Christian Missionary Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Christian Missionary Scholarship Foundation
Introduction
Since 1992 the Christian Missionary Scholarship Foundation (CMSF) has enabled thousands of missionary children to access a Christian college education. The nonprofit was established by Stanley and Harriet van Reken after relatives returned to missionary service with no means to fund their children’s college costs. Out of appreciation for the sacrifices made by missionary families, the foundation now aids more than 100 missionary kids each year across six Christian colleges.
Eligibility and application requirements
- Application deadline: February 1, 2026. To be eligible for an award, both the student application and the parent application must be submitted.
- Eligible applicants are children of missionaries who are currently serving on the mission field or who have recently returned from mission work, and whose families have made substantial financial sacrifices to serve the Lord.
- Scholarships are available only to students pursuing an undergraduate degree at one of these institutions:
- Calvin University (Grand Rapids, MI)
- Dordt University (Sioux Center, IA)
- Hope College (Holland, MI)
- Kuyper College (Grand Rapids, MI)
- Trinity Christian College (Palos Heights, IL)
- Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL)
- Recipients are free to choose any major or academic program; there is no restriction by field of study.
- Award amounts vary. Scholarships can be renewed for up to four years provided the student maintains full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic standing.
- Students who later attend medical school may qualify for additional help; for details, contact [email protected].