Overview
Tuition fees at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary cover only a small fraction of the actual cost of a student's seminary education. The remainder is covered in the seminary's annual operating budget through gifts and bequests, special appeals, and support from churches and organizations. The seminary is able to maintain its fees at an unusually low level also because of the community service assignments performed by each student in residence (see "Procedures and Regulations").
Charges for tuition and all other fees, room and board are due and payable at the time of registration for each semester. Special requests may be made in writing to the Chief Financial Officer for permission to pay these fees in installments, the first of which is due at registration. All accounts must be paid in full for the previous term before the student is permitted to register for a new semester. If payment or other satisfactory arrangements have not been made by the end of the third week of the semester, the student will not be permitted to attend classes until these are made. No academic credit will be given in any semester for which fees have not been paid in full. All seminary, library, and bookstore accounts must be paid in full, or satisfactory arrangements for payment must be made, before any degree or transcript will be issued.
Fees are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Fees
Fees are set annually by the Board of Trustees. For the 2006-07 academic year these include:
- Registration fee: $100.00 per semester.
- Tuition (for all regular students, registered auditors, special students, and unclassified students): $440.00 per credit; 12 or more credits: $3,875.00.
For billing purposes, the MDiv senior thesis is assessed at the rate of 3 credits per semester (6 credits total) and Field Education/Theological Reflections (MDiv seminar) at the rate of 1 credit per semester. The MA paper is assessed at the rate of 2 credits per semester (4 credits total) and the MTh and DMin thesis at the rate of 3 credits per semester (6 credits total).
Tuition for the DMin Summer Intensives and Seminar is also $440 per credit.
- Auditor's fees: registration and tuition fees are the same as for other students except for courses offered in connection with the seminary's Extension Program or for the annual summer Institute of Liturgical Studies and Pastoral Practice.
- DMin Enrollment/Supervision Fee: $200.00 per semester.
- Dormitory: $1,050.00-$1,100.00 per semester.
- Board: $1,500.00 per semester.
- Diploma fee*: $30.00.
- Thesis deferred submission fee* (for candidates submitting a thesis subsequent to their last academic year of enrollment at the seminary): $440.00.
- Thesis binding fee* (MA-General Theology, MDiv, MTh and DMin candidates): $30.00.
- Student Mutual Aid: $25.00 per semester.
- Late registration fee: $75.00.
- Late examination fee: $50.00.
- Transcript fee: $10.00 per transcript.
- Key Deposit**: $25.00.
- Parking Fee**: $25.00.
* Payable at spring semester registration of the graduation year.
** Payable at registration.
Estimated Expenses
For the full 2006-07 academic year, the approximate cost for an average single boarding student, excluding insurance and personal expenses, is:
| Registration |
$200.00 |
| Tuition |
$7,750.00 |
| Room |
$2,100.00-$2,200.00 |
| Board |
$3000.00 |
| Student Mutual Aid |
$50.00 |
| Books and supplies |
$450.00 |
Expenses of non-boarding (i.e., married) students vary considerably, depending upon the type of accommodations required and the number of dependents. Married student housing ranges from $670 to $820 per month, depending on apartment size.
Refunds
The registration fee is not refundable. One hundred percent (100%) of the tuition fee, when paid in advance, is refundable if written notification of cancellation is made at least five (5) days before the beginning of a semester. Fifty percent (50%) of the tuition fee is refundable if a student withdraws from his or her program prior to the end of the first forty (40) calendar days of a semester.
The dormitory fee, less a deposit of $50.00, is refundable if written notification of cancellation is made at least five (5) days before the beginning of a semester. After the beginning of a semester, the dormitory fee is not refundable.
The board fee is refundable if written notification of cancellation is made at least five (5) days before the beginning of a semester. After the beginning of the semester, board charges are refundable on a prorated basis, less a withdrawal fee of $50.00.
Financial Aid
Within its limited resources, the seminary attempts to provide as many students as possible with needed financial assistance. This may take the form of direct scholarship assistance or a financial aid "package" combining direct scholarship assistance with a seminary work-study grant.
