10 Baptist Scholarships (April 2025)

The purpose of the Victor A. and Louise R. Lester Educational Award is to assist students in the Western Virginia area. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate academic capability. Students must enroll in an accredited college, university, vocational, technical or trade school located in Virginia. Preferences are given to those planning to attend a Baptist or church-related school and those from Martinsville City, Henry County. Financial need is not a requirement but will be considered.

The purpose of the Dorothy Rapp Music Scholarship is to support Christian students in their pursuit of post-secondary education and/or development of musical abilities in accordance with their faith. Applicants must belong to a Baptist church in Evansville, Indiana and intend on being involved with music for the church. Selection is based on an essay explaining how the scholarship will be used as well as letters of recommendation from the applicant's music teacher and pastor.

The purpose of the Dorothy Peek Scholarship for New Morgan Hill Baptist Church is to assist students in the Western North Carolina area. Applicants must be children of members of New Morgan Hill Baptist Church in Candler, NC, who are between ages 17 and 23. Students must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in an accredited undergraduate or technical program in the U.S.

The purpose of the Irene Bovender Wade Hunley Memorial Scholarship is to support New Castle students pursuing a higher education who have interests similar to the late Irene Bovender Wade Hunley. Applicants must be graduating seniors of New Castle High School who lack financial resources to further their education. Special consideration is given to the following students: those pursuing a beauty/cosmetology certificate, those studying piano or dance based on prior history with piano or dance, members of the First Baptist Church in New Castle, those who have worked part-time at a hospital or assisted living home while in high school, those students who were on the swim team all four years of high school or those with a family member who is serving or has served in the military.

The purpose of the Destiny Baptist Church Patrick J. Walker Scholarship Fund is to support students from Eastern West Virginia. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are current members of Destiny Baptist Church who have been members for at least a year. Students must have attended an accredited high school or hold a GED which they received within the prior 18 months and have a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must have already been accepted at a college, university or trade school for the upcoming fall semester.

The purpose of the Emma Bowart Estate Scholarship is to help students who attend or are planning to attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

The purpose of the At-Large Leadership Scholarship is to support Baptist students currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree. Applicants must demonstrate a deep commitment to their faith through actions and activities that complement the mission and purpose of CBF. Photograph, transcripts, reference forms and letters of recommendation are required to complete the application process.

The purpose of the Irys Jeanne Harris Scholarship is to help students who attend or are planning to attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Applicants must be incoming students.

The purpose of the Alta and Norman Morrow Scholarship is to help students who attend or are planning to attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

The purpose of the Harriett Waters Matheny Scholarship is to help students who attend or are planning to attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Applicants must be incoming students and be in good standing.