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You can afford seminary
We offer a variety of scholarships at Gordon-Conwell so that you can be equipped for your calling without the burden of debt.
Scholarship Dates and Deadlines
- October 15 – Scholarship application opens for the next academic year
- February 1 – Priority deadline for all students and final deadline for international students starting in summer or fall
- July 5 – Final deadline for domestic students starting in summer or fall
Note: Incoming students planning to begin in the spring term should apply for scholarships for the following academic year.
Scholarship Application Process
Master’s Degree Scholarship Application Process
To apply for Incoming Student Scholarships at Gordon-Conwell, please follow these steps:
- Complete your admissions application.
Begin by submitting your full application for admission to a master’s degree program. - Wait for admissions decision.
Admissions decisions are typically made within 2–3 weeks after your application is complete. You must be accepted into a master’s degree program at Gordon-Conwell to apply for scholarships. - Receive the scholarship application link.
Admissions will send you the link to the scholarship application. You may also request the link directly by emailing [email protected]. - Apply early.
Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible after acceptance.
Scholarship FAQs
How can I graduate debt-free with the Partnership Program?
The Partnership Program is a unique offering through Gordon-Conwell empowering you to graduate seminary debt-free. The Partnership Program helps you to build a network of ministry partners ( individuals and churches) to fund the cost of education.
Available to both part-time and full-time domestic students.
Can I combine multiple scholarships?
Unfortunately, incoming student scholarships cannot. Unless specifically stated (eg. Byington Scholars, Discipleship Experience) scholarships listed here cannot be combined.
In addition to Gordon-Conwell scholarships, we encourage you to investigate funding from outside sources. Third-party scholarships or funding CAN be combined with a Gordon-Conwell scholarship.
Can I combine a ministry partnership discount with a scholarship?
We are pleased to offer a tuition discount for staff of ministry partnerships (eg. InterVarsity, Cru, Young Life). Please review the list of ministry partnerships to see if you qualify for one of these tuition discounts.
Unfortunately, these partnership tuition discounts cannot be combined with another Gordon-Conwell scholarship unless explicitly (eg. the Rosell Scholars or Byington Scholars, or Rosell Scholars program).
Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Yes.
While you cannot combine scholarships (see the previous questions), you can apply to multiple scholarships simultaneously.
What are the different types of scholarships?
Merit-Based
All merit-based scholarships must be applied for. The scholarship decision is based on the merit of your application—including academic and ministry accomplishments, future goals, references, etc.
Ministry / Need-Based
Most (but not all) ministry scholarships also require an application. The scholarship decision focuses less on personal accomplishment and primarily on your context and financial need.
Fellowship / Research
Our Fellowships & Research-based scholarships involve ongoing responsibility during your seminary experience. These scholarships are typically smaller financially, but they are also the typical exception of scholarships that can be combined with other scholarships.
Ministry Partnerships
Gordon-Conwell has partnered with a number of church and parachurch ministries to provide a tuition discount for staff or missionaries serving with that ministry.
What scholarships are available for students entering in the spring?
Most scholarships are awarded beginning each Fall Academic Term. Students beginning their studies during a Spring Academic Term may apply for scholarships for their first Fall Academic Term only using the Incoming Student Scholarship Application.
Some Exceptions:
- All students are currently eligible for the Trustee Scholarship regardless of academic term.
- Domestic students entering in the Spring may apply for the Partnership Program.
- Students who are eligible to receive one of our Ministry Partnership discounts are eligible to enroll at any academic term.
Where else can I look for scholarships or funding?
