ELCA Grants & Scholarships
Explore the many scholarships and grants available to students seeking educational opportunities that lift up projects focused on service and justice work.
Grants Propel Faith Education and Projects to New Heights
Women of the ELCA (WELCA) grants embody our purpose in Jesus Christ to grow our faith, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing in the church, society and the world.
ELCA Impact Church Ministry grants support efforts in the United States and U.S. territories with several grants to build more vibrant church communities with love, compassion and faith.
ELCA community resilience, support and justice grants support projects and initiatives focused on meeting the global church mission in vulnerable communities in the U.S. and around the world.
Funding Paths Toward Peace, Progress
Awards like those provided by WELCA’s Katie’s Fund Grants, which support the women of the ELCA, and others available through church-affiliated sources facilitate participation across the church in education, programs and projects that benefit our diverse communities, congregations and organizations.
Numerous grants of various amounts are available to help those seeking to reflect God’s love through ministry and evangelism work, including for women in ministry and others carrying the message of the church to congregation and synod audiences.
The ELCA values the vulnerable everywhere, and grant partnerships with ELCA World Hunger, Lutheran Disaster Response, ELCA Advocacy and others make funds available for humanitarian assistance, advocacy, education and supportive services to meet our global church mission.
Scholarships Pave the Way for Faithful Study
Scholarships sponsored by the ELCA and others open the door for U.S. and international students to find educational and spiritual fulfillment.
Explore the many aid options available for incoming and current U.S. students to complete their studies.
Find long- or short-term options for students from U.S. ELCA churches or nominated students from companion churches.
The ELCA Fund for Leaders is a major source of aid for seminary, federal chaplaincy and other programs.
Investigate generous scholarship options for different fields of study, including medicine and physics.
