GLOBAL & ECUMENICAL PROGRAMS
- World Council of Churches /
Bossey Ecumenical Institute Scholarships
Fully funded certificates or master’s in ecumenical theology at WCC’s Bossey Institute, Switzerland. Designed for global South church leaders in intercultural and interfaith engagement (en.wikipedia.org). - Brot für die Welt / LWF
Interchurch Scholarships (Germany)
Full scholarships for theology, mission, and diaconia studies in Germany—with mentoring and internships—open to WCC and LWF church leaders under 35 (brot-fuer-die-welt.de). - Langham Partnership Scholarships
Support for Majority World theologians pursuing MDiv or higher abroad. Excellent for students committed to Bible teaching ministries. - International Fellowship of
Evangelical Students (IFES) Grants
Seed grants for Christian leaders studying or serving in university contexts; ideal for campus ministry training. - Edinburgh Global Theology
Scholarships (UK)
Targeting PhD candidates from the Global South in New Testament, Old Testament, or Practical Theology.
🇺🇸 USA – FAITH-BASED
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
- Biola University Church Matching
Scholarships (Undergrad & Grad)
Matches local church sponsorships—up to $1,300/year for undergrads, $750 for grads (biola.edu). Renewable with need and community involvement. - Biola University Campus Visit
Scholarship
$500 for fall admit or $250 for spring—no application required beyond scheduling a visit (biola.edu). - Biola Canadian Scholarship
$4,000 per year for Canadian undergrads, renewable with a 2.0 GPA (biola.edu). - Biola International Student Aid
Grant
$500–$2,000 (UG) or $500–$1,000 (Grad) based on merit and need (biola.edu). - Biola Alumni Dependent
Scholarship
$1,000/year for children of Biola alumni (globalscholarships.com). - Biola World Impact Scholarship
For students from politically restricted countries or those with persecution experiences (biola.edu). - Charles & Gracemary Hammer
Missions Scholarship
Undergraduate award for those preparing for cross-cultural or overseas missions (biola.edu). - Christian & Rheba Ummel
Memorial Scholarship
For dependents of missionaries—undergrad or grad—with demonstrated need (biola.edu).
🇬🇧 UK – THEOLOGY
CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
- Oxford Centre for Mission Studies
Scholarships
Funded programs in mission, theology, and social justice for Global South applicants. - London School of Theology
Scholarships
For prospective pastors, biblical counselors, and church planters. - Spurgeon’s College International
Scholarships
Partial aid for ministry-focused programs in London. - University of Edinburgh Divinity
Scholarships
For MTh or PhD programs in Edinburgh, supporting African and Asian students.
🇨🇦 CANADA – FAITH
& ACADEMIC MERIT
- Trinity Western University
International Scholarships
Merit-based funding for Christian students; emphasis on academic excellence. - Providence University College
Scholarships
Aid for students in theology, science, or arts from Africa and elsewhere. - Regent College Bursaries &
Scholarships
Graduate theology awards for international applicants.
AFRICA, OCEANIA
& ASIA REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- Pacific Theological College
(Fiji) Scholarships
Theological training for Pacific and African church workers. - Africa International University
(Kenya) Scholarships
Multiple awards for theology and business students across Africa. - University of Pretoria Theology
Grants (South Africa)
Funding for master’s and PhD African Christian researchers. - Theological College of Lanka
Scholarships
Sri Lankan ecumenical training with WCC-T.E.F. support (en.wikipedia.org). - Various Merit-Based National
Catholic & Protestant Scholarships
Eg: CCBRT, CCBM Canada, UBSP in Uganda—available through denominational websites.
Final Word
These scholarships offer not just funds—but opportunities for Kingdom
service, theological depth, and cross-cultural impact. As students explore
options, the challenge remains: Will we pursue academic excellence anchored
in our faith mission?
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