Wake Divinity Scholars Visit

Theological education in the 21st century has to meet the needs of an evolving church and world. The Wake Forest University community offers a multi-denominational environment where voices of students and faculty engage contemporary religious life with intentionality. Here, students have the ability to participate in the evolution of ministry.

The Wake Forest University School of Divinity will invite up to twenty admitted applicants to its campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina each year to discover how Wake Forest can transform their personal faith into a decision to lead.

2018 Wake Divinity Scholars Visit

Wednesday, February 28 – Thursday, March 1

Each year, the Wake Divinity Scholars Visit draws together the most promising leaders who will make significant contributions to the world in which we live. The School of Divinity combines the academic resources of a national top-ranked university with the teaching focus of a small college to create a unique learning environment. During the visit, invited applicants will have an in-depth experience of the school, meet with faculty and students, and begin to form valuable relationships with future colleagues who are also interested in justice, reconciliation, and compassion as you think together about how to define who our neighbor is in a multi-faith world. Applicants will also meet with a small group of faculty and students for an interview.

Apply for admission by January 15
Apply for admission by January 15

There is no separate application for the Wake Divinity Scholars Visit awards. Applicants who are eligible to be considered for the fellowships and merit scholarships must meet a minimum GPA requirement (3.3).

Applicants who meet the requirements should complete the online application for admission and submit all support documents no later than January 15, 2018.

Those who are selected to interview will be notified by February 1, 2018.

  • About the Awards: Fellowships

    All fellowships are full tuition + stipend.

    The Samuel and Sarah Wait Graduate Fellowship in Theology and Ministry is the most selective and comprehensive of the School of Divinity’s merit awards.  The fellowship includes full tuition and a $7,500 annual stipend.  It is named for the University’s principal founders and is awarded to entering students who demonstrate strong potential for graduate-level work and exceptional promise for Christian ministry.  Wait Fellowships are awarded each year to applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.6 or higher.  The award is renewable for up to three academic years for those who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3 or higher.

    The Frances and Charles R. Council Award provides full tuition and a $5,000 annual stipend for candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and show financial need.  The award is renewable for up to three academic years for those who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3 or higher.  Preference is given to candidates from North Carolina.

    The Jeanette Wallace Hyde Award provides full tuition and a $5,000 annual stipend for strong female candidates who demonstrate exceptional promise in religious leadership and strong academic ability.  The award is renewable for up to three academic years for those who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3 or higher.  Preference is given to candidates from North Carolina.

    The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Fellowship includes full tuition and a $5,000 annual stipend.  It is awarded to entering students who demonstrate academic excellence and intend to lead in justice, ministry, and service to church and community.  Carpenter Fellowships are awarded each year to applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher.  The award is renewable for up to three academic years for those who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3 or higher.

  • About the Awards: Merit Scholarships

    All awards range from 80% to full tuition.

    The Ed and Jean Christman Award provides full tuition and is renewable for up to three academic years. Applicants must demonstrate an outstanding promise for ministry and excellent preparation for graduate-level studies. The award is renewable for up to three academic years for those who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

    The Ruth and George Barrett Divinity Scholarship provides full tuition for the most promising candidates for graduate ministerial study. The award is made to those students with demonstrated leadership, academic ability, and potential for making a contribution to church and society. The award is renewable for up to three academic years for those who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

    The Egbert L. Davis Jr. Scholarship provides full tuition to aid North Carolina students preparing for ministry who have outstanding qualities of character and leadership, and exceptional academic achievement. The award is renewable for up to three academic years for those who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

    The Susan Creech Rankin Scholarship provides full tuition scholarship assistance for students who demonstrate leadership and academic achievement. The award is renewable for up to three academic years for those who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

    The Siler Family Scholarship provides scholarships for students attending the Wake Forest University School of Divinity and participating in one of the dual degree or certificate programs.  Students must demonstrate strong academic ability and financial need.  The award is renewable for up to three academic years for those who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

    The Dean’s Scholarship and Honor Scholarship covers 80% – 100% of tuition and is renewable for up to three academic years. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding promise for ministry and academic achievement.