Courageous Ministry Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of christian pastoral leaders who are interested in going into evangelistic or pastoral ministry work. Encouraged by the scripture in Isaiah 6:8, where the Lord said, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And Isaiah responded, “Here I am! Send me.” Courageously speaking God's truth is something desperately needed in every generation.
The application is open to any current or prospective undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing Christian pastoral ministry if they’re from the Western Illinois region. However, applicants from Quincy, IL are preferred.
To apply, write a short essay telling us about your pathway to deciding to pursue Christian ministry.
The scholarship award will be distributed over two semesters, contingent on the student’s continued eligibility, with the first half awarded on March 25th, 2026 and the second on September 25th, 2026. We hope to renew this scholarship on an annual basis, with selection priority given to prior award winners.
Tell us about your pathway to deciding to pursue Christian ministry.
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The application deadline is Feb 23, 2026. Winners will be announced on Mar 24, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Mar 24, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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