• Scholarship 100% Per Year

  Kern Family Foundation Scholarship The Kern Family Foundation seeks to improve the core moral and spiritual values in society through the work of the church. The foundation has partnered with TEDS to provide 7 full-tuition scholarships for students who plan on pastoring a church upon completion of their degree. Learn More

• Scholarship 100%

  PhD Waybright Leadership Scholarship These awards are given to qualified candidates who have been accepted to PhD program. Recipients are selected by the PhD and Admissions committee. Learn More

• Scholarship 67%

  PhD Program Scholarship These awards are given to qualified candidates who have been accepted to PhD program, selected by a faculty committee. Learn More

• Rebate up to 50%

  Audit Hour Spouse Rebate The spouse of a full-time student may audit free of charge the same number of hours that the student takes for credit in a given semester. Learn More

• Scholarship 50% Per Year

  Carl F. H. Henry Scholarship This scholarship is available to students who have an incoming GPA of 3.75 or higher and display potential to make a significant contribution in the evangelical community. Learn More

• Rebate 50%

  Campus Ministries Rebate This rebate is intended for full or part-time staff members of approved campus ministries, who are planning to complete their entire degree program through summer coursework only. Learn More

• Rebate up to 50%

  Credit Hour Spouse Rebate The spouse of a master's student is eligible for a reduction or waiver of course fees for as long as the student is enrolled full-time. Learn More

• Rebate 50%

  CRU Rebate Full or part-time staff members of CRU are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master's-level courses. Learn More

• Rebate 50%

  InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Rebate Full- or part-time staff members of InterVarsity are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master's-level courses. Learn More

• Rebate 50%

  Young Life Rebate Full or part-time staff members of Young Life are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master's-level courses. Learn More

• Scholarship 35% Per Year

  Alan & Susan Ruud Scholarship These awards are based on academic merit and strategic leadership potential in the evangelical community. They are renewable for up to 3 years and cannot be combined with any other institutional scholarships. Learn More

• Scholarship 35% Per Year

  EFCA Church Planting Scholarship The Trinity EFCA District Church Planting Scholarship Program provides each District Superintendent within the EFCA with a minimum of one prospective Church Planting Scholarship Program nomination per year. Learn More

• Scholarship 30% Per Year

  Chaplaincy Scholarship This award is intended for students pursuing a career in chaplaincy in the armed services through the MDiv program at TEDS. Learn More

• Scholarship 30%

  PhD Merit Scholarship These merit-based awards are granted to candidates accepted to PhD program, selected by a faculty committee. Learn More

• Scholarship 25%

  Christopher Yahn Scholarship The scholarship is available to one male student enrolled full-time in the MDiv Program who is committed to entering the pastorate or serving on the mission field. Learn More

• Scholarship up to 17% Per Year

  Dean’s Scholarship This award is based on a 3.2 minimum GPA from the transcript of the most recently completed degree (new students) or upon review of TIU cumulative GPA after completion of at least 20 credits (returning students). Learn More

• Scholarship up to 17% Per Year

  Helga Henry Scholarship This award will be granted to outstanding women who desire to pursue a theological or graduate education. New students are recommended by the Admissions staff based on exceptional leadership potential. Learn More

• Grant up to 14%

  Church Match Grant This award is granted to students whose church donates funds towards their Trinity education. Trinity will match donations each academic year. Learn More

• Grant up to 14%

  Church Partnership Grant This award is given to new students who currently attend a church that gives a minimum financial gift to TIU each year. Learn More

• Grant up to 14% Per Year

  Graduate Opportunity Grant This grant is open to students enrolled in an eligible program, full-time or half-time, who demonstrate financial need. Learn More

• Scholarship up to 14% Per Year

  Leadership Scholarship These scholarships will be awarded to students with evidence of outstanding leadership potential in the evangelical community. New students are recommended by the Admissions staff based on previous leadership experience. Learn More

• Grant up to 14% Per Year

  Waybright International Student Grant This award is available for returning international students within an eligible program, full-time or half-time. Learn More

• Scholarship up to 14% Per Year

  Waybright Multicultural Development Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents who represent multicultural backgrounds or cross-cultural experiences that will contribute to TIU’s core value of Community. Learn More

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  Federal Direct Loan

  Eligibility Criteria

  The Federal William D. Ford Direct Loan is a low-interest loan that students take out on their own behalf. The FAFSA must be completed in order to be eligible. The interest rate is fixed at 6.8 percent. This program allows students to borrow loan funds directly from the Federal Government, including both Direct Loans and Direct Graduate PLUS loans. Repayment begins 6 months after graduation or if the student drops below half time. The Federal Government requires all new, first-time loan borrowers to complete Loan Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note online.

