scholarships

Explore the Types of Scholarships Available

Academic
Scholarships

Institutional
Grants

2024 – 2025 Academic Academic Scholarships

Academic Scholarships are based on ACT scores as well as high school senior valedictorians and salutatorians honors of the current academic year.

The Presidential Scholarship

  • ACT Score of 28 or above
  • Awards up to 3/4th off of tuition after scholarships

The Excellence Scholarship

  • ACT Score of 25-27
  • Awards up to 1/2 off of tuition after scholarships

The Academic Star Scholarship

  • ACT Score of 21-24
  • Awards up to 1/3rd off of tuition after scholarships

The Merit Scholarship

  • ACT Score of 18-20
  • Awards up to 1/4th off of tuition after scholarships

INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS

LEADERSHIP GRANTS

  • This program is a service-based grant for all students who represent the college in any leadership capacity determined based on given criteria.
  • Recipients are required to be enrolled for a minimum of twelve (12) hours per semester and maintain a grade point average of 2.5.
  • Recipients are eligible for up to two (2) grants per semester. (examples of eligible activities: The Article, Charger Connect, Room Campus Leadership responsibilities.)

CHARGER CONNECT GRANT

  • Serve in a vital role as an ambassador and advocate for Southeastern Baptist College.
  • Maintain a minimum of 12 hours per semester and a 2.5 or better GPA.
  • Willingness to learn about Southeastern and become informed about our campus and keep up with current information about our growth and development.
  • Participate in direct and indirect communication campaigns which include phone and written communications to recruit or help gather information for prospective students.

CAMPUS WORK GRANTS

  • A limited number of grants may be offered by the college for service rendered to the college
  • Some areas of service include clerical work and maintenance.
  • A grade point average of 2.5 is required for one to continue receiving a service grant. 
  • Not to exceed balance of student

MERITORIOUS GRANT

  • Grants based on the merit of the student and the intangible contributions the student can make to the college.
  • The dollar amounts of the grants vary and are determined by the scholarship committee in consultation with the financial aid administrator.

YOUTH AUXILIARY GRANT

  • Southeastern offers a grant to participants [minimum of 2 years verified] in our Association’s GMA or Galilean of Mississippi’s program. This grant is awarded based on a submission of an essay by high school seniors. The essay topic will be given to the Association’s GMA/Galilean director each year for disbursements to all GMA groups. Essays will be read by the Leadership team and a determination will be made as to who is awarded the scholarship. SBC will award a scholarship to both GMA and Galilean programs.
  • This grant covers up to full tuition (excluding housing and fees) after FASFA and other scholarships have been applied.
  • Recipients must enroll as incoming freshmen and are required to take a minimum of 12 hours per semester and maintain a grade point average of 2.50.
 

LEGACY GRANT

  • This grant is for full tuition to anyone who is a current member of the BMAA affiliated church for one year or longer.
  • Applies to students who are in a traditional program of 12 hours or more.
  • The scholarship excludes fees / room / board.
  • Recipients are required to live on campus.
  • This grant will be applied to fill the gap between state and federal grants and scholarships.
  • A grade point average of 2.5 is required for one to continue receiving a legacy grant.
 

FULL OR PART TIME BAPTIST PASTOR/CHURCH EMPLOYEE

  • Up to a $500.00 tuition grant is offered to Baptist pastors/full-time church employed Christian workers.
  • The award is prorated on the amount of hours in which the student is enrolled.
  • Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours per semester and maintain a grade point average of 2.5
 

SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT

  • Students who do not qualify for other scholarships or grants offered by the college may be eligible for a $300.00 tuition grant.
  • The award is prorated on the amount of hours in which the student is enrolled.
  • Recipients are required to be enrolled for a minimum of six (6) hours per semester, maintain a grade point average of 2.5, and be classified as a degree-seeking student.
 

BMA OF MISSISSIPPI GRANT

  • The program is designed to encourage enrollment of prospective students in the churches of the Baptist Missionary Association of Mississippi.
  • Any student who is a member of a church associated with the Baptist Missionary Association of Mississippi will be eligible for up to a $400 tuition grant.
  • No limit is set on the number of students who may benefit from a qualifying church.
  • Recipients are required to be enrolled for a minimum of six (6) hours per semester and maintain a grade point average of 2.5.
 
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