To be eligible for financial aid administered by St Vladimir's Seminary, a student normally must be enrolled on a full-time basis as a seminary degree candidate or registered auditor. Financial aid to a student enrolled on a part-time basis, but at least half-time, will be prorated in the following way: total aid granted to any MA candidate may not exceed twice the annual maximum amount available to a full-time MA candidate; total aid granted to any MDiv candidate may not exceed three times the annual maximum amount available to a full-time MDiv candidate; total aid granted to any MTh candidate may not exceed twice the annual maximum amount available to a full-time MTh candidate. Analogous provisions apply for registered auditors. Financial aid to a student enrolled less than half-time will in no case exceed the cost of tuition.
Each student applying for financial aid shall submit a financial aid application, using the form provided by the seminary; this form is available from the seminary receptionist's office and is also supplied as part of the application packet supplied to prospective students. A copy of the student's most recent federal income tax returns (form 1040 with attachments if any) must be submitted with the application. The application form should be completed and submitted to the Student Affairs Administrator by April 1 preceding the academic year for which assistance is sought. Applicants will be notified of action on their requests by June 15. The seminary will consider new applications submitted for financial aid for the spring semester, but any award will depend upon the availability of funds not already committed to others.
Although financial aid applications are to be completed and submitted on an annual basis, scholarships and work-study grants are given for only one semester at a time, to eligible students who have been accepted for admission or who are making satisfactory progress toward completion of a program of study (see "Procedures and Regulations: Satisfactory Academic Progress"). Renewal of financial aid for the second (spring) semester is contingent upon continued satisfactory progress. Normally the amount given per semester will be one-half the total grant for the year, but adjustments may be made if the applicant's expenses and/or resources change significantly. Accordingly, before renewal of the grant for the second (spring) semester is considered, the applicant must file an update of his or her financial aid application. The deadline for submission of this update is December 1. The student is expected to keep copies of each financial aid application and update submitted to the seminary as well as of other pertinent information (e.g., copies of federal income tax returns).
Each semester's scholarship and work-study grants are first applied toward the student's seminary account at registration. If there is a credit balance, the student may request it at that time. All grants are given with the understanding that the student will be in attendance for the full semester. If a student withdraws from the seminary during the semester under circumstance permitting a refund of fees, no scholarship or work-study funds will be included in the refund or in the calculation of the refund.
Demonstration of Financial Need
The seminary attempts to provide as many students as possible with financial assistance based upon their need. The financial aid given to a student therefore will not exceed the need which that student is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Committee on Financial Aid. "Need" here is defined as the difference between the total cost of attending St Vladimir's in a given year and the total resources available to the student from all other sources in that year. Each year the Committee on Financial Aid projects an average budget of allowable expenses for the forthcoming year. A student's need is determined by comparing that budget with the information on outside resources provided in the student's financial aid application.
Debt retirement (with the exception of automobile payments, transportation normally needed for field education assignments) may not be included in a budget designed to show financial need. Likewise, a student receiving financial aid should not incur new debts, including automobile payments, without first consulting with the Committee on Financial Aid. Students receiving financial assistance may not assume that aid will be increased to compensate for lost income or increased expenses incurred through marriage, the birth or adoption of a child, or other changes in status, condition or employment. Like all other single students, single students receiving financial aid from the seminary are expected to live in the seminary dormitories. Exceptions may be made for the reasons (health/medical) indicated elsewhere in this catalog, but in such cases the figure allowed for rent and utilities may not exceed that for dormitory accommodations. In the case of married students, it is expected that the spouse will be gainfully employed, if possible, and his/her earnings will be considered as family income. If a spouse who is able to make such a contribution declines to do so, the student in question will be treated as single for the purposes of financial aid. In the case of two-household families, i.e., where a spouse resides elsewhere, no grant can be considered except on the basis of complete disclosure of the full family budget. Expenses of children not residing with parents (such as children in college) or expenses incurred for private school tuition will not normally be considered in determining need.
