*Baptist Scholarships*
- Georgia Baptist Convention/Georgia Baptist WMU
2930 Flowers Road, South
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770)455-0404
www.georgiawmu.org
Requirements: Applicant must be from the state of Georgia, have financial need, and be involved in the WMU. Applicant must also be accepted into a Baptist seminary and show ability and commitment to Christian service.
Applications: Download from above website
Deadline: March 1
- Georgia Baptist Foundation Scholarship
Requirements: Applicants must be from the state of Georgia, be full-time students, and attend classes on the main campus of a Southern Baptist Seminary. Internet hours will not be considered to qualify an applicant for financial assistance.
Applications: click here to download Applications must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid in order to be considered.
Deadline: Fall-August 25; Spring-February 3 (only for new students or students that didn't apply for the fall semester)
- Baptist Women in Ministry of GeorgiaAmy Shroner-Johnson
1690 S. Milledge Avenue Baptist Church
Athens, GA 30605
Requirements: Applicants must be a Baptist woman who has been a resident of the state of Georgia
or attends a Georgia theological institute, and has completed at least 30 hours of seminary education
whether at the Masters or Doctoral level. The amount of the scholarship this year is $1500.
Applications: swbts.edu/resources/swbts//GA_Application.pdfAlong with the application, please include the following:
*A listing of three references who will send a letter illustrating the Baptist woman's
potential for ministry and her need of financial assistance;
*A brief summary of the Baptist woman's call to ministry and plans for carrying out her
calling;
*A brief autobiography
Deadline: Applications and other documentation is due no later than March 15, 2010. Please send all applications to the above address.
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*Other Scholarships*
- Churches Homes Foundation, Inc.
3475 Piedmont Road Suite 1200
Atlanta, GA 30305
Contact: Ms. V. Faye White
Requirements: Applicants must be from the Atlanta area and pursuing ministerial study.
Applications: click here to download
Deadline: Applications are reviewed in March, June, September, and December.
- Ty Cobb Educational FoundationP.O. Box 937
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
E-Mail: tycobb@mindspring.com
www.tycobbfoundation.com
Requirements: Applicants must be residents of Georgia, have completed at least 30 hours towards a degree program, and have no grades lower than a "B". Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Applications: Available from the foundation from March 15 to June 10. Applicants must send an e-mail or written request to the foundation.
Deadline: June 15
- E.D. & Gladys Hurley Trust Foundation Scholarship
Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, successful seminary studies, and be recommended by a faculty representative. Applicants must have completed at least one semester, and be from the states of Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Texas.
Applications :click here to download Please note: applications are to be returned to the Office of Financial Aid (F-7)
Deadline: April 30
- William A. Heath Educational Fund
c/o Lori Nichols
Bank of America Private Bank
Third Floor
600 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
Requirements: Scholarships are available to male seminary students who are under 35 years of age. Applicants must be studying for ministry, or preparing for the mission field. Applicants must have graduated from a high school in one of the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia. Preference is given to Methodist and Episcopalian applicants, but anyone may apply.
Applications: Written requests may be sent to Ms. Lori Nichols at the above address. Requests should include a letter of introduction expressing your educational goals and extracurricular interests, church activities, and a brief description of your personality. Also include your religious denomination. Applicants should also include a copy of your high school and college transcripts, a copy of his birth certificate, and a letter of recommendation from his pastor or professor.
Deadline: June 30
