Check out our list of Undergraduate Scholarships and Seminary Theological Scholarships available to International Students wanting to study Theology in the United States.
Uganda Christian University – Church of Uganda – University Scholarships
- Offered to Anglican students studying for Bachelor’s or Master’s of Divinity who have been sent by their Bishop for training at the Bishop Tucker School of Divinity and Theology (or Diploma in Theology at Bishop Barham University College).
- Students may only apply through their bishops.
Pan African School of Theology (PAST)
- Founded in 2006 by PACE Ministries International and given a mandate to provide higher education for a new generation of Christian leaders. The vision called for a new school that would nurture students to be Biblical scholars, peacemakers, evangelists, leaders and spokesmen. They were to be creative thinkers and passionate men-of-action, above reproach, equipped to shepherd the Church and redeem all things to the glory of God.
- PAST is a private, inter-denominational, residential and day college located in the Aberedare highlands of central Kenya. It facilitates accredited university-level programmes in theology-related fields
World Council of Churches – Scholarships for postgraduate studies
- Are open to all women and men, lay and ordained, who are recommended by a WCC member church or related church organization. Preference is given to candidates from a developing country, and to those who have not previously studied outside their home country. Scholarships are normally provided for courses ranging from 3 months to 2 years. They are not offered to cover longer courses such as undergraduate or doctoral studies.
- established a variety of Scholarship Programs, each designed with specific ministry opportunities in mind. These memorial scholarships are available within the General Scholarship Fund:
- McAuley Scholarship Fund – benefits women studying for ministry
- Stuhlmueller Scholarship Fund – benefits biblical spirituality students (international women students receive first consideration)
- Geaney Scholarship Fund–benefits lay students of ministry
- International Women’s Scholarship Fund – benefits women from Third World countries seeking credentials for Catholic ministry in their countries
- Wheeler Scholarship Fund- benefits lay students studying for ministry
- World Mission Fund- benefits international students studying for ministry
International Theological Seminary – Scholarships
- Qualified students from Third World churches may apply for various forms of scholarship, which includes tuition, and/or room and board. Since this seminary is fully dedicated to developing and training future leaders of Third World churches, every prospective student is welcomed and encouraged to demonstrate his/her promise and potential for leadership in Third World churches. The scholarships are funded by mission-minded churches and individuals who are concerned for the strategic mission to the Third World through the Seminary. All Scholarships for Third World students are awarded in the form of an interest-free forgivable loan. This loan is automatically reduced by 20 % for each year a student serves the church in his home country or mission field. In the event those scholarship students stay in the United States after graduation, then they are obligated to pay back the scholarship they received throughout their years at ITS as stipulated in the Five-Year Deferred payment Plan stated below.
Waldorf – Lutheran Leader Program
- Waldorf College established the Lutheran Leader Program for the purpose of enrol ling an international student from a developing nation who may not otherwise have an opportunity for higher education. Through the Lutheran Leader Program, an international student who exhibits financial need and meets the proper requirements for the program is enrolled at Waldorf with minimal cost to the student. To be eligible for the program, the student is required to be a member of the Lutheran denomination or Lutheran-related ministry.
ELCA International Scholarships
- A companionship with many Lutheran churches (“companion churches”) around the world. Enables church leaders to obtain advanced training in areas of work in which the church is engaged (theology, health care, development, etc.) not available in their home countries. After their studies are complete and degrees are earned, the scholarship recipient returns home to work in a position designated by the companion church.
Fund for Theological Education
- FTE is a leading ecumenical advocate for excellence and diversity in Christian ministry and theological scholarship. Our work supports the next generation of leaders among pastors and scholars. We provide fellowships and a network of support to gifted young people from all denominations and racial/ethnic backgrounds—encouraging those with gifts for leadership to consider vocations in ministry and teaching and nurturing them in their exploration and study.
