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SEMINA RY E D U C AT I O N
AT G OR D O N- C ONWE L L
Affordable
SEM INARY E DU CATI ON
No, its not an oxymoron.
Getting through seminary with little or no debt is a realistic possibility. Last
year, nearly 45% of Gordon-Conwell graduates left with no educational debt
from their seminary studies.
The following profiles show how just a few of our students have made it work.
Names have been changed for privacy, but these stories are based on real people
who were asking the same questions you are: Is going to seminary a wise
financial decision? Is it worth taking on student loan debt? Will I be able to
work as a full-time student?
Through scholarships, fundraising, ingenuity and Gods miraculous provision,
these students have found a way to follow Gods calling to pursue a seminary
education. We hope their stories inspire you.
Let us know how we can help. Gordon-Conwell offers a wide variety of scholarship
opportunities. Contact admissions@gordonconwell.edu with any questions.
37+
scholarships
given to
80%
of full-time students
resulting in
50%
*Examples given in this booklet generally pertain to domestic students. Your individual circumstances may differ
from these. Please consult the Financial Aid office to work through your needs and funding sources.
Real Numbers:
Student Profiles*
Expenses
$29,320/year total
Income
$31,715/year total
Expenses
$37,200/year total
Income
$37,950/year total
Expenses
$31,620/year total
Income
$44,425/year total
CONTD
Real Numbers:
Student Profiles
Expenses
$24,710/year total
Income
$24,850/year total
I can only take 3 classes each semester, so January and summer classes are perfect
for my situation.
Expenses
$26,540/year total
Income
$38,300/year total
Expenses
$49,040/year total
Income
$54,200/year total
SCHOLARSHIP
NUMBER AWARDED
UP TO
MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIPS
PARTNERSHIP
RENEWABLE
Full Tuition
unlimited
Yes
COMPASS
$5,500
unlimited
Yes
GRAHAM
$5,000
75-100
Yes
TRUSTEE
$4,500
unlimited
Yes
50% discount on
spouses tuition
Yes
$10,000
Yes
MICHAEL HAYNES
$8,000
Yes
MULTICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
$8,000
Yes
DAVID F. WELLS
$7,500
Yes
J CHRISTY WILSON
$7,500
Yes
TIMOTHY J. KELLER
$7,500
Yes
MILITARY CHAPLAINCY
$5,000
Yes
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
$5,000
Yes
$1,500
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Yes
Yes
Full tuition
Yes
$10,000
Yes
GLOBAL CHURCH**
$5,000
10
Yes
ARNOLD
$2,000
10
No
unlimited
Yes
Half tuition
unlimited
Yes
unlimited
Yes
TEAM MINISTRY
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
PRESIDENTIAL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
CENTRI HALL
OTHER
NEED-BASED AID
ADVENT CHRISTIAN
INTERVARSITY
* The Pierce Disciple Building scholarship is the only scholarship that can be combined with other institutional scholarships.
**Scholarship is actually $500 per course; most full-time students take 10 courses per year.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
HOW TO APPLY
Complete Partnership
application
DEADLINE
AWARD DATE
April 15 (FA)
Sept. 30 (SP)
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April 1
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February 15
April 1
February 15
April 1
April 15
December 1
February 1
December 1
February 1
December 1
February 1
December 1
February 1
No application; awarded as
need is identified
December 1
February 1
Complete FAFSA,
submit institutional
financial aid application
Open
Open
Application through
Advent Christian denomination
Open
Open
Open
Open
Real Stories:
How God Provided
for Our Students
PAUL, ARNOLD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Paul was serving as an assistant pastor in England, but felt Gods call to come to
seminary. Gordon-Conwell awarded him the Arnold Scholarship for $2,000, but
as an international student, he was not eligible for most other financial aid.
When a former corporate executive at Pauls church heard about his passion for
further studies, he volunteered to manage a fundraising campaign. The former
executive built Pauls list of contacts to over 200 people, sending out letters and
meeting with potential supporters.
They raised $150,000 in three months.
Paul doesnt know exactly who gives each month, but he communicates with
financial and prayer supporters on a regular basis.
If you know someone who is an organizer, ask them to give two hours a month in
administrating gifts.
CAMPU
Gordon-Conwell
Scholarships
MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIPS
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial Aid
Process
www.gordonconwell.edu/financial-aid
Admissions application deadline: rolling
Do you plan to apply for a scholarship?