State Scholarships
Midwestern and Spurgeon College will also work with students who pursue outside scholarship programs. To view scholarship opportunities, please select a state from the menu below.
Alabama
Alabama Baptist Foundation
Deadline: Apply between January 1 and March 31 for the upcoming academic year.
Description: Scholarships for college & seminary students who are residents of the State of Alabama, are members of an Alabama Baptist church, are full-time students and who maintain a 2.0 GPA. Awards are made only one time a year for the entire school year. Applicants must reapply each year. Click here for application and additional information.
Allyrae Wallace Educational Trust
Deadline: mid-February
Description: Scholarships for undergraduate and master-level students who are residents of Wilcox County, AL. Applicants must maintain GPA of 2.0 and have financial need. To request an application, call 334-682-4155.
Central Alabama Community Foundation
Deadline: April 1
Description: Scholarships are available with different eligibility requirements. A listing of scholarships and requirements are on the website. Click here for application and additional information.
Mary Anna Gilbert Scholarship
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.calvarytuscaloosa.org
Description: Scholarships for full-time, undergraduate and master-level students. Members of Calvary Baptist Church and graduates of University of Alabama are given preference. To request an application email Calvary Baptist Church at above address.
Mary C. Easterling Scholarship
C/O South Trust Bank of Alabama
PO Box 1000
Anniston, AL 36202
Phone: 256-741-4000
Deadline: May 15
Description: Preference is given to Methodist students from Anniston, AL, but Protestants may apply as well. Applicant must demonstrate financial need. Award of $500. Written requests for application may be sent to the above address.
Keith Parks Woman’s Missionary Union Scholarship
Phone: 205-408-5525
Email: Linda Lucas, [email protected]
Deadline: March 1
Description: For women committed to WMU related careers on the foreign mission field.
WMU Alabama Baptist Convention
Deadline:May 1
Description: Applicants must be a woman from Alabama with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and planning to take a minimum of 9 hours. Applicants may request an application by phone at any time for the following year. Email Cynthia Hicks at [email protected] to request an application.
Alaska
Alaska Baptist Foundation
Website: https://alaskabaptistfoundation.com/page/scholarship-programs
Deadline: April 30
Description: Applicants must have been an Alaskan resident for at least two years prior to applying and must maintain Alaska residency if attending a school in another state. Applicants must be a member of a church that is in good standing with the Alaska Baptist Convention, and must have surrendered to the call to ministry before the age of 25.
Arizona
Arizona Community Foundation
Website: www.azfoundation.org
Deadline: Varies
Description: Various scholarships are available with different eligibility requirements. Applications available on the website.
Community Foundation of Southern Arizona
Website: http://cfsaz.org
Deadline: February 1
Description: Various scholarships are available with different eligibility requirements. Applications available on the website.
Arkansas
Arkansas Baptist Convention & Foundation
Deadline: February 1
Description: For more information and access to various scholarship applications, please visit Click Here.
Arkansas Community Foundation
Website: http://www.arcf.org
Deadline: Varies
Description: Various scholarships are available through the foundation, with various eligibility requirements. Not all requirements are based in Arkansas residency.
Timothy Fund Scholarship
Description: Applicants must demonstrate a definite call to Christian Ministry. Applicants must be a member of a Southern Baptist Church in the Clear Creek Baptist Association of Arkansas. To find out more about this scholarship opportunity, please call the Second Baptist Church of Clarksville, Arkansas at (479) 754-2930.
California
Bohnett Memorial Foundation
7981 168th Avenue NE Suite 220
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-883-0208
E-mail: Jamie Bohnett, [email protected]
Deadline: Applications are reviewed in March, June, September, and December.
Description: Applicants must demonstrate a genuine faith in God, and be from Western Washington, California, Colorado, or Hawaii. Applicants must demonstrate a pattern of volunteer service in church or community. A written request for an application may be sent to the above address. The request should include: (a) an introduction of the individual, (b) a summary of the applicant’s degree program, (c) the total amount of the funds that are needed for the program, and (d) how this program will help achieve the furthering your personal goals.
California Southern Baptist Convention
Website: www.csbc.com
Deadline: At least one month before semester starts (preferably sooner). Only available for fall and spring semesters.
Description: Applicants must be from California, college or seminary students preparing for Christian service, enrolled in at least 9 hours, and involved in some type of approved ministry with a Southern Baptist church.
