External Scholarships

Description: Scholarships for students who are presently enrolled in seminary and pursuing a degree in ministry. Students are required to be an Iowa resident.

Deadline: Applications are sent out in August, and are typically due in November.

Apply: Request an application by calling 319-396-5479.

Contact: Robert Thompson, [email protected]

Description: Scholarships for masters-level students who are residents of Wilcox County, AL. Applicants must maintain GPA of 2.0 and have financial need.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in mid-February.

Contact: Donna Vick at 334-682-2181 or 334-682-2188

Description: Successful applicants will be of Hispanic heritage, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled as full-time student at an accredited four-year school. Undergraduates must be at least a sophomore or a graduate student in a master’s degree program.

Deadline: May 15

Contact: [email protected]

Description: Applicants must be in at least their second year at an accredited, degree-granting institution and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants seeking a scholarship based on need must have a GPA of 2.5 or above.

Deadline: August 15

Contact: 800-653-6528

Description: Scholarships for students who are members of American Baptist churches.

Contact: Financial Aid Office, National Ministries, American Baptist Churches USA, PO Box 851, Valley Forge, PA 19482, 800-ABC-3USA, ext. 2067

Description: Scholarships for U.S. citizens or permanent residents undertaking post-doctoral research in the humanities. Available for 2 months to one year.

Contact: American Council of Learned Societies, 228 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017

Description: This program is open to students who are at least one quarter Native American who have a minimum GPA of 2.25. Applications must include a photo and a certificate of Indian blood or proof of Indian heritage.

Deadline: Feb 1, May 1, August 1, November 1

Contact: 801-375-1777

Description: Program for students committed to small church ministry in Appalachian counties or other rural, economically depressed counties. Internships for 6 or more weeks; church pays $2000 stipend, maximum of $3000.

Contact: Appalachian Summer Team 400 Richmond Road, North, Suite E Berea, KY 40403; Phone: 859-986-8789; Email: [email protected]

Description: Arkansas Baptists may apply for this scholarship related to educational expenses for those studying in religious education and/or music in order to serve in international or home mission work of the Southern Baptist Convention. The guidelines for the scholarship and the online application can be found on our website by clicking on the name of the scholarship.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in February.

Contact: Kevin Heaton
[email protected]

Mailing Address:
State Convention of Baptists in Ohio
9000 Antares Avenue
Columbus OH 43240

Description: APF oversees a dozen scholarship programs whose intended recipients are Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans. Most require at least a 3.0 GPA and some require a desire to study a particular major.

Deadline: February 19

Contact: [email protected].

Description: Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, be a graduate of a high school in Gloucester County NJ and demonstrate financial need.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in March.

Contact: [email protected]

Description: Applicants must be a female students at the graduate student level from Alabama or a daughter of a Southern Baptist missionary serving from AL with a ‘B’ average and planning to take a minimum of 9 credit hours. The scholarship amount is up to $1,000 per semester and will not exceed $2,000 per year. Scholarships are renewable up to 6 semesters.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in May.

Contact: Dr. Cynthia 36124; [email protected] ; 334-889-4225

Description: Scholarships for seminary students who are residents of Alabama, are members of an Alabama Baptist church (cooperating with the Southern Baptist Convention), are full-time students and who maintain a 2.0 GPA. Awards are made each academic year. Applications must either be scanned and submitted online or mailed in to the foundation.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically from January until March.

Contact: Stephanie Coston (334) 394-2000; Email: [email protected]

Description: Multiple scholarships available to Baptist Students from South Carolina.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in April.

Contact information: Baptist Foundation of South Carolina, 190 Stoneridge Drive Columbia SC 29210-8239

Telephone: 803-227-6193

Fax: 803-799-9003

Email: [email protected]

Description: Scholarship is available to seminary students preparing for full-time ministry who currently reside in or have been residents of Iowa. Applicants must be active in a Southern Baptist Church.

Deadline: Apply by December

Contact: Baptist Convention of Iowa

Description: No interest loans to students. Must have completed one year of study.

Contact: Bill Raskob Foundation, PO Box 507, Crownsville, MD 21032-0507

Description: Scholarships for students who have lived for one continuous year immediately prior to the application deadline in: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or one of the 23 Native nations that shares the same geographic area. Student must be 24 years or older, demonstrate success record, have outstanding character, have an active learner mentality, and think bigger and differently about what is going on in their communities.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in September.

Contact: 651-379-2249; [email protected]

Mailing Address:

332 Minnesota Street
St. Paul, MN 55101

Description: Student must be a church member and a graduate of the University of Alabama.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in March.

