University Ministerial Scholarship - Incoming Students

The UMS application and reference form for incoming students during the 2010-11 academic year is available during the Fall 2009 semester.

Purpose
For a number of years, Truett Seminary has been providing the University Ministerial Scholarship (UMS) for select Baptist students who have shown an outstanding combination of academic prowess, leadership potential, and ministry experience.

The UMS scholarship is designated for those called into church ministry, missions, social work, and/or other areas of ministry. This scholarship is to be offered to students who are given high recommendations from faculty, local church pastors/staff as well as personal references.

Process
Interested students must apply for the University Ministerial Scholarship during the fall preceding the year they are interested in enrolling in seminary. Each applicant must submit a completed UMS application as well as the Truett Seminary admissions application. You may download an application on our website at:

UMS applications might also be available on university campuses in your Religion/ Christian Studies Department and Baptist Student Ministries office. Completed UMS applications should be mailed to:

George W. Truett Theological Seminary
ATTN: Admissions
One Bear Place 97126
Waco, TX 76798-7126
Deadline to apply: December 18, 2009


Requirements
  • Baptist denominational affiliation
  • Minimum GPA of 3.25
  • Completed UMS application which includes a reference form that reflects evidence of ministry experience supported by involvement in BSM, church ministry, student missions.
  • Involved in a Baptist church with a desire to serve in a Baptist church or ministry.

The Award
100% Tuition scholarship for the Master of Divinity degree at Truett Seminary. The scholarship will cover the tuition of 93 attempted hours of the M.Div. program at Truett.