Christian International Scholarship Foundation (CISF)
- is a non-profit ministry focused on identifying and investing in the advanced theological education of gifted Christian leaders from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. We are specifically focused on helping those men and women who have already been identified as leaders and will return to positions of senior leadership such as: Executive directors of Christian Relief Organizations; Founders and senior faculty members of Bible Colleges and Seminaries; Presidents of denominations and Authors of desperately needed and culturally relavent theological books
- CISF SELECTION CRITERIA IS TOUGH. Each scholar must: Be a proven leader from a majority world nation; Evidence deep faith in Jesus Christ; Have exhausted educational possibilities at home; Have a job waiting for them at home or a viable ministry plan – one which demands advanced theological education and Be accepted into a program at a leading university or seminary.
- Partners with evangelical African churches and/or ministries for equipping Africans to be missionaries to their own cultures. The purpose of EAFC is to equip those with calling from God to do whatever work God has called them to for His glory.
The Methodist Global Education Scholarship Program
- The finest leadership development program must have quality students. And any effort to recruit the best students must have a mechanism to provide scholarship assistance whenever it is needed.
- John Wesley understood that truth when he founded Kingswood School in 1748. He knew that the poor children of coal miners could also become dynamic Christian leaders, dedicated to serving others.
- That truth is just as important 250 years later – leaders can come from any background. Our task is to make it possible for them to develop in wisdom and direction.
- The Scholarship Program will be administered at the regional level, with the fund providing direct scholarship funds to institutions participating in the Technical Assistance and Scholars Programs on a matching-grant basis.
List of FREE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS – CLICK HERE
There’s more! – Check out our list of Undergraduate Scholarships and Seminary Scholarships available to International Students wanting to prepare for Ministry in the United States.
OKURUT DAVID says
Hello All,
Praise Jesus, I ‘am a Ugandan man (41) endowed with apostolic ministry, a graduate of agriculture and now requires formal training in theology at either basic degree or preferably masters level to accomplish Gods will for my life in regard to this calling of teaching and preaching the gospel worldwide. I wish to get in touch with persons /institutions committed to this cause for full sponsorship. I’ am ready for the work.
God bless you.
Thom says
I am Pastor Thom a young pastor of 29years old from Malawi but residing in South Africa, I am a junior Pastor at a small church in Johannesburg, I want to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world, But I want to be equipped with ministry knowledge, I am asking for a scholarship from well wishers to help me get a degree in leadership or pastoral studies. I am ready to minister anywhere in the world. please contact via mail tomk.phiri@gmail.com. thank you and God bless you.
JOSEPH GYANVI-BLAY says
Dear Sir,
I am a pastor from Ghana who has had an admission in the UNIVERSITY OF CAPE-COAST to pursue an Mphil in biblical studies. The fees is 740 pounds and 380 pounds for accommodation. I am praying and looking forward to organization and individual who will help. May God touch anyone to support a worthy course. You can contact me on josephgyanviblay69@gmail.com
DAVID JOAS KABYEMELA says
Am Pastor my Nationalist am Tanzanian i live at mwanza city am working at GILGAL christian ministry international am ready finish bachelor degree in spiritual leadership it my desire to study master degree for divinity if possible in USA or CANADA but financial is problem so my brethren please help me to get this chance because i want to know more knowledge about GOD it my hope to hear from you thanks and my GOD bless you.
Christopher Kyazze says
Am a born again christian i would like to do a degree in theological studies but with a part time job to be able to raise some money to support my family.i have two kinds and a wife in uganda am 29years old.- i really have a very strong passion for Christ.is it possible to study in the USA OR Canada?
DAVID JOAS KABYEMELA says
I am a pastor i live in Mwanza Tanzania and a holder of BA in Biblical in Leadership and Theology from Harvest land bible college and seminary in Bungoma kenya and i wish to do an MDiv in ministry in CANADA or USA so that and after finish i return TANZANIA for ministry.so i need help thanks and my GOD bless you. 5 july 2016 14:03 pm.
