Outside Seminary Funding

OUTSIDE SEMINARY SOURCE FUNDING

While NOBTS does offer need-based scholarships, we also realize that there are many other organizations or ministries that offer scholarships as well.  We encourage students to pursue any additional sources to help offset the cost of tuition while at Seminary.

NOBTS does not accept any Federal funds including Stafford loans and Pell grants.  We do, however, accept pre-paid state programs, VA benefits, the GI Bill, and TOPS.

 

All students should contact the following to inquire about scholarships:

 

  • Your local or home church
  • The association to which your church belongs
  • Your state convention or foundation (we have contact information for many under the link State Convention and Foundation Sites)

You can also search for scholarships using the following web-based searches:

 

Payment Deadline

As each semester begins, tuition is due or a payment plan must be set up by the Final Day for Tuition Payment, which is the day before classes begin on the New Orleans campus.  Many outside sources may not be able to have a check to the Seminary for your scholarship by the Final Day for Tuition Payment.  We will consider the amount of the promised scholarship covered as long as we receive notification from the source by the Final Day for Tuition Payment. 

The Financial Aid Office will accept notification in several ways.

 

  • The student can bring a copy of the scholarship award letter that states their name and the amount of the award promised.
  • The source can email (financialaid@nobts.edu) or fax (504.816.8437) a letter on their letterhead stating the student’s name, NOBTS ID number if possible, and the amount of the award promised.

We CANNOT simply accept a student’s word that they will be receiving a scholarship.  We must have notification in one of the accepted formats.  If notification is not received by the Final Day for Tuition Payment, the student will be considered responsible for the balance and could be charged a $100 late payment fee if they balance isn’t covered by the deadline.

 

Outside Scholarship Information Listed Alphabetically by State

Al-FL GA-KY LA-NH NM-ND OH-SC SD-WI

Alabama

Scholarship Name/Originator. Allyrae Wallace Educational Trust

Who is Eligible? Must be high school graduate. Meet Wilcox County residential requirements. Have a financial need.

Application Procedure. Write to: Allyrae Wallace Educational Trust
                                                    P.O. Box 433
                                                    Camden, AL 26726

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Scholarship Name/Originator. WMU Scholarship

Who is Eligible? Women from Alabama only.

Application Deadline. April

Application Procedure. Write to: WMU Alabama Baptist Convention
                                                    East South Boulevard
                                                    Box 11870
                                                    Montgomery, AL 36111

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Calvary Baptist Church Scholarship

Who is Eligible? Priority given to former members of Calvary Baptist Church, graduates of the University of Alabama or natives of Alabama.

Application Procedure. Write to: Calvary Baptist Church
                                                    1121 Paul W. Bryand Dr.
                                                    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Women’s Missionary Union

Who is Eligible? For women committed to WMU related careers on the foreign mission field.

Application Deadline. March 1

Application Procedure. Write to: R. Keith Parks
                                                     Women’s Missionary Union Foundation
                                                     P.O. Box 11346
                                                     Birmingham, AL 35202-1346

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Baptist Foundation of Alabama

Who is Eligible? Full-time students that have roots in Alabama. Must have a 2.0 GPA.

Application Procedure. Write to: Baptist Foundation of Alabama
                                                     P.O. Box 4773
                                                     Montgomery, AL 36103-4773

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Arkansas

Scholarship Name/Originator. Harriet E. Pryor Scholarship

Who is Eligible? Must be resident of Arkansas preparing to serve with the Foreign or Home Mission Board; additional information available in SBTS Financial Aid Office.

Application Procedure. Write to: Arkansas Baptist Convention
                                                    Harriet E. Pryor Scholarship
                                                    525 West Capitol Avenue
                                                    P.O. Box 522
                                                    Little Rock, AR 72203

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Arkansas Rural Endowment Fund Loan

Who is Eligible? Students from Arkansas only. Must be preparing to serve with the SBC International or North American Mission Board.

Application Deadline. March 1

Application Procedure. Write to: Arkansas Rural Endowment Fund Loan
                                                    1306 West Fourth
                                                     P.O. Box 750
                                                     Little Rock, AR 72203
                                                     (800) 232-5505

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California

Scholarship Name/Originator. George Grotefend Scholarship Fund

Who is Eligible? For students who have received their entire High School education in Shasta County, CA. Must demonstrate financial need. (Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships).