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  Federal Perkins Loan

  Eligibility Criteria

  The Federal Carl D. Perkins Loan is a low-interest loan that students take out on their own behalf. The FAFSA must be completed in order to be eligible. The interest rate is fixed at 5 percent. Trinity determines eligibility. Repayment begins 9 months after graduation or if the student drops below part time. The Federal Government requires all new, first-time loan borrowers to complete Loan Entrance counseling. If you receive this loan you must complete online Perkins Entrance Counseling.

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  Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan

  Eligibility Criteria	The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan is a low-interest loan that graduate students can take out on their own behalf. The FAFSA must be completed in order to be eligible. The interest rate is fixed at 7.9%. Repayment begins within sixty days after the loan is disbursed or may be deferred until six months after the student graduates or drops below half-time status.

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  Kern Family Foundation Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	Full Tuition
  Number Awarded	7
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	First-year MDiv students who plan on pastoring a church upon degree completion are eligible for this award. They must be 27 years old or younger, U.S. citizens, and have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25.
  How to Apply	Complete the Kern Family Foundation Scholarship  application online or visit the Kern Family Foundation Scholarship page for more information.
  Application Deadline	March 1 (Fall only)
  Award Date	May 1 (Fall only)

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  Explore Visit Grant

  Amount Per Year	$500
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	No
  Eligibility	Students who attend an Explore Trinity event are automatically eligible for this award, given when they enroll full-time in Deerfield coursework. May not be combined with other visit grants. All students (master’s, PhD, and DMin) are eligible.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  PhD Waybright Leadership Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	$35,000
  Number Awarded	6
  Renewable	Yes (up to four years)
  Eligibility Criteria	The PhD Waybright Leadership Scholarship is awarded to one recipient per PhD (Educational Studies) and PhD (Intercultural Studies) programs and four recipients for the PhD (Theological Studies) program, selected by the PhD and Admissions committees.
  How to Apply	Applicants are considered automatically during the admissions process.
  Application Deadline	January 15 (Fall only)
  Award Date	April 1 (Fall only)

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  Campus Visit Grant

  Amount Per Year	$250
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	No
  Eligibility Criteria	This award is granted to any student (master’s, PhD, or DMin) who is an approved Admissions visitor upon first-time enrollment in a degree program at TIU.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Deposit Match Grant

  Amount Per Year	$125
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	No
  Eligibility Criteria	The Deposit Match Grant applies only to master’s-level students in degree-seeking programs at the Deerfield campus who allow their deposit to be reclassified as non-refundable. Deposits are valid only for the original academic year submitted, and must be re-submitted if students postpone enrollment.
  How to Apply	Select deposit match on Notice of Intention.
  Application Deadline	June 1 (Fall), November 1 (Spring)
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Chan Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	Varies
  Number Awarded	Varies
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	This award is provided to a full-time, returning Chinese or Chinese/American master’s-level student preparing to minister to the Asian community either in the U.S. or abroad.
  How to Apply	Submit two letters of recommendation: one letter from a pastor and the other from a TEDS faculty member.
  Application Deadline	April 1

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  PhD Professional Papers

  Amount Per Year	varies
  Number Awarded	varies
  Renewable	no
  Eligibility Criteria	The PhD Professional Papers are one-time awards given at various points in the academic year.
  Application Deadline	rolling
  Award Date	rolling

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  Private Loans

  Eligibility Criteria

  This is a variable rate loan that students take out on their own behalf. This loan requires a credit check and generally, a cosigner. Interest rates vary depending on the lender. Please note that an alternative loan should be considered a loan of last resort. You may qualify for Title IV loans (Perkins loans, William D. Ford Direct or Direct Plus) and should first explore these options before seeking an alternative/private education loan. Private loans should be considered a last resort. Find out why.

