Federal Grants
Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is based on “Need” determined by FAFSA results. The award amount of this grant varies according to Expected Family Contribution (EFC), enrollment status, and attendance. The Pell grant is only available to undergraduate students. The maximum amount for the academic year is $4310. The minimum amount for each year is $400. Students must apply by completing the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is based on exceptional financial need. FSEOG is awarded on a limited basis. The total award amount for the academic year is $700. The FSEOG grant is only available to full time, undergraduate students.
State Grants
Missouri ACCESS Grant
Eligibility of funds is determined by the state based on financial need and other factors. To apply, students must complete the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Application deadline is April 1. To be considered for this award, a student must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen, a resident of Missouri, Undergraduate student, be enrolled full time and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students majoring in Religion, Religious Education, Church Music, Ministry and Leadership or Worship Arts are ineligible for this grant. Award amount is up to $4600.00 for the year.
Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholarship Program
This scholarship was established for students who are employed while attending school part time. To be eligible a student must: be enrolled at least half-time (6 semester hours) but less than full time (12 semester hours); be employed and compensated for at least 20 hours per week; be at least 18 years of age; demonstrate financial need; maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by Missouri Baptist University; be a Missouri resident and a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen; and not be pursuing a degree or certificate in Religion, Religious Education, Church Music, Ministry and Leadership, or Worship Arts. To apply, students must complete the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Application deadline is April 1. Marguerite Ross Barnett Employment Verification Form.
Missouri Higher Education Academic Scholarship (Bright Flight)
Missouri high school graduates who score in the top 3 percent of Missouri students on the ACT or SAT are eligible for this $2,000 scholarship awarded by the State of Missouri. Students may obtain an application from their high school counselor. Application deadline is February 1. Students must be enrolled for at least 12 hours each semester to receive this scholarship.
Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship
This scholarship is a competitive $3,000 per year renewable award for up to four years and is available through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship awards are contingent upon a match from Missouri Baptist University. Applicants must meet the following requirements: be enrolled in a program of study leading to certification in Missouri; be a Missouri resident; be African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic American, or Native American; be a high school senior, college student, or returning adult (without a baccalaureate degree) who rank in the top 25 percent of their high school class and score at or above the 75th percentile on the ACT or SAT exam or who have completed 30 college hours and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, OR individuals with a baccalaureate degree who are returning to an approved math or science teacher education program. Completed application packets must be submitted by February 15th.
Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship
This scholarship is a competitive, one-time, non-renewable award of $2,000 to be used in one academic year and is available through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship awards are contingent upon a match from Missouri Baptist University. Applicants must meet the following requirements: be enrolled in a program of study leading to certification in Missouri; be a Missouri resident; be a high school senior or a college freshman or sophomore (with not more than 60 college credit hours earned); rank in the top 15 percent of the high school class or score in the top 15 national percentile on an ACT or SAT examination; submit a completed application packet postmarked no later than February 15th.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship is a federally funded scholarship for students who show outstanding academic achievement and promise and provides awards of up to $1,500 a year. However, award amounts may vary each year depending on federal appropriations. This scholarship is for students who are entering freshmen and may be renewed three times for a total of four years. Renewal is based on maintenance of good standing as defined by Missouri Baptist University. In accordance with federal regulations, recipients are selected by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
To be eligible to receive a scholarship under this program in Missouri, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria: be legal residents of Missouri; be a graduate of a public or private high school in Missouri or have the equivalent of a certificate of graduation (GED); must be accepted for enrollment at Missouri Baptist University for the Fall semester; must score at or above the 90th percentile on the ACT or SAT test during a scheduled national administration; must rank in the top 10% of the high school graduating class or have obtained a GED test score at or above the 90th national percentile rank.
Urban Flight & Rural Needs Scholarship
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