Student Scholarships - Tennessee Baptist Foundation

Educational Scholarships Offered by the TBF

Since 1987, scholarships amounting to more than $5 million have been awarded to Baptist young people to attend educational institutions.

The TBF is committed to helping Baptist students in Tennessee afford a college education by offering various scholarships.

College & Medical Scholarship

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Seminary Scholarships

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Scholarship Program

The Tennessee Baptist Foundation Scholarship is honored to use designated funds to provide annual scholarships for qualified applicants.

The deadline for scholarship applications has passed. Applications for the 2025-26 academic year will be available on January 15, 2025.

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TBF SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS

Scholarship Applications are available online from January 15 thru April 15 each year

Deadline for applications and supporting documentation is 11:59 PM Central Time on April 15

Scholarship Committee meets to review applications and award scholarships

Scholarship recipients are notified in July each year

TBF Scholarships range from $500 - $2,000

Applicants MUST apply for the scholarship each year

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TBF SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS

Applicant is to be a resident of Tennessee for at least one year prior to making application.

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.

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.

To have and maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA.

Submit a testimony and letter of recommendation. The testimony will include ministry service within the past year.

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.

Supporting Documentation Needed

Copy of most recent grades

Copy of most recent IRS Form 1040

Submit a one page Call to Ministry testimony

Church Information Form

Release of Information Form

College Scholarship Application

Applications due by April 15 at 11:59pm CT
Required Uploads
Upload FAFSA*
Accepted file types: pdf, docx, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 64 MB.
Required for all Undergraduate Students:
**Attach a copy of your FAFSA Electronic Student Aid Report (SAR)
Transcript or Copy of Grades*
Accepted file types: pdf, docx, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 64 MB.
Freshmen must submit copy of High School Transcript. All other students may submit a copy of your grades THROUGH THE FALL 2024 SEMESTER.
Typed summary*
Accepted file types: pdf, docx, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 64 MB.
A typed summary (no more than two pages) of your Christian conversion, highlights of your Christian growth and involvement in your church, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, etc., and your life’s goals pertaining to ministry after college NOTE: If you have applied in prior years, please provide an updated summary. Use of a previous year’s summary is cause for rejection of application.
Signed Release Forms*
Accepted file types: pdf, docx, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 64 MB.
Upload signed copy of the release form you printed out. (Form Provided At Bottom Of Page)
Church information*
Accepted file types: pdf, docx, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 64 MB.
Upload signed copy of the "Church Information" form you printed, signed by a Church Staff Member. (Form Provided At Bottom Of Page)
Letter Of Recommendation*
Accepted file types: pdf, docx, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 64 MB.
A one page letter from your Pastor, Youth Minister, BCM Leader, or Life Group / Sunday School Leader
Personal Information
Full Name*
First Middle Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Student ID #
Last 4 of SS #*
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Phone*
Email*
Marital Status*
- Single
- Married
Number of Dependent Children
Family Information
(Must be completed if you are named as a dependent on your parent's Income Tax Return)
Name and address of parents or guardians (if not married):
Father's Name
First Last
Address
Mother's Name
First Last
Address
Father's Occupation
Mother's Occupation
Number of children in household (including yourself)
List below names of brothers and/or sisters who are in college and supported by your parents
Name of Sibling
First Last
College or University
Anticipated Graduation Date
Name of Sibling
First Last
College or University
Anticipated Graduation Date
Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)*

Please provide the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from your most recent 1040 tax return. If you are a named dependent on your parent’s income tax return, please provide your parent’s AGI.
Church Information
Church Membership*
Pastor's Name*
Educational Information
High School:
Name
City
State
Dates
Degree
College(s) attended:
Name
City
State
Dates
Degree
College(s) attended:
Name
City
State
Dates
Degree
Institution you anticipate attending in the Fall 2024/Spring 2025:
Name of Institution*
Major or course of study
Anticipated graduation date (mm/dd/yyyy)*
Are you preparing for a vocation in missions?*
- No
- Yes
What field?
Indicate anticipated classification for Fall 2024 (check one):
College:
- First year
- Second year
- Third year
- Fourth year
Medical School:
- First year
- Second year
- Third year
- Fourth year
College of Pharmacy:
- First year
- Second year
- Third year
- Fourth year
I hereby certify that the above statements and answers are true and correct. I understand that the information contained in this application is subject to verification by the Foundation and I give my approval for any inquiries necessary in accomplishing said verification.

I authorize the release of any of my information to the Foundation pursuant to these inquiries. I further indemnify and shall hold harmless any organization providing such information.
Signature*

Please type your full name
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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The Impact of a TBF Scholarship

TBF scholarship recipient Waldhys J. Rodoli graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fall 2021. Congrats, Waldhys!

Need Help?

Get in touch with Bonnie Sneed

bsneed@tnbaptist.org

(615) 371-2029

Educational Scholarships Offered by the TBF

Scholarship Program

Give to the TBF Scholarship Fund to invest in future generations.

TBF SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS

Scholarships

College & Medical Scholarship

Seminary Scholarships

TBF SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS

Please Note

Supporting Documentation Needed

College Scholarship Application

Applications due by April 15 at 11:59pm CT

Required Uploads

Personal Information

Family Information

Church Information

Educational Information

The Impact of a TBF Scholarship

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