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 2013 and Spring 2014.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP *

$2,200 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 * - $10,000 per academic year
Requirement for renewal: Maintain a 3.2 GPA and full-time status

Honor Scholarship * - $8,500 per academic year
Requirement for renewal: Maintain a 3.0 GPA and full-time status

Dean Scholarship * - $7,000 per academic year
Requirement for renewal: Maintain a 2.75 GPA and full-time status

Achievement Grant * - $3,000 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

Honors Program Scholarship * - $1,000 per academic year; limited number available

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 the Office of Spiritual Development
$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.