Scholarships

ETBU offers a limited financial aid packet to its international students. Students are limited to two (2) unfunded scholarships and work/study.

Here are some of the scholarships for which you could be eligible:

   Unfunded scholarships are noted with an asterik (*).
   The amounts listed below are for new students beginning Fall 2010 and Spring 2011.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP *
$2,000 per academic year

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
 - Students must maintain full-time status.
 - Scholarships for freshmen or those transferring less than 24 hours are based on ACT or SAT scores and GPA.
    (To determine which freshman academic scholarship you qualify for, use the online ETBU
Scholarship Calculator.)
 - Scholarships for those who transfer 24 hours or more are based on transfer GPA.
 - Must live in campus housing unless permanent residence is within commuting distance.

   Presidential Scholarship * - $7,500 per academic year
            Requirement for renewal:  Maintain a 3.2 GPA and full-time status

   Honor Scholarship * - $6,500 per academic year
            Requirement for renewal:  Maintain a 3.0 GPA and full-time status

   Dean Scholarship * - $5,500 per academic year
            Requirement for renewal:  Maintain a 2.75 GPA and full-time status

   Achievement Grant * - $2,700 per academic year           
            Requirement for renewal:  Maintain a 2.0 GPA and full-time status

   National Merit Semi-Finalist * - $2,000 added to appropriate academic scholarship

CHURCH RELATED SCHOLARSHIPS

   Christian Leadership Scholarship *

   Initial application required. Renewable each year therafter.

  • Display Christian Leadership through various activities (see application)
  • Recommendation from pastor/staff member
  • Maintain 2.0 GPA
  • $1,000 to $4,000 per academic year

   Christian Education Cooperative Grant *

  • Requires a separate application
  • Church must supply initial funds
  • Must re-apply annually
  • Requires a church action, verified by pastor
  • University will match home church contribution amount up to $500 per academic year

   Ministry Scholarship

   Initial applicants must be a member in good standing of a Baptist Church (regardless of denominational affiliation or geographical location)
  • Renewals must be signed by the pastor of a church cooperating with the Baptist General Convention of Texas
  • Provide certification, license or ordination papers from a Baptist church
  • Participate in Advance in Ministry (AIM) program and complete Religion 2440 before graduation
  • Be an ETBU student in good standing
  • Submit annual renewal application through Office of In-Service Guidance
  • $60 per semester hour

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

   Music and Theatre Scholarships

  • Are available by demonstrating an exceptional level of performance during an on-campus audition. Dates for auditions may be obtained through the Music and Theatre Departments
  • Music: 903.923.2158
  • Theatre: 903.923.2291

Additionally, you may qualify for some departmental and other scholarships. Check the Finance Section of the Catalog for more detailed information.

 

 

 





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