Christian Women Scholarships

Scholarships for Christian women may not consist of religious requirements.

For Christian women in need of funding for education, there are several scholarships available. They are often based on course of study, age, financial need or academic excellence. Christian colleges and universities, organizations and churches generally provide this funding. Many scholarships for Christian women are not necessarily for those pursing a career in biblical study.

The United Church of Christ (UCC) Undergraduate Scholarship

There is scholarship assistance available to sophomore, junior or senior college students that are members of United Church of Christ (UCC) congregations. Students can attend any accredited college or university and study any discipline but must be under 25 years old. Awards range from $500 to $1,000 and applications can be submitted on the United Church of Christ website.

UCC Undergraduate Scholarship
Parish Life and Leadership Team
Local Church Ministries, UCC
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
866-822-8224
ucc.org

Antiochian Women's Scholarship

For women over 26 years old which are members of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Women of North America, there is an annual scholarship available. Other qualifications include that the candidate be actively involved in the parish, demonstrate financial need, and have applied for an academic or trade program of study. The scholarship is generally $500 and the application is found on the organization's website.

The Antiochian Women Scholarship Committee
3016 Harrison
El Paso, TX 79930
915-204-0524
antiochian.org

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship

As an annual scholarship for Christian women, the Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship is available for undergraduate students in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The student must maintain a GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. The minimum awarded is $500 and the maximum is $2,500, but most are awarded $2,000.

The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation
50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1200
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-522-6755
lpwhitehead.org

References

• The United Church of Christ (UCC) Undergraduate Scholarship
• Antiochian Orthodox Christian Women of North America Scholarship Program
• EdFed: Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship

Resources

• Christian Scholarships