Expand your Funding Options with Outside Scholarships
Here at Moody, our Financial Aid team works hard to minimize the cost of your education with scholarships, grants, and other financial aid. External scholarships are awarded by organizations that are not necessarily affiliated with Moody Bible Institute, such as churches, denominations, foundations, and ministries.
These awards are based on merit, need, or ministry focus. Applications for these scholarships are highly competitive. If you’re interested, be sure to apply early!
Any and all awards will be applied directly to your student account. NOTE: They do not require repayment.
How Outside Scholarships Are Applied to Your Account
1. Research scholarships and grants.
Search out external scholarships and grants to see if you qualify for awards. Be sure to use reputable databases and organizations. Start with our suggested list below. We encourage all students to avoid scholarship websites that charge a fee.
2. Apply.
Take time to apply for each one separately, paying close attention to the requirements and deadlines listed on the organization’s website. External scholarships are highly competitive, so start early!
3. Send award(s) to Moody.
Include your name and ID on the mailed check:
Student Financial Services
Moody Bible Institute
820 N. LaSalle Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60610
4. Funds will be applied.
Moody confirms receipt and applies funds to your financial aid package.
Trusted External Scholarship Search Engines
Most external scholarship search engines will require you to complete a short survey. They will then match prospective donors with prospective students. You may then be asked to complete an additional application for that specific scholarship.
NOTE: These links and sites are subject to change. If you encounter a broken link, please email studentfinancialservices@moody.edu.
Where to Find External Scholarships
NOTE: These links and sites are subject to change. If you encounter a broken link, please email studentfinancialservices@moody.edu.
For Graduate Students
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
For international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada.
Baptist Foundation of Illinois
A $1,000 award for a member in good standing for at least one year with a church affiliated with Illinois Baptist State Association. Deadline is February 26.
For full-time master's-level students who are entering the mission field upon graduation. Must have 3.0 GPA or higher. Award varies.
W.B. Small Trust
A $2,500 award for full-time MDiv students. Preference given to Iowans or those with an Iowa connection. Deadline is May 1. Email joblut@mchsi.com for more information.
The 222 Foundation is an outside organization that has awarded a number of significant scholarships to Moody Theological Seminary students. In addition to being very helpful financially, they also take an interest in the spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being of those they take on by connecting them with a mentor in the city.
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
The Fund for Theological Education
Aid is available for both undergraduate and seminary students.
An award of $1,000 is given for the essay that is the most compelling, motivational, inspirational, persuasive, and concise.
Presbyterian Church (USA) students have been awarded over $1 million annually.
Military Chaplains Association
For students pursuing future ministry as a military chaplain.
This scholarship is available to current undergraduate students in any field of study and any student in either junior or senior high school. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined based on quality of the 500-word essay submitted. Visit the website for topics and deadlines.
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking engineering courses to be eligible. Student must submit a 1,000-word essay. The awards are for $500.
The purpose of the Gates Millennium Scholars program is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need.
Through the Looking Glass and its National Center for Parents with Disabilities and Their Families are pleased to announce new scholarships specifically for college students who have parents with disabilities. To be eligible, a student must be currently enrolled in a college or university, be 21 years old or younger, and have at least one parent with a disability. Individuals may submit only one application per award period.