JUC strives to assist Long-Term students in their academic pursuits by providing financial aid options. Students applying for one or more scholarships must meet the requirements detailed below. All scholarships are subject to the availability of funds and are credited against the student’s account.
Students may apply for one or more scholarships on the same scholarship application.
Please be aware that before your scholarship application can be reviewed by the JUC Scholarship Committee, you must first be accepted into a JUC program. The scholarship application must be submitted prior to the expected term of study by the program application deadline.
Deadlines:
April 15 - Fall Priority Scholarship Deadline
June 1 - Fall Semester Application and Regular Scholarship Deadline
September 15 - Spring Priority Scholarship Deadline
November 1 - Spring Semester Application and Regular Scholarship Deadline
A $7,500 per-semester award granted in honor of the university’s founder, Dr. G. Douglas Young, to Master of Arts students at JUC. Applicants should demonstrate excellent academic record (GPA 3.6 or higher), a passion for building relationships with those living in the Middle East, and a desire to teach the Bible. To be eligible, the student should be enrolled full time. The award is renewable for a second semester provided the student has demonstrated Christ-like character and academic excellence. This scholarship is good for a maximum of one year and can be combined with other awards. This scholarship needs to be reapplied for each year. Preference will be given to second-year M.A. students.
A $3,000 per-semester award granted to two Master of Arts students entering their second year of studies at JUC who have demonstrated a strong faith, caring spirit, financial need, and academic excellence (GPA of 3.4 or higher). To be eligible, the student should be enrolled full time. The award is renewable for a second semester provided the student has maintained at least a GPA of 3.4, making the total award equal to $6,000 over the course of an academic year. This scholarship is funded by the Raidie P. Merdinger Trust.
A $1,000 semester award granted to qualified students. To be eligible, students must be either: 1) full-time undergraduate students enrolled at Cedarville University, or 2) full-time JUC Master of Arts students. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The student should be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester. Students who have financial need are given priority when considering applications.
This scholarship is funded by Dr. Duane and Sharon Wood’s generous endowment. The Woods’ have spent their careers investing in the lives of students enrolled in Christian higher education and have served multiple years in leadership roles at JUC.
A $1,000 to $4,000 grant per semester awarded to students working on graduate studies at JUC (includes Master of Arts students, Graduate Certificate students, and graduate Semester Abroad students) or undergraduate Semester Abroad students. Priority consideration for the JUC Arch Grant is given to graduate students; as funds are available, grants may also be awarded to undergraduate Semester Abroad students. At the time of application, students must demonstrate academic excellence (GPA of 3.5 or higher) and a promising future of leadership in ministerial and/or academic contexts propelled forward by a passion to teach the Bible. To be eligible, the student should be enrolled full time each semester. The award granted is renewable for subsequent semesters provided a GPA of 3.5 or higher is maintained. M.A. students who receive the Arch Grant in their first year of the program will need to apply again for this award in their second year.
The JUC Arch Grant is made possible by donations given toward the Dr. John and Malveena Peterson Fund, Vernon Alexander Fund, Philip Berg Fund, and Dr. George Giacumakis Fund, as well as additional donations dedicated to the JUC Scholarship Fund. The number of awards issued, and the amount of award, varies year-to-year based on the level of scholarship funding available at the time of application.
A $4,000 to $6,000 scholarship per semester awarded to students working on a Master of Arts degree or Graduate Certificate at JUC who also demonstrate a commitment and passion to serve. To be eligible for this award, the student must live on campus and maintain a full-time student status. Students are expected to serve in an assigned role an average of 10 hours per week. The type of service varies from facility cleaning, administrative organizing, grounds maintenance, food services support, and/or facilitating student service needs. Students in the Serve-Study Program will have the opportunity of working with a supervisor from the of JUC operations and administrative staff. Each semester the institutional needs vary and students in the Serve-Study Program may be assigned a new role from time to time.
Multiple Serve-Study Program Scholarships are available each semester, and they may be combined with other merit-based scholarships. The Serve-Study Program Scholarship is renewable for a second semester provided both the academics and services rendered are satisfactory. Similarly, if the student has demonstrated excellent service in their role, they will be eligible for a second year of increased award covering up to ¾ tuition for the third and fourth semesters of study (max annual award in second year is up to $12,000). The Serve-Study Program is subject to U.S. tax laws.
A $500 per-semester award granted to a graduate student working on an advanced degree in Hebrew language, Jewish backgrounds of Christianity, geography of Israel, and/or archeology. To be eligible, the student should be enrolled full time, hold a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must also be committed theologically and experientially to a Pentecostal lifestyle that includes service to a Pentecostal-oriented church. The award is renewable for a second semester provided the student has maintained a cumulative 3.0 GPA, making the total award equal to $1,000 over the course of an academic year. This scholarship can be combined with other awards. Recipients cannot reapply for this award.
