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Scholarships
(CLS Online Application)
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- Christian
Leadership Scholarship
- Academic
Excellence Scholarship
- Academic Honor Scholarships
- National
Merit Scholarship
- Acteens
Scholarship
- AWANA
Scholarship
- Challengers
Scholarship
- Baptist Minister's Dependent Scholarship
- Christ for the Nations
Institute Scholarship
- Church Matching Grant Scholarship
- Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
(CCCU) Scholarship
- Ethnic Mission Scholarship
- Missionary Kid School Allowance, Post-Secondary
(MKSAPS)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
- Texas Black Baptist Scholarship Program
- Transfer Commuter Scholarship
Academic Excellence Scholarship
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions awards this scholarship
to new students who have demonstrated exceptional academic
ability in their prior high school or college academic work.
To qualify for this scholarship, a student must have made
a minimum score of 30 on the ACT or 1310 on the SAT. This
scholarship, funded in part by the annual Russell Perry Free
Enterprise Award Dinner, is valid for up to 126 attempted
undergraduate hours of college credit including hours transferred
from other colleges and universities.
To remain in good standing for the scholarship,
the student is required to: 1) live on campus, 2) maintain
at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, 3) be enrolled
as a full-time student, 4) complete the Christian Leadership
Course during the first year of enrollment, 5) submit an annual
renewal form, and 6) complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) and all other required financial aid applications.
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Academic
Honor Scholarships
Other
Academic Scholarships are available to incoming students.
A limited number of these scholarships are available. All
students who apply for the Christian Leadership Scholarship
automatically are considered for these scholarships. Qualified
Christian Leadership Scholarship applicants do not need to
apply for these scholarships. ACT and SAT scores (ACT: 25;
SAT: 1200), class rank, and grade point average are all
considered when awarding scholarships.
Students
must enroll in and maintain at least twelve (12) hours per
semester and live in campus housing to be eligible for these
academic honor scholarships.
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Acteens Scholarship
DBU offers Acteen Scholarships to new students who are recipients
of Mission Quest achievement and state and national honors.
These scholarship awards vary according to the number of quests
achieved. Recipients of the scholarship must
1) Complete an Acteen Scholarship Application,
2) complete and submit the DBU Supplemental Application for
Financial Aid and Scholarships, 3) send an Acteen Letter of
Recommendation from their Acteen leader, 4) meet entrance
requirements as stated in the DBU catalog, 5) apply for and
meet requirements for the Christian Leadership Scholarship
of DBU, 6) be enrolled in 12 credit hours each fall and spring
semester, and 7) maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average
while a student at DBU.
The scholarship is renewable each semester
for eight consecutive spring and fall semesters. A limited
number of Acteen scholarships are available. Awards will be
made at the discretion of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
For additional information, contact Undergraduate Admissions
at (214) 333-5360.
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AWANA Scholarship
DBU offers AWANA Scholarships to new students who are AWANA
achievers. These scholarship awards vary according to the
level of achievement. Recipients of the scholarship must 1)
Complete and submit an AWANA Scholarship Application, 2) Complete
and submit the DBU Supplemental Application for Financial
Aid and Scholarships, 3) Apply for and meet requirements for
the Christian Leadership Scholarship of Dallas Baptist University,
4) Provide verification from AWANA headquarters or from their
local AWANA missionary, 5) Meet all entrance requirements
as stated in the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog,
6) Enroll for at least 12 credit hours in each fall and spring
semester, 7) Maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average while
a student at DBU.
The scholarship is renewable each semester
for eight consecutive spring and fall semesters. A limited
number of AWANA scholarships are available. Awards will be
made at the discretion of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
For additional information, contact Undergraduate Admissions
at (214) 333-5360.
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Baptist Minister's Dependent Scholarship
The spouse and/or dependent children of an ordained or licensed
minister who actively serves full-time in any Baptist
church or agency ministry or a spouse and/or a dependent child
of a Baptist ministerial student currently enrolled
at Dallas Baptist University or any Baptist Seminary may be
eligible to receive a $30 per semester hour tuition scholarship.
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Challengers Scholarship
DBU offers Challengers scholarships to new students who are
recipients of recognition through The Journey mission advancement
programs. These scholarship awards vary according to the level
of achievement. Recipients of the scholarship must 1) Complete
and submit a Challengers Scholarship Application, 2) Complete
and submit the DBU Supplemental Application for Financial
Aid and Scholarships, 3) Apply for and meet requirements for
the Christian Leadership Scholarship of Dallas Baptist University,
4) Provide verification from the North American Mission Board
or state Baptist convention offices, 5) Meet all entrance
requirements as stated in the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate
Catalog, 6) Enroll for at least 12 credit hours in each fall
and spring semester, 7) Maintain at least a 2.5 grade point
average while a student at DBU.
The scholarship is renewable each semester
for eight consecutive spring and fall semesters. A limited
number of Challengers scholarships are available. Awards will
be made at the discretion of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
For additional information, contact Undergraduate Admissions
at (214) 333-5360.
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Christ for the Nations Institute Scholarship
Dallas Baptist University offers a $60 per hour tuition scholarship
to graduates of CFNI who enroll at DBU on a full- or part-time
basis. Students will be required to submit a copy of their
CFNI diploma to the Office of Financial Aid.