Application Procedure. Write to: Shasta County Office of Education
                                                     George Grotefend Scholarship Fund
                                                    1644 Magnolia Ave.
                                                     Redding, CA 96001

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Colorado

Scholarship Name/Originator. Colorado Baptist General Convention

Who Is Eligible? Full time students from Colorado who attend a Southern Baptist college, university, or seminary. The applicant must be preparing for a church-related vocation, be an active member of a local Baptist church, and meet the scholastic requirements of the institution he/she attends.

Appplication Deadline. March 1

Application Procedures. Write to: Sam Cotter, Director of Religious Education
                                                      Colorado Baptist General Convention
                                                      7393 South Alton Way
                                                      Englewood, Colorado 80112-2372

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Florida

Scholarship Name/Originator. Florida Baptist Financial Services, Inc.

Who Is Eligible? Florida Baptist Students. Loans available through the Florida Baptist Financial Services, Inc. to qualifying students.

Application Procedure. Write to: Florida Baptist Financial Services, Inc.
                                                    1230 Hendricks Avenue
                                                    Jacksonville, FL 32207

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Scholarship Name/Originator. FL Baptist Convention Music Conference Scholarship

Who is Eligible? For students seeking a Church Music Degree.

Application Procedure. Write to: Florida Baptist Convention
                                                    1230 Hendricks Ave.
                                                    Jacksonville, FL 32207
                                                    (800) 226-8584 ext. 8180

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Beulah Baptist Association

Who is Eligible? Students from the Lake City area receive first consideration, but other Floridians may apply.

Application Procedure. Write to: Beulah Baptist Association
                                                     P.O. Box 1316
                                                     Lake City, FL 32056-1316

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Scholarship Name/Originator. University Baptist Church

Who is Eligible? For current or former members of a church affiliated with the Florida Baptist Convention who are pursuing a Church Music Degree.

Application Procedure. Write to: Scholarship
                                                    University Baptist Church
                                                    Riviera Dr. at Segovia
                                                    Coral Gables, FL 3313
                                                    (305) 448-4425

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Pensacola Junior College Loan

Who is Eligible? For residents of counties in Northwest Florida counties including Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton. Loans to students of Theology.

Application Procedure. Write to: Loans/ Pensacola Junior College
                                                     J. Hughes and Earle W. Fellows Memorial Fund
                                                    1000 College Blvd.
                                                     Pensacola, FL 32504

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Executive Council of the Florida Baptist Church Music Conference

Who is Eligible? For students pursuing a Church Music degree from a Southern Baptist Seminary.

Application Procedure. Call: Scholarship/Executive Council of the Florida Baptist Church
                                              Music Conference
                                              (904) 396-2351, ext. 8180

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Scholarship Name/Originator. J. Hugh and Earle W. Fellows Memorial Fund

Who is eligible? Residents of Counties (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton) in Northwest Florida. Loans to students of Theology (not in conflict with basic beliefs of Episcopal Church).

Application Procedure. Write to: Pensacola Junior College
                                                     J. Hughes and Earle W. Fellows Memorial Fund
                                                     1000 College Blvd.
                                                     Pensacola, FL 32504

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Georgia

Scholarship Name/Originator. Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union

Who Is Eligible? Each year Georgia Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union grants a limited number of scholarships to young women in Georgia and to sons and daughters of Georgia home and foreign missionaries (MK’s) to attend seminaries of the Southern Baptist Convention. A personal interview will be a part of the process after the application is accepted

Application Deadline. January 1

Application Procedure. Mail to: Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union
                                                  Baptist Center
                                                  6405 Sugarloaf Parkway
                                                  Duluth, GA 30097

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Georgia Baptist Foundation Seminary Scholarships

Who Is Eligible? Georgia students may qualify for a scholarship from Georgia Baptist Foundation. Basic Qualifications are that an applicant be a resident of Georgia at the time of enrollment in seminary; be endorsed by a cooperating Georgia Baptist church; and be a full-time student on campus. Some provisions are also made for Georgia students studying at an off-campus extension center location.

Application Procedure. Information and applications are available from the Seminary Office of Financial Aid. Call 1-800-662-8701 X 3348 or email: financialaid@nobts.edu

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Baptist Women in Ministry

Who is Eligible? Women who are or have been residents of GA. Must have completed at least one year (30 hours of study) of theological education either at the Masters or Doctorate level.

