Scholarships
Among the projects we help fund, we also allocate dollars directly for seminaries, college or graduate school scholarships. We are honored to assist bright minds in the Georgia Baptist tradition.
Who can apply for scholarship funds
To qualify for the scholarships, you must be an active member of a Georgia Baptist church.
Undergraduate scholarship requirements differ based on the type of scholarship and financial aid office guidelines.
Seminary scholarships are offered to Graduate-level students enrolled in 6 or more credit hours per semester.
How to apply
All scholarships managed by the Georgia Baptist Foundation must be applied for through the financial aid office of your educational institution. Georgia Baptist Foundation does not review or select scholarship applicants. Select your institution to be directed to available scholarships, or to contact your financial aid office for more information.
Seminary Scholarships
The Georgia Baptist Foundation looks forward to supporting any Georgia Baptist resident called into the Gospel ministry with a seminary scholarships. Students enrolled full time pursuing a Master’s degree or higher missions or ministry degree at one of our Southern Baptist Seminaries is eligible for scholarship. For more information, contact the financial aid office at your seminary.
- Gateway Seminary
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Temple Baptist Theological Seminary
- School of Theology and Missions at Truett McConnell University
College Scholarships
The Georgia Baptist Foundation offers scholarships for undergraduate students enrolled at our Georgia Baptist college and universities. These scholarships are awarded by the financial aid offices at each institution and follow requirements of individual trusts and guidelines issued by the Foundation. For more information, please contact the financial aid office at your college or university.
Employee Scholarship Program
The Georgia Baptist Foundation is honored to offer a scholarship to dependents of full time Georgia Baptist Mission Board employees. Eligible students must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate program at any accredited college or university. The Foundation emails applications to all qualifying employees in April of each year. After receiving all applications, we notify scholarship recipients of the amount of the award in July.
Fund a Scholarship
The Georgia Baptist Foundation also partners with individuals, organizations and churches to fund scholarships rooted in our shared values. There are three ways we can create scholarships for students attending a Georgia Baptist or Southern Baptist college, university, or seminary:
Establish your own scholarship fund.
Contribute to one of the Foundation’s general scholarship funds:
- Baptist College Scholarship Fund
- Seminary Scholarship Fund
- Contribute to one of our existing scholarship funds for a specific college, university, or seminary
External Scholarship Resources
This is not a conclusive list. Please contact your church or local Baptist Association for further information.
For Pastor Referrals
If you would like more information about establishing or contributing to a Baptist scholarship fund
