Ministerial Career Scholarships

First Year Baptist / Baptist General Convention of Texas Ministerial Grants

This program is available to qualifying full-time or part-time undergraduate students who are active members of their home Baptist church, have shown evidence of a divine call to Christian ministry, have shown a sincere commitment to a career in a church-related ministry, and have demonstrated a life-style of commitment to the principles of the Christian life. The student must also have the endorsement of his/her home church. The First Year Baptist and Baptist General Convention of Texas Ministry Grants are provided by funds from the BGCT and are $50 per semester hour. The grant increases to $75 per semester hour for junior and senior BGCT students whose major or minor is in Biblical Studies, Christian Studies or Christian Ministries. Continuation of this grant is based upon approval of a renewal application and active participation in a BGCT church.

Questions regarding this program may be directed to the Director of Ministerial Students. Students receiving the First Year Baptist Ministerial Grant may be able to apply for the BGCT Ministerial Grant after their first year. Contact the Director of Ministerial Students for more information on eligibility. Frequently Asked Questions are answered at this link: Ministerial FAQ's.

The DBU Ministerial Scholarship, provided directly from DBU funds, is $52 per semester hour. This program is available to qualifying students who are active members of their home church, have shown evidence of a divine call to Christian ministry, have shown a sincere commitment to a career in a church-related ministry, and have demonstrated a life-style of commitment to the principles of the Christian life. The student must also have the endorsement of his/her home church. The student must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at DBU. To print an application click "Application".  When completed, return the application as directed on the application

Additional Ministerial Scholarships

• Master of Arts in Christian Education
• Master of Arts in Christian Education: Childhood Ministry,
• Master of Arts in Christian Education: Student Ministry
• Master of Arts in Global Leadership
• Master of Arts in Theological Studies
• Master of Arts in Worship Leadership
• Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

These grants are awarded at $100 per semester hour.

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Education Ministry Leadership Track
• Ph.D. in Leadership Studies Ministry Concentration

These grants are awarded at $150 per semester hour.

DBU matches these graduate grants given by the BGCT with another $100 per semester hour, provided directly from DBU funds.

Questions regarding these programs may be directed to the Director of Ministerial Students.

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