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 current or former member, in good standing, of a church cooperating with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. (If applicant is attending an out-of-state institution, he/she must be a current member of a Tennessee Baptist Mission Board church).
Applicant must be accepted by a seminary affiliated with and supported by the Southern Baptist Convention.
Applicant must be a full-time or part-time student in a master’s or doctoral degree program. NOTE: Scholarship amounts will be awarded based on number of hours taken each semester.
Applicant must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Supporting Documentation Needed
Copy of most recent grades.
Submit a one page Call to Ministry testimony
Submit a 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.