The seminary tries, within its resources, to provide financial assistance based upon the applicant's need as demonstrated in the financial aid application. This can be done, however, only after all other potential sources of financial assistance have been explored. Students anticipating financial need while at the seminary therefore are expected to investigate and to seek assistance from outside sources, such as diocesan and parish scholarship funds and church-related social and cultural organizations, and to utilize low-interest loan programs, such as the Federal Stafford Loan Program. Proof, in the form of copies of letters or applications, that diligent inquiry into such sources has been made may be required before action is taken on a request for assistance or renewal of assistance. Students are reminded that they must be enrolled for at least a half-time program of study to be eligible for a Federal Stafford loan, and that other outside sources may have similar requirements.
Veterans Administration Benefits
To comply with Title 38, US Code Chapter 36, sections 1775 and 1776, the seminary publishes the following information concerning its policies and practices:
- A grading system has been established as a measure of student progress in each program, and a time period for normal completion of requirements has been established for each program. Degree requirements, the grading system and academic probation procedures are explained fully in other sections of this catalog, as are minimum grade requirements for satisfactory academic standing.
- The conditions for dismissal for unsatisfactory grades or progress are set forth in detail in "Procedures and Regulations: Satisfactory Academic Progress." Students will not be certified for Veterans Administration benefits after two consecutive semesters on probation. The Veterans Administration will be informed if a student remains on probation at the end of two semesters. If the student subsequently raises his or her grade point average to the requisite minimum for his or her program, the student may request reinstatement for receipt of educational benefits from the Veterans Administration.
- Grade reports are hand delivered or mailed to the student at the end of each semester. The student is expected to relate his grades and completed courses to the academic programs described in this catalog.
- Student disciplinary requirements are described "Procedures and Regulations: Discipline" and in the Student Handbook ("Information and Guidelines for Student Life") which is distributed to all entering students by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. If disciplinary infractions lead to two consecutive semesters of probation or to dismissal, this will be duly reported to the Veterans Administration by mail, and notice of this report will also be sent to the student.
- Academic records are the responsibility of the Registrar; they are held in hard copy form in the seminary's Office of Academic Affairs. Federal laws relating to confidentiality are strictly observed.
- Rules relating to transfer credit and advanced standing are explained fully in other sections of this catalog. Credit is allowed for previous training on a course-by-course basis and only as such training specifically relates to the academic requirements for the degree sought. Final decision concerning acceptance of transfer credit and advanced standing rests with the Faculty Council.
War orphans, veterans, and children of disabled veterans enrolling with government benefits should have their letters of entitlement transferred to St Vladimir's Seminary. Since this process can be lengthy, it should begin as soon as possible after acceptance into a seminary program.
Federal Family Education Loan Programs
The seminary participates in two educational loan programs which are available to graduate and professional students: the Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program and the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program. These programs allow students to borrow funds to help meet their educational costs at the postsecondary level and are available to US citizens and permanent-resident aliens. Applicants must be in good academic standing and enrolled at least half-time, and they may not be in default on any previous loans. St Vladimir's Title IV school code is G02833.
To begin the loan process, a student must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Forms may be obtained from the seminary's Student Affairs Administrator or from many public libraries and other institutions. After the FAFSA is processed, the applicant will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). This should then be sent or given to the seminary's Student Affairs Administrator.
Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans: A student must demonstrate a need to borrow and must complete the borrower's section of the Federal Stafford Loan Application and Promissory Note, which can be obtained from the Student Affairs Administrator. Student loans can be arranged through a lender in the student's home town or near the institution which the student is attending. There is neither interest accrual nor repayment so long as at least half-time enrollment status is maintained. Interest begins to accrue for the borrower at the time of the first payment, which is due six months after the borrower completes his or her program or ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. Interest rates are variable. Interest on a Stafford loan that was first disbursed on or after July 1, 1994, is a variable rate and is not based on the interest rate applicable to any of the borrower's previous loans. The interest rate is adjusted each year on July 1. The lender deducts an origination fee and insurance premium from the face value of the loan.
