Additional Funding Resources

Scholarship Foundation of St.Louis

This interest-free loan program for undergraduates awards loans of up to $4,500 annually. Loans are available to students who are permanent residents of the St. Louis metropolitan area or who live in specific counties in Missouri and Illinois. For further information, visit www.sfstl.org, or call 314.725.7990.

Private Grants/Scholarships

Many firms and unions provide scholarships to employees and their children. Local philanthropic organizations also provide aid to residents. In addition, some churches may also have specific funding to help students with college expenses. Contact your guidance counselor, church, union office, or company personnel office for information.

External Scholarships

These funds are awarded directly to the student from sources outside of Principia College (community, company, private agency, tuition reimbursement, etc.). These scholarships may require the completion of separate applications. Many firms and agencies extend educational benefits to their employees. Contact the personnel office of your parents’ place of employment to find out if the employer(s) will help finance your education. Don’t forget to contact businesses and organizations within your community for possible scholarship funds.

More information on national and local scholarships can be found here:

• Peterson's

• Scholar’s App

• fastweb

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund

• Gates Millennium Scholars

These funds and foundations provide financial assistance and support for practicing students of Christian Science.

Albert Baker Fund

This private organization provides resources for the education and development of Christian Scientists, including grants and low-interest loans to students. For information and an application, go to their website at www.albertbakerfund.org.

Note: The Albert Baker Fund also has specific tuition funding available for Alaska students who are attending Principia College.

Sunnyside Foundation

This organization provides grants to Texas residents who are Christian Scientists and who attend a U.S. college or university. Visit their website at www.sunnysidetexas.org, or call 214.692.5686.

Midwest Educational Foundation for Christian Scientists

Residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin may be eligible for these grants. Contact: Midwest Educational Foundation for Christian Scientists, PO Box 737, Leland, Michigan, 49654 or www.midwestedfoundcs.org.

Part-time jobs are available to students to help offset their expenses. Our Student Employment Office is here to help you find and apply for positions in departments and offices at the College.  The hiring process for all students is the responsibility of the student.