Higher Education Scholarships
The Synod of Mid-America has funds available for Presbyterians to use for higher education. These scholarships can be used for any accredited institution of higher learning (including seminaries, trade schools and graduate study programs). Scholarships are awarded per school year and renewable with an annual application.
Scholarships are open to active Presbyterians within the Synod of Mid-America, and whose church of membership qualified as a “small church” using the following criteria as determined by congregational membership statistics reported December 31, 2025:
in Kansas (total of 100 members or less)
in Missouri or Illinois (total of 50 members or less)
Applicants are judged on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in the local church, school, and community.
Applications must be received in the Synod office by June 19, 2026 at 5:00pm, endorsed with a letter of support from their Clerk of Session or Pastor, and a completed IRS W-9 form to be considered for a scholarship. Email to office@synodma.org or mail to 3501 Campbell St #303, KCMO 64109.
Visit PCUSA's Financial Aid for Studies website and learn about denominational scholarships, loans, and grants.