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans: A student may receive an unsubsidized Stafford loan even if financial need is not demonstrated. The unsubsidized loan, however, cannot exceed the student's costs of education minus other aid. The borrower will be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. If the interest is allowed to accumulate, it will be capitalized, i.e., the interest will be added to the principal amount of the loan and will thus increase the amount owed at the time of repayment. It is possible to receive a subsidized Stafford loan and an unsubsidized Stafford loan for the same enrollment period. In this case, the maximum loan amount applies to the total of the two loans. Like interest rates on the subsidized Stafford loan, interest rates on the unsubsidized Stafford loan are variable and are adjusted annually.
Federal regulations and institutional policy require that, before leaving the seminary, all borrowers participate in an exit interview with the seminary's Student Affairs Administrator, who serves as the seminary's financial aid officer, to discuss their rights and responsibilities.
Further information regarding the Federal loan programs may be obtained from the seminary's Student Affairs Administrator.
Seminary Scholarship Funds
St Vladimir's Seminary believes that no one should be prevented from studying at the seminary only for financial reasons. To be able to provide necessary financial assistance, the seminary depends on the generosity of friends and benefactors who contribute annual scholarship grants or who have established permanent scholarship endowments. In applying for assistance, students therefore should remember their own moral responsibility toward the seminary and its benefactors.
Scholarships
Annual Named Scholarship Grants
- The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese offers some scholarships to eligible candidates of its jurisdiction. Further information and applications can be obtained from His Eminence, The Most Reverend Metropolitan PHILIP (Saliba), Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, 358 Mountain Road, Englewood, NJ 07631.
- The Serbian Orthodox Church offers some scholarships to eligible candidates of its jurisdiction. Further information and applications can be obtained from His Eminence, Metropolitan CHRISTOPHER, St Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery, PO Box 519, Libertyville, IL 60048.
- The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate offers scholarships to eligible candidates of its jurisdiction. Further information and applications can be obtained from the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate, 2522 Grey Tower Road, RFD #7, Jackson, MI 49201.
- The Diocese of New England of the Orthodox Church in America offers limited scholarships to full-time students from that diocese who have completed at least one semester at the seminary and are in good academic standing. Applications must be presented each semester to the diocesan Scholarship Committee, Diocese of New England, 6 Clark Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864.
- The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians of America (FOCA) (formerly the Federated Russian Orthodox Clubs of America) offers scholarships to students who are members of that organization. Applications should be made through the William Fekula Scholarship Committee of FOCA.
- The Diocese of Canada of the Orthodox Church in America offers limited scholarships to its students after the first year of full-time study. Applications should be requested during the spring semester from the Diocesan Chancery.
- St Vladimir's Scholarship Fund. A fund established by the seminary to give financial aid to students according to the financial possibilities of this fund. Limited scholarships available.
- Assumption Altar Society of St Vladimir's Church, Trenton, NJ Scholarship Fund, established by the Assumption Altar Society for financial aid to needy students.
- The Very Reverend Ippolit and Marie Kallaur Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1970 by the children and their families. Limited scholarships available.
- SS Martha and Mary Scholarship Fund, established in 1964 by SS Martha and Mary Altar Society of the Orthodox Christian Church of Christ the Saviour, Paramus, NJ, to give financial aid to needy students.
- St John the Baptist Orthodox Church Scholarship Fund, established in 1981 by the St John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Rochester, NY, to give financial aid to needy students.
- St Dimitrie Ladies' Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, established in 1983 by the Ladies' Auxiliary of St Dimitrie Church, Bridgeport, CT, to give aid to needy students.
- The Russian Orthodox Theological Fund, Inc offers limited scholarships to full-time students in good standing. Applications for ROTF scholarships are submitted upon recommendation by the seminary's Scholarship Committee. Eligible students must first apply for seminary-administered financial aid before being considered for an ROTF scholarship. Interested students should see the Associate Dean for Student Affairs for further information.
- The Rudolf P Kunett Memorial Assistance Grant was established in 1980 in honor of the seminary's late benefactor to provide financial aid to married students.