Apply: Please call (205) 758-0495 to apply; or email [email protected]

Contact: Calvary Baptist Church, 1121 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Description: Applicants must be one quarter or more Native American and be an enrolled member of a U.S. tribe. Students must be either enrolled or must plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university on a full-time basis.

Deadline: April 15, September 15.

Contact: [email protected], subject line “Scholarship Application Request,” 505-262-2351

Description: Scholarships for students. See website for more details.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in early April, July, and November.

Contact: 864-294-0800 or visit https://championsforchrist.us/

Description: Scholarships to students involved in a chaplain candidate program with preference given to students in their senior year who plan to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Student must be a senior or junior.

Contact: United Methodist Higher Education Foundation, Chaplain Powell Fund, PO Box 340005, Nashville, TN 37203-0005

Description: Scholarships for divinity or seminary students with first consideration given to members of First Baptist Church Kannapolis.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in August (fall) and December (spring).

Contact: Tom Cabaniss at [email protected] or by Phone: 704-938-4697

Description: Scholarships for students of Choctaw descent. Priority will be given to undergraduates. Maximum award of $2,000 per year.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in March.

Contact: Choctaw Nation Higher Education Program Director, Allison Britton
(800)522-6170 x 2518

Description: The Church Mutual Insurance company desires to fund students that are enrolled full-time in a graduate or doctorate degree program in theology, ministry, or other religious field of study at an accredited theological seminary, college, or university. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA, be committed to entering full-time ministry in the U.S and demonstrate personal impact through education, work experience, and volunteerism.

Amount: One-time award of $5000 for tuition, fees, books and other school related expenses

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in April.

Contact: Email: [email protected] ; Phone: 1-507-931-1682 and ask for the Church Mutual Religious Scholars Program

Description: Scholarships for students with financial need who are preparing for full-time Christian ministry. Preference is given to members of FBC Greenwood, SC.

Apply: Request application by mail: First Baptist Church, Craig Holbrook Parham Scholarship, 722 Grace Street, Greenwood, SC 29648; or online at fbcgwd.com (under Greenwood First Scholarship)

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in April.

Contact: David Jennings at 864-229-5557; First Baptist Church, Craig Holbrook Parham Scholarship, 722 Grace Street, Greenwood, SC 29648

Description: Applicants must be full-time students pursuing a ministry related degree. An Awards Advisory Committee will select the recipients based on academic merit, financial need and community service.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in January.

Description: Scholarships for students from the Greater Chattanooga area who are theologically and biblically conservative and seeking a Master of Divinity or Master of Theology degree. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and need for the duration of the degree program, usually three or four years.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in February.

Contact: The Generosity Trust 736 Market Street, Suite 1706 Chattanooga, TN 37402; phone: 423-266-5257; website: www.thegenerositytrust.org

Description: Scholarships for students from West Virginia who have completed four years of college and one year of seminary.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in July.

Contact: West Virginia Education Society Parkersburg, WV; Phone: 304-628-3364

Description: Scholarships for students who are pursuing a full-time Christian vocation. Preference is given to members of First Baptist Church Gaffney and then to students from Cherokee County who are members of an SBC church. To apply, write a letter including contact information, school information, major, ministry goals and reason for applying and mail or email it to FBC Gaffney.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in early June.

Contact: Lynne Coyle, 200 N. Limestone Street Gaffney, SC 29340-3136 Phone: 864-489-6064 Fax: 864-489-9844; [email protected]

This scholarship is for ordained ministers who have been serving in an SBC church in the state of Florida for at least one year and their immediate family.

Requirements:
• Student must be actively serving an SBC church in the state of Florida in a pastoral role or be the immediate family of an SBC pastor in the state of Florida

• Pursuing a ministry focused degree through an SBC affiliated college or seminary

Additional Guidelines:
• The scholarship is up to $1,000/year for tuition and books ONLY and may be renewed up to two additional years. It is possible to re-apply when seeking a post graduate degree. (i.e. D.Min, Ed.D, PhD)

• Applicants must complete and submit an application annually along with any supporting documents listed in the application by JUNE 30th

• Upon approval, funds will be distributed directly to the affiliated college or seminary

Description: Florida Order of the Eastern Star is a scholarship for seminary students preparing for leadership in various ministry fields: ministers, missionaries, directors of youth leadership, etc. Applicants must be legal residents of Florida. Amounts for the scholarships will vary per student.

Deadlines: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in June for the fall and December for the spring.

Contact: Mrs. Michele Guest, PG Chaplain at [email protected]

Description: FTE (Forum for Theological Exploration) is offering a fellowship to students who are of African, Hispanic/Latino, or Pacific Island descent who have completed the coursework stage of their Ph.D. program in religion, theological studies or biblical studies.

