Scholarships
Cotner College Educational Ministries has a variety of named funds held at the Christian Church Foundation. Through the generosity of donors who contribute to these more than 30 named-funds, Cotner College receives a distribution from the Christian Church Foundation. That annual distribution is what Cotner College, then, can make available to fulfill the intention of the donors of each named fund.
The Cotner College Board and Staff have worked closely with the Christian Church Foundation, as well as the staff at Treasury Services of the Office of General Minister and President, to create three possible scholarship categories by pooling the related Named Funds into one of the following Scholarship Funds (Table Below).
| Application Deadline | Review Date | Notification of Decision |
| March 31st | May 10th | May 31st |
| June 30th | August 10th | August 31st |
| September 30th | November 10th | November 30th |
| December 31st | February 10th | February 28th |
| Scholarship Category | Avg. Annual Distribution |
| Education for Leadership Ministries | $300 per year |
| Higher Education / Seminary | $2,500 per year |
| Leadership Development | $14,500 per year |
Since June 2021, Cotner College has made funds available to applicants. Please carefully read the background descriptions of each type of Scholarship Fund, as well as the process and time-frame detailed below.
The Cotner College Board of Directors will review each application themselves and make a decision about each application. The Cotner College Board has the kind of wisdom, experience, and sensitivities to the review process of scholarship applications. Their review will include considerations such as being consistent with donor and scholarship categories’ intent, having integrity with the spirit of Cotner College, and an abiding commitment to the future development of leaders who are serving, and will serve the Church in any of its expressions.
Disciples Home Missions (DHM) seeks to support ordained and commissioned clergy in their commitment to a process of life-long learning. Those who take advantage of available educational experiences often discover that there are benefits of such experiences for themselves and the people with whom they are in ministry.
Nebraska Legacy Fund
Established by members of First Christian Church, Fremont, Nebraska as they closed their visible congregational ministry, The Nebraska Legacy Fund annually distributes money for the purpose of financial scholarships to students who are:
– Members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ);
– Preparing for employment in Ordained Christian ministry;
– Attending an ATS-accredited seminary/divinity school.
First priority will be provided to students who are or have been residents of Nebraska, or those preparing for Ordination who are under the care of the Nebraska region. If no such person(s) is identified in any given year, then students who meet remaining qualifications will be considered for awards from this fund. Recipients must meet all other general requirements of the DHM scholarship program.