Application Deadline. March 15

Application Procedure. Write to: Carolyn Jones
                                                     2451 Kingsley Drive
                                                     Macon, GA 31204
                                                     Phone:  478.746.6592
                                                     Email:  carolynejones@cox.net

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Student Aid Foundation, Loan

Who is eligible? Women, must be residents of, or attend school in, Georgia, who have above average academic ratings, and who are in need of financial assistance. For full-time students. No interest while in school. 6% interest is charged beginning three months after school. After three years interest goes to 12% on balance of loan. For one academic year. Renewable for three additional years. Approximately 35 awards each year. May reapply for additional years.

Loan Amount. $2,500 (undergraduate) and $3,000 (graduate)

Application Procedure. Write to: Student Aid Foundation, Loans
                                                     2520 E. Piedmont Rd., Suite F-180
                                                     Marietta, GA 30062

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Hawaii

Scholarship Name/Originator. Hawaii Baptist Convention

Who is Eligible? For students from Hawaii.

Application Procedure. Write to: Scholarship/ Hawaii Baptist Convention
                                                    2042 Vancouver Dr.
                                                    Honolulu, HI 96822

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Hawaii Community Foundation

Who is Eligible? For residents of Hawaii studying for the ministry. Approximately 35 awards given annually.

Application Procedure. Scholarship/Hawaii Community Foundation
                                      Juliette M. Atherton Scholarship
                                      222 Merchant St.
                                      Honolulu, HI 96813

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Illinois

Scholarship Name/Originator. Illinois Women’s Missionary Union

Who Is Eligible? Illinois WMU provides a limited number (one or more) to women students who have participated in missions organizations and who are preparing for a career in missions or missions education; have been accepted by a Southern Baptist Seminary as a student; have demonstrated a consistent interest in missions and missions education; have been activity involved in a church of Illinois Baptist State Association.

Application Deadline. March 15

Application Procedure. Write to: Illinois WMU Office
                                                     Illinois Baptist State Association
                                                     P.O. Box 19247
                                                     Springfield, Illinois 62794-9247
                                                     (217) 786-2600

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Scholarship Name/Originator. The Bensenville Home Society Loan

Who is Eligible? Residents of Illinois with a "B" average. Must be a member of the United Church of Christ. No interest loan. Repayment begins after one year and is to be completed by the fifth year.

Application Procedure. Write to: Loan/The Bensenville Home Society
                                                    Katzburg Education Fund
                                                    331 S. York Rd.
                                                    Bensenville, IL 60106
                                                    (630) 776-5800 ext. 224

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation

Who is eligible? Must be students from western Illinois and eastern Iowa.

Award Amount. Maximum of $2,000

Application Deadline. February 1

Application Procedure. Write to: Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation, Inc.
                                                     Mellinger Building
                                                     P.O. Box 770
                                                     Mammoth, IL 61462

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Indiana

Scholarship Name/Originator. Indiana Baptist Foundation

Who Is Eligible? Indiana students studying for a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicants must be enrolled at accredited colleges, universities or seminaries and should have a connection to Indiana Southern Baptists. The committee meets in July.

Application Procedure. Mail to: Indiana Baptist Foundation
                                                  Ray Barrett, Director
                                                  P.O. Box 24189
                                                  Indianapolis, Indiana 46224
                                                  (317) 241-9317

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Iowa

Scholarship Name/Originator. W. B. Small Trust, Scholarships

Who is eligible? Preference is given to Iowans or former Iowans, and from Iowa’s contiguous states. To assist men and women in obtaining a Mast of Divinity degree.

Award Amount. $1,400

Application Deadline: May 1

Application Procedure. Write to: W.B. Small Trust, Scholarships
                                                     2709 Fairlane Ave.
                                                     Waterloo, IA 50702

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation

Who is eligible? Must be students from western Illinois and eastern Iowa.

Award Amount. Maximum of $2,000

Application Deadline. February 1

Application Procedure. Write to: Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation, Inc.
                                                     Mellinger Building
                                                     P.O. Box 770
                                                     Mammoth, IL 61462

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Kentucky

Scholarship Name/Originator. Mr. John Harlow Scholarship

Who is Eligible? Students from Kentucky given preference, others may apply.