Hinkley Fund Scholarships
3308 Plateau Drive
Belmont, CA 94002
Description: Applicants must be residents of California and working on a degree in the “helping” professions, including ministry. Written requests for applications may be sent to the above address.
Colorado
Colorado Baptist General Convention
Website: www.saturatecolorado.com
Email: Leslie Mauldin, [email protected]
Deadline: March 1
Description: Full-time students from Colorado may apply. For eligibility requirements and applications email Ms. Mauldin.
The Community Foundation of Greeley and Weld County
711 Eighth Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-304-9970
Deadline: March 15
Description: Various scholarships are available through the foundation, with different eligibility requirements.
Denver Foundation
Deadline: Varies
Description: Various scholarships are available through the foundation, with different eligibility requirements. Click here for application and additional information.
Connecticut
Baptist Foundation of New England
Description: Active members or leaders of BCNE churches in good standing are invited to apply for one of two scholarships. These scholarships are for: Current BCNE pastors and staff members who want to further their education. Students at a BCNE church who want to prepare for vocational ministry in New England. Click here for application and additional information.
Delaware
Maryland/Delaware WMU
MBTS is not aware of any state-specific scholarships currently. Click here to fill out our Institutional Scholarship Application instead.
Washington, DC
District of Columbia Baptist Convention
1628 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009-3099
Phone: 202-265-1526
Florida
Florida Baptist Association
Description: Applicants must be serving in a ministerial level position, and be enrolled in a degree-seeking bachelor’s or master’s program at a Southern Baptist college or seminary. Scholarships are only applicable for coursework attempted in the fall and spring semesters. Click here for application and additional information
Florida Baptist Convention WMU
Email: Annette Clay, [email protected]
Deadline: February
Description: Applicants must be single women from the state of Florida attending a Southern Baptist Seminary and feel a calling towards a career in missions.
Georgia
Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund
Deadline: New Master’s Degree Applicants: April 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
Description: Students from NC, SC, VA, GE, KY, TN, or WV who plan to enter the full-time Baptist ministry or religious work in the Baptist denomination as defined in the application and as determined by the Board of Trustees may enter. Click here for more information.
Ty Cobb Educational Foundation
Website: www.tycobbfoundation.com
Deadline: June 15
Description: Applicants must be residents of Georgia, have demonstrated financial need, and have completed at least 30 semester hours of academic credits with an average of “B” or higher.
Georgia Baptist Foundation Scholarship
Applicants must be or have been a resident of Georgia at the time of application to the Seminary and must provide a recommendation from a Cooperating Georgia Baptist Mission Board church noting dates of membership with the church. Students must also enroll for a minimum of six hours to be considered for a partial award and nine hours to be considered for a full award. Only Master candidates will be considered for awards. Undergraduate students are not eligible for grants under this program. To apply, please reach out to the financial aid office for an application. You can reach the financial aid office at [email protected].
Calling out the Called Seminary Scholarship
Applicants must be or have been a resident of Georgia at the time of application to the Seminary and must be a member of a cooperating Georgia Baptist Convention church. Students must be entering their first semester of seminary to be eligible for this scholarship. To apply, fill out this form and email it to the financial aid office at [email protected].
Hawaii
Hawaii Community Foundation
Deadline: February 20
Description: Scholarships for undergraduate and master-level students who are residents of Hawaii, demonstrate financial need and are full-time with a GPA of 2.7 or above. Click here for application and additional information.
KOKUA
Deadline: September 30
Description: An Endowment Application, a brief essay, and separately a letter of recommendation must be submitted to the Hawaii Baptist Foundation, 1801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826.
Shiraki Memorial Foundation
Phone: 808-946-9581 Ext. 238
Email: Stanley K. Togikawa, [email protected]
Description: Student must be an active member of a Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention church or mission for more than 5 years. The Hawaii Pacific Baptist Church must approve the application of the student. The student must have been born and living in Hawaii. A student may be attending college on the mainland when applying for scholarship aid. The parents of the student were born in Hawaii and have lived in Hawaii for more than 5 years.
Idaho
Northwest Baptist Foundation
Deadline: February 3
Description: Scholarships will be given to students who are affiliated with a Northwest Baptist Convention Church. Click here for application and additional information.
