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Salem Community Foundation Ministerial Scholarship

SALEM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Funding Amount

$3,400

Deadline

June 4, 2026

57 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Salem Community Foundation Ministerial Scholarship

Overview: Established in 2008, this scholarship provides financial assistance to individuals who wish to enter fields of ministry to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Award Amount: $3,400 per student

Eligible Fields:

  • Ministry

  • Christian Education

  • Youth Ministry

  • Closely related fields
  • Eligible Institutions: Scholarships are valid at:

  • Bible Colleges

  • Undergraduate schools

  • Graduate schools
  • Eligibility:

  • No discrimination based on religious denomination, age, sex, race, or geography

  • Must demonstrate financial need

  • Must show academic performance

  • Must provide reference letters

  • Must submit a personal statement
  • Program History: In 2025-2026, 10 students were selected to receive ministerial scholarship awards.

    Contact: Brittany Maniscalco, Chief Operating Officer, (330) 332-4021

    FAFSA Note: Applicants should submit either a FAFSA Submission Summary or 2023 Income Tax Form instead of the discontinued FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR).

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Availability: Application becomes available on the website April 1, 2026
    2. Submission Format: Adobe PDF editable form that must be printed
    3. Signature Requirement: Must be signed in ink (handwritten applications not accepted)
    4. Physical Format: Submit unfolded without paper clips or staples
    5. Deadline: All applications must be received by Wednesday, June 4, 2026
    6. Late Applications: Will not be processed
    7. Completeness: Only completed applications will be considered

    Required Materials

    • Completed Ministerial Scholarship Application form
    • Indication of financial need
    • Academic performance documentation
    • Reference letters
    • Personal statement
    • FAFSA Submission Summary OR 2023 Income Tax Form
    • Signature in ink

    Contact Before Applying

    Applicants are encouraged to call Brittany Maniscalco, Chief Operating Officer, at (330) 332-4021 before filling out the application.

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    Fields of Work

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