Application Procedure. Write to: Mr. John Harlow
                                                     Scholarship
                                                     Harrodsburg Baptist Foundation
                                                     Box 286
                                                     Harrodsburg, KY 40330

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Mr. Louis E. Nicklies Fund

Who is Eligible? For graduates of high schools in Jefferson County.

Application Procedure. Write to: Mr. Louis E. Nicklies Scholarship Fund
                                                     Carolyn Quire, Director
                                                     P.O. Box 34020
                                                     Louisville, KY 40232-4020
                                                     (502) 485-3221

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Kentucky Baptist Convention WMU

Who is Eligible? Women seminary students and Boyce students only.

Application Deadline. February 1

Application Procedure. Write to: WMU
                                                     Kentucky Baptist Convention
                                                     P.O. Box 43433
                                                     Middletown, KY 40243

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Kentucky Baptist Foundation

Who is Eligible? Must be a resident of Kentucky for one year and a member in good standing of a cooperating affiliated Baptist church as defined in Article III of the Kentucky Baptist Convention Constitution. Only one scholarship per year per student. ;

Application Deadline. April 1

Application Procedure. Write to: Kentucky Baptist Foundation
                                                    Scholarship
                                                    P.O. Box 436389
                                                    Louisville, KY 40253-6389

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Louisiana

Scholarship Name/Originator. Nelda Seale Scholarship

Who is Eligible? Women from Louisiana only; must be involved in mission organizations in local church; full-time student only.

Application Procedure. Write to: Scholarship
                                                     Nelda Seale
                                                     Louisiana Baptist Convention
                                                     P.O. Box 311
                                                     Alexandria, LA 71301

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Church Administrator/First Baptist Church

Who is Eligible? Members of First Baptist Shreveport.

Application Procedure. Write to: Scholarship
                                                    Church Administrator
                                                    First Baptist Church
                                                    543 Ockley Dr.
                                                    Shreveport, LA 71106
                                                    (318) 865-8450
                                                    fbc@www.firstbapt.shreveport.net

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Louisiana WMU

Who is Eligible? For full-time women students from Louisiana only. Must be involved in mission organizations in local church.

Application Procedure. Write to: Scholarship
                                                     C/O Miss Kay Cassibry
                                                     P.O. Box 311
                                                     Alexandria, LA 71309

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Maryland

Scholarship Name/Originator. WMU of Maryland

Who is Eligible? Women only; open to residents of Maryland and Delaware.

Application Procedure. Write to: WMU of Maryland
                                                     1313 York Rd.
                                                     Luthersville, MD 21093

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Massachusetts

Scholarship Name/Originator. Northern Baptist Education Society, Scholarships

Who is eligible? Must be American Baptist U.S.A. students, from MA, NH, or VT. Limit of six semesters. Interviews are conducted each semester at seminaries in the Boston area.

Award Amount. $200 - $1,000 per semester (up to six)

Application Deadline. October 1 (fall), and February 15 (spring)

Application Procedure. Write to: The Rev. Richard G. Harris
                                                     Northern Baptist Education Society
                                                     Scholarships
                                                     Box 577
                                                     North Oxford, MA 01537-0577

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Minnesota

Scholarship Name/Originator. Bush Leadership Fellow Program

Who is Eligible? Must be a resident of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Northwest Wisconsin; must be employed full-time for five years; including some in a policy-making or administrative capacity.

Application Procedure. Write to: Fellowship
                                                     Bush Leadership Fellows Program
                                                     332 Minnesota St.
                                                     St. Paul, MN 55101

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Mississippi

Scholarship Name/Originator. Mississippi Baptist Foundation

Who is Eligible? Mississippi residents; Master’s degree candidates with interest in serving in a local church.

Application Procedure. Write to: Mississippi Baptist Foundation
                                                     E. Harold Fisher, Director
                                                     P.O. Box 530
                                                     Jackson, MS 39205

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Mississippi WMU

Who is Eligible? Mississippi Women Only.

Application Procedure. Write to: Mississippi WMU
                                                     P.O. Box 530
                                                     Jackson, MS 39205

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Missouri

Scholarship Name/Originator. Madge N. Truex Fund Loan

Who is Eligible? These loans are granted to seminary students and graduate students traininng for careers in Missions. Loans are also granted to women at the graduate level who are training for a full time church related vocation. Preference is given to applicants born in Missouri who have spent a major portion of their lives in the state. Loans are granted twice a year. Early applications are important.

