Complete information about religious scholarships

There is a concept of God everywhere in the world. It is accepted in different ways, physically and spiritually. These beliefs created religions. Our beliefs about God determine the religion we follow. It teaches virtues and morality to continue living in a peaceful society. They also provide us with the funding we need to complete our higher education. The religious scholarship is a concept used for the scholarships provided on the basis of your religious choices. We are going to learn about them in this article. Let’s get started. 

List of scholarships based on religious affiliation

According to research, there are over 4,200 religions in the world. People around the world follow different faiths and worship the ultimate light that is God. There are 7 major religions or faiths, and they are as follows.

• Christianity
• Islamism
• Atheism
• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Sikhism
• Judaism

Not following any of the religions is also considered a type of faith. These faiths relate to people’s perception of God and how to reach it. They follow different ideas of spirituality. Did you know these religions can help you with your education? Here are the religious scholarships from across the world. 

Christianity

It is one of the most followed religions in the world. It consists of almost 31.2% of people out of the total population on earth. If you want to study more about Christianity and pursue a career in it, some institutes and churches provide religious scholarships. 

No.	Religious scholarship	Amount in $	Description
1	Colorado Christian Scripture Memory Scholarship	1,300 to 4,800.	It is given to the students who can memorize the book of the bible at Colorado Christian University.
2	Christian Ministries Dependent Grant	1,000 to 18,000.	The Robert Wesleyan college provides this scholarship for students who have full-time working parents in Christian service.
3	Young Christian Leaders Scholarship	1,000	The high school seniors or college students who attend the church regularly can apply for this scholarship. You must acquire a 3-4 GPA in the previous semester.
4	Samuel Robinson Award	4,000	This is for the Presbyterian students attending the college of the same faith. Over 25 to 30 students get this scholarship every year.

Islamism

Islam is also one of the most followed religions in the world. It covers 24.1% of the total world population. Some institutions provide religious scholarships to pursue education in any field, and some give preference to students of Islamic studies. Let’s look at some of the top religious scholarships given by Islamic institutions.

No.	Religious scholarship	Amount in $	Description
1	AMANA  Mutual Funds Scholarship	2,500	It is given to the students studying finance, mathematics, or economics with a 3 GPA.
2	Dr. Abdulmunim A. Shakir Scholarship	1,000	The students with a good academic score, leadership experience, and volunteer service in the freshman year.
3	Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Scholarship	1,500	Muslim students who are studying Islam or journalism with a 3.5 GPA are eligible for this.

Hinduism

It is also one of the widely followed religions covering almost 15.1% of the total population. There are few scholarships that are offered to students who want to study the Hindu culture. Some of them are as follows-

No.	Religious scholarships	Amount in $	Description
1	SVS Temple of Greater Chicago	10,000	Only two students can get this scholarship with no criminal record and a minimum of a B grade at school.
2	The Hindu Temple Educational Program	1,000	The student must relate to a Hindu family associated with the temple. They must pursue education for 2 to 4 years and have a 3.5 GPA.
3	Science and Sanatan Dharma Scholarship	Varies	The Coalition of Hindu Youth provides this scholarship to only 4 students. Enrollment for the 2 to the 4-year educational course is a must for this.

Buddhism

This religion is mostly followed in Asian countries. 6.9% of people out of the total population follow Buddhism. Let’s look at the scholarships offered for this religion.

No.	Religious scholarship	Amount in $	Description
1	Naropa University	15,000	This university gives scholarships to students pursuing a Master’s degree in Buddhism.
2	Tzu-Chi Foundation	1,000	This non-profit organization provides scholarships for high school graduates with a 3.0 GPA.
3	San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin	500 to 1,000	This church in California provides four scholarships for school and college education.

Sikhism

The Sikh community occupies 0.3% of the total population. There’s a scholarship for Sikh students in the United States. The Sikh Education Foundation provides Saanjh Sikh College Scholarship for undergraduate Sikh students. 

The students must be entering the first year of community college and must be a resident of the United States. They must obtain a 3.0 GPA in their previous examination. It provides $2,000 for scholarships.

Judaism

It is also one of the major religions in the world. The Jewish people occupy over 0.2% of the total population. Let’s take a look at the religious scholarships for Jewish students. 

No.	Religious scholarship	Amount in $	Description
1	Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards	36,000	15 students get this scholarship yearly. The applicant must be Jewish, a resident of the United States, and 13 to 19 years old to be eligible for this scholarship.
2	Bernard Heerey Foundation	2,000	The students who attend Urbana Campaign and are committed to daily Jewish learning are eligible for this scholarship.
3	Helyn B. Reich	750 to 1500	It is given to the students who prefer Israeli universities for higher studies.

Atheism

If you don’t believe in the concept of God or follow any religion, you can also get a scholarship for your education. Atheists cover over 16% of the total population. There are some atheist activist institutions that provide this religious scholarship. Let’s look at the top atheist scholarships in the world.

No.	Religious scholarships	Amount in $	Description
1	David Hudak Memorial Essay contest for freethinking students of color	3,500	This scholarship is given to high school students from age 17 to 21. They can be attending school or college in North American universities.
2	Rationalists of East Tennessee Secular scholarship	2,000	It is a scholarship for students in Tennessee who are studying in college or universities.
3	American Atheist scholarship	1,000	The American atheist community gives this scholarship to school students who follow atheism in the United States.

Key takeaways

• Religious scholarships can be beneficial if you want to pursue an education and a career in your religion. 
• You can find a scholarship program for every major religion in the United States and the United Kingdom. 
• The application process for each one of the above-mentioned scholarships is online. You just need to fill out the application form and attach the necessary documents.

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FAQs

Q1. Which religion has the most number of scholarships?

Answer: The Presbyterian Church provides more scholarship funds for Christian students.

Q2. What GPA do you need to be eligible for scholarships?

Answer: You need a GPA between 3 to 4.5 to be eligible for religious scholarships.

Q3. Which country provides the most scholarships?

Answer: Germany provides the most scholarships in the world.