Illinois
Baptist Foundation of Illinois
Deadline: Late January
Description: Annual scholarships for undergraduate and master- level Illinois students who are members in good standing for at least one year of an Illinois Baptist Church cooperating with Illinois Baptist State Association. Students must be full-time for both fall and spring semesters. Click here for application and additional information.
Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation, Inc.
Deadline: May 1
Description: Students must be residents of the following counties: Fulton, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Mercer, and Warren. Click here for application and additional information.
Illinois WMU
Email: Marsha Johnson, [email protected]
Deadline March 15
Description: For students who have participated in mission organizations and are preparing for a career in missions or mission education. Must be active in a church of Illinois Baptist State Convention.
Indiana
Indiana Baptist Foundation
Deadline: April 1
Description: For students from Indiana attending Spurgeon or the Seminary. Click here for application and additional information.
Iowa
Adora S. Jones Ministerial Trust
Deadline: November 1
Description: Applicants must be studying for ministry in the Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Congregational Churches. Applicants must have been residents of Iowa prior to entering college. Click here the application and more information.
Baptist Convention of Iowa
Description: Applicants must be from the state of Iowa, be high school graduates, have good moral character, and show financial need. Applicants must be active members of a Southern Baptist Church and must be preparing for full-time Christian service. Click here for application and additional information.
Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation, Inc.
Website: www.mellinger.org
Deadline: May 1
Description: Students must be residents of the following counties: Fulton, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Mercer, and Warren. Applications available on the website from February 1 to May 1.
William B. Small Trust
Deadline: June 1st
Description: Preference given to applicants from the state of Iowa, then to states contiguous to Iowa. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a Masters of Divinity degree. Click here for application and additional information.
Kansas
Kansas Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists
Email: Peg Davis at [email protected]
Deadline: Applications are taken from November 1 until February 28 and the funds are available for the Fall/Spring school year following the February closing date.
Description: Scholarships are only available to someone that is a member of a Kansas-Nebraska Southern Baptist church.
- Allison Smith Memorial Fund- Scholarships for students committed to full-time Christian service for students from a Kansas-Nebraska Southern Baptist church and attending any Southern Baptist seminary.
- Christian Higher Education Fund- Scholarships to students attending Southern Baptist colleges, universities and seminaries, from churches in the KNCSB.
- Delbert M. & Mary M. Baxter Memorial Endowment Fund- Scholarships to students attending Southern Baptist colleges, universities and seminaries.
- Wilbur Noble Memorial Scholarship Fund- Scholarships for students attending any Southern Baptist college, university, or seminary who are in training for ministry or missionary service. The scholarship is not intended for doctoral students.
Kentucky
Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund
Deadline: New Master’s Degree Applicants: April 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
Description: Students from NC, SC, VA, GE, KY, TN, or WV who plan to enter the full-time Baptist ministry or religious work in the Baptist denomination as defined in the application and as determined by the Board of Trustees may enter. Click here for more information.
WMU, Kentucky Baptist Convention
Deadline: Feb. 15
Description: Click here for more information and a list of available scholarship.
Louisiana
First Baptist Church Scholarship
Email: Miriam Durrett, [email protected]
Website: http://www.fbcshreveport.org
Description: Scholarship for members of First Baptist Church Shreveport. Contact church for application.
Louisiana Baptist Foundation
Description: This fund will award scholarships to students who were Louisiana residents at the time of their application/enrollment at Midwestern. Students must reapply each semester. Recipients must be an active member of a Southern Baptist Church and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To inquire about this scholarship, please reach out to the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Financial Aid office at [email protected].
Maine
Baptist Foundation of New England
Description: Active members or leaders of BCNE churches in good standing are invited to apply for one of two scholarships. These scholarships are for: Current BCNE pastors and staff members who want to further their education. Students at a BCNE church who want to prepare for vocational ministry in New England. Click here for application and additional information.
Maryland
MBTS is not aware of any state-specific scholarships currently. Click here to fill out our Institutional Scholarship Application instead.
Massachusetts
Baptist Foundation of New England
Description: Active members or leaders of BCNE churches in good standing are invited to apply for one of two scholarships. These scholarships are for: Current BCNE pastors and staff members who want to further their education. Students at a BCNE church who want to prepare for vocational ministry in New England. Click here for application and additional information.
Michigan
Baptist Convention of Michigan
8420 Runyan Lake Road
Fenton, MI 48430
Phone: 810-714-1907
Description: Contact the convention at the above address for more information.
