Purpose
The Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention SBC Scholarship Initiative funds students of any of the six Southern Baptist Seminaries (Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention, Ontario CA; Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City MO; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans LA; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest NC; Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville KY; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth TX).
Term of Service
The qualifying term of service shall be for at least the minimum of six credit hours per fall/spring semester or for the minimum full-time status equivalent for doctoral work candidates, with award priority to applicants who are enrolled full-time. A student may request scholarship assistance for up to five consecutive years. Scholarship amount is as follows: 6-8 credit hours = $625 and 9+ hours = $1,250.
Qualifications for Participation in the Program
- Any student from a Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention (HPBC) church, in good standing, pursuing a graduate or post-graduate level degree is eligible. A HPBC church considered in good standing, gives annually through the Cooperative Program, and submits an Annual Church Profile (ACP).
- Priority will be given to:
1) Any student from a HPBC church, who is presently enrolled in a Southern Baptist Seminary in preparation for a church-related vocation; or 2) Any student not eligible for additional scholarship support from other sources.
Method of Reporting
The recipient will provide a brief semester report to the HPBC Executive Board. Annual consultation with HPBC Assistant Executive Director of Assist is recommended.
Financial Support of the Program
- For New Student Scholarships (first time, new students), the applicant will complete a full application. If a student wishes to continue to receive funding (current students), a scholarship renewal application must be submitted in addition to the semester report. All forms must be submitted for HPBC Executive Board approval.
- Submission of application does not guarantee receipt of award.
- Student must submit required semester report to the HPBC office to maintain/claim any scholarship that is awarded.
- Student must maintain required enrollment status for the scholarship throughout the entire semester. Dropping below the required number of hours will result in removal of the scholarship and the student will be responsible for any charges that occur because of the removal.
Application Process
- Submit completed application.
- Submit a copy of your seminary student statement, showing semester tuition cost and course registration.
- Deadline for application and supporting material is July 15 (fall semester) and December 15 (spring semester).
- Email application and supporting material to go@hpbaptist.net.
- Scholarship decisions will be made during the scheduled August and January HPBC Executive Board meetings. Said meetings may take place after the tuition deadline for your seminary, so plan accordingly to meet your respective tuition deadline and/or to secure a refund once the scholarship has been applied to your student account, should you be awarded.