DAVID JOAS KABYEMELA says
I am a pastor i live in Mwanza Tanzania and a holder of BA in Biblical in Leadership and Theology from Harvest land bible college and seminary in Bungoma kenya and i wish to do an MDiv in ministry in CANADA or USA so that and after finish i return TANZANIA for ministry.so i need help thanks and my GOD bless you.
Pitar sipka says
Dear sir praise the lord greetings to you in name of the lord hi am pitar sipka from india am doing church planting ministry and social works and i have completed my b.th,b.div,and m.th i wants to go for six month bible training or missionary to to do effective ministry in further and wants to be a good leaders for future so please help me to study and for my ministry and some one can visit my ministry fields please
Moon shamoon says
Dir sir….. I am going to complete my high scholl in pakistan .I am from gujrat pakistan ..i do not have any sponser to help me..and i like to study for in USA..I need you and even God need you to support me.I am 22 years old..I want my future to Godly way and shine for Christ…Thanking you for receiving my Message,,
Floyd says
Iam interested in studying further.Please help me achieve and prepare myself to serve the world through the preaching of Christ Jesus. I need to study Psychological Counselling.Thank you
Absalom Angila says
Am Absalom Ang’ila from Kenya.I have been serving among high school students as a christian union patron and a preacher in most schools.I also have a passion for missions and that is what my life has revolved around as we go to various lands within the nation to reach them with the gospel of peace.I hold a diploma in education but currently enrolled for a BA in theology at Pan African Christian University.Am really seeking for financial help from any good hearted well wisher to enable me achieve this worthy goal since I resigned from my former employment.I feel God is calling me into full ministry,how I pray somebody will help me realise the purposes of God for my life and what He wants me to do in the lives of others.Please feel free to contact me via my email abbywere15@gmail.com
TUMUHIMBISE GODISON says
Am Tumuhimbise Godison male Ugandan 29 and a Lutheran. worship with Holy Trinity Lutheran church Ibanda pastored byRev. Benson Barahuka. would like to take any training in becoming a Lutheran pastor in order to preach the word of God and expand the Lutheran community in Uganda as i see, i pray God to make me land on this opportunity to get a person with a committed heart to sponsor me to take this course in any country if any, in order to expand the Lutherans and plant Lutheran churches in the districts of Kabale, Ksoro, Kanungu, Rukungiri, Ntungamo Isingiro all of south western Uganda. any committed person is blessed by God
Elamu Joihn says
Am pastor John Elamu from Uganda. Am looking for a full sponsorship in Masters in leadership. Contacts +256772906585
PETER DANIEL says
I am Peter-Daniel from Congo (DRC). I have got a Bachelor of Arts in general Education, an advanced diploma in Evangelism ,a Bachelor of theology with concentration in Leadership and church growth , a bachelor degree in Theology focus on Christian Education and a Master of Art in Theology.
Now I am working as Pastor in a small church,, leading a pastors network and lecturer in Likasi Christian Universities.
In my region, the greatest felt need of the church and people is to have trained leaders. Our goal is to introduce them to bible and ministry training—their real need—through a Bible school.
Then, with a group of Pastors, I have created and established a bible school for those Pastors and leaders who have no opportunity to attend theology seminaries or have no or easy access to internet for distance training.
Then, we’ll be very hapy if, with your help, we can work in partnerships with christian institutions which can provide educational books, educational magazines, computers,laptop computer peripherals, software and learning tools.
I do have the potential and interest to continue an accredited PhD or Th.D in the same field or in Divinity, or also in Christian ministry and would like to pursue it either in a distance learning university or in any country, if possible in a French speaking country.
I will really appreciate and would therefore be grateful if you can help me in finding sponsorship, mentorship or suitable scholarships.
Thanks and God bless your work !
Peter Daniel
Japhet Ecasa John says
I am Pastor Japhet Écrasa John from Democratic Republic of Congo. I looking for a full schoolaship which will help me study BA dégree in Leadership.
