Churches, synagogues, and religious organizations like to help students pay for their education. Below are scholarships for students of specific faiths.

Amish Descendant Scholarship
Sponsor: Amish Descendant Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: July 10, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who grew up in an Amish or Plain Anabaptist home where pursuing education was not supported by parents.

Beth E. Marcus Scholarship
Sponsor: Reformed Church in America
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: July 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to women members of the Reformed Church of America who are preparing for ministry through theological education.

COGIC Charities Scholarship
Sponsor: Church of God In Christ Charities, Inc.
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: August 1, 2026
Description: Scholarships are open to high school graduates who will be attending a college/university full-time in the fall as well as those already enrolled and attending full-time in an accredited college/university pursuing an undergraduate degree. Graduate and/or doctoral degree students must be taking a minimum of 9 credit hours.