Undergraduate Scholarships

 

TBC Scholarship

The Texas Baptist College Scholarship is available to degree-seeking TBC students who are active members of a Southern Baptist Church and who have an established 3.0 GPA. Students who are full-time with traditional on-campus courses are qualified. If funds are available, students who choose to take less than full-time hours and/or online classes (8-week courses are not eligible) may be eligible for a reduced scholarship. Failure to maintain scholarship requirements throughout the academic year may result in reduction or removal of the scholarship. Incoming students can apply upon acceptance for enrollment, and current students must apply annually during the Spring semester for the following academic year.

This is a $3,700 scholarship for tuition and fees that is divided into $1,850 for the Fall semester and $1,850 for the Spring semester.

To apply for this scholarship for the Spring 2026 term, please fill out the general financial aid application that opens on October 1st. The deadline for new students is January 12th. Late submissions will not be considered.

 

TBC Partial Scholarship

The Texas Baptist College Scholarship is available to degree-seeking TBC students who are active members of a Southern Baptist Church and who have an established 3.0 GPA. Priority will be given to part-time residential students (nine hours minimum). Failure to maintain scholarship requirements throughout the academic year may result in reduction or removal of the scholarship. Incoming students can apply upon acceptance for enrollment, and current students must apply annually during the Spring semester for the following academic year.

This is a $2,220 scholarship for tuition and fees that is divided into $1,110 for the Fall semester and $1,110 for the Spring semester.

To apply for this scholarship for the Spring 2026 term, please fill out the general financial aid application that opens on October 1st. The deadline for new students is January 12th. Late submissions will not be considered.

 

TBC High Achievers Scholarship

The Texas Baptist College High Achievers Scholarship is available to degree-seeking TBC students who are active members of a Southern Baptist Church, have an established 3.75 GPA, are enrolled full-time (12 or more hours), and who are taking on-campus courses (no online courses, including FLEX courses, are eligible). Failure to maintain scholarship requirements throughout the academic year will result in reduction or removal of the scholarship. Incoming students can apply upon acceptance for enrollment, and current students must apply annually during the Spring semester for the following academic year.

This is a $4,630 scholarship for tuition and fees that is divided into $2,315 for the Fall semester and $2,315 for the Spring semester.

To apply for this scholarship for the Spring 2026 term, please fill out the general financial aid application that opens on October 1st. The deadline for new students is January 12th. Late submissions will not be considered.

 

Dual Enrollment Scholarship

The Dual Enrollment Scholarship at Texas Baptist College allows high school students to begin their college education while deepening their biblical foundation. This scholarship supports academically motivated students eager to integrate Christian learning with their high school studies. Recipients will gain early access to TBC’s Christ-centered education, preparing them for future ministry or academic pursuits. By reducing financial barriers, the Dual Enrollment Scholarship equips students to grow spiritually and intellectually as they take their next steps in faith and education. Applications are due January 12.

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Foundations of Faith Scholarship

The Foundations of Faith Scholarship at Texas Baptist College supports first-year Christian Studies students who demonstrate a clear calling to ministry. Recipients must exhibit spiritual maturity, academic readiness, and a commitment to serving the TBC community. Strong candidates will articulate their ministry goals, past experiences, and alignment with their church’s mission, supported by a reference from their local church. This scholarship invests in students dedicated to growing in their faith, deepening their biblical knowledge, and preparing for a lifetime of gospel-centered service.

This scholarship covers the first full year tuition.

To apply for this scholarship, please fill out the application using the link below that opens on October 24. Applications are due March 15.

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Classical Learning Test Scholarship

The Classical Learning Test Scholarship is available to incoming, degree-seeking Texas Baptist College students who are enrolled full-time (12 or more hours) and taking on-campus courses.

Students who earn a 70 or higher on the CLT are eligible to receive a $250 per semester scholarship for their first year of studies. This scholarship could be compounded with the TBC Scholarship or the TBC High Achievers Scholarship.

Applications for Spring 2026 are due January 12. Applications for Fall 2026 are due August 14.

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General Scholarship Information:

  • Students must re-apply for financial aid each academic year.
  • Applying for a scholarship is not a guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded.
  • Scholarships will be reviewed in the order in which they are received and are awarded based on eligibility requirements and scholarship funding for the academic year.
  • You must maintain the stated scholarship requirements throughout each Fall and Spring semester to remain eligible to receive a scholarship. Failure to do so may result in the reduction or removal of the scholarship.
  • Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
  • Students may only be awarded one institutional scholarship per academic year.
  • Non-degree-seeking students are not eligible to receive financial aid.
  • Students in the continuation phase (those being billed the continuation fee) of their degree or taking a Leave of Absence (LOA) are not eligible to receive institutional scholarships.

Learn more about applying for this and other institutional scholarships on our Financial Aid page.

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