Full-tuition scholarships provide full tuition to all recipients for their Master of Divinity or Master of Arts degrees. Recipients will receive funding for the equivalent of six full-time semesters (MDiv) or four full-time semesters (MA). Part-time study is allowed and Fund for leaders will work with the student and seminary on an appropriate payment schedule. Full time internship and clinical pastoral education are currently excluded. In cases where a student’s actual tuition is less than our scholarship, seminaries will apply any difference toward other costs, such as books and fees. Note that scholarship funds used to cover costs beyond tuition, books, and fees (such as room and board, insurance, etc.) will count as taxable income to students. Applications are completed and submitted online through ELCA GrantMaker. Once awarded, you will not need to reapply. The scholarship will be renewed automatically as long as the student remains in good standing with both the seminary and their candidacy process. Please see full list of eligibility criteria below.