Fuller Announces Five New Scholarship Funds

In a strong affirmation of its commitment to student support and affordability, Fuller Seminary is celebrating the creation of five new named scholarship funds this 2024–2025 academic year. These new funds represent a growing movement of generosity from our donor community and will provide critical financial assistance to seminarians across programs and degree levels.

Among these new scholarships are the Rev. Dr. Dan Meyer Scholarship Fund, created by Dave and Karen Beré and members of Christ Church Oak Brook in honor of Rev. Dr. Dan Meyer, former chair of Fuller’s Board of Trustees, recognizing his years of faithful leadership; the Jerry H. Stoller Scholarship Fund, established by the Stoller Foundation, which supports nonprofits focused on evangelism and volunteerism; the Paul and Linda Schultheis Scholarship Fund, created by Paul Schultheis in honor of his late wife Linda; the Fritz Family Scholarship Fund, established by Fuller alum Arthur Fritz, director of RCIA and coordinator of Friends in Faith at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Pasadena; and the Rev. Joseph Y. L. Yau and Juanita K. K. Yau Memorial Scholarship Fund, created by current Fuller student Esther Ching Mei Yau to honor her parents.

As we continue to expand access to theological education, this increase in named scholarships—each with its own story and legacy—makes it possible for more students from around the world to pursue God’s call with fewer financial barriers.

“Every named scholarship is a gift of hope,” said President David Emmanuel Goatley. “These new funds will bless not only the students who receive them but also the communities they go on to serve. The impact of Fuller alumni who are ministers, academics, clinicians, and therapists is exponential across the country and around the world.”

In a further demonstration of our commitment to student support, we will not raise tuition for the 2025–2026 academic year, even as economic realities continue to shift and operating costs increase. Many students face mounting financial pressures, economic insecurities, and the strain of balancing academic commitments with rising costs of living; by holding tuition steady, we seek to alleviate some of this burden and provide stability amid broader financial uncertainty. This action underscores our dedication not only to making our programs more accessible but also to the holistic well-being of our student body—recognizing that financial distress can significantly affect students’ ability to thrive in their studies and vocational callings.

We are committed to making theological education increasingly accessible to and sustainable for our students, and we express deep gratitude to the alumni, churches, families, and friends who made the new scholarships possible through their vision and generosity.