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Partner School Scholarships

Dallas Baptist University offers a unique opportunity for students to receive scholarships through its partnerships with prestigious institutions such as Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI), Youth with a Mission (YWAM), Hillsong School, and Celebration Life Institute (CFI) at Celebration Life Church.

These collaborations provide students with access to financial support while pursuing academic excellence and spiritual growth. DBU’s scholarship programs open doors for students to further their academic goals while engaging in a holistic Christian education experience.

Open To

Graduates or those still attending partner institutions of CFNI, Youth with a Mission, Hillsong School, and Celebration Life Institute students who enroll at DBU on a full-time or part-time basis.

Scholarship Amount

Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI) Scholarship

  • The Partnership Scholarship provides a 30% tuition scholarship for qualifying undergraduate students and a $100 per credit hour scholarship for graduate students enrolled at Dallas Baptist University.
  • CFNI Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship – provides a 30% tuition discount towards DBU courses. When students fill out a FAFSA application, they will then be evaluated for Federal aid, such as Federal Loans and PELL grants, based on the total hours between DBU and the partner institution.
  • Learn more at: https://www.dbu.edu/cfni/

Youth with a Mission (YWAM) Scholarship

  • The Partnership Scholarship provides a 30% tuition scholarship for qualifying undergraduate students and a $100 per credit hour scholarship for graduate students enrolled at Dallas Baptist University.
  • YWAM Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship – provides a 30% tuition discount towards DBU courses. When students fill out a FAFSA application, they will then be evaluated for Federal aid, such as Federal Loans and PELL grants, based on the total hours between DBU and the partner institution.
  • Lean more at: https://www.dbu.edu/ywam/

Hillsong Scholarship

  • The Partnership Scholarship provides a 30% tuition scholarship for qualifying undergraduate students and a $100 per credit hour scholarship for graduate students enrolled at Dallas Baptist University.
  • Hillsong Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship – provides a 30% tuition discount towards DBU courses. When students fill out a FAFSA application, they will then be evaluated for Federal aid, such as Federal Loans and PELL grants, based on the total hours between DBU and the partner institution.
  • Learn more at: https://www.dbu.edu/hillsong/

Celebration Life Institute at Celebration Life Church (CLI) Scholarship

  • CLI Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship – provides a 30% tuition discount towards DBU courses. When students fill out a FAFSA application, they will then be evaluated for Federal aid, such as Federal Loans and PELL grants, based on the total hours between DBU and the partner institution.

How to Apply

  • Students should contact their DBU Admissions Counselor to confirm enrollment and apply the scholarship.
  • Graduates of partner institutions are required to submit a copy of their school diploma and any other required paperwork, as requested.

Specific Requirements

  • Contact the DBU Financial Aid Office for any specific questions related to our Partner School Scholarships, by calling (214) 333-5363 or by emailing finaid@dbu.edu.

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