Deadline: February 1st

Click the link below to learn more.

Description: For women residing in Georgia, or daughters of Southern Baptist missionaries from Georgia, who have been accepted at Baptist seminaries. Scholarships are granted up to $600 annually for no more than three years. Awards are based on evidence of need, appreciation for WMU, academic ability, character, commitment to Christian service and references.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in March.

Contact: Georgia Baptist Missions & Ministry Center, 6405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097, (800) 746-4422, ext. 324

The Global Mission Church scholarship will be awarded to Korean American students who are pursuing service in full-time ministry. Awards will range up to $1,000, depending on availability of funds. Students must have completed at least one semester before applying for this scholarship. Also, students must be enrolled full-time in order to be eligible for this award. The deadline to submit an application is July 1st.

For more information, email their office at [email protected]

Description: Arkansas Baptists may apply for a scholarship to attend one of the Southern Baptist seminaries. The guidelines for the scholarship and the online application can be found on our website by clicking on the name of the scholarship.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in February.

Wigs.com is pleased to offer a scholarship exclusively to students that have any form of hair loss and are in need of financial aid for college tuition costs. Types of hair loss include alopecia and trichotillomania, various diseases and illnesses, as well as hair loss caused from medications such as chemotherapy treatments. The Wigs.com Hair Loss Scholarship is for $1000 and will be awarded to a chosen student that is currently enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate (2 or 4 year) program, or accredited post secondary institution.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in mid-July

Description: Scholarships for residents of Hamilton County, Nebraska.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in June.

Contact: Hamilton Community Foundation, Inc., PO Box 283, Aurora, NE 68818

Description: Scholarships for residents of Hamilton County, Nebraska.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in June.

Contact: Hamilton Community Foundation, Inc., PO Box 283, Aurora, NE 68818

Description: Applicants must have a desire to become a missionary, have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in May.

Contact: Harvesters Scholarship Foundation 7252 Berry Creek St. Eastvale, CA 92880, [email protected].

Description: This scholarship is available to full-time students at a four-year university or graduate school during the fall season of a scholarship cycle. Graduate students must be of Hispanic heritage, maintain a 2.5 GPA and be US citizens.

Deadline: March 30

Contact: 887-473-4636

Description: Scholarship to assist seminarians and missionaries. Must be a resident of Bexar County, TX. Must be between the ages of 18-24 years old. Must be studying missionary work and attend Moody School or one of equal standing.

Deadline: Application typically opens in December.

Apply: Submit request for applications in writing to Penny Simone, First Presbyterian Church, 404 N. Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205

Contact: First Presbyterian Church, 404 N. Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205; Phone 210-228-3759; Email [email protected]

Description: Scholarship funds are available to assist Indiana Southern Baptists in preparing for religious and other vocations at seminary. Awards are based largely on need. Scholarships are not available for doctoral candidates.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in March.

Description: Scholarships for students enrolled full-time in a Master of Divinity program. Must be a citizen of the United States or Canada and maintain a “B” average for all graduate and work. Must include a self-addressed stamped envelope with requests for an application.

Contact: Elizabeth R. Galey, Student Ministry Scholarship Department, 48 Fairview Drive, Fredericton, NB E3C 1L1, Canada

Description: Arkansas Baptists may apply for a scholarship to attend one of the Southern Baptist seminaries. The guidelines for the scholarship and the online application can be found on our website by clicking on the name of the scholarship.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in February.

Description: Scholarships for students who are members of a West Virginia Southern Baptist church, enrolled in college or seminary and are studying in preparation for work in a church ministry vocation or as a missionary.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in June.

Contact: Director of Stewardship/Evangelism West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists
One Mission Way Scott Depot, WV 25560; Phone: 304-757-0944 ext. 314; Email: Dr. Greg Wrigley, [email protected]

Description: Scholarships for men and women from South Carolina studying for ministry in a Southern Baptist Church, international missions or Christian education. First preference given to students from Laurens County, and second preference given to students from Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, Union and York counties.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in May.

Apply: Students applying for the first time should submit a written request for application and budget forms.

Contact: Dr. Bev. T. Kennedy, Jr. 219 Sherwood Dr. Laurens, South Carolina 29360

Description: Scholarships for students who are residents of Kentucky or serving in a Kentucky Baptist Convention church.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in February.

Contact: WMU, Kentucky Baptist Convention, PO Box 43433, Louisville, KY 40253; 502-489-3534

Description: For undergraduate and graduate students of Korean heritage with at least a 3.0 GPA and financial need. Scholarship awards range from $1,000-5,000.

