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American Academy of Religion
Research Grant Programs
825 Houston Mill Rd STE 300
Atlanta, GA, 30329-4205 USA
Phone: (404) 727-4707
Email: info@aarweb.org
Website: www.aarweb.org/Programs/Grants/default.asp
Contact: info@aarweb.org
Collaborative Research Grants
Applicants must be current AAR members who have been in good standing for the previous three years. Applicants will not be considered who have received an AAR Research Award in the previous five years. These grants are intended to stimulate cooperative research among scholars in different institutions, with a focus on a clearly identified research project. They may also be used for interdisciplinary work with scholars outside the field of religion, especially when such work shows promise of continuing beyond the year funded.
American Association of Japanese University Women
AAJUW seeks to promote the education of women, as well as to contribute to U.S. – Japan relations, cultural exchanges, and development of leadership.
AAJUW Scholarship Committee
3127 Nichols Canyon Road
Los Angeles, CA, 90046 USA
Email: scholarship@aajuw.org
Website: www.aajuw.org/Scholarship.htm
Contact: Dr. Akiko Agishi, scholarship@aajuw.org
American Association of Japanese University Women
Applicant must be a female student enrolled in an accredited California college or university who is either a junior, senior, or graduate student by Fall 2007.
Deadline: October 31
American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A.
All recipients of American Baptist financial aid must be: • members of an American Baptist church for at least one year prior to application; • enrolled at an accredited educational institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico; • citizens of the United States.
Director of Financial Aid; Educational Ministries
P.O. Box 851
Valley Forge, PA, 19482-0851 USA
Phone: 800-222-3872 ext. 2067
Fax: 610-768-2056
Email: bnmweb@abc-usa.org
Website: www.abc-usa.org
Asian American Baptist Caucus Scholarship Fund
Seminarians can gain ministerial experience by working in a church during the summer. Grants of $500 are provided by the Financial Aid program and matched by the employing church. Interested seminarians should contact their pastor. Church pastors may call the Office of Financial Aid for Studies for additional information at 800-ABC-3USA, ext. 2067
Deadline: April 1
Doctoral Study Grant
American Baptist students who have completed at least one year of Ph.D. studies may apply for a one-time doctoral study grant of $3,000. Students must plan to teach in a college or seminary, in a field of study directly related to preparing American Baptist ministerial leaders. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement in the first year(s) of doctoral studies. D. Min. students are not eligible.
Deadline: May 31
Ellen Cushing Scholarship
Female graduate students preparing for a human service or church-related vocation are eligible for a grant with preference given to students active in their school, church, or region. A letter of nomination from a faculty member or administrator is required. Seminarian Support Program recipients are not usually considered for this scholarship.
Deadline: May 31
Hispanic Students Grants
American Baptist Hispanic students pursuing an undergraduate or first professional degree in a seminary may apply for a renewable $500 grant. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and plan to serve in a church-related ministry. These grants may not be combined with other Educational Ministries aid.
Deadline: August 1
Individual Seminarian Grants
American Baptist students attending a seminary not related to American Baptist Churches USA are eligible for grants in the amount of $750. Seminarians may apply for these grants each academic year for up to three years. Seminarians must be enrolled at least two-thirds time in one of the following first professional degree programs: M.Div., M.C.E., M.A.C.E., M.R.E. D.Min. students are not eligible.
Deadline: May 31
Marion T. Burr Scholarship
Native American students enrolled full-time in college or seminary who are pursuing a career in human services are eligible for this scholarship.
Deadline: May 31
Minority Student Scholarships
Freshman minority students attending an American Baptist-related college or university full-time may apply for a $1,000 scholarship, to be paid directly to the school and credited toward the recipient's tuition. Preference is given to persons preparing for careers in church leadership or human services. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic standing. This scholarship cannot be combined with other funding from American Baptist Scholarship programs.
Deadline: May 31
Pre-seminary Career Counseling Matching Grants
For persons considering ministerial service, Educational Ministries will match up to $100 pledged by an American Baptist church of other sponsoring organization toward the cost of a pre-seminary career exploration at an American Baptist-related career center.
Seminarian Support Program
This program, designed for American Baptist students attending American Baptist-related seminaries, matches pledges of support from local churches or organizations up to $1,000 per academic year to defray costs of tuition, fees, and books. Seminarians must be enrolled at least two-thirds time in one of the following first professional degree programs: M.Div., M.C.E., M.A.C.E., M.R.E. D.Min. students are not eligible. Recipients must be resident students of the American Baptist-related seminary that will award the degree.
Deadline: August 1
Undergraduate Scholarships
Undergraduate students attending an American Baptist-related college or university full-time may apply for renewable scholarships of $1,000 per academic year, to be paid directly to the school and credited toward the recipient's tuition. Preference is given to persons preparing for careers in church leadership or human services. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic standing. This scholarship cannot be combined with other funding from American Baptist Scholarship Programs.
Deadline: May 31
American Baptist Churches of Maine
P.O. Box 617
Augusta, ME, 04332-0617 USA
Phone: (207) 622-6291
Fax: (207) 623-1308
Email: abcom@gwi.net
Website: www.abcom.org
Maine Baptist Education Fund
Applicants must be members of an American Baptist Church in Maine and full-time students at an accredited seminary.
American Baptist Churches of Nebraska
6404 Maple Street
Omaha, NE, 68104-4079 USA
Phone: (402) 556-4730
Fax: (402) 556-1910
Carpenter Fund
Applicants must be members of an American Baptist Church in Nebraska and enrolled in an American Baptist seminary with intentions of entering congregational ministry.
American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin
15330 Watertown Plank Road
Elm Grove, WI, 53122-2391 USA
Phone: (800) 311-3140
Fax: (262) 782-7573
Email: abcw@execpc.com
Website: www.abcofwi.org
American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin
Grants are available to members of an American Baptist Church in Wisconsin who are attending an accredited seminary as a full-time student. Applicants must be pursuing an M.Div. or equivalent degree.
Deadline: July 1
Wisconsin Baptist Grant
Grants available to members of American Baptist Church in Wisconsin enrolled full-time. The grant offers $2,000.
Deadline: January 1
American Baptist Women of New Jersey
320 Gardner Ave
Trenton, NJ, 8618 USA
Email: wrventura@hotmail.com
Website: www.abwminnj.org/
Contact: wrventura@hotmail.com
Degenring Scholarship Fund
Scholarship assistance is available to American Baptist Women who have been members of an American Baptist Church in New Jersey for at least five years. Award amounts vary, based on need and on the recipient’s career goals in Christian work.
Deadline: March 1
