

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The Christ College Scholarship is available to LCMS students who are preparing for full-time church work.

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Lucile Murray Durkin Scholarship

Women's Ordination Conference

$2,200 May 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Lucile Murray Durkin Scholarship is available to women and non - binary persons who are pursuing ordained Catholic priesthood. To be eligible, you must be enrolled or participate in at least one class or significant volunteer ministry of comparable scope that you believe would forward the discernment of your call to a life in ordained...

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Lucile Murray Durkin Scholarship

Women's Ordination Conference

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$2,200

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May 15, 2025
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The Lucile Murray Durkin Scholarship is available to women and non - binary persons who are pursuing ordained Catholic priesthood. To be eligible, you must be enrolled or participate in at least one class or significant volunteer ministry of comparable scope that you believe would forward the discernment of your call to a life in ordained...

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Brookwood Baptist Church Christian Service Scholarship

University of Mobile

$1,000 Varies See Details

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The 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.

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Brookwood Baptist Church Christian Service Scholarship

University of Mobile

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$1,000

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The 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.

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Bible Scholarship - Ohio Valley University

Ohio Valley University

Up to $2,500 Varies See Details

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The 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.

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Bible Scholarship - Ohio Valley University

Ohio Valley University

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Up to $2,500

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The 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.

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Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

Up to $1,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in liberal arts or graphic arts at Sam Houston State University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

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Up to $1,000

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August 20, 2025
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The Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in liberal arts or graphic arts at Sam Houston State University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Zorn Scholarship

Faulkner University

100% of tuition Varies See Details

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The 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.

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Zorn Scholarship

Faulkner University

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100% of tuition

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The 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.

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Kalos Scholarship - North Greenville University

North Greenville University

100% of tuition January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Kalos Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at North Greenville University who have a minimum 3.75 unweighted GPA combined with a minimum 1320 SAT or 28 ACT or 88 CLT. To be considered for this award, you must have an interest in studying the humanities, more specifically English, foreign languages, literature, history, political...

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Kalos Scholarship - North Greenville University

North Greenville University

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100% of tuition

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January 15, 2026
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Description

The Kalos Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at North Greenville University who have a minimum 3.75 unweighted GPA combined with a minimum 1320 SAT or 28 ACT or 88 CLT. To be considered for this award, you must have an interest in studying the humanities, more specifically English, foreign languages, literature, history, political...

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Christ College Church Vocations Scholarship - Concordia University, Irvine

Concordia University, Irvine

80% of tuition Varies See Details

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The Christ College Church Vocations Scholarship is available to LCMS students at Concordia University, Irvine. You must intend to enter full-time church careers in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and demonstrate financial need.

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Christ College Church Vocations Scholarship - Concordia University, Irvine

Concordia University, Irvine

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80% of tuition

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The Christ College Church Vocations Scholarship is available to LCMS students at Concordia University, Irvine. You must intend to enter full-time church careers in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and demonstrate financial need.

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College of Ministry Tuition Guarantee Scholarship - Northwest University

Northwest University

50% of tuition Varies See Details

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The College of Ministry Tuition Guarantee Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at Northwest University who are pursuing a College of Ministry degree.

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College of Ministry Tuition Guarantee Scholarship - Northwest University

Northwest University

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50% of tuition

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The College of Ministry Tuition Guarantee Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at Northwest University who are pursuing a College of Ministry degree.

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