Email: [email protected], KASF National Office: 1952 Gallows Rd., Suite 310 Vienna, VA 22182

Description: Scholarships for female students from Louisiana.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in June.

Contact: WMU, Louisiana Baptist Convention, (318) 448-3402

Mailing Address:

PO Box 311
Alexandria, LA 71309

Description: Scholarships for students in a graduate program leading to a master’s degree in a field that prepares the student to preach the Christian religion and with the intent to serve as a pulpit pastor. The student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. The student must be a permanent resident of one of the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. The student must enroll and pass a minimum of 9 hours each semester. Scholarship awards are $3,000 per semester for graduate students to be used for tuition, books and academically related fees.

Deadline: early March

Contact: Mary E. Bivins Foundation, 301 S. Polk, Suite 860, P.O. Box 1727, Amarillo, TX 79105-1727; (806) 379-9400

Description: Scholarships for students who are residents of Maryland or Delaware who are active members in SBC churches, preferably those planning to serve in missions or career WMU or men’s ministries work. Award amount is typically $750/year.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in March for the fall semester and September for the spring semester

Contact: WMU, Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware, 10255 Old Columbia Road, Columbia, MD 21046; (410) 290-5290

Description: Arkansas Baptists may apply for a scholarship to attend college, seminary, or medical school if they are preparing for Southern Baptist medical missionary service. The guidelines for the scholarship and the online application can be found on our website by clicking on the name of the scholarship.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in February.

Description: Scholarships for pastoral students.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in May.

Contact: Memorial Baptist Foundation, Inc., Ministerial Scholarship Fund, 3455 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207; 703-538-7000; https://www.memorialbaptistchurch.org

Description: Scholarships for residents of Mississippi. Must be master’s candidates with an interest in serving in a local church.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in May.

Contact: Mississippi Baptist Foundation, PO Box 530, Jackson, MS 39205; 601-968-3800

Description: For women in Christian graduate school or seminary who are natives of Kentucky and are enrolled in full-time classes. Students must display financial need and maintain a GPA of 2.7. Applicants must be preparing for a vocational career in missions, social work or WMU work.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in February.

Contact: PO Box 436569, Louisville, Kentucky 40253, Phone: 502-489-3534

Description: Scholarships for female students who had a legal permanent address in Oklahoma for at least one year prior to attending seminary. Applicants must be seeking to do Christian ministry and should be recommended by three people. The scholarship award is $400 per semester. All applicants will be required to submit their school plans to the WMU before the semester begins. Please see the application for more information.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in June.

Contact: Submit applications to Women’s Missions & Ministries Office 3800 N. May Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Description: Please see details on website as parameters may vary.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in February. Apply by the early bird date of February 1 to enter for a chance to win $500.

Contact: 800-452-8807; 1500 Valley River Dr. Suite 100, Eugene OR 97401

Description: Scholarships for master’s level students who are members of Appomattox Baptist Association churches.

Apply: Mail in a written request to the address below to request an application.

Contact: Appomattox Baptist Association, Rt. 2 Box 118-B, Appomattox, VA 24522

Description: Arkansas Baptists may apply for a scholarship to attend one of the Southern Baptist seminaries. Student must be enrolled as a full time student with at least a 2.0 GPA. Student must be a male and have a vocational call to be a pastor, preacher or evangelist. The student must be an active member or have been an active member of a Southern Baptist Church in Arkansas before starting seminary. Preference will be given to members in Red River Baptist Association prior to seminary. Award: $6,000 per semester that can be used for any tuition, fees, room, board and textbooks.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in June.

Contact: Contact the Arkansas Baptist Foundation, RE: Red River Baptist Association Seminary Scholarships, 10 Remington Drive Little Rock, AR 72204

Phone: (501)-376-4791, (800)-838-2272

Email: [email protected]

Description: Scholarships for female graduates of an accredited college/university who are active members of a Northwest Southern Baptist Church, members of the WMU and planning to serve in a church-related ministry.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in August (fall) and January (spring).

Contact: Northwest Region WMU; 3200 NE 109th Avenue Vancouver, WA 98682

Email: Nancy Hall at [email protected] or [email protected]

Description: Applicants must be enrolled in a divinity school in North Carolina and must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and strong personal character. All semi-finalists will be interviewed by the Grant Committee. This scholarship is renewable for up to 5 years or until the divinity school degree is awarded.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in January.

Essay contest for the chance to win a $2,500 scholarship. The essay must answer the question that is provided and it must do so in 400-500 words. The essay will be judged by thoughtfulness of response, relevance to prompt, quality of composition, and grammatical accuracy.

