Investing in the academic and vocational education of Christian Science students

Albert Baker Fund scholarship recipients gathered at The Mother Church, Annual Meeting June 2025
ABF scholarship recipients at The Mother Church during Annual Meeting, June 2025

Scholarship programs

We fund Christian Scientists pursuing degrees or certificates at accredited colleges, universities, graduate schools and vocational training programs worldwide, as well as Christian Science Nurses Education programs and U.S. Christian Science Military Chaplain program.

Albert Baker Fund scholarship recipients gathered at The Mother Church in Boston
ABF scholarship recipients at The Mother Church in Boston

College & graduate study

Undergraduate, graduate and vocational awards for students in the United States, Canada, Africa, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Philippines and Switzerland.

Find your country →

Christian Science nurse Angele Zeh with ABF representatives Lamech and Dominique Bita’a in Douala, Cameroon
Christian Science nurse Angele Zeh (left) with ABF representatives in Douala, Cameroon

Christian Science nursing

Scholarships for students training as Christian Science nurses at accredited facilities and programs.

Nursing education →

Lauren Nofsinger, ABF scholar and former U.S. Army chaplain, in dress uniform
Lauren Nofsinger, ABF scholar and former U.S. Army chaplain

U.S. military chaplaincy

Funding for Christian Scientists preparing to serve as United States military chaplains.

Chaplain program →

Our impact in the past year →

$1.23M

awarded

411

students supported

100

schools in 33 states

21

countries served

How to apply

1. Check to see if you qualify

You’ll need to be an active Christian Scientist enrolled, or about to enroll, at an accredited institution.

2. Submit your application

Gather your required documents and then request your application. Returning students get a fast-track application.

3. Receive your award

Awards range from $1,000 to $7,500, scaled to financial need, and are paid toward your tuition for the coming academic year.

For donors

Invest in the education of Christian Science students

Your gift helps Christian Science students pay for college, graduate school and vocational training.

Jane Bongiorno, Albert Baker Fund scholarship recipient

Student profile

“With every challenge I meet … I can feel and see how I’m being led in the right direction over and over.”

— Jane Bongiorno, Portland State University

Our mission

To serve the Cause of Christian Science and humanity by providing resources for the education and development of Christian Scientists — realizing the unlimited possibilities that emerge when Christian Scientists journey together through inspired education and career development.