Hope my request will ne taken in consideration.
Oundo WA Kerera says
Am a Ugandan,pure black African,afaithful and trustworthy christian seeking full scholarship for BA in ministry/mission/or children’s ministry studies. Ihold 4 advanced Diplomas in christian ministry,pastoral counseling,Bible studies,theology etc. Kindly,post mail me on P.O.Box.117,Busia,Uganda,EA.
Oundo WA Kerera says
Am Oundo WA Kerera a Ugandan, holding 4 advanced Diplomas in christian ministry,pastoral counseling,Bible studies,Theology etc. Iam seeking afull scholarship to study a BA in christian ministry/childrens ministry or church administration studies. Post email me on P.O.Box.117,Busia,Uganda,EA. Or ring me on +256772454452.
Apostle Simon Ngwoke says
Look onto God…..for sure the vision will announce itself For the appointed time……..but that doesn’t you are poor. it’s just a test. God bless us. Glory to God. +2348031856161 Apostle Simon Ngwoke
Ndayambaje potien says
I’m greeting you in the name of Jesus
I achieved secondary schools
I really need to continou but in biblical school evangelical
I’m total orphan
I don’t have any support but what I want is the way of Jesus christ.
I’m thankful for you!
250784002596 Rwanda- Africa
WERE PHESTUS says
I am an undergraduate from NationsUniversity and I am willing to get a Scholarship from any country. May you consider me to achieve that goal.
Thanks
Pastor Masika K. Samuel says
I am a minister in Lodwar GK Prison, Kenya, I want to continue my studies in Theology and Biblical Studies (Diploma). Please will you give me information on how i can get scholarship opportunity. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you. +254 712056232
REV F L SACKITEDY says
My name is Rev Francis Sackitey, a pastor of the Global Evangelical Church in Ghana. I’m currently doing my Maters Degree in Theology with the Worldwide Evangelical Seminary in Canada. I have the privilege of starting a local Bible College here in my country with the help of WWES. The name of the school is Berea Bible College and Seminary, Ghana. Currently we need theological books to establish our library. Books on OT and NT Theology, Bible Survey, Hermeneutics and Biblology, Church History, Missions and Ministry, Apologetics, Preaching and Teaching the Bible, Bible Handbooks, Dictionaries, Commentaries and Atlases. The school is offering tuition free diploma courses in theology. We may also need some on Church and Christian growth. I wish to request that your august organization assist us with some or all of these books for our library. Thanks and hope to hear from you.
Rev. Francis Sackitey
Global Evangelical Church
P O Box 58
Somanya
Ghana
West Africa
Abebe says
I am a minister in Ethiopia, I had BTH and Master in Adult Lifelong learning , I want to continue my studies in missiology Please would you give me the information how I can get scholarship opportunity
isaac muchoi says
i am a pastor with diploma in theology and biblical studies. am looking for scholarship so that i can enroll in bachelor of theology
Samuel Joshua says
Greetings to you in Jesus Name. I am Evangelist Samuel Josua from Nigeria, presently serving in a church with a degree in Theology. Its my desire to go for my Masters and possibly Phd, but no one to sponsor, will be glad if you can sposor my education. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you. 07039802822
Veiko mushiwete says
Dear Bro & sisters in Christ
I am an active born again Christian and believe that my calling is to be a pastor , I have visions and dreams of being a preacher and to spread the gospel of god. if any one or a church out there who wants to train me or sent me for pastoral studies I will appreciate as I got no finance and proper training to start preaching .
Please need your assistant and support.
Thank you
STEWARD NYADENGA says
I am an Evangelist for the past 4 years.
I have secured a place to study Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology at Solusi University in Zimbabwe.
I am looking for financial aid for fees the Fist semester starts 6 May 2015 and I having the letter of offer of space.
How can I get financial assistance please advise.
