North American Doctoral Fellowships are for talented students from racial and ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in graduate education who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. or Th.D. programs in religion or theology. The fellowship provides financial assistance to outstanding candidates who might not otherwise have the means to complete their studies.

To apply for an FTE North American Doctoral Fellowship, you must be a member of a racial or ethnic group that is traditionally underrepresented in graduate education. You must be enrolled full-time in a Ph.D. or Th.D. program in religion or theology and you must have a record of high academic performance. You must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of either country. You must have demonstrated a commitment to teaching and scholarship and a capacity for leadership in theological education. Preference is given to students nearing the end of their studies.

Students chosen as North American Doctoral Fellows receive a stipend ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. FTE also provides Fellows with networking support, maintaining regular contact and acting as an advocate for them in the profession.

The deadline to apply for the 2008-2009 academic year has passed; we are no longer accepting fellowship applications. Contact us to be notified when fellowship applications for the 2009-2010 academic year are posted this fall. Please be sure to include your name and e-mail address in the message.