Scholarships for New Students
Truett Seminary's scholarships are made possible by the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and numerous other generous donors. Scholarship values are limited to 87 attempted hours total including transferred credit, credit by exam, and failed courses. Baptist students and students in the joint degree programs may be eligible to receive tuition scholarships beyond 87 attempted hours. Married couples attending Truett together may also be eligible to receive additional scholarships.
Full Tuition Scholarships
100% Tuition scholarship for incoming students* pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Truett Seminary. The scholarship will cover the tuition of 87 attempted hours of the M.Div. program at Truett.
*Currently enrolled students are not eligible to apply.
Matching Scholarship
Baylor University will match on a dollar-for-dollar basis, not to exceed $1,000 in an academic year, scholarship funds given to Baptist students from a Baptist church, state Baptist convention or Baptist-affiliated program. Duly authorized Baptist church leaders must certify a statement for each check in order to request matching funds. Checks and statements must be received by the Cashier's Office in order for matching funds to be applied. Matching funds are available for fall and spring semesters for full-time students in good standing. Matching funds are not available for the summer term.
Additional Scholarships
Prior to accessing, requesting, or completing any scholarship applications, new students must have admitted status (accepted to Truett and paid the enrollment deposit). IMPORTANT! Scholarship type is denoted after the award amount for each scholarship and could affect the amount you receive.
(R) = Restricted to tuition cost ONLY (seminary awards along with any outside scholarships that are tuition-restricted cannot exceed total tuition. In the event tuition is exceeded, outside scholarships may be returned to sponsor in part or in full)
(G) = General includes tuition, fees, books, and other seminary education expenses.
Mary E. Bivins Foundation ScholarshipDeadline: January 31st$3,500/semester (G)Champions for ChristDeadline: April 1stAmount variesChoristers Guild Institute ScholarshipsDeadline: March 1st$200-$500Charles C. Coffey Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: August 1st (Fall Term)/December 1st (Spring Term)Amount varies (G)CBF Georgia ScholarshipDeadline: March 31stAmount variesCBF North Carolina ScholarshipDeadline: June 30th$1,000-$2,000 (G)GuideOne ScholarshipDeadline: April 14th$2,500Ircel Harrison Theological ScholarshipDeadline: February 1st$1,000Hispanic Scholarship Fund - General College ScholarshipDeadline: March 30th$500 - $5,000 (G)Hurley Foundation ScholarshipDeadline: May 15th40 scholarships of $1,000 (G)Ruth K. Jacobs Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: February 1stUp to $1,500 (R)Francis Nathaniel & Katheryn Padgett Kennedy FoundationDeadline: New Application April 15th; Renewal February 15thAmount variesCBF Leadership Scholarship (At Large) - Submit to CBFDeadline: March 31st$4,000 + $1,000 travel stipend (G)Students who filed the School Directed Leadership Application do not need to file this application. If not selected, Truett will forward their applications for consideration of the At Large Leadership Scholarship.CBF Leadership Scholarship (School Directed) - Submit to TruettDeadline: March 1st5 scholarships of $4,000 + $1,000 travel stipend (G)Submit all forms to Truett Scholarship Services. For applicants who are not selected as recipients, Truett will forward same application to CBF for consideration for At Large Leadership Scholarship.Tom and Ethel Logue Seminary Scholarship FundDeadline: March 15th$1,000 (G)T.B. Matson ScholarshipDeadline: October 1stAmount variesMemorial Baptist Church FoundationDeadline: May 15thAmount varies (R)Military Chaplains Association of the USADeadline: March 1st - May 15thAmount variesBGAV Ministerial Education FundsDeadline: March 31stAmount varies (G)Craig Holbrook Parham Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: April 30th$250-$1,000 (G)Singing Men of South Texas Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: May 1st$1,000 (G)Claud Slate ScholarshipDeadline: June 2ndAmount varies (G)Texas Baptist Bivocational Ministers and Spouses AssociationTruett Sports Ministry ScholarshipDeadline: June 1st/October 15thUp to 30% tuitionIrene S. Wischer ScholarshipDeadline: March 1stUp to $11,000/year/student
*Additional scholarship resources available for seminary students can be found in the GTU Scholarship Database.