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  Graduate Assistantship

  Amount Per Year	Varies
  Number Awarded	Limited
  Renewable	Yes, as determined by the Athletic Department
  Eligibility Criteria	A limited number of graduate assistant positions are available through the TIU Athletic Department for new graduate students; this program is not available to current graduate students.
  How to Apply	Contact the TIU Athletic Department for more information.
  Application Deadline
  Award Date

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  PhD Program Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	$11,500
  Number Awarded	3
  Renewable	Yes (up to two years)
  Eligibility Criteria	The PhD Program Scholarship is awarded to one recipient per PhD program (Theological Studies, Educational Studies, and Intercultural Studies), selected by the PhD and Admissions committees.
  How to Apply	Applicants are considered automatically during the admissions process.
  Application Deadline	January 15 (Fall only)
  Award Date	April 1 (Fall only)
  *Note: 67% is based on a course load of 12 credit hours / semester.

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  Audit Hour Spouse Rebate

  Rebate Amount	50%
  Number Awarded	unlimited
  Renewable	yes
  Eligibility Criteria	The spouse of a full-time student may audit free of charge the same number of hours that the student takes for credit in a given semester. Please note that the spouse who is receiving this rebate is not eligible to receive any other grants or tuition benefits from Trinity. This rebate will be granted only during the semester in which a student is enrolled in classes.
  How to Apply	Complete the Trinity Audit Hour Spouse Rebate Form.
  Application Deadline	rolling

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  Carl F. H. Henry Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	$7500
  Number Awarded	15
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	This scholarship is available to master’s-level students who have an incoming GPA of 3.75 or higher and display potential to make a significant contribution in the evangelical community. Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA and enroll in at least 10 residential hours each semester while at Trinity.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Campus Ministries Rebate

  Rebate Amount	50%
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Master’s-level students completing summer studies and serving as full-time or part-time staff of a campus ministry are eligible for this rebate. Students enrolled in REACH, Distance Education, Extension Site programs, or enrolled during fall and spring semesters are ineligible.
  How to Apply	Submit the Campus Ministries Rebate Application and send a letter verifying employment from supervisor.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Credit Hour Spouse Rebate

  Rebate Amount	50%
  Number Awarded	unlimited
  Renewable	yes
  Eligibility Criteria	The spouse of a master’s student is eligible for a reduction or waiver of course fees for as long as the student is enrolled full-time. Students already receiving tuition rebates or grants from the institution are ineligible.
  How to Apply	Complete the Trinity Credit Hour Spouse Rebate Form.
  Application Deadline	rolling

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  CRU Rebate

  Rebate Amount	50%
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Full or part-time (20 hours/week) staff members of CRU are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses. This rebate is not applicable towards REACH, Distance Education, or Extension site programs.
  How to Apply	Submit the Trinity CRU Rebate Application and send a letter verifying employment from supervisor.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Rebate

  Rebate Amount	50%
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Full or part-time staff members of InterVarsity are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses. This rebate is not applicable towards REACH, Distance Education, or Extension site programs.
  How to Apply	Submit the Trinity InterVarsity Rebate Application and send a letter verifying employment from supervisor.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Young Life Rebate

  Rebate Amount	50%
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Full or part-time staff members of Young Life are eligible for a discounted tuition rate on master’s-level courses. This rebate is not applicable towards REACH, Distance Education, or Extension site programs.
  How to Apply	Submit the Trinity Young Life Rebate Application and send a letter verifying employment from supervisor.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Alan & Susan Ruud Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	$5,000
  Number Awarded	20
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	This scholarship is available to master’s-level students who have an incoming GPA of 3.5 or higher and display strategic leadership potential. Students must maintain a 3.25 GPA and enroll in at least 10 residential hours each semester while at Trinity.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  EFCA Church Planting Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	$5000
  Number Awarded	Up to 1 per EFCA district
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	In order to qualify, program applicants must meet all admissions requirements to the TEDS MDiv degree program and be nominated through a letter of recommendation by their district of the EFCA prior to matriculation.
  How to Apply	Complete the Trinity Church Planting Scholarship Application.
  Application Deadline	Prior to matriculation

