Can I accept a scholarship from a church?

Accepting help from non-Muslims is allowed

The Prophet ﷺ accepted gifts from non-Muslims, including rulers and neighbors, and he dealt with non-Muslims in trade and agreements. The Quran also allows good relations with people of other faiths who are not hostile:

Many churches fund scholarships simply to help local students, open to anyone. Taking one of those is like accepting any other grant.

Read the conditions carefully

Before applying, look for anything like this in the terms:

• Required worship: attending services, leading prayers, or joining religious rituals. Muslims shouldn't take part in another religion's worship.
• A faith statement: signing that you believe in the Trinity or accept Christianity. This clashes with your shahada and isn't allowed.
• Missionary work: some awards expect students to promote Christianity.
• Hiding your faith: you shouldn't have to pretend to be Christian to qualify.

Things like attending a thank-you lunch, writing a progress letter, or volunteering in a community food bank run by the church are generally fine. If you're unsure, email the organizers and ask honestly whether non-Christian students can apply.

How the money is funded

Church money usually comes from donations, so there's normally no concern there. The bigger money question for students is interest-based loans, which are different from a grant you don't pay back. See Are student loans haram? and Can I accept a scholarship from a bank as a Muslim?

Church schools and colleges

If the scholarship is tied to studying at a Christian school or college, similar rules apply: you can study there, but don't join the worship itself. See Can I go to a Catholic school as a Muslim?