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Christian Leadership Scholarship
(CLS Online Application)
This scholarship is awarded by the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions to new students who have demonstrated exceptional
Christian character and leadership abilities as well as proven
academic skills. The scholarship is awarded to students who
have demonstrated servant-leadership by giving their lives
to serving God and His people. This scholarship, funded in
part by the annual Russell Perry Free Enterprise Award Dinner,
is valid for up to 126 attempted undergraduate hours of college
credit including hours transferred from other colleges and
universities.
To remain in good standing for the scholarship,
the student is required to: 1) live on campus, 2) maintain
at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average, 3) be enrolled
as a full-time student, 4) complete the Christian Leadership
Course during the first year of enrollment, 5) be involved
in a volunteer or service activity on campus, 6) have a positive
influence on the DBU campus, 7) submit an annual renewal form,
and 8) complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and all
other required financial aid applications.
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Church Matching Grant Scholarship
Dallas Baptist University will match up to $2000 per year
given on a student's behalf from his/her local church. Certain
restrictions apply. Refer to the Church Matching Gift Guidelines in the Financial Aid Forms pagefor
more information.
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Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
(CCCU) Scholarship
A very limited number of scholarships are offered to DBU students
whose parents are employed full time at a member CCCU college
or university. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more
information.
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Ethnic Mission Scholarship
The Ethnic Mission Scholarship fund was originally established
to aid deserving Baptist students who are of Latin American,
Asian, Asian-American, or American Indian descent who were
unable to finance a college education.
The Ethnic Mission Scholarship provides $27 per semester hour
up to a maximum of $400 per semester. The requirements to
receive the Ethnic Missions Scholarship are:
- Be a member of an ethnic Baptist congregation;
- Be a Texas resident;
- Attend a Texas Baptist university.
For more information and an application, contact
the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Ethnic Mission Scholarship,
333 N. Washington Ave., Dallas, Texas 75246, (214) 828-5100.
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Missionary Kid School Allowance, Post-Secondary
(MKSAPS)
If you are a Missionary Kid with the International Mission
Board, either active or former, please contact: Coordinator,
International Mission Board, Tax Section, Office of Finance,
PO Box 6767, 3806 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230-0767,
(804) 353-6655, Ext. 1319. The Missionary Kid School Allowance
is available to missionaries in active service who have college-age
children, provided the Missionary Kid has been on the field
for 36 months. A prorated amount is available to certain former
missionaries, depending on the dates of service. Please contact
the Coordinator at the International Mission Board address
for more information.
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National Merit Scholarship
National Merit� Finalists may qualify for a full tuition scholarship.
Applicants must qualify for the Christian Leadership Scholarship,
submit a recommendation from their pastor and their principal
or guidance counselor, and complete an interview with the
scholarship committee.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to new transfer students meeting eligibility requirements. Students who wish to apply for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship must submit the DBU Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application, in addition to completing all requirements for the Christian Leadership Scholarship. The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship may be awarded in addition to the Christian Leadership Scholarship.
Students applying for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship must meet the following requirements:
1. Students must be a member in good standing in Phi Theta Kappa.
2. Enroll in and successfully complete the DBU Christian Leadership
course during their first year at DBU.
3. Students must enroll for a minimum of 12 hours per long semester.
4. During the first few weeks of each semester, declare an area of
ministry for that semester. (Online forms will be provided.)
5. Be involved (for at least six hours per month) in a volunteer service or
ministry activity.
6. Complete and submit all Ministry Journal requirements each month.
7. Complete ALL financial aid forms each year.
a. The DBU Supplemental Application for Financial Aid.
b. The FAFSA Financial Aid Form.
8. Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
9. Maintain moral and ethical standards that would be exemplary of the
life of Christ.
Students meeting all eligibility requirements may be awarded $500.00 for each fall and spring semester. The scholarship committee will evaluate each candidate on the basis of his or her total qualifications. The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is a monetary award that shall be applied toward tuition only. This scholarship is available only to new, incoming transfer students. DBU renews the scholarship on a year-by-year basis until a student has attempted a total of 126 undergraduate hours of college credit, including hours transferred from other colleges and universities.
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Texas Black Baptist Scholarship
Program
The Texas Black Baptist Scholarship Program provides grants
to help African-American young people get a Christian education.
The scholarships are funded through the Mary Hill Davis Offering
for State Missions, sponsored annually by the Woman's Missionary
Union of Texas. For more information contact the Baptist General
Convention of Texas, Texas Black Baptist Scholarship, 333
N. Washington Ave., Dallas, Texas 75246, (214) 828-5100.
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Transfer Commuter Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to new transfer students who do
not plan to live on campus by the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions. Each scholarship provides $750 per semester for
full-time students toward tuition only. Requirements for the
Transfer Commuter Scholarship are as follows:
- Applicant must have at least 30 transferable
hours from a regionally accredited institution;
- Applicant must meet all DBU admissions
requirements as stated in the DBU Catalog;
- Applicant will be required to complete
an application for the scholarship. Please contact the Office
of Undergraduate Admissions;
- The student must complete ALL financial
aid applications each year;
- Candidates for this scholarship will be
evaluated on the basis of academic ability, demonstrated
Christian leadership capabilities, and need.
NOTE: Other scholarships may also become available from time
to time. Please check with your college department or the
Office of Financial Aid for any specific scholarships that
may be available.
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