Urban Ministry
Urban Ministries, Inc. (UMI) is an independent, African American-owned and operated Christian media company founded in 1970. UMI publishes Christian resources, including Sunday School and Vacation Bible School curricula, books, movies, and websites designed for African American churches and others seeking a diverse perspective on faith and life issues.
Since its founding, UMI has served over 40,000 churches across the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa. It is evangelical in its theology but rooted in the African American church tradition.
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Matching Urban Ministry Colleges
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Union University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,520 average out-state tuition; $15,520 average in-state tuition |
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Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Four or more years; Private not for profit |
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Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $10,650 average out-state tuition; $10,650 average in-state tuition |
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Olivet Nazarene University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $36,450 average out-state tuition; $36,450 average in-state tuition |
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Nyack College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $26,000 average out-state tuition; $26,000 average in-state tuition |
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Geneva College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $29,160 average out-state tuition; $29,160 average in-state tuition |
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Bakke Graduate University
Four or more years; Private not for profit |
Scholarships for Urban 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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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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General Music Scholarship - MLCMartin Luther College |
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award Up to $1,700 |
deadline October 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe General Music Scholarship is open to students at Martin Luther College who have the potential to serve in WELS music ministries. To be considered for this award, you must be studying education, pre-seminary, or parish music. View Scholarship Details |
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Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones ScholarshipSam Houston State University |
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award Up to $1,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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. 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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Maryknoll Student Essay ContestMaryknoll Fathers and Brothers |
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award Up to $1,000 |
deadline November 17, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Maryknoll Student Essay Contest is open to students in grades six through twelve. To enter, you must submit a 500 - to 750 - word essay, sharing a personal story of how you, or someone close to you, was changed by an encounter that bridged cultures and revealed God’s love. View Scholarship Details |
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Urban 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
- Missions/Missionary Studies
- Lay Ministry
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Religious/Canon Law
- Religious Institution Administration and Law
