Women's Ministries Scholarship Program

Scholarship Sponsored by General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Overview

The North American Division Women’s Ministries Scholarship provides limited financial awards to young women who are committed to the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Scholarships support undergraduate women studying at Seventh-day Adventist institutions within the North American Division. Awards are limited and depend on available funds each year. This program aims to encourage leadership and service within the church community.

Description: The scholarship targets young women pursuing undergraduate study and engaged in the mission and service of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Funding availability and award amounts vary annually.

• Supports undergraduate women committed to the church's mission.
• Funds are limited and vary year to year.
• Administered within the North American Division context.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet specific membership, enrollment, and academic criteria to be considered for the scholarship. Eligibility focuses on enrollment at a Seventh-day Adventist undergraduate institution within the North American Division and meeting minimum academic standards. Certain residency or immigration conditions affect eligibility for non-NAD students. Documentation confirming membership and enrollment is typically required as part of the application.

Eligibility: Must be members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; enrolled in an undergraduate program at a Seventh-day Adventist college or university within the North American Division; minimum 3.0 GPA; non-NAD students attending school in the NAD may apply if they hold a green card; student visa holders are not eligible.

• Seventh-day Adventist Church membership required.
• Enrollment at an NAD SDA undergraduate institution required.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0; green card holders from outside NAD may apply; student visa holders are ineligible.

Selection Criteria

Selection prioritizes applicants who demonstrate a strong personal commitment to the church's mission alongside academic and leadership qualities. Reviewers evaluate leadership skills, community outreach, academic achievement, and financial need when awarding scholarships. The process is competitive due to limited funds and a focus on mission-centered service. Successful applicants often combine academic performance with demonstrated service and leadership roles.

Considered: Personal commitment to the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, leadership skills, community outreach, academic achievement, and financial need.

• Awards balance merit and demonstrated commitment to service.
• Leadership and community involvement are important factors.
• Financial need is considered alongside academic performance.

Award Value & History

Award amounts vary each year and are determined by the total funds available to Women’s Ministries. Specific scholarship amounts are not fixed and may change annually based on funding levels and the number of recipients. In the last five years, the program has distributed a known total of funds and supported recipients across multiple institutions. Historical figures provide context for the program’s scale and reach but do not guarantee future award sizes.

Award Value: Specific award amounts vary from year to year and depend on available funds.

History of the Award: Over the past five years, $84,000 in scholarship funds were awarded to 37 recipients across nine different Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities.

• Award sizes are variable and depend on annual funding.
• $84,000 awarded to 37 recipients in the last five years.
• Recipients have come from nine different Adventist institutions.

Application Timeline

Applications open on August 1 and close at a deadline in October, with the specific October deadline varying by year or announcement. Primary consideration is given to women in their last two years of undergraduate study, so applicants near degree completion are particularly encouraged to apply. Detailed application instructions and the exact October deadline should be confirmed with the scholarship administrator. The program does not provide application process details in this summary.

Application Timeline: Applications are accepted beginning August 1 and close at a deadline in October; applicants should verify the exact October deadline and application procedures.

• Application window starts August 1 and ends in October.
• Primary consideration for students in their final two undergraduate years.
• Confirm exact deadline and submission requirements with the program administrator.