- The Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church Scholarship Fund, established in 2000 by Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Livonia, MI. Limited scholarships available.
- The Fr Stakhy Borichevsky Student Loan Fund, established in memory of the late Fr Stakhy Borichevsky for the purpose of providing emergency loans to students for expenses related to their educational needs. Not for payment of tuition. Limited loans available.
Named Scholarship Endowments
- The Peter Jr and Michael Ruzila Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 1965 in memory of the late Peter Ruzila, Jr, by his parents, and augmented in 1999 with gifts from family and friends in memory of Michael Ruzila.
- The Fr John N Telep Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1973 by the Telep Family, and augmented in 1987 by a bequest from the late Leo Telep.
- The Ann Lichatz Filer Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1976 by Mr Charles Filer in memory of his wife.
- The Constantine C Popoff Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in gratitude to the late Mr Popoff for his many contributions to the seminary's activities.
- The Mrs Helen Havron Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1977 by Mr Melvin Havron in memory of his late mother, Helen Havron.
- Protopresbyter Joseph J Pishtey Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1983 in memory of Fr Pishtey, the first Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America, by his family. Scholarship awards are non-restricted and awarded annually to qualified theological students.
- The Mary Lazor Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1980 in memory of Mary Lazor, departed mother of Metropolitan Theodosius.
- The Very Reverend Georges Florovsky Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1981 by a bequest from the estate of Fr Florovsky, distinguished scholar and theologian and former Dean of the seminary, to aid needy students.
- The Nicholas M Sokol Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1981 by Lydia Sokol Pelitsch in memory of her late brother, Nicholas Sokol.
- The Fr John and Matushka Mary Tertichny Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1983 by Mrs Olga Fedak in memory of her parents.
- The Very Reverend Gabriel Michael Ashie Scholarship Fund, established in 1984 by St Luke's Orthodox Church Council in honor of the observance of the twenty-fifth anniversary of ordination to the holy priesthood of Fr Gabriel Ashie.
- The Very Reverend Constantine V Popoff and Family and Professor Nicholas Glubokovsky Scholarship Fund, established in 1984 by a bequest from the estate of the late Constantine C. Popoff in memory of his father, missionary priest in America, and of the professor who inspired his father's activities.
- Agatha and Martin J Sokol Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1985 by Mrs Lydia Pelitsch in memory of her parents.
- Mitro and Anna Tich Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1984 by their children, Martin, James and Joseph Tich.
- The John and Hooda Germack Endowed Scholarship Fund, established in 1985 by Mrs Hooda Germack, dear friend and benefactor of the seminary, in memory of her late husband.
- The Lydia Sokol Pelitsch Scholarship Fund, established in 1985 by Lydia Sokol Pelitsch to give financial aid to needy students.
- The Very Reverend Alexander A Varlashkin Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1980 by the Pastor, Church Council and Parishioners of St Nicholas Church, McKees Rocks, PA, in memory of their former pastor, V Rev Alexander A Varlashkin.
- The Fr Vladimir Sakovich Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in his memory to help needy students studying for the Orthodox priesthood.
- The Fr John and Philip Yacos Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1986 by Matushka Helen Yacos in memory of her beloved husband and son.
- The Mary Skvir Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1986 by the Skvir family in memory of their sister, a devoted member of the Orthodox Church.
- The Archbishop Kyrill (Yonchev) Theological Scholarship Fund, established in 1986 by the Most Reverend Kyrill (Yonchev), Archbishop of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania and the Bulgarian Diocese of Toledo, Orthodox Church in America, to support theological education and especially to aid those students preparing for the priesthood in the Orthodox Church in America.
- The Lillian Kiddon Theological Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by Lillian Kiddon in memory of her sister, Antonia Simon, a devoted member of the Orthodox Church.
- The Tatiana Jacob Memorial Scholarship, established in 1986 in memory of Tatiana Jacob by her granddaughter, Tanya Jillions.