Minnesota
MBTS is not aware of any state-specific scholarships currently. Click here to fill out our Institutional Scholarship Application instead.
Mississippi
Mississippi Baptist Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: April 30
Description: Applicants must be members, in good standing, of a Baptist Church that is a member of the Mississippi Baptist Convention, enrolled as a full-time student, and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Application opens January 1. Click here for application and additional information.
Mississippi WMU
Phone: 601-968-3800
Deadline: April 15
Description: Scholarships for second year students from Mississippi considering careers relating to mission service.
Missouri
Baptist Heritage Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st
Description: Submit a research paper on “some aspect of Missouri Baptist history” for a chance to win a $2000 scholarship. Click here for additional information.
Missouri Baptist Foundation
The Missouri Baptist foundation has several scholarships available to students. If you wish to apply for them, you can find the relevant information here, College Scholarships – Missouri Baptist Foundation (mbfn.org)
My Scholarship Central
My Scholarship Central compiles third-party scholarship applications from all over the state of Missouri. Many of these opportunities are created specifically for incoming college students, but all students are welcome to apply at myscholarshipcentral.org.
Montana
MBTS is not aware of any state-specific scholarships currently. Click here to fill out our general application for scholarship.
Nebraska
Hamilton Community Foundation, Inc.
Deadline: mid-March
Description: Scholarships for graduating seniors from Hamilton County high schools. Multiple scholarship options. Click here for application and additional information.
Kansas Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists
Email: Peg Davis at [email protected]
Website: www.kncsb.org
Description: Scholarships are only available to someone that is a member of a Kansas-Nebraska Southern Baptist church.
Nevada
MBTS is not aware of any state-specific scholarships currently. Click here to fill out our general application for scholarship.
New Hampshire
Baptist Foundation of New England
Description: Active members or leaders of BCNE churches in good standing are invited to apply for one of two scholarships. These scholarships are for: Current BCNE pastors and staff members who want to further their education. Students at a BCNE church who want to prepare for vocational ministry in New England. Click here for application and additional information.
New Jersey
MBTS is not aware of any state-specific scholarships currently. Click here to fill out our general application for scholarship.
New Mexico
Baptist Convention of New Mexico
Deadline: April 15
Description: Various scholarships available. Click here for more information.
New Mexico Baptist Foundation
Deadline: April 15
Description: Various scholarships for New Mexico students. Click here for additional information.
New York
Baptist Convention of New York
Deadline: March 1
Description: Awarded to individuals from churches affiliated with the Baptist Convention of New York who are enrolled full time in college or seminary, and maintain a C average. Click here for application and additional information.
North Carolina
Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund
Deadline: New Master’s Degree Applicants: April 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
Description: Students from NC, SC, VA, GE, KY, TN, or WV who plan to enter the full-time Baptist ministry or religious work in the Baptist denomination as defined in the application and as determined by the Board of Trustees may enter. Click here for more information.
Charles C. Coffey Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: August 1 (fall); December 1 (spring)
Description: Preference given to members of FBC Kannapolis, but others may apply. Click here for application and additional information
Edna R. Harris Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
Description: Applicants must be from the state of North Carolina, active members of a North Carolina Baptist Church, and involved in missions and/or their church. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and preference is given to full -time students. Click here for application and additional information.
North Dakota
Continuing Education Fund
This fund provides grants for pastors/staff and church leaders to continue their training for ministry while serving in Dakota Baptist Convention churches. These grants are not intended to cover the entire cost of tuition. The DBC anticipates that the recipient, their local church, or association might also help with tuition. Click here to fill out the application.
Ohio
Gonter-O’Brien Scholarship
Fund for Graduate Education
Route 2, Box 233
Fresno, OH 43824
Description: Scholarships for master-level Ohio residents preparing for full-time Christian ministry; may attend a seminary in any state; selection based on academic record and financial need. Written requests may be sent to the above address.
MBTS is not aware of any state-specific scholarships currently. Click here to fill out our Institutional Scholarship Application instead.
Oklahoma
Women’s Seminary Scholarship
Deadline: June 1
Description: Scholarships for full-time, female graduate students. Applicants must be a member of an Oklahoma Baptist church. Click here for application and additional information.
Oregon
Northwest Baptist Foundation
Deadline: February 3
Description: Scholarships will be given to students who are affiliated with a Northwest Baptist Convention Church. Click here for application and additional information.
