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Dallas Theological Seminary
April 9, 2026
DALLAS, April 9, 2026 /Standard Newswire/ — Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) has surpassed $100 million in its endowment, marking a significant milestone that strengthens the institution’s ability to support students preparing for ministry around the world.
The DTS endowment consists primarily of scholarships established by donors committed to equipping the next generation of ministry leaders. Today, the endowment provides more than $5 million annually in scholarships and financial aid, helping make theological education more accessible to students.
“Every DTS student is tomorrow’s ministry leader,” said Scott Talbot, executive director of the Dallas Seminary Foundation. “Investing in the lives of students is an investment in the lives of many who will be impacted eternally through that student’s ministry.”
Over the course of a 15-year campaign from 2009 to 2024, the endowment grew from $17 million to its present value of approximately $100 million. This growth occurred while continuing to distribute roughly 5% of the endowment annually in student awards.
Nearly all eligible students at DTS receive financial assistance, with many receiving support that covers 25% to 100% of tuition. As a result, approximately 87% of DTS students complete their education without additional educational debt.
The impact of this support extends globally. DTS serves over 2,500 students across campuses, extension sites, and online programs, including multilingual and international initiatives designed to equip ministry leaders in diverse contexts.
In recent years, donor engagement has accelerated significantly. The final five years of the Centennial Campaign saw 80 new scholarships established, with nearly $30 million directed toward scholarship funding.
“I believe that the passion for giving is the result of the faithfulness of Dallas Theological Seminary to God and to his Word, the direct connection to the students who train here, and the immense joy on the part of our supporters as they engage with God and God’s people in the work that he is doing,” Talbot said.
“We are grateful for the donors whose generosity makes this work possible and for the students who answer the call to be trained for ministry,” Talbot added. “Together, they form a powerful picture of God’s provision and purpose. It is a true joy for our team to witness the impact firsthand—seeing barriers removed, lives transformed, and future ministry leaders prepared to carry truth into the world.”
SOURCE Dallas Theological Seminary
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