Rewarding Achievement
College is an investment in your future, and SBU partners with you to make attending college with us as affordable as possible. Scholarships are one way we make an SBU education possible for outstanding students and students who bring special abilities to our campus that benefit the university community as a whole. Check with admissions to explore what scholarship opportunities may be open to you. Our staff is here to help you in every way we can.
Church-Related Scholarships
As a Baptist University, it is our privilege to award scholarships to students entering certain types of ministry and also to partner with churches to help build the Kingdom of God by helping encourage Christian service.
Church-Ministry Scholarship
Would your church like to contribute to your education? If so, SBU will match their contribution dollar-for-dollar up to $500 annually. Agreement forms are mailed out annually to the home church in early May. Church contributions and agreement forms should arrive at SBU by July 1.
Church Related Vocation Scholarship
SBU offers a $2,000 per year scholarship to students majoring in Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Religious Studies, Intercultural Studies, Church Music or Church Recreation. Contact admissions about applying for this scholarship and documentation required. The application deadline is August 1.
Dependent of Church Minister Scholarship
If you have a parent or spouse who is employed as a full-time minister in a church, you may be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship. Contact admissions to submit a scholarship application and all supporting documentation.
Dependent of Missionary Scholarship
If your parent or spouse is currently serving on the mission field for the International Mission Board (IMB) or the North American Mission Board (NAMB), you may be eligible for this scholarship valued at 2/3 of your tuition.