Application Procedures. Write to: Missouri Baptist Convention
                                                      WMU Department
                                                       400 East High Street
                                                       Jefferson City, MO  65101
                                                       (800) 736-6227, Ext. 641

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Missouri WMU Department

Who is Eligible? Women students from Missouri.

Application Procedures. Write to: Scholarship/Debbie Miller
                                                      Missouri WMU Dept.
                                                      400 East High Street
                                                      Jefferson City, MO  65101

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Nebraska

Scholarship Name/Originator. Hamilton Community Foundation Scholarship

Who is Eligible? Residents of Hamilton County, Nebraska

Award Amount? $400.00.

Application Procedure. Write to: Hamilton Community Foundation Scholarship, Inc.
                                                    P.O. Box 283
                                                    Aurora, NE 68818

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New Hampshire

Scholarship Name/Originator. New Hampshire, International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons

Who is Eligible? Residents of New Hampshire, pursuing full-time Christian education; must have completed one year of study.

Application Procedure. Write to: New Hampshire International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons
                                                    C/O Mrs. Percy Robinson
                                                    30 Oak St.
                                                    Dover, NH 03820

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Northern Baptist Education Society, Scholarships

Who is eligible? Must be American Baptist U.S.A. students, from MA, NH, or VT. Limit of six semesters. Interviews are conducted each semester at seminaries in the Boston area.

Award Amount. $200 - $1,000 per semester (up to six)

Application Deadline. October 1 (fall), and February 15 (spring)

Application Procedure. Write to: The Rev. Richard G. Harris
                                                     Northern Baptist Education Society
                                                     Scholarships
                                                     Box 577
                                                     North Oxford, MA 01537-0577

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New Mexico

Scholarship Name/Originator. Baptist Convention Of New Mexico Scholarship

Who Is Eligible? For students from New Mexico administered through the New Mexico Baptist Foundation. The requirements for the scholarships vary.

Application Procedures. Write to: Baptist Convention of New Mexico
                                                      P.O. Box 94485
                                                      Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103-0485
                                                      (505) 242-5205 or (505) 247-0586

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New York

Scholarship Name/Originator. Antoinette Brown Blackwell Scholarship Committee

Who is Eligible? Full-time students from Henrietta, NY; selection based on leadership and academic potential, not need.

Award Amount. $400.00

Application Procedure. Write to: Antoinette Brown Blackwell Scholarship Committee
                                                     P.O. Box 133
                                                     Henrietta, NY 14467

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North Carolina

Scholarship Name/Originator. North Carolina Baptist Foundation Student Loan

Who Is Eligible? North Carolina students in Baptist college or seminary. The size of the loans could vary from $1,200 - $2,000 per year and are interest free until six months following graduation or termination of their education. The interest rates are set according to the prime rate on July 1 of each year.

Application Procedures. Write to: North Carolina Baptist Foundation
                                                      201 Convention Drive
                                                      Cary, NC 27511
                                                      (919) 380-7334

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Charles C. Coffey Memorial Scholarship

Who is Eligible? First consideration given to members of First Baptist, Kannapolis.

Application Procedure. Write to: Charles C. Coffey Memorial Scholarship Fund
                                                     First Baptist Church
                                                     First at Main Street
                                                     Kannapolis, NC 28081

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Scholarship Name/Originator. North Carolina State Baptist Foundation

Who is Eligible? Priority given to students from North Carolina.

Application Procedure. Write to: North Carolina State Baptist Foundation Scholarship Fund
                                                    P.O. Box 11
                                                    Cary, NC 27512-1107

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Charles B. Kessee Education Fund

Who is Eligible? Students from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Must have lived in North Carolina or Virginia for at least 12 months.

Application Procedure. Print the application from www.cbkeesee.net and mail to the printed address.

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Baptist State Convention of North Carolina

Who is Eligible? For American Black Baptist.

Application Procedure. Write to: Scholarship/Dr. Tom Jenkins, Director
                                                     Division of Missions
                                                     Baptist State Convention of NC
                                                     Cooperative Ministries and Seminary Est.
                                                     P.O. Box 1107
                                                     Cary, NC 27512-1107
                                                     (919) 467-5100 Ext. 447
                                                     Tjenkins@BSCNS.org.