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YWAM Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Scholarship
Young Life Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount
Wycliffe Bible Translators Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount to Wycliffe USA-based staff and qualified family members*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Trustee Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Networked Education
25% Scholarship
Trish King Honorary Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Digital)
Community: Networked Education
Offers up to $2,000
The Presidential Scholarship for Future Christian Leaders
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Hamilton
100% Scholarship | Up to three recipients annually
The Kwang & Sheila Jeon and Anders & Sofie Grydeland Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa)
Community: Digital, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Networked Education
Award of $5,000
The Gerald & Joyce Spence Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: International (Visa)
Community: Hamilton
23% Scholarship
The Fellows Initiative Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
The Douglas G. Pratt Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time MDiv Student
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Hamilton, Networked Education
100% Scholarship | Up to two recipients annually
Team Ministry Grant
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
50% Scholarship
SIM
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Sid Bradley Counseling Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Student Only
Community: Digital, Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
$3800 annually to one student or $1900 to two students
Shepherd Care International Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Scholarship for Professional Counselors
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Hamilton
50% Scholarship
Samaritan’s Purse Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Russell Conwell Academic Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Hamilton, Networked Education
75% Scholarship
Rosell Scholars Program
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa)
Community: Hamilton
$5,000 Scholarship
Robert E. Cooley Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Networked Education
Offers up to $2,000
Revelation 7 Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Hamilton, Networked Education
75% Scholarship
Rev. Michael Haynes Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Hamilton
75% Scholarship
Reformed University Fellowship Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Ratio Christi Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Pioneers Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Partnership Program
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
100% Scholarship | Unlimited Participants
Parish Pulpit Preaching Fellowship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Hamilton
$29,000 scholarship if the recipient is single and $33,000 if married
Navigators Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Missions Door & Campus Ambassadors Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Leta & Stewart Gray Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: International (Visa)
Community: Hamilton
50% Scholarship
Kelly Breen-Boyce Counseling Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa)
Community: Digital, Charlotte
$9,000 per year, distributed equally across fall, spring, summer terms.
John Dolaghan Endowed Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Jacksonville, Networked Education
50% Scholarship
John & Lois Pierce Fellowship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa)
Community: Hamilton
up to $3,000 per year, distributed across Fall & Spring Semesters
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Interserve USA
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
International Students Inc.
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
International Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: International (Visa)
Community: Hamilton
100% Scholarship | One recipient annually
International Friendships Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
International Fellowship of Evangelical Students Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Gordon College Partnership
Enrollment Status: Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Hamilton
100% Scholarship | (Up to 2 courses)
FOCUS Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Everett Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa)
Community: Digital, Charlotte, Networked Education
Award of $500 - $2,000 (renewable annually)
Eileen Hilda Cooley Endowed Scholarship for Women
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Networked Education
Offers up to $2,000
DMin Team Ministry Grant
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Charlotte
50% Scholarship
DMin Need-Based Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Charlotte
25% Scholarship
Discipleship Experience Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa)
Community: Hamilton
Award of $400 per 3-credit course
Diocese of Redemption
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Cru Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Compass Leadership Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Hamilton
25% Scholarship
Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO) Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Christopher Brown Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Charlotte, Networked Education
$1,600 per year
Christian Union Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Chi Alpha Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Chaplaincy Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Networked Education
50% Scholarship
Byington Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Hamilton
3% Scholarship (Stipend)
Brent & Beth McKnight Endowed Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Networked Education
Awarded to one Networked Education student
Brad & Lynette Howell Youth Ministry Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Networked Education
Offers up to $2,000
Boston Covenant Churches
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Bishop Global Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: International (Visa)
Community: Hamilton
100% Scholarship | One recipient annually
Billy Graham Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Networked Education
40% Scholarship
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Partnership
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident, International (Visa), International (Digital)
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville
40% Ministry Partnership Discount*The 40% Ministry Partnership Discount excludes Doctoral Programs (PhD & DMin).
Abdullah Family Trust Student Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Networked Education
50% Scholarship
A.J. Gordon Ministry Scholarship
Enrollment Status: Full-Time
Citizenship Status: US Resident
Community: Digital, Hamilton, Networked Education
75% Scholarship
*Scholarships are listed consistently as percentages on this page in order to provide a reasonable means of financial comparison. Please check the actual award amount and conditions for a more accurate understanding of the terms (per course, per year, flat rate, etc.)
Other Scholarship Sources
We encourage you to consider scholarships and other outside funding to help with your cost of education. Also ask through your church, denomination, employer, or interest groups. There are many possibilities. Scholarships change over time, so check back to see if there are new scholarships that might be a blessing to you!
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Denominational Scholarships
- American Baptist Financial Aid Program
- Baptist General Association of Virginia Ministerial Education Funds
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies
- Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
- Northern Baptist Education Society
- Opportunity Scholarships for Lutheran Women
- Paulist Center Boston
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- United Methodist Church
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
- John J. Ingalls Memorial Scholarship
For students residing in Massachusetts who have been diagnosed with a disability - National Federation of the Blind
For students who are legally blind
Military Scholarships
- Presbyterial and Reformed Commission on Chaplain and Military Personnel
Wm. B. Leonard Scholarship - Veterans & Military Family Scholarship
- CPT James Ahn Special Forces Memorial Scholarship
- Veterans Administration
Veterans Educational Benefits
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