Scholarships for M.Div. & M.A. Programs

Deans Scholarship
The Deans Scholarship is awarded to all students in the M.Div. and M.A. degree programs that have significant need. Amounts vary from year to year. Students receiving a Deans Scholarship are expected to file the FAFSA and ATS Financial Aid applications by March 1 each year to apply for a scholarship for the following year, which begins July 1. Deans Scholarship recipients commit to taking 18 credit hours per financial aid year.

Special Scholarships
Recipients of Special Scholarships must represent strong promise for Christian ministry and demonstrate need, as determined by the Financial Aid Committee.

Interest in a Special Scholarship should be indicated in the Financial Aid Request area of the Asbury Financial Aid Application, which serves as the student's application for all institutional scholarship. Students must also complete the FAFSA. Awards are made by the Scholarship Selection and FAFSA Committee. Each year a student may request renewal of a Special Scholarship by filing a new Asbury Financial Aid Application by March 1.

Trustees International Tuition Scholarships
Asbury Seminary provides a limited number of scholarships, which cover full tuition for international students. The Scholarship Selection Committee meets the first week of March to award scholarships for the following academic year. An applicant seeking consideration for a Trustee International Tuition Scholarship should:

Complete all requirements for admission by February 1 of the calendar year prior to the student's first enrollment;
Complete the Trustee International Scholarship application.
Provide proof that personal funds or funds from a certified Sponsor are available to meet all travel and living expenses for the length of the degree program; funds to cover one-half year's expenses may be required in advance. Note, that under many circumstances funds provided by donors in the United States may be subject to a 14% tax rate.
Trustees International Scholarship recipients commit to taking ____ credit hours per financial aid year.

Presidential Scholarships
The Presidential Scholarship is given annually to select new incoming students considering the following criteria:

an accumulative total GPA of 3.50 or better,
an ability to demonstrate solid moral character and good leadership skills,
a commitment to world evangelism and missions as indicated in our Seminary motto, "the World is our Parrish,"
a willingness to commit to taking a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year, and
a commitment to continuous enrollment throughout the degree.

The scholarship will cover full tuition throughout the pursuit of the chosen MA or MDiv as long as above criteria continue to be met by the student. In accepting the scholarship, the recipient must be aware that there will be certain additional requirements and obligations that the recipient must perform as a Presidential Scholar and is willing to participate in these requirements and obligations.

Application for the scholarship requires the applicant to complete the annual Asbury Theological Seminary Financial Aid application, FAFSA, and attach a 1,000 word essay on their call into full time ministry and how God has prepared them to date for that call. References submitted for your admittance application will also be reviewed in the selection process.

Postgraduate Scholarships for Ph.D., D.Miss., Th.M. Students
Special endowments and other funds make it possible for some Ph.D., D.Miss. and Th.M. students to receive financial assistance, depending on the number of applicants, academic qualifications and available resources. All applicants admitted for these degree programs by February 1 will be reviewed for the available scholarships.

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Scholarships for M.Div. & M.A. Programs