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  Chaplaincy Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	$4500
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Students must be approved as a Chaplain Candidate in the Armed Services or National Guard and accepted into the MDiv program at TEDS.
  How to Apply	Students must provide a signed statement from the recruiter/commissioned officer certifying that the student is a chaplain candidate, including date the candidate was commissioned.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  PhD Merit Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	$5,000
  Number Awarded	6
  Renewable	Yes (up to two years)
  Eligibility Criteria	The PhD Merit Scholarships are awarded by the PhD and Admissions committees for the Educational Studies and Intercultural Studies departments, and for the four Theological Studies departments (including Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, and Church History).
  How to Apply	Applicants are considered automatically during the admissions process.
  Application Deadline	January 15 (Fall only)
  Award Date	April 1 (Fall only)

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  Christopher Yahn Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	$3,500
  Number Awarded	1
  Renewable	Yes, but must reapply
  Eligibility Criteria	The scholarship is available to one male student enrolled full-time in the MDiv program who is committed to entering the pastorate or serving on the mission field.
  How to Apply	Write a half-page to one-page essay describing how a trial in your life has caused you to have greater devotion to God’s service.
  Application Deadline	April 1

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  Dean’s Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	$500, $1500 or $2500
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Eligibility for this scholarship is based on a 3.2 minimum GPA from the transcript of the most recently completed degree (new students) or upon review of TIU cumulative GPA after completion of at least 20 credits (returning students). For master’s-level students.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Helga Henry Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	Up to $2500
  Number Awarded	30
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	This award will be granted to outstanding master’s-level women who desire to pursue a theological or graduate education. New students are recommended by the Admissions staff based on exceptional leadership potential.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Church Match Grant

  Amount Per Year	up to $2000
  Number Awarded	unlimited
  Renewable	yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Masters and PhD Students – Trinity will match up to $1,000 for contributions given by any church; up to $2,000 for contributions given by Evangelical Free Churches; or up to $2,000 for Trinity alumni per academic year Doctor of Ministry Students – Trinity will match up to $200 for all contributions given by Evangelical Free Churches; up to $150 for Trinity Alumni; or up to $100 for all other applicants per seminar
  How to Apply	Complete the Trinity Church Match Grant Application.
  Application Deadline	First day of the student’s first semester at Trinity
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Church Partnership Grant

  Amount Per Year	up to $2000
  Number Awarded	varies
  Renewable	yes
  Eligibility Criteria	Awarded to new master’s-level students who currently attend a church that give a minimum financial gift to TIU each year. In order to receive the grant, students must be “approved” by the pastor as a regular attendee of the sending church.
  How to Apply	Complete the Trinity Church Partnership Grant Application.
  Application Deadline	The first day of the student’s first semester at Trinity

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  Graduate Opportunity Grant

  Amount Per Year	Up to $2000
  Number Awarded	5
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	This grant is open to students master’s-level students enrolled in an eligible program, full-time or half-time, who demonstrate financial need.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid, complete the FAFSA, and complete a letter of appeal.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Leadership Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	Up to $2000
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	These scholarships will be awarded to master’s-level students with evidence of outstanding leadership potential in the evangelical community. New students are recommended by the Admissions staff based on previous leadership experience.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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  Waybright International Student Grant

  Amount Per Year	Up to $2000
  Number Awarded	Varies
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility	This award is available for returning master’s-level international students within an eligible program, full-time or half-time.
  How to Apply	Contact the International Student and Scholars Office during first year of enrollment.

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  Waybright Multicultural Development Scholarship

  Amount Per Year	Up to $2000
  Number Awarded	Unlimited
  Renewable	Yes
  Eligibility Criteria	This scholarship is awarded to U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident master’s-level students who represent multicultural backgrounds or cross-cultural experiences that will contribute to TIU’s core value of Community.
  How to Apply	Apply for Financial Aid.
  Application Deadline	Rolling
  Award Date	Rolling

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