Scholarships

Mid-America Scholarships

Generous donors cover approximately 70 percent of the cost to attend Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. This means that the cost to students is significantly reduced. This makes Mid-America much more affordable for students. In addition, we offer a variety of scholarships for students.

To learn for which scholarship options you may qualify, simply complete the Financial Aid Application.

Scholarships for Seminary Students

Criteria-based (student must provide proofs necessary).

Scholarship Name	Criteria for Granting
Alumni Legacy Discount	Child or grandchild of an alumnus
Ann C. Anthony	For students with qualifying financial needs
Ashley S. Wright	For students enrolled in master’s and associate’s programs or equivalent who have expressed a calling to Christian ministry. Preference is given to: 1. Married student with children, 2. Married student with no children 3. Single student
Barbara Mashburn	Graduates of Central High School, Memphis, Tennessee, going into the Worship degree program
Bob & Barbara Scott	For students with qualifying financial needs pursuing pastorate
Bob Sorrell	For Christian education students who are in the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries or Master of Divinity in Christian Ministries programs, based upon a student’s GPA and ministry potential.
Boyce Family	For: 1. Full-time African-American students making normal progress toward the PhD degree at Mid-America 2. If no one qualifies under criteria #1, African-American students enrolled in the MDIV or other masters-level program with priority given to those interested in pursuing a PhD at Mid-America.
Calvary Amite	For students with qualifying financial needs
David Skinner International Studies	For master students in missiology program
Douglas White	For students with qualifying financial needs
Egypt Baptist	For worthy and deserving preachers
Eva K. Thomas	For students with qualifying financial needs who would be unable to attend without monetary help
Fred Powers	For students with qualifying financial needs
General Scholarship	For master-level students with qualifying financial needs who are in good standing
Hussman	To provide for tuition for two students per school year who are called to pastoral ministry (PM) and who are preparing for that ministry at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
International 10-40	Full-time international master or doctoral students who plan to return to their home country to minister or any student who is going to a nation within the “10/40 Window.”
Janet Whitehead	Female students born in or currently living in Mississippi
L.J. Belt	For students with qualifying financial needs attending Seminary
Morrison Outdoor Preaching	The applicant must be male and is required to upload a 60-minute video to your YouTube channel, which is current and is of you preaching on the University of Memphis campus (or other college campuses or Beale Street or other high-traffic areas). Please see the Financial Aid office for more details regarding the requirements for this scholarship.
Morrison Scripture Memory	The applicant must be male and is required to memorize the book of Romans verbatim in English. Please see the Financial Aid office for more details regarding the requirements for this scholarship.
Noble	For one Master of Divinity student annually who is currently serving or is preparing to serve as a pastor (preference is given to a married student); any funds available in excess of the cost of full tuition, fees, and books are to be used for a student wife for the wives’ classes (preference is given to the wife of the Noble Scholarship recipient)
North	For full-time: 1. Master of Divinity, or 2. Doctor of Ministry students (in pastoral or evangelistic ministry), 3. any student studying for the pastoral or evangelistic ministry, and 4. any student selected by the committee Committee decision must be based upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Evangelism Department.
Nostrand	Provides tuition assistance to a currently enrolled student who does not already receive assistance from another organization
Peggy Scott Christian Education	For students who plan for a life vocation of Christian education (school teacher)
Pope Family	For a full-time student with a recognized need for financial assistance. Preference given to: 1. MDIV students preparing for Chaplaincy Ministry, and 2. MDIV students
Robert Whitehead	Male students born in or currently living in Mississippi
Sam Roberts	For students with qualifying financial needs
Satterwhite	Financial aid for the tuition of Mid-America students with qualifying financial needs
Student Spouse Benefit	Spouse of a currently enrolled graduate-level or a full-time student
T.V. Farris Preaching	For students with qualifying financial needs
M. & V. Pentecost	For students with qualifying financial needs demonstrating sound moral character, exceptional commitment to Christian ministry, and a member of a Southern Baptist Church
W.L. Priddy	For students with qualifying financial needs
West Memorial	For students with qualifying financial needs
Westbrook	For students with qualifying financial needs
Wm. Beasley	For students in any degree program of the Seminary; first priority is to be given to students from Exmore Baptist Church
Wren Causey	For master-level students who show need, making normal progress toward degree
Xiu-Yu Chan	1) Any deserving student that shows a legitimate need for tuition and books 2) No prior award of the scholarship

The number of scholarships granted from the above categories may change from year to year. Scholarships typically pay for one to four classes depending on the funds available each year and require the student to be enrolled in two or more courses each semester.

There are funds available for benevolence needs as they may arise for students. Contact the Student Life office by email at studentlife@mabts.edu.

If you are looking for scholarships to attend The College at Mid-America, please click here to get more information.

Select Scholarships for Students Participating in Mid-America Global MOVE

Scholarship Name	Criteria for Granting Scholarship
Shepherd	For Northeast student, funds may be used for tuition, books, fees, or any other student needs which the MAG Director wishes to meet.
Clayton Shaw	For a Northeast student with financial need and making normal progress toward a degree.
Mid-America Global MOVE Scholarship	For students pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees at the College of Mid-America or Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary studying under the supervision of a mentor in a regional MOVE group (Mentored, Online, Virtual, Education).