Atheism
American Atheists O'Hair Award
American Atheists awards the $1,000 O’Hair Scholarship and four $500 President’s Scholarships to atheist students attending graduate, law, college, university, or vocational school in the United States.
American Atheists Chinn Scholarship
American Atheists is proud to award two Chinn Scholarships for LGBT Atheist Activism. These scholarships recognize activism in the area of LGBT equality. You do not have to be a member of the LGBT community to receive this scholarship; allies are encouraged to apply.
Black Skeptics Los Angeles’s First in the Family Humanist Scholarship
$2500 scholarships will be awarded to students of color (African American, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American) who identify as agnostic, atheist, humanist and/or secular.
Freedom From Religion Foundation Student Scholarship Essays
This website offers four essay competitions for students, including incoming freshmen, undergraduates, graduates, and students of color.
Baptist
American Baptist Financial Aid Program
The Office of Financial Aid for Studies, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), administers the American Baptist Financial Aid Program that supports college students, graduate students and seminarians.
National Baptist Congress Scholarship Program
The National Baptist Congress of Christian Education Scholarship Program is an innovative program that offers opportunities for high school seniors and college students in each state to submit scholarship applications.
Shiloh Baptist Church Scholarships
The Scholarship Foundation recognizes and administers scholarships to high school, graduating seniors and continuing undergraduate students.
Women's Missionary Union Scholarships
The WMU Foundation has multiple scholarships and assists Baptist students, including the children of Baptist missionaries, and those preparing for Baptist missions service. Individuals with no Baptist connection cannot be considered for a scholarship.
Buddhism
Ashoka Grants
The Ashoka Grants Committee considers applications from a broad array of promising organizations and individuals who are actively engaged in projects related to Buddhism.
The Tzu Chi USA Scholarship
This is a scholarship program funded by Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation to recognize and provide financial assistance to outstanding college-bound high school graduates and continuing undergraduate students in selected areas of the United States. Each Scholar will receive an award of US$1,000.
Catholicism
Italian Catholic Federation First Year Scholarship
Students applying for this scholarship must be Roman Catholic and have a Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent that is a member of the “Italian Catholic Federation.”
Catholic United Financial
A scholarship award is a one-time member benefit. While the average scholarship recipient is a recent high school graduate, Catholic United members of any age pursuing a degree, diploma or certification can apply for a scholarship. Students MUST be a member of Catholic United for at least 2 years prior to application deadline.
Christianity
Evangelical Press Association
Candidates for these scholarships must be majoring or minoring in journalism or communications. Preference is given to — but not restricted to — students with an interest in the field of Christian journalism.
Harvey Fellowship
An individual must be enrolled in or have applied to a full-time graduate program. All persons receiving support must demonstrate personal faith in Jesus Christ and desire to serve and witness in his name.
Playing with a Purpose Scholarship
This scholarship is aimed to support Christian Student-Athletes.
The ACCU Scholarship Program
It is part of the mission at America's Christian Credit Union to support the next generation of leaders in their pursuit to make a difference in the world through Christ-centered education. Must be a member of America’s Christian Credit Union.
Young Christian Leaders Scholarship
YCL was created to support the next generation of dedicated, Christian professionals who will use their talents to impact their families, communities, and the world. Young people under the age of 24 who are either high school seniors entering college or are currently full-time undergraduates are eligible to apply.
Episcopalian
ECF Fellowships Scholarship
Applicants may be lay or ordained, but they do not have to be considering ordained ministry to be an ECF Fellow. Applicants may be Episcopalians or members from any member church of the Anglican Communion.
Episcopal Church Education Scholarships
Scholarships are available for educational training for ethnic communities, children of missionaries, bishops and clergy, and other groups, covering a wide range of eligibility. There is a large list of 40+ scholarships specifically aimed towards Episcopal churchgoers in the United States.
Hinduism
The Hindu Temple Educational Scholarship Program
These scholarships are for graduating senior students from the Hindu Temple membership families.
Islam
Fadel Educational Foundation
The Fadel Educational Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit educational foundation supporting education for non-incarcerated Muslim U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The awards are distributed on a need/merit basis.
ISNA Scholarships
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) provides a variety of scholarships for Muslim American students pursuing a college education in the United States.
United Muslim Association of Toledo Scholarship
This organization provides annual scholarships for Muslim students who are pursuing a degree at an accredited post-secondary U.S. institution. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be of the Muslim faith.
Jainism
Jaina Academic Scholarship Program
These scholarships are for any bright, hard-working, goal-oriented, practicing Jain youth in North America to be able to afford to attend an institution of higher learning.
