Grants & Scholarships
Funding Opportunities
As part of our mission, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has several funding opportunities to support mission, ministry, and education. From grants for congregational vitality and disaster response to student scholarships, explore how PC(USA) resources can empower your community and advance Christ’s mission.
Undergraduate, Graduate and Seminary Students
Presbyterian Study Grant
The 2024 application period is closed.
Presbyterian Study Grant is the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s financial aid program for students planning for careers in the church. The program serves approximately 100 students per year.
Additional Details:
Award Amount: $1,000–$6,000
Contact: finaid@pcusa.org
Presbyterian Scholarship for Undergraduates
The 2024 application period is closed.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) provides scholarships to up to 100 college students annually. Eligible applicants will be PC(USA) church members seeking a first associate’s or bachelor’s degree and attending an accredited college or university in the United States full-time in 2024-2025.
Additional Details
Award Amount: $4,000.
If the need remains after the scholarship is awarded, students may be considered for additional supplemental aid, including a $2,000 supplemental award for people of color.
Deadline: Applications are open from January to May
Contact: finaid@pcusa.org
Samuel Robinson Award
The Samuel Robinson Award is offered to juniors and seniors attending a Presbyterian-related college or university. Students must memorize the 107 question-and-answer pairs in the Westminster Shorter Catechism. They have up to 18 months from the start of the recitation to complete it.
New for 2024-2025: No essay or recitation partner is needed. A flashcard memorization app for the Westminster Shorter Catechism is provided as a tool. Students must register to keep track of their progress until they complete the memorization.
Additional Details
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: (Quarterly) third Monday of March, June, September, and December
Register here to record progress to completing memorization. Once complete, applicants will be prompted to complete the application on Kaleidoscope.
Contact: finaid@pcusa.org
Mid Councils, Churches, and Organizations
General Assembly Unassigned Funds
The 2024 application period is closed.
Varied funds support specific mission efforts for sessions, new worshiping communities, presbyteries, and synods.
Additional Details:
Award amount: Varied
Deadline: Sept. 15, 2024
Contact: Sarah Dunne Pickrell, sarah.pickrell@pcusa.org
Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People
Self-Development of People provides grants to those living in poverty to help improve their lives.
Additional Details:
Award Amount: Up to $15,000
Deadline: No deadlines: The review process might take up to six months.
Contact: sdop@pcusa.org
Teaching the Bible Grant
Provides support for Presbyterian-related schools, colleges, and universities in teaching the Bible. Up to five $10,000 grants will fund activities ranging from campus-wide engagement through lecture series and Bible study to new curriculum.
Additional Details:
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: (Quarterly) third Monday of March, June, September, and December)
Contact: Yesenia Ayala, yesenia.ayala@pcusa.org
Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries Grants and Scholarships
Supports scholarships and grants for leaders, congregations, and organizations represented in Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries.
Additional Details:
Award Amount: $100–$5,000
Deadline: TBD
Contact: HyoJin Kang, hyojin.kang@pcusa.org
Mission Program Grants for Worshiping Communities
New Worshiping Communities Seed Grant
The New Worshiping Communities Seed Grant provides $10,000 to help start a 1001 community and supports the first year of ministry.
Additional Details:
Award Amount: Up to $10,000
Contact: nwcgrants@pcusa.org
New Worshiping Communities Investment Grant
For Seed Grant awardees, this grant supports the next 18 months of ministry with a grant of up to $30,000. Requires dollar matching from a mid council, congregation, or in-kind support.
Additional Details:
Award Amount: Up to $30,000
Contact: nwcgrants@pcusa.org
New Worshiping Communities Growth Grant
For Seed Grant awardees, this grant supports the next 18 months of ministry with a grant of up to $30,000. Requires dollar matching from a mid council, congregation, or in-kind support.
Additional Details:
Award Amount: Up to $30,000
Contact: nwcgrants@pcusa.org
New Worshiping Communities Health Insurance Grant
For new worshiping community leaders, to provide up to $3,000 to purchase health insurance.
Additional Details:
Award Amount: Up to $3,000 per year for three years.
Contact: nwcgrants@pcusa.org
Sam & Helen R. Walton Award
Provides grants to presbyteries seeking continual congregational transformation and awarded to excellent new worshiping communities every March to help with capital expenses.
Additional Details:
Award Amount: Up to $30,000
Contact: nwcgrants@pcusa.org
Presbytery Grant for Congregational Transformation
The Presbytery Grant for Congregational Transformation provides funding to presbyteries that can help change congregations. Presbyteries may request a one-time grant of ordinarily up to $50,000.
Additional Details:
Award Amount: Up to $50,000
Contact: nwcgrants@pcusa.org
Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries Grants and Scholarships
Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries Grants and Scholarships
Supports scholarships and grants for leaders, congregations, and organizations represented in Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries.
Additional Details:
Award Amount: $100–$5,000
Deadline: TBD
Contact: HyoJin Kang, hyojin.kang@pcusa.org
Katie Cannon Scholarship
The Katie Cannon Scholarship honors the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon, a pioneer and legend in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This scholarship supports Presbyterian women of color, clergywomen, college women, and other women with opportunities for leadership and spiritual development and mission opportunities in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Additional Details:
Award Amount: up to $3,000
Deadline: June 1
Contact: Janelle Baker, janelle.baker@pcusa.org
Native American Church Property Grants
Grants are available for repairs and improvement to Native American church properties. The fund is administered by and donations to the fund are received by the Presbyterian Foundation. Grant application forms and grant requests are administered by the Rev. Irvin Porter, Native American Church Consultant in Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries. The RE&WIM grants team will evaluate and award grants.
Additional Details:
Award Amount: Varies by project proposal
Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: Rev. Irvin Porter, irv.porter@pcusa.org or 253-740-7180