The scholarship process is now closed for the 2025-2026 academic year, and will reopen January 1, 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Thank you to all who applied.
Requirements
Applicant is to be a resident of Tennessee for at least one year prior to making application.
Applicant must be a member in good standing of a church cooperating with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.
Applicant must be classified as a full-time student in an accredited college or university for undergraduate study, or an accredited medical, dental or pharmacy program.
Applicant must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Since need is a criterion for evaluation, household income must not exceed $125,000 ($150,000 for families with two children in college; $175,000 for families with three children in college).
Supporting Documentation Needed
Copy of most recent grades showing cumulative GPA. (High School students are required to send a copy of their transcript)
• Submit a one page testimony
• Submit reference letter from pastor or other church leadership. NOTE the reference letter must be from a non family member.
Please Note
Previous Applicants MUST provide a NEW PARAGRAPH in their testimony stating how God has and is working in their life and ministry. Also, Previous Applicants will submit a NEW letter of recommendation from a different person, preferably pastor or minister.