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Scholarship Name/Originator. NCCWO Scholarship Chairman

Who is Eligible? For members of North Carolina Council of Women’s Organizations who are 35 years old or older.

Application Procedure. Write to: Scholarship
                                      Shara Partin, NCCWO Scholarship Chairman
                                      P.O. Box 28252
                                      Raleigh, NC 27611
                                      (919) 832-0618

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North Dakota

Scholarship Name/Originator. Bush Leadership Fellows Program

Who is Eligible? Must be resident of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or Northwest Wisconsin; must be employed full-time for five years, including some in a policy-making or administrative capacity.

Application Procedure. Write to: Bush Leadership Fellows Program
                                                    332 Minnesota Street
                                                    St. Paul, MN 55101

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Ohio

Scholarship. State Convention of Baptists in Ohio

Who Is Eligible? Ohio students who enroll in New Orleans Seminary should apply.

Application Procedures. Write to: State Convention Of Baptists In Ohio
                                                      1680 East Broad Street
                                                      Columbus, OH 43203
                                                      (614) 258-8491.

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Ohio Baptist Education Society Scholarship

Who is Eligible? American Baptist students only. A statement of goals and objectives is required. An award is not given until the individual is ready to begin the third year of undergraduate study at an accredited institution. If criteria is continued to be met, an award will be continued through the years of Seminary. A transcript and letter of recommendation from the Pastor of the applicant’s home church is required.

Application Procedure. Write to: Ohio Baptist Education Society Scholarship
                                                     Box 288
                                                     Granville, OH 43023

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Oklahoma

Scholarship Name/Originator. Oklahoma Baptist Foundation

Who is Eligible? Oklahoma students Only.

Application Procedure. Write to: Oklahoma Baptist Foundation Scholarship Fund
                                                     3800 N. May Ave.
                                                     Oklahoma City, OK 73112-6006

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South Carolina

Scholarship Name/Originator. Charles B. Kessee Education Fund

Who is Eligible? Students from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Must have lived in North Carolina or Virginia for at least 12 months.

Application Procedure. Print the application from www.cbkeesee.net and mail to the printed address.

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Scholarship Name/Originator. South Carolina Church Related Ministries Scholarship Fund

Who Is Eligible? South Carolina students need to contact the SCBC to apply.

Application Deadline. March 15

Application Procedures. Write to: Assistant, Campus Ministry Department
                                                      190 Stoneridge Drive
                                                      Columbia, SC 29210
                                                      (803) 765-0030

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Scholarship Name/Originator. First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund

Who is Eligible? Priority to current or former church members.

Application Procedure. Write to: First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund
                                                     300 W. Main St.
                                                     Laurens, SC 29360

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Kennedy Foundation Scholarship

Who is Eligible? For men and women from South Carolina studying for ministry in a Southern Baptist church; also for those who will serve as Foreign Missionary or in Christian Education in a local congregation.

Application Procedure. Write to: Kennedy Foundation Scholarship Fund
                                                     Francis Nathaniel and Katherine Padgett Kennedy Foundation
                                                     933 Sunset Drive
                                                     Greenwood, SC 29648

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Richard Furman Scholarship Fund

Who is Eligible? South Carolina students only.

Application Procedure: Write to: Richard Furman Scholarship Fund.
                                                    907 Richland St.
                                                    Columbia, SC 29201-2398

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Scholarship Name/Originator. WMU of South Carolina

Who is Eligible? Open to women and men; preference given to women, career mission volunteers, and those not receiving other scholarships; South Carolinians Only.

Application Procedure. Write to: WMU of South Carolina
                                                     907 Richland St.
                                                     Columbia, SC 29202

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Scholarship Name/Originator. William-Simpson Trust Fund

Who is Eligible? No specification.

Application Procedure. Write to: William-Simpson Trust Fund
                                                     First Baptist Church Trust Fund
                                                     250 East Main St.
                                                     Spartanburg, SC 29301

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Sandy Ford Fund

Who is eligible? Those involved in missions and/or evangelism.

Application Procedure. Write to: The Foundation for the Carolinas
                                                    Sandy Ford Fund
                                                     P.O. Box 34769
                                                     Charlotte, NC 28234-4769

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Scholarship Name/Originator. FBC Spartanburg Grant or Loan

Who is Eligible? No specifications given.

