Religious Leadership Grant

Through the cooperation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), TCU is able to award financial assistance, regardless of denomination, for students intending to enter an occupation in full-time religious leadership. The minister and the board (or governing body) of the applicant’s home congregation must certify the applicant as a member in good standing and as a candidate for full-time ministry. Recipients must enroll in an undergraduate program in religion or church music leading to a degree from TCU. A completed 2026-2027 FAFSA or TASFA is required to ensure the applicant is receiving all other forms of assistance administered by the University. Current recipients are required to complete the application each year; first-year students may apply as well.

Award
Varies
Deadline
05/14/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you planning to enter full-time religious leadership?
  2. Have you filed or do you intend to file a FAFSA or TASFA for the *upcoming year* (2026-2027)?
  3. Anticipated hours of enrollment for the fall term.
  4. Anticipated hours of enrollment for the spring term.
  5. Required of First-time Applicants Only: Essay of approximately 500 words reflecting your theological development and your understanding of your commitment to a full-time career in religious leadership.
  6. Required of All Renewal Applicants Only: Essay in which you identify ways in which you have grown in your theological understanding as well as your understanding of your own commitment to a vocation in full-time religious leadership.
  7. Required of All Renewal Applicants Only: Schedule an interview with the Chair of the Department of Religion or Coordinator of Advisement. What is the date of your scheduled interview?
  8. Provide the name and email address of the Senior Minister who can certify your goal is to work full-time in religious leadership:
  9. Provide the name and email address of a leader in your congregation, such as the Chair of the Board, Elder, Deacon, etc. who can certify your goal is to work full-time in religious leadership:
  10. Authorize and Release Statement
    • 1. I confirm the information I provide on this form, as well as my education record, financial and FAFSA, TASFA or CSS data, can be shared with the Scholarship Selection Committee and scholarship providers for the application, award, and/or administration of institutional aid programs, or for the purpose of assisting me in applying for and receiving financial assistance for any component of my cost of attendance. I authorize release of personally identifiable information protected by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended) as applicable for application, award and administration of all scholarship opportunities through this process. For further questions please call 817-257-7858.
    • 2. Full Name
    • 3. Authorization Date
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