- The Kohudic/Dranichak Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by Peter and Nancy Kohudic in memory of the Kohudic, Dranichak, Monsulich and Kosty families to aid one or more needy students of the Orthodox Church in America, the Carpatho-Russian Diocese as well as any foreign student.
- The Alexandra Bazil Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by family and friends of Alexandra Bazil, an enthusiastic supporter of the seminary.
- The Anna Lovchuk Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by Dorothy Lovchuk in memory of her late mother, Anna Lovchuk, a faithful member of the Orthodox Church.
- The Boris V Timchenko Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by a bequest from the late Boris V Timchenko for scholarships for students in training at the seminary.
- The Dr George Constantine Scholl Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by family, friends and co-parishioners of St Luke's Church, Garden Grove, CA, in beloved memory of a faithful Orthodox who believed in theological education for a pan-Orthodox Church.
- Mitro and Susie Jurchisin Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in their memory in 1987 by their children, William J Jurchisin, Mary Ann Tich, Lorraine McCurry and Marguerite J Kocon.
- The J Frimenko Scholarship Fund, established in 1987 by the Frimenko family as an award to talented candidates for the Holy Orders.
- Rt Rev Mitred Archpriest Photius Donahue Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in his memory by family, friends and the parish and parishioners he served at St Andrew Orthodox Catholic Church, East Lansing, MI.
- The Christine Olga Hotrovich Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1991 by Fr Protodeacon Joseph Hotrovich and Matushka Olga and sister Anne Marie in memory of their beloved daughter and sister, Christine Olga Hotrovich.
- The Jean Owsenek Clark Scholarship Fund, established in 1990 by those who loved her. Limited scholarship available to students in the liturgical music program.
- The Anne and Barbara Dubivsky Scholarship Fund, established in 1990 by Anne and Barbara Dubivsky, dear friends of the seminary, to aid students from Eastern Europe who are enrolled in one of the seminary's degree programs.
- The Olga Coben Theological Scholarship Fund, established in 1989 by Lillian Kiddon in memory of her sister, Olga.
- The Michael P and Stella Sopchak Theological Scholarship Fund, established in 1991 by their family and friends. Limited scholarships are available from this fund with priority to students from Alaska, Africa, and Eastern Europe.
- The Rev Fr Andrew Nassir Memorial Endowment Fund, established in 1991 to render financial assistance to worthy students enrolled in St Vladimir's who have declared their intention to become ordained in the Orthodox Christian faith.
- The Sotirovich/Franklin Scholarship Fund, established in 1990 by William Vasilio Sotirovich, Moira Louise Sotirovich, Liliana and Tatiana Lakich-Sotirovich and Danica D Sotirovich in memory of Lt Col Milan V Sotirovich, Ljubica Sotirovich, Miodrag M Sotirovich and Lillian Mary Franklin and in honor of Joseph Henry Franklin. This scholarship is established to aid Orthodox and other students of theology who will work to promote the role of the Orthodox church in advancing international friendship, for ecumenical relations -->The Bishop Nicholai Velimirovich Serbian Scholarship Fund, established in 1990 as a tribute to the late Bishop Nicholai, a close friend of the seminary, to assist needy Serbian students in their theological studies at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Drs Charles and Joanne Denko Theological Scholarship Fund, established in 1991 to give scholarship assistance to needy women students.
- The Very Rev Michael and Matushka Anna Dziama Scholarship Fund, a memorial scholarship fund established in 1992 by the family and friends of Fr Michael and Matushka Anna Dziama.
- The Zoran Milkovich Scholarship, established in 1985 by St Vladimir's Theological Foundation in honor of its first president, an alumnus of the seminary, and who served for many years on the Board of Trustees of the seminary.
- The Very Reverend Nicholas Solak, Jr Memorial Scholarship, established in 1992 by the family of Fr Nicholas and parishioners of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Osceola Mills, PA, in memory of their pastor, the V Rev Nicholas Solak, Jr.
- The Michael P Behuniak Scholarship Fund, established in 1992 by the family of the late Michael Behuniak, a long-time friend and supporter of St Vladimir's Seminary. Scholarships awarded to needy students studying for the priesthood in the Orthodox Church in America.
