For theological students preparing to serve in a PC(USA) congregation. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) theological grant programs include:

• Presbyterian Study Grant
• Racial Ethnic Supplemental Grant
• Native American Supplemental Grant

Eligible applicants must be full time M.Div. or M.A.C.E. students attending a PC(USA) related seminary. M.Div. students must be enrolled as Inquirers or Candidates by PC(USA) Presbyteries before the application deadline to be considered for an award.

Part-time students and students attending accredited seminaries that are not related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) may apply for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Theological Student Loan.

Range of grants

• Presbyterian Study Grant: $1,000.00—$4,000.00
• Racial Ethnic Supplemental Grant: $500.00—$1,000.00
• Native American Supplemental Grant: $500.00—$1,500.00

Criteria

• Member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
  • The Presbytery’s Christian Education Certification Advisor must recommend M.A.C.E. students.
  • M.Div. students in years 1 and 2 must be an Inquirer or Candidate
  • M.Div. students in year 3 must be a Candidate
• Normally enrolled full time at one of the following related seminaries: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Columbia Theological Seminary, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, McCormick Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, San Francisco Theological Seminary, Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Auburn Theological Seminary (Presbyterian Inquirers and Candidates enrolled at Union Theological Seminary of New York), Evangelical Theological Seminary of Puerto Rico.
• First professional degree required for church vocation—students who have an M.Div. or M.A.C.E. and are working on a second degree will not be considered for award. Dual degree students will only be considered for the portion of their education that is in the M.Div. or M.A.C.E. program.
• Student’s seminary must demonstrate that the student has financial need using federal methodology after the student has applied for and been awarded merit and need based aid.

Application

Program is closed for 2008-2009. Presbyterian Study Grant Reading Committee will meet August 6-7 and awards will be announced to students no earlier than August 15.

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