Applicants who have received the FBA Ministerial Student Scholarship prior, please read and follow the instructions below, and submit materials requested by the deadline published.


Eligibility 

Students who meet the following criteria are eligible for the scholarship criteria are eligible for the scholarship consideration. The Applicant:

1. Is currently serving in a church designated ministerial position at a supporting member church. Position can be full-time, part-time , or volunteer.

2. Is enrolling in a ministry related bachelor's or master's degree program at a Southern Baptist Convention, or a southern Baptist seminary whose graduates are              endorsable by a mission or ministry agency of the SBC. Doctoral programs are not included in the scholarship program.

3. Is a citizen of the United States, or legally documented immigrant.


Application Process - Returning Applicants

Application materials must be received by no later than two weeks after the beginning of a semester to be eligible for consideration for that semester's expense. 

The following materials should be submitted:

1. Completed application form

2. A typed request letter that includes the following:

     a. Course of study being pursued, and statement of career objectives

     b. Statement of financial resources to be applied toward your education

3. Verification of Enrollment and Account Statement from approved college or seminary.


Selection Process 

Recipients will be selected by the Florida Baptist Association directors based on application materials provided. All scholarship applicants will be notified of the directors' decision by email or postal mail. Payment for eligible applicants will be made to the recipient's school of choice upon notification and in accordance with the school's scholarship guidelines.


Award

Scholarships are need-based, and will be payable to the recipients' educational institution.

Limitations are a follows:

1. The total amount of scholarship funds so be distributed in a given year will be based upon the accrued value gain of the FBA investment from which the

      scholarships are drawn.

2. Individual scholarship awards will vary based upon the student's expenses. Maximum per semester award will be 75% of the applicant's actual out of pocket                expenses for tuition and fees.

3. Maximum lifetime award will not exceed $12,000 for bachelor's degrees, and $10,000 for Master's.


Questions

If you have questions or need further information please contact Sean McMahon at 850-877-7600 or smcmahon@floridabaptistassociation.org.










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