Sanche Julius says
I have been called by God and I have enrolled at the Apostolic Bilingual seminary Cameroon since September 2014 for a Bachelor degree in Theology. These six months have been very challenging meeting up the financial demands. Please i need finacial support to go through this three years training succesfully. Thanks and may God bless you.
Heriberto says
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Collins Indeche says
I am Pastor Collins Indeche serving the Friends Church in Kenya(Quakers) as a youth pastor. I did my Diploma in Theology with Saint Paul’s university and am finishing my bachelors degree in Theology with Kenya Methodist University. My desire is to do my masters degree but I don’t have the resources. This far in my studies, I have benefited from well wishers. I would prefer studying in my country Kenya if the support is available. I have no problem studying elsewhere if that is God’s direction as well.
Thank you
Oluwafunmise says
I am a proposed graduate of food engineering in Nigeria, before I received a calling. I need scholarship to fund my master’s study at the Southern Baptist convention
David Doe says
am a young and vibrant Ghanaian youth who have the zeal to do the Lord’s work but financially limited for tertiary education. Please can someone help me read my Master’s in Divinity in the US or Europe. thank you
OKULLU AARON says
I’M AARON, a youth pastor of penecostal mantle ministry in northern uganda, eversince i realise God’s call for his work upon my life, i developed a curiosity for undergraduate theological studies but i’m limited financialy. can somebody help me?
Rev Douglas Mochama Obwoge says
I am Rev Douglas Mochama Obwoge from Kenya am looking for a scholarship to study MA in counseling in a broad USA as a minister of the word it is important to have counseling skills. Be bleszsed
Emmanuel Kwarteng says
I am a young man of 21 years I seek to bring to the kids in Ghana and
Africa at large closer to Christ Jesus. In doing so, I want to supply
needy basic school pupils in Ghana and beyond with stationary and
christian tracts. With this, we would bring the word of God to the
kids in Ghana and beyond.
In my quest to start this project, I created the group “Right To
Stationary” on Facebook with the major motive of bringing these kids
closer to Christ, but we haven’t been able to do any significant work
due to the fact that, we lack the necessary financial means to produce
tracts and stationary for these poor kids who know little or nothing
about our Lord Jesus Christ.
I therefore write to you to appeal for your support in terms of
tracts, stationary and funding.
I hope you consider my appeal and take the children of Ghana and
Africa at large into consideration. Thank you very much and God bless
you.
Rev Yawa Aho Tsiga says
I hope to graduate 2015 from Seminary. I am from Northern Nigeria, looking for M.A. and PhD scholarships abroad to study Theology, Education or Religion in order to help my people. Reach me through this email or call +2348022191780 or +2348179281783
josep nyarko says
praise unto the lord,am a new person here I have been called by almighty to do his work am now going to the bible school I need or help
John Obinna says
Peace on to you all in Jesus name, all my life i love to do things of God and all,but my problem is i don’t have the money to go to bible school,if any one will help me with a Scholarships to go to bible school i will be so happy,
thank
obinnaechefu2000@yahoo.com
Naeem akhtar gill says
i need your financial support , i m doing nursing ,there is no one who can afford my expenditure.i m from karachi Pakistan
PASTOR PAUL BAAFO QUANSAH says
I am a pastor and I holdo region of Ghana.P O Box 175, phone -00233-248-172820.rthern Ghana Baptist The a Diploma in Theology from the Nological Seminary at Tamale Ghana.I want to continue from here to Degree and upward because I felt that the Lord had call me to teach. Even now I am teaching about two Bible schools in Ghana here,But I had seen the need to upgrade myself so that I can do the call of God very effectively.
I also preach to my church members every week, I also do church planting to the rural communities in this region, and evangelism. I need a scholarship from your outfit to do the degree program, I am working in a poor community and I had to suffer to complete my diploma program so I need the help from the people of God inside and outside Ghana.
