The Scholars Fund helps children of Christian missionaries and church staff attend college—without the crushing weight of tuition.
Higher education is expensive—and often out of reach for the children of missionaries and church staff. Many families raise support or serve in under-resourced contexts, with little to no educational benefits provided. The Scholars Fund helps protect calling and preserve opportunity by removing financial barriers that hinder students from continuing their education while living out their family’s calling.
Children of paid Antioch Movement staff or missionaries (full-time, part-time, or bivocational)
Undergraduate or trade school students attending school in the U.S. or internationally
Students with a minimum 2.5 GPA
The Scholars Fund uses a hybrid model that includes a base award for approved applicants and potential merit-based enhancements. Scholarships range from $3,000 to $10,000 per academic year and are disbursed in two installments—one per semester.
Share your story, financial need, and ministry background through our online form.
Our team evaluates your application based on mission alignment, need, and available funding.
Funds are sent directly to your accredited college or university to reduce your tuition burden.
Choose a one-time or monthly gift to support future Christian leaders through college.
Your donation combines with others to fund full or partial scholarships.
We’ll share stories, updates, and outcomes—showing how your generosity shapes lives.
Your generosity empowers Christian missionary and church staff families to thrive—today and for generations to come. Every dollar you give removes barriers, unlocks educational opportunities, and builds a lasting legacy of Christian leadership. Donors can contribute one-time or recurring gifts that collectively enable multi-year awards.
Scholarships range from $3,000–$10,000/year
Disbursed directly to accredited institutions (U.S. or international)
Renewable for up to 8 semesters
What if the children of every Antioch missionary and church staff member could access a scholarship—forever? That’s the vision behind the Rivergate Scholars Endowment.
We are actively building a $15 million endowment that, based on Antioch’s historical growth trends, would sustain $10,000 annual scholarships for every eligible student indefinitely. This is more than a giving goal—it’s a legacy strategy. By investing in the endowment, donors help ensure that future generations are free to pursue education without sacrificing their family’s calling.
“I never thought I’d be able to afford my freshman year at a Christian college. Rivergate helped me see that God really does provide—sometimes in the most unexpected ways.”
- 2024 Scholarship Recipient
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