Application Deadline. January 15 for the Fall semester and July 15 for Spring semester

Application Procedure. Write to: Miss Jane Willis
                                                     FBC of Spartanburg
                                                     250 East Main St.
                                                     Spartanburg, SC 29306-5158

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Craig Holbrook Scholarship

Who is Eligible? Members of FBC Greenwood are given first preference.

Application Procedure. Write to: Craig Holbrook Scholarship Fund
                                                     First Baptist Church
                                                     P.O. Box 702
                                                     Greenwood, SC 29648

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Campus Ministry Department

Who is Eligible? For South Carolina students who are a member of Southern Baptist Convention Church, and attending one of the six Southern Baptist Seminaries. Students must maintain a GPA of "C". Applications available after January 1.

Application Procedure.  Call: Scholarship/Campus Ministry Department
                                               Richard Furman Scholarship
                                               (803) 765-0030.

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Champions for Christ

Who is Eligible? No restrictions stated.

Application Procedure. Write to: Champions for Christ/Scholarships
                                                     P.O. Box 786
                                                     Greenville, SC 29602-0786
                                                     (864) 220-0080

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South Dakota

Scholarship Name/Originator. Bush Leadership Fellows Program

Who is Eligible? Must be a resident of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or Northwest Wisconsin; must be employed full time five years, including some in a policy-making or administrative capacity.

Application Procedure. Write to: Bush Leadership Fellows Program
                                                     332 Minnesota St.
                                                     St. Paul, MN 55101

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Tennessee

Scholarship Name/Originator. Chattanooga Christian Foundation

Who Is Eligible? The foundation provides scholarships to Christians who are theologically and biblically conservative and are seeking a master of divinity or a master of theology degree at a theological seminary approved by the Foundation. Prefer Chattanooga-area residents who are candidates for pulpit ministry or the mission field.

Application Procedures. Mail to: Chattanooga Christian Foundation
                                                     736 Market St., Suite 1706
                                                     Chattanooga, TN 37402
                                                      (615) 266-5257

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Noel and Emma Marsh Scholarship Fund/FBC Rockwood TN.

Who is Eligible? Worthy and needy students.

Application Procedures. Write to: Noel & Emma Marsh Scholarship Fund
                                                      FBC Rockwood, TN
                                                      P.O. Box 54
                                                      Rockwood, TN 37854
                                                      (423) 354-3300

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Scottish Rite

Who is Eligible? East Tennessee resident only-includes residents of Monroe, Loudon, Roana, Morgan, Scott and all counties east of these; does not include Rhea, Bradley, McMinn, Hamilton, Polk, Cumberland or Fentress. Must have completed the sophomore year.

Application Deadline. June 7 

Application Procedure. Write to: Scottish Rite Masons of East Tennessee
                                                     P.O. Box 708
                                                     Knoxville, TN 37901
                                                     (865) 524-3459 or (865) 524-3450

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Tennessee Baptist Foundation

Who is Eligible? Full-time students; must be a former member of a SBC affiliated with the TN Baptist Convention, a resident of TN for at least five years and maintain an overall grade point average of "C" and the scholarship is based on need. Deadline is February 28th.

Application Procedure. Write to: Tennessee Baptist Foundation Scholarship Fund
                                                     Scholarship Department
                                                     P.O. Box 728
                                                     Brentwood, TN 37024
                                                     (800) 552-4644

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Scholarship Name/Originator. WMU, Tennessee State Baptist Convention

Who is Eligible? Women who are career mission volunteers; Tennessee residents only. Men are eligible for scholarships if they are pursuing a career in missions.

Scholarship Deadline. Fluctuates between January and March

Application Procedure. Write to: WMU
                                                     Tennessee State Baptist Convention
                                                     P.O. Box 728
                                                     Brentwood, TN 37024-0728

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Loan/Good News Bible Class

Who is Eligible? Full-time students, Tennessee residents only.

Application Procedure. Write to: Good News Bible Class
                                                     700 Craighead St., Suite 203
                                                      Nashville, TN 37204

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Scholarship Name/Originator. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Who is Eligible? Various scholarships available with different requirements.

