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College Scholarship Program

The scholarship program of Summer Grove Baptist Church was implemented to provide financial assistance to students who have committed their lives to full-time Christian service. Applications MUST BE SUBMITTED EACH SEMESTER to the Scholarship Committee no later than the following deadlines Fall semester – July 15 Spring semester – November 15 Summer school – April 15

The following materials must be submitted with each application:
  1. APPLICATION FORM – Must be submitted ON TIME for consideration.
  2. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT – Submit latest official transcript as soon as received.
  3. STUDENTS STATEMENT – All applicants must submit a written testimony of their salvation with the first application.
  4. CHRISTIAN VOCATION applicants submit written testimony, including date and place of public commitment to full-time Christian service. Thereafter, a brief progress report must be included with each renewal.
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Applicant shall be or shall have been a member of Summer Grove Baptist Church for at least one year.
  • Applicant must be attending a Southern Baptist institution.
  • Applicant must be pursuing a degree in a full-time Christian vocation.
  • Grade point average of 2.5 (4.0) scale must be maintained to continue eligibility.
The maximum scholarship granted per semester will be:
Christian Vocation

  Full-time Part-time
Married Student $650.00 $325.00
Single Student $500.00 $250.00

Summer school scholarships will be no more than one-half the full-time rate. The amount awarded an applicant shall be determined by financial need, number of applicants, and availability of funds. Payment will be made directly to the institution.

Scholarships are limited as follows:

  • Bachelor’s degree – up to 8 semesters as full-time student
  • Master of Divinity – up to 6 semesters as full-time student
  • All other Master’s degrees – up to 4 semesters as full-time student
  • (Part-time status will count as one-half semester)
  • Doctoral students are ineligible for scholarships.