Our take
PMD: ~$4K/yr. Partner School: up to $7.5K/yr. TMUC awards are mutually exclusive; pick the bigger number. If her school isn't a TMU partner yet, the administrator should contact TMU.
About this scholarship
The TMU Pastor, Missionary, and Director (PMD) and Partner School scholarships are part of the TMU Community (TMUC) award family. PMD recognizes children of vocational church staff. Partner School recognizes graduates of TMU partner Christian schools. Each student receives the larger of the two awards they qualify for.
Scholarship details
- PMD: roughly $4,000 per year
- Partner School: up to $7,500 per year
- TMUC awards within the family are mutually exclusive
- Stacks with TMU academic merit and ministry matching
Eligibility criteria
- Admitted to The Master's University as a first-year student
- PMD: parent serves as a pastor, missionary, or vocational ministry director
- Partner School: graduate of a TMU-recognized partner Christian school
- Submit verification documentation from the church or school
Application process
- Apply for admission to TMU and complete the financial aid file
- Identify which TMUC track applies and notify the admissions counselor
- Submit pastoral verification or partner-school confirmation
- TMU calculates which award is larger and applies it automatically
Why this fits you
High fit
- Emma's pastor-family status qualifies her for the PMD track without further documentation hurdles.
- If her high school is a TMU partner, the Partner School number is materially larger and worth the swap.