Deadline: The deadline is typically in May.

Description: The Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship is a scholarship that is available for currently enrolled graduate students who maintain a 3.0 GPA. Each applicant must submit a response to designated prompts, which can be found on their website. This award will be granted to students who show academic excellence and creativity in their application. Up to four recipients will be chosen each year.

Deadline: The deadline for this application is usually in February

Description: Baptist women who are from, or currently reside in Georgia, and have completed at least 30 hours of study at the master’s or doctoral level

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in February.

Contact: [email protected]

Please submit all applications to the address below:

Baptist Women in Ministry of Georgia C/O Christie McTier 675 McArthur Drive Harlem, GA 30814

Description: Scholarships for students pursuing vocational ministry who are from South Carolina, members of Southern Baptist churches and attending one of the six Southern Baptist seminaries. Must maintain a “C” average.

Deadline: April 1

Apply: Complete an application on our website or contact [email protected] for more information.

Contact:

Rachel Green
South Carolina Baptist Convention
190 Stoneridge Dr.
Columbia, SC 29210
[email protected]

Description: Scholarship is available to full-time seminary students preparing for vocational ministry. Students must apply every semester and be a member of a Baptist Convention of Iowa affiliated church. Applicats must be preparing for full-time Christian service. Students can expect a maximum of $500 per semester.

Deadline: The application window for this scholarship is typically June-August for the fall and November-December for the spring.

Contact: Baptist Convention of Iowa

Description: Applicants must be preparing for a career in ministry.

Description: Available to undergraduate and graduate students with a  2.75 GPA and good character.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in March.

Description: Scholarships for full-time students from Tennessee. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in April.

Contact: Tennessee Baptist Foundation, PO Box 728, Brentwood, TN 37027; 800-552-4644

Description: Applicants must be NC residents who are members of a church affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of NC and preparing for full time Christian ministry. Moral character, academic achievement and financial need are considered among other credentials. Award is only provided to full-time students. While no award is guaranteed, the minimum award given to an awarded student is $500. The maximum possible award is $2,500.

Application Period: Typically January – February.

Contact: [email protected]

Description: Scholarships for students from TN. Various scholarships available with different requirements.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in March.

Contact: 3833 Cleghorn Avenue Nashville, TN 37215; Phone: 615-321-4939; email: [email protected]

Description: Scholarships for graduate and post-graduate students from diverse communities seeking to get a theological education.

Eligible applicants must be full-time students who have lost a parent or guardian. Applicants must write a 1,000-word essay and provide proof of enrollment. Domestic, international, and undocumented students are eligible to apply.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in September.

Contact: [email protected]

Description: Applicants must be NC residents who are members of a church affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of NC. Moral character, academic achievement and financial need are considered among other credentials. Award is only provided to full-time students. While no award is guaranteed, the minimum award given to an awarded student is $500. The maximum possible award is $2,500.

Application Period: Typically January – February

Contact: [email protected]

Description: Scholarships and loans for members of the United Methodist Church. Must be citizen or permanent resident of U.S.

Contact: United Methodist Church Board of Higher Education and Ministry, PO Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37201, 615-340-7367

Description: Scholarships for students from West Virginia who have completed four years of college and one year of seminary

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in July.

Contact: (304) 628-3364

Description: Applicants must be full-time seminary students, studying in Baptist Ministry, and residents of North Carolina at least one year prior to initial attendance to Southeastern.

Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is typically in February.

Description: Scholarships for seminary students pursuing a degree leading to full-time Christian ministry. Members of FBC Spartanburg are given preference. Contact the church by email or letter for an application.

Apply: Contact the church to apply.

Contact: Williams-Simpson Trust Fund, First Baptist Church, 250 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29301; Phone: 864-583-7245; [email protected]

The WMU NC scholarship is funded through the Edna R. Harris Endowment Fund. This scholarship was established in honor of Mrs. Harris and her love and work for missions.
The scholarship is limited to women who have completed a bachelor’s degree and who are or will be enrolled in an accredited seminary/divinity school.

Applicants must also:

• be a North Carolinian by birth, a long time resident or a resident for the past 12 consecutive months.
• be an active member of a North Carolina Baptist Church, be involved in mission organizations or have been active and involved in the past with continued strong church involvement.
• demonstrate financial need.
• have a clear sense of call to Christian ministry with preference given to an applicant whose vocational goals are focused on missions.
• demonstrate ability to pursue an academic program successfully (3.0 GPA)

The scholarship is granted for one year and a recipient may apply for additional years (maximum of three). A scholarship recipient will be expected to provide a written report of her years of experience to the Scholarship Committee at the end of the academic year.