Trinity Graduate School Grants & Scholarships
Students in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MA/T) and Master of Education in Intructional Leadership (MEd/L) programs are not eligible for these scholarships. These awards are given to those students who show merit and demonstrate ability in various areas of achievement. They do not require repayment. All scholarships are renewable provided a student is making satisfactory academic progress and continues to meet specific criteria of the scholarship, such as the GPA requirement for the Dean's Scholarship. Grants are awarded on a yearly basis and recipients must reapply annually by filling out an institutional application. Scholarships and grants are typically available only for the fall and spring semesters. Applicants attending one semester will receive half of the yearly amount of the scholarship or grant awarded. Student who are enrolled part-time (paying for less than 10 hrs.) are eligible to receive institutional financial aid on a pro-rated basis.(Deerfield students who are taking a combination of Deerfield, Distance Education or Extension courses will be awarded institutional aid soley based upon the number of Deerfield credit hours they are taking).
Harold O.J. Brown Bioethics Scholarships
These competetive full and partial tuition scholarships will be awarded to highly qualified individuals whose work and ministry will likely intersect regularly with contemporary and critical issues of life and health. To be eligible for a scholarship, a student must apply to and be accepted as a degree-seeking student in the MA in Bioethics program at Trinity Graduate School. Read more about this scholarship.
Dean's Scholarship
For new students, eligibility is based on a minimum GPA of 3.5 from the most recent degree completed. For returning students, eligibility is based on an evaluation of the student's cumulative GPA at Trinity. The maximum annual award is $2,500. This award does not require an application. This scholarship will not be combined with the Alan and Susan Ruud Scholarship. A limited number of Dean scholarships are available. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Alan and Susan Ruud Scholarship
These awards are based on academic merit and leadership potential in the evangelical community. Award amounts range from $3,000 to $7,100 annually. For new students, eligibility is based on the undergraduate transcript with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (consideration given to graduate transcripts). This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarships. A limited number of Ruud scholarships are available. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Waybright Multicultural Development Scholarship
A limited number of scholarships up to $2,000 will be awarded to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents who represent multicultural backgrounds or experiences that will contribute to Trinity's core value of Community: "The makeup of the community should be a reflection of the breadth and diversity of the family of God.
Graduate Leadership Scholarship
A limited number of these scholarships will be awarded to students with evidence of outstanding leadership potential in the evangelical community. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. A limited number of Graduate Leadership scholarships are available. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Church Match Grant
Donations that are given by a church to help support a student's education will be matched by Trinity. Please see the Church Match Grant Application on the financial aid website for further details and the required application form.
International Student Grant
International students who are not U.S. citizens are considered for this award. This grant is based on a combination of academic merit and financial need and is not available during the first year of study. If interested, please contact the International Student Office at 847.317.4063 for a separate application. The deadline to apply is April 1 for fall and September 15 for students matriculating in the spring.
Campus Visit Grant
Trinity will provide a grant of $250 to all scheduled and approved admissions visitors. Trinity will provide a grant of $500 to all registered participants of Taste of Trinity. This grant will be awarded to students who enroll in their first degree program on the Deerfield campus. Please contact the Trinity Admissions Office for further details.
Deposit Match Grant
Trinity will match a first-year student's tuition deposit on a dollar-for dollar basis. Normally, appilcants can request a refund of their deposit up to 30 days before the beginning of the semester. However, if a student will allow Admissions to reclassify their deposit as nonrefundable, Trinity will match the $125 deposit with another $125 if the deposit is made by June 1st. For the Spring Semester, Trinity will match the $125deposit with another $125 if the deposit is made by November 1st. Please contact the Trinity Admissions Office for further details.