This scholarship is funded by the generous Dr. Priscilla A. Mondt Endowment. Dr. Mondt has spent her career investing in the mental wellness of people. She has been significantly impacted by the Judeo-Christian teachings of Dr. Wave Nunnally and desires to empower another generation of Pentecostal scholars so they, too, can teach the Bible in its context the way Dr. Nunnally does.
A $500 award per semester granted to a student working on a Master of Arts degree at JUC. To be eligible, the student should be enrolled full time with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applicants should demonstrate financial need, promise of leadership, and be on a career path related to teaching, preaching, and/or research from a Judeo-Christian contextual perspective. The award is renewable for a second semester provided the student has maintained a cumulative 3.5 GPA, making the total award equal to $1,000 over the course of an academic year. The scholarship is good for a maximum of one year and can be combined with other awards. Recipients cannot reapply for this award.
This scholarship is funded by the generous Dr. Kathleen V. Green Gardner Endowment. Dr. Green Gardner has spent her career investing in the lives of students enrolled in Christian higher education and is passionate about equipping another generation of biblical scholars.
A $500 award per semester granted to a student working on graduate studies at JUC (includes Master of Arts students, Graduate Certificate students, and graduate Semester Abroad students) or undergraduate Semester Abroad students. To be eligible, the student should be enrolled full time with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants should demonstrate financial need and promise of leadership, and be on a career path related to teaching, preaching, and/or research from a Judeo-Christian contextual perspective. The award is renewable for a second semester provided the student has maintained a cumulative 3.0 GPA, making the total award equal to $1,000 over the course of an academic year. The scholarship is good for a maximum of one year and can be combined with other awards. Recipients cannot reapply for this award.
This scholarship is funded by the generous Dr. David Flint Endowment. Dr. David Flint serves as the Program Director for the Masters in Leadership Degree at the Mays Business School where he helps empower a future generation of leaders.
A $500-1,000 per-semester award granted to Master of Arts or Graduate Certificate students who have demonstrated financial need and academic excellence (GPA of 3.0 or higher). To be eligible, the student should be enrolled full time. The award may be renewed provided the student has maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher and it can be combined with other awards.
This scholarship is funded by the generous Mike & Dianne Benton Family Endowment. Dianne is a longstanding member of the JUC Board of Directors who earned her M.A. in Biblical History and Geography from JUC and is passionate about archaeology, regularly participating in excavations throughout Israel.
Program: All JUC Programs (Long-Term, Short-Term, Online)
Up to a $1000 annual award or up to $500 per semester award granted to a student or students, pursuing a JUC Master of Arts, Graduate Certificate, Semester Abroad, or Short-Term program, or a JUC Online course. To be eligible, the student must be associated with Shekinah Covenant Fellowship, its school, or other Shekinah Covenant Fellowship associated ministries and must receive a Letter of Permission from the Shekinah Covenant Fellowship to be submitted with their scholarship application. Applicants should demonstrate financial need and be enrolled in a JUC program or course either for credit or as an audit student. The award is renewable in subsequent years and can be combined with other awards.
This scholarship is funded by the Matt and Elizabeth Kratzer Shekinah Covenant Fellowship Endowment. The Kratzers have generously created the Shekinah Covenant Endowment Fund to assist members of the Shekinah Covenant Community who have a serious desire to strengthen and grow in their faith through a JUC immersive class – becoming better disciples of Christ and better disciplers for Christ.
Full-time Christian workers in Israel are eligible for a scholarship of up to 50% of tuition and non-field-study fees. The 50% reduction may apply to multiple courses, as long as they are taken for credit. This discount does not include field study fees or other course material costs. To be eligible, students must submit a Long-Term program application to JUC, provide documentation demonstrating proof of ministry, and already be living in Israel on a valid visa. This discount is renewable as long as the student remains a full-time Christian worker in Israel.
Type: Scholarship
Amount: Varies
GPA: N/A
Renewable: Yes
Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits
Program: M.A.
Jerusalem University College is proud to work with veterans and active duty service members pursuing a graduate degree. JUC is approved to receive funds for eligible students as defined by the benefits listed on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. For questions regarding your VA funds, please send your Certificate of Eligibility to admissions@juc.edu and we would be glad to assist you.
Type: Grant
Amount: Varies
GPA: N/A
Renewable: Yes
J.R. Briggs
Marsha Wright
Dongwook Joo
Greg Olson
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