I need help for full scholarship to study outside Ghana and I want to study in the usa, the name of my church is Calvary Road Baptist Church, Mankessim in the central
I know that any help will go a long way to improve my ministry.
Rev.Joseph Makuac Beck says
I want to be supported to do MASTERS OF DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES at St.Paul’s University for two years.
I will be grateful they sponsor me for the above mentioned subject.
Thanks
Rev.Joseph Makuac Beck
From Episcopal Church of the Sudan
Rev. Irvine Ballah maholo says
I hold a bachelor degree in religious education from the liberian Baptist Yheological seminary in Liberia. I want to do my master in Theology or religious Education and need help with a scholarship to study abroad. Can your entity help me. I am currently involved in active ministry in Liberia.But , I need more training to become thoroughly equiped for the current challenges the church is facing. I hope to hear from you. Thanks Rev. maholo
Nicholas Kangogo says
I am soon to graduate with a bachelor of Theology in Nairobi,kenya. I thank God for His calling to ministry . I am trusting God to further my studies by september this year so as to be effective to God’s service in preparing other servants for Ministry. I have a passion of Teaching in a theological school within Kenya.I need finanancial assistance to meet this dream of doing M. Div either in Kenya or outside as the Lord leads.
Yours in Christ
Nicholas Kangogo.
Rev. Abel Obura says
Dear in Christ
I ordained eight years ago, Jesus saved me and working as tutor at Bunda Bible college affiliated with the Anglican Church of Tanzania. I hold Diploma in education, Diploma in Theology and currently BATh with Education all studied at Tanzania.
Since Tanzania is overwhelmed with deep poverty, I can afford to pay fees for my postgraduate studies. I need to undergo MA Education Management thus will help church management. I will take my studies while working. If the foundation accept my request I will post all funds required. the studies will fall on July 2013.
Thank you very much for godly help.
Your sincirely
Abel Obura
TARIQ Ayoub says
Asslam_O_Alaikum im Tariq Ayoub i complet my cours in pak; im 4rm Distrik DADUmy age 20 i have do not any experience so plz Help me,and i love study on foran i need u and God need u to suport me Thank U for receiving my massage.
Joseph Patrick Ruby says
I hold Diploma in Theology Nehemaih Bible Training center Ghana and U.K.am A needy minister in Ghana and Orphan.am from a poor family.from a lowincome family.but l want to fullfil the calling of God on my life.l love the lord from all my heart.l preach to more than 20 people every week.and lead tham to accept Jesus Christ.so please l need help like a full tution Scholarship to study and to fullfil the calling. And the commission of Christ. Here is my phone Number 00233 ouse + ghana code then the Number 261_30_27_48.also my postal Address as well is P.O.BOX KS 7433 Kumasi_Ashanti_Ghana_West_Africa
Pastor Raphael Bahebwa says
Hi,
We are involved to serve Jesus Christ in refugee’s community in south Africa as non profit organization. We have many focus in Southern Africa. We are planing to begin education with focus in computer literacy for children and jobless youth for employment and English schools for refugees from central Africa. So, Skill is lite of life. can we meet your partenership and support
We hope your reply to sinaipchurch@gmail.com or raphaelbahebwa@gmail.com
Kind Regards
Biza.laikha says
Dir sir….. I am going to complete my Bth course in india..I am from Myanmar..i do not have any sponser to help me..and i like to study for Mdiv in USA..I need you and even God need you to support me.I am 22 years old..I want my future to Godly way and shine for Christ…Thanking you for receiving my Message,,..
Kumar says
I am church planter, to do my ministry more effectively I would like to go for short training program but i don’t know where to go. kindly help me.
Thank you.
Elvis Samari N.Tamfu says
I am a Pastor in Cameroon and a holder of a BA in Biblical Studies and Theology from CBTS Ndu and I wish to do an MDiv in Leadership and Church Administration in the USA or Canada so that I can return to Cameroon to teach in the Seminary.I need help. Thanks.