Disciples Divinity House Financial Aid

Fifteen to twenty persons are selected each year to begin or continue their studies as Disciples Divinity House Scholars. They consist of MDiv, MA, and PhD students who hone intellects, sensibilities, and practical arts for vocations of ministry, service, scholarship, and public engagement. All Disciples Divinity House Scholars are also students in the Divinity School of the University of Chicago, where they earn their degrees. Application to become a Disciples Divinity House Scholar must be made concurrently with application to the Divinity School.

Award

For the current academic year, qualified Disciples Divinity House Scholars who are in the MDiv program receive 100% of tuition at the University of Chicago Divinity School (60% funded by the Divinity House and 40% funded by the Divinity School), a $10,000 stipend to assist with books and expenses, and either a rent-free study/bedroom in the Disciples Divinity House or a $5,000 annual housing subsidy.

Qualified Disciples Divinity House Scholars in the AM program receive 50% of tuition and a similar award from the Divinity School, plus housing and stipendiary aid.

Entering PhD students are eligible for full tuition and stipendiary aid through the Divinity School; advanced PhD students may be eligible for aid from the Disciples Divinity House. Qualified Disciples Divinity House Scholars in the PhD program are also eligible for rent-free use of a study/bedroom.