Seminary Scholarships
To be eligible for all the scholarships listed herein, students must fill out the FAFSA form available at Azusa Pacific Seminary or the Student Services Center (SSC). For more information, contact the seminary at (626) 815-5448.
Pastoral Scholarship
Students admitted to the Master of Divinity program may qualify for a Pastoral Scholarship up to $4,000.
Students admitted to the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies program may qualify for a Pastoral Scholarship up to $2,500.
This scholarship is applicable to the first year of full-time study. The Pastoral Scholarship is not stackable with any other Azusa Pacific Seminary scholarship. In following years, needs-based scholarships may be available based on availability of funds.
Eligibility Requirements
- Acceptance into the MDiv program.
- A minimum 3.4 grade-point average from a regionally accredited undergraduate program.
- Recipients must complete at least 8 units in the fall and 8 units in the spring semester of their first year, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final.
How to Apply
To learn more about the Pastoral Scholarship or to apply, contact Barbara Hayes at (626) 815-5447 or bhayes@apu.edu.
APU Alumni Discount
APU’s graduates receive an alumni tuition discount in the first year of enrollment in any Azusa Pacific Seminary master’s program. Students must be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress with a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0. Students must be enrolled at least half-time. If qualifications are met, the discount may be renewed each term. APU will pay $500 per term (up to $2,000 over the course of the program). This discount cannot be combined with other institutional aid. Contact Student Financial Services for complete eligibility details.
Campus Ministry Internship and Scholarship Program
The Campus Ministry Internship and Scholarship Program exists for two reasons. First, by recruiting and training intentional, prospective workers in college ministry, the program furthers the discipling of undergraduate students on APU’s campus through internship positions in the Spiritual Life office. Over the program’s three years, interns work one year each in the areas of (1) chapel, (2) small-group discipleship and service, and (3) pastoral counseling. Second, interns graduate equipped with the experience and education to serve in fast-paced campus ministries, chaplain’s offices, or related ministries with a college or young-adult focus. All of this is achieved through a combination of high-level work experience and financial aid in the form of an internship and partial scholarship for the Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree program.
Each year for the full three years of the MDiv program, successful applicants receive up to $5,700 in graduate internship funds (earned by working 20 hours per week for approximately 8 months of the year) plus a $10,200 scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements and How to Apply
Interested students must meet the following criteria:
- Full (noncontingent) admittance into Azusa Pacific Seminary and the MDiv program (apply online)
- Completion of the Campus Ministry Internship and Scholarship Program application
- For consideration in the first round of review, submit all materials—including completed general application, résumé/CV, personal statement, two letters of reference, and the Statements of Faith and Identity Agreement—by April 15, 2023. Top candidates may receive an invitation for an in-person or video interview.
Questions? Contact the program administrative team at spirituallife@apu.edu or (626) 815-3855.
Choong Min Kang Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students in the Korean master’s theology program.
Chung Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to Korean students who wish to provide pastoral leadership to Korean churches.
Daniel Kim Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students in the Korean master’s theology program.
Dean’s Scholarship
This scholarship is available to all students admitted to any program at Azusa Pacific Seminary. Contact the seminary for more information.
Denominational Scholarship Funds
Several denominations provide scholarships for students who attend Azusa Pacific Seminary.
- Brethren in Christ
Azusa Pacific Seminary, (626) 815-5448 - Church of God, Anderson
Azusa Pacific Seminary, (626) 815-5448 - Friends Church
Kent Walkemeyer, D.Min., director, Friends Center, Azusa Pacific Seminary, (626) 815-5077 - Wesleyan Church
Azusa Pacific Seminary, (626) 815-5448
Earl E. Grant Scholarship
This scholarship is granted to students attending classes at the San Diego Regional Campus.
Greenwald Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to School of Theology students who are of Latin American descent and preparing for Christian service.
Hausman Scholarship
This scholarship offers $900 and is divided between two or three students, with varying amounts.
John and Dorothy Hartley Scholarship
This scholarship is granted to students whose area of interest is biblical studies and who have a desire to minister in overseas or inner-city missions.
Kyung Chul Kam Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students in the Korean master’s theology program.
Lou Ann Scott Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Azusa Pacific Seminary student.
Samuel Pambakian Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to School of Theology students who have a calling and intent to minister to the Armenian community within the U.S. and internationally.
Sun Ja Kang Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to Korean students who wish to provide pastoral leadership to Korean churches.
Watson-Wong Scholarship
This scholarship in honor of William Joseph Watson and Sic Way Wong benefits APU graduate students studying theology. In order to qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be a single parent (due to divorce or death) with at least one child under the age of 18 OR the child of a single parent (due to divorce or death). Apply for the Watson-Wong Scholarship.
Won Kyu Shin Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students in the Korean master’s theology program.
Youn Sung Lee Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students preparing for Korean ministry.