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TCU Minister's Dependent Grant

Texas Christian University · School award

Our take
The Religious Leadership Grant is the broader play. Pursue this only if denomination matches.

About this scholarship

The TCU Minister's Dependent Grant is a denomination-specific award for the children of ordained Disciples of Christ ministers. The grant covers up to half tuition and is administered through TCU's Brite Divinity School ties.

Scholarship details

  • Up to half tuition per year
  • Denomination-locked: Disciples of Christ only
  • Stacks with TCU academic merit
  • Renewable annually

Eligibility criteria

  • Parent is an ordained Disciples of Christ minister
  • Admitted to TCU as a first-year or transfer student
  • Submits ministerial verification
  • Maintains GPA and full-time enrollment

Application process

  1. Confirm Disciples of Christ ordination status with the parent's congregation
  2. Request the dependent grant verification form from TCU financial aid
  3. Submit the form alongside the standard aid application
  4. Confirm the award appears on the official aid letter

Why this fits you

Medium fit
  • Only applies if Emma's parent is ordained Disciples of Christ; the broader Religious Leadership Grant is the play if not.
  • When eligible, this stacks well, but it cannot double with the Religious Leadership Grant.
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