What Financial Aid & Scholarships Are Available?
GPPM Sources of Financial Aid
The types of aid available to our graduate students include the Ministry Scholarship, Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries (GPPM) Scholarship, The Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry Fellowship, or Federal Financial Aid in the form of loans.Students must reapply each academic year.
- Ministry Scholarship, GPPM Scholarship, The Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry Fellowship do not require students to file a FAFSA for eligibility. The Scholarships are detailed below.
Federal Financial Aid Resources
• Ministry Scholarship
Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Kenna Hall, 323
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0337
Supporting documentation may be faxed to:
(408) 554-7830
Financial Aid applicants must:
Complete and submit your form online to be considered for a Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries scholarship. For those applicants in active ministry please also complete the Ministry Scholarship Application to be considered for the Ministry Scholarship. Please submit all required supporting documentation to:Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Kenna Hall, 323
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0337
(408) 554-4831
fax (408) 554-7830
pastoralministries@scu.edu
• GPPM Scholarship
upporting documentation may be mailed to:
Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Kenna Hall, 323
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0337
Supporting documentation may be faxed to:
(408) 554-7830
Financial Aid applicants must:
Complete and submit your financial aid application online to be considered for a Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries scholarship. For those applicants in active ministry please also complete the Ministry Scholarship Application to be considered for the Ministry Scholarship. Please submit all required supporting documentation to:Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Kenna Hall, 323
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0337
(408) 554-4831
fax (408) 554-7830
pastoralministries@scu.edu
• The Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry Fellowship
The Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Minisltry Fellowships provides financial assistance for women who demonstrate financial need in parish or diocesan ministry who are enrolled in the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries (GPPM) to obtain a graduate degree.
Application Requirements:- Currently be working or have demonstrated intent to work in parish or diocesan ministry in dioceses where the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries has a presence
- Enrolled or recently accepted in the GPPM
- Have demonstrated financial need
- Application including all supporting documentation must be submitted by August 15, 2020
- Provide annual letters of appreciation to the Fellowship donor(s)
- Attend events arranged by the GPPM with the donor(s) and other Fellowship recipients (e.g. lunch or dinner)
- Maintain academic progress toward the degree as a student in good standing
- A Personal Statement addressing the following points:
- The importance of women in ministry
- The specific contributions you have and/or are prepared to make to your diocese
- The difference this Fellowship will make for you in pursuing the Master’s degree
- Anything else you would like the committee to know about yourself
- Completed
- A letter from the Bishop of the diocese in which you live or work supporting your application for a Markey Fellowship
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your ministry
- A résumé of your ministry including your volunteer work
Supporting documentation may be mailed to:
Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Kenna Hall, 323
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0337
Supporting documentation may be faxed to:
(408) 554-7830
Financial Aid applicants must:
Complete and submit your online to be considered for a Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries scholarship. For those applicants in active ministry please also complete the Ministry Scholarship Application to be considered for the Ministry Scholarship. Please submit all required supporting documentation to:Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Kenna Hall, 323
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0337
(408) 554-4831
fax (408) 554-7830
pastoralministries@scu.edu
• The Cirone and Deck Family Scholarship
Purpose:
The Cirone and Deck Family Scholarship is to provide financial assistance for women in parish ministry who are enrolled to obtain an M.A. Degree in the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries at Santa Clara University. Grants will vary in size with primary preference for books, travel or other related expense to enhance the education of women in the GPPM.
Application Requirements:
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for assistance.
- To be eligible, scholarship applicants must be enrolled in the GPPM with degree-seeking status.
- The candidate for scholarship must be currently involved in or plan to participate in parish ministry.
Requirements of those selected as recipients of The Cirone and Deck Family Scholarship:
- Provide annual letters of appreciation to the Scholarship donors
- Attend events arranged by the GPPM with the donors and other Fellowship recipients (e.g., lunch or dinner)
- Maintain academic progress toward the degree as a student in good standing
To apply please sumbit the following to the GPPM office by August 15, 2020
Supporting documentation may be mailed to:
Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Kenna Hall, 323
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0337
Supporting documentation may be faxed to:
(408) 554-7830
Financial Aid applicants must:
Complete and submit your online to be considered for a Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries scholarship. For those applicants in active ministry please also complete the Ministry Scholarship Application to be considered for the Ministry Scholarship. Please submit all required supporting documentation to:Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Kenna Hall, 323
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0337
(408) 554-4831
fax (408) 554-7830
pastoralministries@scu.edu
Financial Aid and Scholarship Forms
- Financial Aid Application
- Ministry Scholarship Application (PDF)
- Certification of Ministry Form (PDF)
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)