Scholarships
Supporting Education Beyond Our Walls
The Department of Education (DOE) of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. (COOLJC) is committed to promoting lifelong learning and academic excellence. While we proudly offer our own internal educational initiatives, we also recognize the wealth of opportunities available through external scholarships and programs that benefit our students, members, and communities.
This page serves as a resource hub for external (non-COOLJC) scholarship opportunities. Each listing provides access to verified programs that support undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students across various disciplines.
How To Use This Page
Below, you’ll find a curated list of external scholarships available to students nationally and regionally. Each scholarship includes application links, eligibility details, and deadlines (when applicable).
Please note: These programs are not directly managed or funded by the COOLJC Department of Education, but are shared to assist our community in finding trusted educational support.
Abilene Christian University Scholarships Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private university in Texas that offers several scholarships to qualified students. To learn more about the scholarships visit the school’s website. https://acu.edu/ The scholarships are categorized by the following: First year scholarships Transfer scholarships Graduate student scholarships International student scholarships Online student scholarships
Baylor University Department of Religion Scholarships The department of Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at Baylor University in Texas offers scholarships for students pursuing church vocational ministry, programs dedicated to evangelism and those interested in Christ centered leadership. To learn more about the scholarships visit the school’s website. https://www.baylor.edu/ Scholarships include: The Hubler Endowed Scholarship The Wedemeyer Memorial Scholarship The Sheri Mooney Memorial Award The Baylor Ministry Scholarship The BGCT Ministry Scholarship
Belhaven University Scholarships Located in Jackson Mississippi Belhaven University is a liberal arts Christian college that offers scholarships and grants. The academic and merit scholarships offered by the college Belhaven “Promises” are student incentives that offer a free master’s degree online, free tuition for a double major student’s 5th year, a $1000 scholarship for visiting the campus and a $12,500 annual scholarship for Mississippi resident students. To learn more about the scholarships visit the school’s website.
Colorado Christian University Scholarships Colorado Christian University (CCU) offers several scholarships for first-time freshman and transfer students. To learn more about the scholarships visit the school’s website. https://www.ccu.edu/ The World Changers Scholarship Multicultural Student Scholarship Presidents Scholarship Honors Scholarship The Scripture Memory Scholarship
Greenville University Scholarships A private Christian university in Greenville Illinois that offers merit-based school awards, financial need-based awards, departmental scholarships, matching scholarships and legacy based scholarships. To learn more about the scholarships visit the school’s website.
Oklahoma Christian University Scholarships A private Christian university in Oklahoma City Oklahoma (OCU), offers several merit-based scholarships, field of study scholarships, performance scholarships and more offerings. To learn more about the scholarships visit the school’s website.
Oral Robert University Scholarships ORU is a private liberal arts university in Tulsa, Oklahoma that offers scholarships to qualifying students based on their financial need, demonstrated leadership and academic ability. The school offers the Whole Leader Scholarships for students who demonstrate a Christian worldview, a commitment to community service and academic success. To learn more about the scholarships visit the school’s website. https://oru.edu/
Texas Christian University Scholarships for International Students TCU offers international students who are eligible, academic scholarships and need based aid. Academic scholarships are offered to first year and or transfer students. International students should complete the CSS Profile (for non-federal institutional aid). Domestic students at TCU are eligible for academic scholarship and need based aid. As well as completing the CSS Profile, domestic students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. (FAFSA) Non-citizens but residents of Texas can file the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) instead of the FAFSA to be evaluated for institutional based aid. To learn more about the scholarships visit the school’s website. https://www.tcu.edu/
Dr. James Earl Massey Intercultural Leadership Scholarship The Dr. James Earl Massey Intercultural Leadership Scholarship is open to first time freshman students at Anderson University in Anderson S.C. to diversify the student leadership team. Academically distinguished students with experience in leadership and cultural reconciliation may apply for the $2000 to $4000 range. To learn more about the scholarships visit the school’s website. /
Simmons & Fletcher Christian Studies Scholarship Offered by Simmons & Fletcher P.C., the Robert S. Simmons Christian Studies Scholarship is a $1000 award available to students planning to attend or currently enrolled in a Christian college or university. The 2nd place essay award is for $500. Please visit the firm’s website at
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship Open to Christian women attending participating collegiate institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virgina. The awards are need based through the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation. The award typically goes to women who are obtaining degrees in nursing, medicine, and allied health. Scholarships are awarded at the institution level. Interested students should contact their schools on how they can apply. To learn more, visit the Lattie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship website at
