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Seminary Admissions

Academic Scholarships

Nyvall Scholarship

Awarded upon admission to degree-seeking students who have an undergradaute GPA of at least 3.7 (out of 4.0), the Nyvall Scholarship is a 30% tuition reduction. This award cannot be combined with a Presidential Scholarship, and the reduction is not applied to fees, including Field Education.

Lund Scholarship

Awarded upon admission to degree-seeking students who have an undergraduate GPA between 3.3 and 3.69 (out of 4.0), the Lund Scholarship is a 20% tuition reduction. This award cannot be combined with a Presidential Scholarship, and the reduction is not applied to fees, including Field Education.

Covenant Presidential Scholarships

Presidential Scholarships are offered by ²ÝݮӰÊÓ Theological Seminary for the purpose of helping selected degree-seeking students prepare for vocational ministry in the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC). These awards are intended to help full- and part-time students pursue and complete studies at the denominational seminary of the ECC as quickly as possible. Presidential Scholarships are funded in part by donors to the Seminary Annual Scholarship Fund.

Presidential Scholarships vary in amount, and the most generous awards are only offered to full-time students at the Chicago campus.

Applicants for Presidential Scholarships are considered based on call or intention to serve in vocational ministry through the ECC, previous academic record, references, and other criteria, in addition to the scholarship application. More details are available on the Presidential Scholarship application form.

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  • For fall admission, apply by April 15.
  • For spring admission, apply by November 1.
  • You must also complete the to be considered for this scholarship.

Mosaic Leadership Scholarship

Mosaic Leadership Scholarships are designed to support leaders with multicultural or multiethnic backgrounds, who desire to become further equipped through theological education to strengthen the mosaic tapestry of the church. These awards recognize degree-seeking men and women who have demonstrated, through previous leadership, the potential for significantly expanded and more effective work and ministry.

The Mosaic Leadership Scholarship may be awarded alongside the Nyvall or Lund Scholarship, some Presidential Scholarships, and/or need-based grants. For more information or to apply, please review the special Mosaic Leadership Scholarship application.

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  • For fall admission, apply by April 15.
  • For spring admission, apply by November 1.
  • You must also complete the to be considered for this scholarship.

Serve Globally Scholarship

This scholarship is a partnership between ²ÝݮӰÊÓ Theological Seminary and Serve Globally department of the Evangelical Covenant Church.  Applicants should have been referred to this scholarship by NPTS or SG. Only those who have a strong connection to or are serving as a missionary with Serve Globally are eligible to apply. It is intended for students who wish to pursue a seminary degree or certificate beyond the required training courses for ECC missionaries.