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Accelerated Academic Scholarships

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Students enrolled in the AGP or Bridge programs may qualify for one of DBU’s Accelerated Academic Scholarships listed below. For more information or to confirm eligibility, please contact the Graduate School Office at graduate@dbu.edu or call (214) 333-5242. 

Scholarship Amount

AGP and Bridge Academic Scholarships are based on enrolled hours.


Scholarship Name 12 Hours 9 Hours 6 Hours 3 Hours
Accelerated Patriot Award $4,668 $3,500 $2,333 $1,167
Accelerated Patriot Honor Award $5,328 $4,000 $2,667 $1,333
Accelerated Dean's Award $6,000 $4,500 $3,000 $1,500
Accelerated Dean's Honor Award $6,660 $5,000 $3,333 $1,667
Accelerated Presidential Scholar Award $7,332 $5,500 $3,667 $1,833

How to Apply

Once a student fully transitions into their graduate program, they will receive the appropriate Accelerated Scholarship based on their academic performance and enrollment level. This award will replace any undergraduate aid previously received. For more information, contact the Graduate office at graduate@dbu.edu.

Maintaining these Scholarships 

To remain eligible for a DBU Accelerated Academic Scholarship, eligible recipients must:

  •  Maintain specific overall GPAs as listed above to remain on scholarship at Dallas Baptist University.
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress meeting all three federally required components. (Minimum GPA, Completion Rate, & Maximum Hours)