Pennsylvania
Lola G. Duff and William H. Duff, II Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 20
Description: Scholarships for Allegheny County, PA residents. Students must be Protestant, have two years of schooling in Allegheny County (either public, private or home) and must be planning to attend college full time. Click here for application and additional information.
Rhode Island
Baptist Foundation of New England
Description: Active members or leaders of BCNE churches in good standing are invited to apply for one of two scholarships. These scholarships are for: Current BCNE pastors and staff members who want to further their education. Students at a BCNE church who want to prepare for vocational ministry in New England. Click here for the application and additional information.
South Carolina
Baptist Foundation of South Carolina
Deadline: April 30
Description: Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students from South Carolina. Click here for application and additional information.
Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund
Deadline: New Master’s Degree Applicants: April 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
Description: Students from NC, SC, VA, GE, KY, TN, or WV who plan to enter the full-time Baptist ministry or religious work in the Baptist denomination as defined in the application and as determined by the Board of Trustees may enter. Click here for more information.
SC Baptist Ministry Scholarship
Deadline: April 1 for Fall applications, November 1 for Spring applications
Description: Scholarships for seminary students who are an approved member of an SCBC or BEMCSC church in South Carolina and maintain a “C” average. Please see this website for additional information, or email [email protected] with any questions.
South Dakota
Continuing Education Fund
This fund provides grants for pastors/staff and church leaders to continue their training for ministry while serving in Dakota Baptist Convention churches. These grants are not intended to cover the entire cost of tuition. The DBC anticipates that the recipient, their local church, or association might also help with tuition. Click here to fill out the application.
Tennessee
Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund
Deadline: New Master’s Degree Applicants: April 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
Description: Students from NC, SC, VA, GE, KY, TN, or WV who plan to enter the full-time Baptist ministry or religious work in the Baptist denomination as defined in the application and as determined by the Board of Trustees may enter. Click here for more information.
Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
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. Click here for application and additional information.
Ed Owings Seminary Scholarship Fund
Deadline: June 30
Description: Applicant must be attending seminary full-time (on-campus or online) and mail in the application by the deadline. Click here for application and additional information.
Tennessee Baptist Foundation Scholarship
Description: The Tennessee Baptist Foundation offers an annual scholarship to master’s and doctoral students from Tennessee. Click here for application and additional information.
Texas
Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Deadline: March 1
Description: Various scholarships for undergraduate students from Texas are available through the Foundation, with different eligibility requirements. Click here for available scholarships.
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation
Deadline: Late February (fall), Late September (spring)
Description: Preference given to Fannin County residents. Click here for application and additional information.
The Irene S. Wischer Education Foundation
Deadline: March 3
Description Click here for application and additional information.
Mary E. Bivins Scholarship
Deadline: January 31
Description: Scholarships for full-time undergraduate or masters-level students who are permanent residents of one of the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Priority given to students intending to serve as pulpit pastors upon graduation. Award of $2,500 per semester for juniors and seniors, and $3,500 per semester for graduate students. Click here for application and additional information.
Utah
MBTS is not aware of any state-specific scholarships currently. Click here to fill out our general application for scholarship.
Vermont
Baptist Foundation of New England
Description: Active members or leaders of BCNE churches in good standing are invited to apply for one of two scholarships. These scholarships are for: Current BCNE pastors and staff members who want to further their education. Students at a BCNE church who want to prepare for vocational ministry in New England. Click here for application and additional information.
Virginia
Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund
Deadline: New Master’s Degree Applicants: April 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
Description: Students from NC, SC, VA, GE, KY, TN, or WV who plan to enter the full-time Baptist ministry or religious work in the Baptist denomination as defined in the application and as determined by the Board of Trustees may enter. Click here for more information.
Washington
Northwest Baptist Foundation
Deadline: February 3
Description: Scholarships will be given to students who are affiliated with a Northwest Baptist Convention Church. Click here for application and additional information.
West Virginia
Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund
Deadline: New Master’s Degree Applicants: April 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
Description: Students from NC, SC, VA, GE, KY, TN, or WV who plan to enter the full-time Baptist ministry or religious work in the Baptist denomination as defined in the application and as determined by the Board of Trustees may enter. Click here for more information.
Wisconsin
MBTS is not aware of any state-specific scholarships currently. Click here to fill out our Institutional Scholarship Application instead.
Wyoming
MBTS is not aware of any state-specific scholarships currently. Click here to fill out our general application for scholarship.