The Loan Scholarship for Graduate Students
This is a one-time loan scholarship to needy Jain students arriving in USA for further studies. This is an interest free loan scholarship and is expected to be repaid within two years after completion of the studies.
Judaism
Hillel International Jewish Scholarships
This website provides an easy search for hundreds of Jewish-specific scholarships for students all over the United States, and for all levels of study.
Kent State Jewish Studies Scholarships
The Jewish Studies program at Kent State University has scholarships for: 1) students enrolled in a Jewish Studies minor, and 2) students of Jewish Heritage who demonstrate need as reported on the FAFSA. Open to all schools & colleges as well as all majors.
Lutheran
Bethesda Lutheran Communities Student Scholastic & Service Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded to junior and senior students pursuing undergraduate degrees in any academic area that will prepare them to serve and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Methodist
United Methodist Church Scholarships
The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry scholarship application opens in January of each year. You can only submit one application per year where it will be screened for all possible eligible programs. There are several different scholarships available on this site.
United Methodist GBHEM Racial-Ethnic Scholarships
The United Methodist Church Provides a list of scholarships available to students of different minorities.
Orthodox Affiliations
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
This organization provides many scholarships for various types of students belonging to churches within the Orthodox Archdiocese in North America.
Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America Educational Financial Aid Program
The FOCA provides scholarship opportunities to members who are entering freshman or enrolled in undergraduate studies in a two-year, four-year, certificate-granting institution or Seminary. Graduate students and military academy students are also eligible.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Scholarships
The Malta Scholarship is for undergraduate studies, and the Paleologos Scholarship is awarded for graduate work of a non-theological nature.
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta Scholarships
This organization offers multiple scholarships for students pursuing their undergraduate degree. Candidates must be active in their local Greek Orthodox parish and preference is given to those of Greek descent.
Panhellenic Scholarships
These scholarship awards are offered annually to recognize and reward Hellene students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, as well as to provide meaningful support to those with great financial need.
The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America Scholarships
This website provides 7 scholarships for Romanian Orthodox students, at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
PAGANISM
Michigan Pagan College Scholarship
The Michigan Pagan Scholarship purpose is to recognize and encourage young Pagans. Winners must demonstrate evidence of leadership and engagement in community service.
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Student Opportunity Scholarships
The Student Opportunity Scholarship program serves Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) college students by providing need-based aid for sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are full-time, first-degree students attending accredited institutions in the United States. Student Opportunity Scholarship applicants will explore who God created them to be in a series of essay questions intended for students to explore with mentors and peers. This program requires that students maintain an active involvement in a worshiping community or campus ministry program while they are attending college. Preference in this program is extended to racial/ethnic students in order to promote diversity.
Sikhism
5 Rivers Scholarship Program
To be eligible, an applicant must be a believer of the Sikh religion and a U.S. citizen or person that has the requisite legal status for living in or attending school in the U.S.
International Institute of Gurmat Studies Scholarship
These scholarships are open to any Sikh student studying in the USA or Canada that is under the age of 22.
The Sikh Education Fund (SEF)
The purpose of this fund is to make higher education more affordable for Sikh students in America by funding a portion of their studies.
Unitarian Universalist
Children Of Unitarian Universalist Religious Professionals College Grant
This scholarship is available to children of Unitarian Universalist Ministers, Credentialed Religious Professionals, and Certified Musicians who are attending college. Assistance is available for undergraduate studies only.
Unitarian Universalist Association Art Scholarships
The Marion Barr Stanfield Art Scholarship and Pauly D'Orlando Memorial Art Scholarship are for either graduate or undergraduate Unitarian Universalist students studying painting, drawing, photography, and/or sculpture.
The Rev. Chuck and Nancy Thomas Scholarship
This scholarship serves Unitarian Universalism, and individual Unitarian Universalists like Chuck and Nancy Thomas, by valuing a history of service and leadership as critical elements of a call toward professional theological training. Each year it supports a student in the first year of seminary or in preparatory academic work. Scholars qualify for the award by demonstrating their outstanding commitment to Unitarian Universalism as lay leaders. Those who wish to submit a nomination should write a letter of recommendation showing a connection between the individual's ministry and their life goals along with examples of their strong leadership skills.
Other
Morris J. and Betty Kaplun Foundation Essay Contest
The Morris J. and Betty Kaplun Foundation seeks to encourage young people to treasure our Jewish heritage, reflect on our Jewish values, and better understand our contribution to civilization and culture. To this effort, the Foundation sponsors an annual essay contest open to both junior high and high school students. The Foundation also issues grants to a wide variety of educational, scientific and charitable institutions whose humanitarian goals are in keeping with the objectives of the Foundation. Please see our website for this year's essay prompts and additional application information.