Grants & Scholarships
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s Grants & Scholarships fund research, biblical study, and educational projects that advance faith, leadership, and innovation within the denomination.
Funder: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (Samuel Robinson Award) | September 21, 2026 (Teaching the Bible Grant) | December 4, 2026 (Samuel Robinson Award) | December 21, 2026 (Teaching the Bible Grant) | January 15, 2027 (World Communion Offering Grant) | March 5, 2027 (Samuel Robinson Award) | March 15, 2027 (Teaching the Bible Grant) | May 10, 2027 (Presbyterian Scholarship for Undergraduates & Presbyterian Study Grant — Student) | June 1, 2027 (Katie Cannon Scholarship) | June 4, 2027 (Samuel Robinson Award) | June 7, 2027 (Presbyterian Scholarship for Undergraduates & Presbyterian Study Grant — Recommender) | June 21, 2027 (Teaching the Bible Grant) | July 1, 2025 (General Assembly Unassigned Funds to Synods) | August 1, 2025 (General Assembly Unassigned Funds Final)
Funding Amounts: Most scholarships: $1,000–$6,000 (Presbyterian Study Grant); Up to $4,000 (Undergraduate); $2,000–$2,500 (Samuel Robinson Award); $10,000 (Teaching the Bible); $500–$5,000 (World Communion Offering); up to $3,000 (Katie Cannon); Unassigned Funds: varied.
Summary: Multiple grants and scholarships supporting PC(USA) students, church leaders, congregations, and mission/education initiatives.
Key Information: Each program has distinct eligibility and application requirements; deadlines and award sizes vary by opportunity.
Description
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) offers a comprehensive portfolio of grants and scholarships designed to support individuals and organizations engaged in mission, ministry, education, and community service within the PC(USA) community. Opportunities include need-based scholarships for undergraduate and seminary students, awards for memorization and study, project grants for Bible teaching, support for mission programs, and funding for justice, reconciliation, and leadership development. Each program advances the church's commitment to nurturing faith, fostering leadership, and empowering service.
