Scholarships
As part of New Brunswick Theological Seminary’s continued mission to educate persons and strengthen communities for transformational, public ministries in church and society, we are proud to offer scholarships. Each academic year, New Brunswick Theological Seminary offers over 50 scholarships and awards to support NBTS students. Increasing scholarships remains one of the highest priorities of the Seminary. Scholarship awards can be based on a variety of criteria including denomination, enrollment status, academic merit, talent, demonstrated financial need, field of study, participation in a specific program, organization or activity, and/or any combination of the above.
Some of the scholarships offered:
Batzel Memorial Scholarship:
This endowed scholarship is awarded yearly to deserving students of New Brunswick Theological Seminary enrolled in 6 or more credit hours and maintains satisfactory academic progress.
Neal Busker Memorial Scholarship:
This endowed scholarship is awarded yearly to an RCA student who has a passion for excelling in preaching and is enrolled in 6 or more credit hours and maintains satisfactory academic progress.
Hearst Minority Scholarship:
This endowed scholarship is awarded yearly to Minority students enrolled in 6 or more credit hours and maintains satisfactory academic progress.
Hildebrand Scholarship:
This endowed scholarship is awarded yearly to an AME Student in the NJ Annual Conference enrolled in 6 or more credit hours and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Koops Scholarship:
This endowed scholarship is for a DMin student entering their second year of study and maintains satisfactory performance.
Madsen Scholarship:
This endowed scholarship is awarded yearly to eight full time students who demonstrate acceptable academic performance and have financial need.
Mephibosheth Scholarship:
This endowed scholarship is for a full-time student with physical or sensory disabilities enrolled in 6 or more credit hours and maintains satisfactory academic progress.
The Reverend Frederick Mold, Jr. and Doris Sethman Mold Scholarship:
This endowed scholarship is awarded yearly to students who are members of the Reformed Church in America with the commitment to become ordained in the RCA.
Warnshuis Scholarship:
This endowed scholarship is awarded yearly for to a student who exhibits an appreciation for the reformed theological tradition enrolled in 6 or more credit hours and maintains satisfactory academic progress.
For complete details on these scholarships and other scholarships available at New Brunswick Theological Seminary please contact the Financial Aid office at financialaid@nbts.edu.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Minimum eligibility requirements for New Brunswick Theological Seminary Financial Need-Based Scholarships:
- Must demonstrate financial need (need-based scholarships only);
- Be enrolled for at least 6 or more credits per semester; Some scholarships require full time enrollment status.
- Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress; and
- Must be a matriculated student in M.Div. or M.A.
Minimum eligibility requirements for New Brunswick Theological Seminary Merit-Based Scholarships:
- Maintain a 3.0 or better overall GPA
- Be enrolled at least 6 or more credits per semester; Some scholarships will require full time enrollment status
- Must be a matriculated student in M.Div. or M.A.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for scholarships at New Brunswick Theological Seminary please follow the instructions below. The scholarship deadline date for students is May 31, though the early decision deadline for Fall semester admission and scholarships is February 15. Deadline Dates are subject to change contingent upon the Scholarship Committee’s Approval.
- Complete the online Scholarship application.
- Complete the FAFSA application to be considered for financial need-based scholarships.