Application Deadline. April 1

Application Procedure. Write to: The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
                                                      210 23rd Ave. North
                                                      Nashville, TN 37203-1502
                                                      (615) 321-4939

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Texas

Scholarship Name/Originator. Barbara Osborn Memorial Mission Education Fund

Who Is Eligible? (1) must be in their final year of degree program.; (2) have made a commitment to enter the foreign mission field upon the completion of their seminary education; (3) preferably come from a Southern Baptist Church in the Golden Triangle Baptist Association in Texas.

Application Deadline. April 1

Application Procedures. Write to: Mr. M.G. Anderson, Pastor
                                                      Second Baptist Church
                                                      340 Bland Street
                                                       Bridge City, TX 77611
                                                       (409) 745-9613

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Scholarship Name/Originator. San Antonio Area Foundation Scholarship

Who is Eligible? Preference is given as follows: 1) residents of San Antonio, TX., other residents of TX., 2) studying for missionary work, theology ,Christian education 3) females aged 18-24 and males aged 18-24.

Application Procedure. Write to: San Antonio Area Foundation
                                                     Ida V. Holland Missionary Scholarship
                                                     808 Travis Building
                                                     San Antonio, TX 78205

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Julie Ann Jones Memorial Trust

Who is Eligible? Preference to those from Washington County, TX. and surrounding counties; students of all fields of ministry or priesthood, music with a theological influence, research with a theological basis.

Award Amount. $500

Application Procedure. Write to: Julie Ann Jones Memorial Trust
                                                     Sally M. Jones
                                                     P.O. Box 382
                                                     Brenham, TX 77833

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Vermont

Scholarship Name/Originator. Northern Baptist Education Society, Scholarships

Who is eligible? Must be American Baptist U.S.A. students, from MA, NH, or VT. Limit of six semesters. Interviews are conducted each semester at seminaries in the Boston area.

Award Amount. $200 - $1,000 per semester (up to six)

Application Deadline. October 1 (fall), and February 15 (spring)

Application Procedure. Write to: The Rev. Richard G. Harris
                                                     Northern Baptist Education Society
                                                     Scholarships
                                                     Box 577
                                                     North Oxford, MA 01537-0577

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Virginia

Scholarship Name/Originator. Charles B. Kessee Education Fund

Who is Eligible? Students from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Must have lived in North Carolina or Virginia for at least 12 months.

Application Procedure. Print the application from www.cbkeesee.net and mail to the printed address.

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Memorial Baptist Church Scholarship

Who is Eligible? No specifications.

Application Procedures. Write to: Memorial Baptist Church Scholarship Fund
                                                      3455 North Glebe Rd.
                                                      Arlington, VA 22207

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Scholarship/Sovran Bank, N.A.

Who is Eligible? No specifications.

Application Procedures. Write to: Sovran Bank, N.A., Scholarship
                                                      Mary Louise Old Andrews Trust
                                                      P.O. Box 111
                                                      Petersburg, VA 23803

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Scholarship Name/Originator. The Calvary Foundation

Who is Eligible? Residents of VA., MD., or Washington D.C. only. Be of good moral character and can show academic promise and financial need. Given in order of priorities: Member of Calvary Baptist Church, Permanent residence in VA, MD and Dist of Columbia, W. VA, N Carolina, Kentucky and TN and then students in other parts of the US.

Deadline. Due no later than May 15.

Application Procedure. Write to: The Calvary Foundation
                                                    Calvary United Methodist Church
                                                     2315 South Grant St.
                                                     Arlington, VA 22202

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Scholarship/Virginia WMU

Who is eligible? No specifications given.

Application Procedures. Write to: Virginia WMU Scholarship
                                                       P.O. Box 8435
                                                       Richmond, VA 23226

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Virginia Baptist Foundation

Who is Eligible? For full-time students of Virginia.

Application Deadline. Must apply in writing after January 1 and completed applications must be received in their office by April 15.

Application Procedure. Write to: Scholarship/Virginia Baptist Foundation
                                                     P.O. Box 17035
                                                     Richmond, VA 23226
                                                     (804) 672-8862
                                                     vbf@i2020.net

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Scholarship Name/Originator. Mount Olivet Foundation

Who is eligible? Preference is given to Methodist and to applicants from Northern VA and greater Washington D.C. metro area.

Award Amount. $500 Range

Application Deadline. January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1. Summer quarter most competitive.

Application Procedure. Write to: Mount Olivet Foundation