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Scholarship Search

Use the search features below for a simple list of scholarships that are available at Fuller. We keep the search results up to date, but they should not be considered exhaustive. If you are a student at Fuller already or have gone through the application process, please submit a Universal Scholarship Application.

The following requirements apply to all scholarships:
  • Must complete the Universal Scholarship Application
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time (unless a specific scholarship notes otherwise)
  • Scholarships are awarded evenly each quarter, and students will not be eligible for any portion in a quarter they do not attend
  • Unused scholarship funds from one quarter may not be transferred for use in another quarter
  • All scholarships are disbursed during the second week of each academic quarter.

Search by keywords that show up in the title or description or by selecting what tags apply to the scholarship. The system may take more than a few seconds to gather all entries, so please be patient.

SMT Education Scholarship

The SMT Education Scholarship offers incoming master’s students the chance to earn up to $4,000 per academic year.

Award Amount
  • 4 units: $500
  • 8 units: $1000
Eligibility Requirements
  • Cannot be combined with any other scholarships
  • Only available for School of Mission and Theology (SMT) programs only
  • Only for online programs
  • A minimum of 2.7 GPA

Fuller Need-Based Scholarship

The Need-Based Scholarship is designed to make seminary more accessible by offering financial support to students with demonstrated need. With awards distributed evenly across the academic year, this scholarship provides up to $3,125 annually to eligible students. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you’re starting in Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer, this scholarship offers flexible entry points to help cover your tuition when you need it most.

Award Amount
  • Up to $3,125 per Academic Year
Eligibility Requirements
  • Domestic student: complete the FAFSA
  • International students: answer the resource questions on Fuller scholarship application
  • Cannot be combine with any other insitutional scholarships
  • Eligibility will be determined annually based on the student’s demonstrated financial need

SMT Financial Support Scholarship

The SMT Financial Support Scholarship offers new students up to $2,500 per academic year to help make seminary more affordable. With funding limited annually and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, this scholarship is designed for students who demonstrate financial need, both domestic (SAI below 2000) and international (resources under $2,000). The scholarship is awarded evenly across each quarter, giving students steady support throughout the year.

Award Amount
  • Up to $2,500 per Academic Year
Eligibility Requirements
  • Domestic student: complete the FAFSA
  • International students: answer the resource questions on Fuller scholarship application
  • Cannot be combine with any other insititutional scholarships
  • Eligibility will be determined annually based on the student’s demonstrated financial need

Texas Theological Foundation Scholarship

The Houston Hybrid Leadership Scholarship awards up to $9,000 per year to support master’s students pursuing their degree through Fuller’s Houston campus. With limited of funds annually and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, this competitive opportunity is open to students with fewer than 10 years of work experience, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and a commitment to hybrid learning. Recipients must also complete an application essay to be eligible.

Award Amount
  • Up to $9,000 per Academic Year
Eligibility Requirements

(two Houston campus courses plus one online each quarter)

  • Only available for Texas location students
  • Must enroll in 2 hybrid modality courses on Houston campus and 1 only course per quarter
  • Cannot be combine with any other insititutional scholarships
  • Must complete a 500 words or less essay
  • Must remain actively engaged thorugh coursework and volunteer service at Fuller Texas events to maintain eligibility
  • Has 10 years of work experience
  • A minimum of 3.0 GPA

Texas Need-Based Scholarship

The Texas Need-Based Scholarship helps make your seminary journey more affordable with a $2,500 annual tuition discount for qualifying students. By completing your FAFSA and enrolling in at least two Houston hybrid intensives each quarter, you can access extra support to pursue your degree. Awards are reviewed each year, with limited funding available.

Award Amount
  • Up to $2,500 per Academic Year
Eligibility Requirements
  • Domestic student: complete the FAFSA
  • Only available for Texas location students
  • International students: answer the resource questions on Fuller scholarship application
  • Must enrolled in 2 Houston-based hybrid intensive courses each quarter
  • Cannot be combine with any other insititutional scholarships
  • Eligibility will be determined annually based on the student’s demonstrated financial need

Paul & Linda Schultheis Scholarship

The Paul & Linda Schultheis Scholarship supports students who are passionate about advancing women in leadership and serving communities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Award Amount
  • $3,888 per Academic Year
This Scholarship Is Designed For Students Who:
  • Demonstrate a commitment to supporting and elevating women in ministry, leadership, or academic settings.
  • This opportunity is open to all eligible students and is not restricted to any gender, ethnic, cultural, or demographic group.
  • Demonstrated ministry or service to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region

Howard C. & Martha M. Miller Student Aid Fund

The Howard C. & Martha M. Miller Student Aid Fund is an endowed scholarship created to support students preparing for pastoral ministry. This award assists future pastors who demonstrate both commitment to local church ministry and financial need.

Award Amount
  • $3,612 per Academic Year
Eligibility Requirements
  • Be enrolled in the School of Theology and preparing for local church ministry.
  • Be a second- or third-year student.
  • Demonstrate financial need equal