The Scholarship Program has significant impact on the Student Financial Assistance Program. It is specifically designed to help defray the cost of tuition for deserving students. Recipients are expected to maintain an acceptable grade point average. Special instructions may be given by the sponsor of the scholarship. If there are no special instructions, a scholarship will be awarded annually to any deserving student.

The Financial Aid Committee reviews the applications for scholarship. The Committee relies upon students to include a complete and candid listing of financial resources on the scholarship application. Financial aid decisions are made based upon need and availability of funds. Some scholarships are awarded based upon academic standing. Financial aid decisions are communicated to the students in writing.

Honor Scholarships are established in honor of a living person, a church, organization, business, and so forth. Memorial Scholarships are established in honor of a deceased person.

Who May Establish Scholarships

Any person, business, church or organization may establish a Shaw University Divinity School scholarship, including alumni/ae, pastors, churches, church auxiliaries, church members, religious, social, civic, and political organizations. The Divinity School welcomes such support on behalf of its deserving students.

About the Scholarships

Scholarships can be contributed to the Divinity School at any time and may include guidelines for distribution. A fixed amount may be established to be contributed annually. A contact person should be identified by name, address, and telephone number for our records. For additional information about scholarships, contact:

Shaw University Divinity School
118 E. South Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 546-8570 or 8569