- The George and Mary Lescisin Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1992 in memory of George and Mary Lescisin to assist needy theological students studying at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Petar L and Olga Gerich Family Scholarship Fund, established in 1993 by Mr and Mrs Brian Gerich, to assist needy Serbian students and others in their theological studies at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Ann Holod Zinzel Theological Scholarship Fund, established in 1995 by Mrs Zinzel, former administrative secretary at the Seminary, to assist needy students in their studies at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Michael and Susanna Furda Scholarship Fund, established in 1994 by Daniel Furda, in memory of his parents, to assist needy students studying for the Orthodox priesthood.
- The David Buss Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1994 by bequest to assist a needy student studying at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Mitchell and Violet Zunich Scholarship Fund, established in 1995 by Mr and Mrs Mitchell Zunich, to assist needy Serbian students and others in their theological studies at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Stephen P and Anna Kopestonsky Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1995 by the Rev T Stephen and Sandra Kopestonsky to provide financial assistance to needy students studying at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Fr Dragolyub Sokich Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1995 by the family and friends of Fr Dragolyub Sokich, an alumnus of the Seminary, to assist needy students.
- The Klimkosky Family Scholarship, established in 1995 by Mr Andrew Klimkosky, to assist students studying at St Vladimir's Seminary. At least two scholarships annually are awarded from this fund.
- The Brian and Marilyn Gerich Scholarship Fund, established in 1997 by Mr and Mrs Brian Gerich to assist needy Serbian students and others in their theological studies at St Vladimir's.
- The Protopresbyter Fr George Nicoloff Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in his memory by Popadia Nicoloff and her family in 1997 to assist men and women in the Orthodox Church in America who are studying at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Machaskee Family Endowment for Liturgical Music, established in 1998 by Mr Alex Machaskee and friends to assist students studying liturgical music and programs to advance the study and practice of liturgical music within the Orthodox Church.
- The Frank Joity Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1998 by friends and family in memory of Frank Joity, a lifelong member of St Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Church in Detroit, to assist students of Serbian descent or members of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
- The Fr Steven Kozler Scholarship Fund, established in 1999 by Matushka Linda Kozler and friends in loving memory of her husband, Fr Steven, a graduate of St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Reverend Igor B. Bensen Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2000 by a charitable gift from the late Fr Igor B. Bensen, son of Basil Bensen, one of the founders of St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The John Kravcisin Krodsen Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2000 by a charitable gift from the John K Krodsen Living Trust in memory of John's parents, John and Mary Kravcisin, and his sister, Helen Parks.
- The Trinity Retreat Center at Escot Farm Scholarship Fund, established in 1999 by Dr Scott and Mrs Esther Holmes to support students in need studying at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Cook Family Memorial Scholarship, established in 2000 in memory of Peter and Susan (Tema) Cook of Minneapolis, and their children, Peter, Paul, Anne, Mary, and Helen.
- The Professor Veselin Kesich Scholarship Fund, established in 2001 with a generous gift from Mr and Mrs Brian Gerich in appreciation for Professor Kesich's many years of teaching at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Protodeacon Basil Hubiak Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2002 by Matushka Eva and family and friends to assist students who are either studying liturgical music or are enrolled in the Masters of Divinity program at St Vladimir's Seminary, with priority given to married students.
- The Joseph Tich Family Scholarship Fund, established at his death in 2002 with the proceeds of a life insurance policy purchased by Joe and donated to the seminary. The Joseph Tich Family Scholarship Fund assists men and women who are studying at St Vladimir's Seminary.
- The Stephen and Gail L Shlanta Memorial Scholarship, established in 2003 by Stephen and Gail Shlanta in beloved memory of family members who helped establish an Orthodox Church in Weirton, West Virginia. The family members include Peter and Mary Shlanta and their children Anna, Gregory ("Harry"), Eva, Mary, and Stephen Peter.
- The St Symeon the New Theologian Scholarship Fund, established in 2004 to support students at St Vladimir's Seminary, with priority given to those preparing for work in missions and evangelism.
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