Scholarships

Scholarships are one of the best ways to help pay for college, and the great thing is there are many places where scholarships can be found!

DBU has many internal scholarships available to our incoming students - take a look at which ones you may be eligible for!

Caleb Rogers

Alumnus ('22)

"I am beyond grateful for the kindness and generosity of our donors! While finances can be stressful, these scholarships have allowed me to fulfill the Lord's call on my life to earn a degree at DBU. I thank our donors for believing in my academic success and providing for so many DBU students."

Elizabeth Christian

Alumna ('23)

"Scholarships have allowed me to attend DBU. With this support, I was able to complete my undergraduate degree without having to worry about how I could afford tuition. I am immensely thankful for the generosity of our donors."

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Christian Service Scholarship | $3,000

The Christian Service Scholarship is valued at $3,000 per academic year for qualifying students and may be used for tuition only. Students who receive the Christian Service Scholarship demonstrate Christian character and are involved in their church, school, and community.

Eligibility for the Christian Service Scholarship is determined by the information provided on the student's application for admission.

Scholarship Requirements:

Enroll in and successfully complete the DBU Christian Leadership course during the first year of enrollment
Be enrolled as a full-time student
During the first few weeks of each semester, declare an area of ministry for that semester (online forms will be provided)
Be involved (for at least six hours per month) in a volunteer service or ministry activity
Complete and submit all Ministry Journal requirements each month
Live on campus
Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average
Maintain moral and ethical standards that would be exemplary of the life of Christ

Commuter Christian Service Scholarship | $3,000

The Commuter Christian Service Scholarship is valued at $3,000 per academic year for transfer students who live off-campus and may be used for tuition only. Students who receive the Commuter Christian Service Scholarship demonstrate Christian character and are involved in their church, school, and community.

Eligibility for the Christian Service Scholarship is determined by the information provided on the student's application for admission.

Scholarship Requirements:

Enroll in and successfully complete the DBU Christian Leadership course during the first year of enrollment
Be enrolled as a full-time student
During the first few weeks of each semester, declare an area of ministry for that semester (online forms will be provided)
Be involved (for at least six hours per month) in a volunteer service or ministry activity
Complete and submit all Ministry Journal requirements each month
Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average
Maintain moral and ethical standards that would be exemplary of the life of Christ

Academic Scholarships | $8,000-$14,000

Eligibility for Academic Scholarships is determined by the information provided on the student's application for admission. Academic Scholarships may be used for tuition only.

Scholarships Available:

Patriot Award | $8,000/year

Typical recipients have:
- Average GPA of 3.00
- At least a 21 ACT, 1100 SAT, or 71 CLT score
- Rank in the top 50% of their class
Patriot Honor Award | $9,000/year

Typical recipients have:
- Average GPA of 3.4
- At least a 23 ACT, 1140 SAT, or 75 CLT score
- Rank in the top 50% of their class
Dean's Award | $10,000/year

Typical recipients have:
- Average GPA of 3.65
- At least a 24 ACT, 1180 SAT, or 77 CLT score
- Rank in the top 25% of their class
Dean's Honor Award | $12,000/year

Typical recipients have:
- Average GPA of 3.65
- At least a 26 ACT, 1240 SAT, or 82 CLT score
- Rank in the top 20% of their class
Presidential Scholar Award | $14,000/year

Typical recipients have:
- Average GPA of 3.95
- At least a 28 ACT, 1310 SAT, or 87 CLT score
- Rank in the top 10% of their class

Commuter Academic Scholarships | $3,000-$7,000

Eligibility for the Commuter Academic Scholarships is determined by the information provided on the student's application for admission. Commuter Academic Scholarships may be used for tuition only.

Scholarships Available:

Patriot Commuter Scholarship | $3,000/year

Typical recipients have an average GPA of 2.50 to 2.99
Dean's Commuter Scholarship | $5,000/year

Typical recipients have an average GPA of 3.00 to 3.49
Presidential Commuter Scholarship | $7,000/year

Typical recipients have an average GPA above 3.50

Christian Leadership Scholarship | up to $3,000

Dallas Baptist University values a commitment to follow Jesus Christ, and students who have demonstrated significant Christian leadership may apply for additional aid. The Christian Leadership Scholarship requires an interview and two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a church, and the other from a teacher. You can contact your admissions counselor or the CLS Office (clsapp@dbu.edu) for details on how to complete this scholarship. The Christian Leadership Scholarship may be used for tuition only.

Scholarship Requirements:

Be accepted to DBU
Be a recipient of the Christian Service Scholarship
Live on-campus
Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average

Hope and Future Scholarship | up to $7,395

What is the Hope and Future Scholarship?

This is a scholarship specifically designed to bless those middle-class families whose students have a calling for college but do not have sufficient funds to finance that vision from the Lord. In the spirit of Jer 29:11, we know God places a vision, calling or conviction on our hearts; but at certain seasons in our lives, we do not have the resources to nurture that calling or bring that vision to fruition. But if we are faithful to that calling, our way-making God will make the impossible possible.

This scholarship is in response to that! It is God’s way-making future; it is His provision for a future that at the moment might only seem like a dimly lit hope. Thus, appropriately named the “Hope and Future Scholarship,” these funds help provide your student a future at DBU, keeping your hope alive!

University Honors Program | $2,000

$2,000 + Academic Scholarship ($9,000-$13,000) per year based on high school GPA, test scores, and interview.

Eligibility for the University Honors Program Scholarship is determined by the DBU Application for Admission, the University Honors Program Application, and requires admittance/enrollment into the University Honors Program. For more information, visit the University Honors Program website.

Chapel Worship | Varies

Amount Varies.

Students admitted to DBU after Fall 2021 who participate in the DBU Chapel Worship Team are eligible for this scholarship. Audition required.

Baptist Student Ministry | $1,000

$1,000 per year

Incoming transfer students who enroll after Fall 2021 and were active members of the Baptist Student Ministry at their former institution may qualify. Recommendation from BSM Director required.

Phi Theta Kappa | $7,000-$12,000

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to new transfer students meeting eligibility requirements and may be used for tuition only. Full-time students living on campus may be awarded $12,000 per academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) and commuter students may be awarded $7,000 per academic year (Fall and Spring semesters).

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is to be used in lieu of the Academic Scholarships for students living on campus and the Commuter Academic Scholarships for students living off-campus. It may be awarded in addition to the Christian Service Scholarship and the Christian Leadership Scholarship.

Scholarship Requirements:

Be a member in good standing in Phi Theta Kappa
Enroll in and successfully complete the DBU Christian Leadership course during the first year of enrollment
Be enrolled as a full-time student
Be involved (for at least six hours per month) in a volunteer service or ministry activity
Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any other required paperwork as requested
Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average
Maintain moral and ethical standards that would be exemplary of the life of Christ

Pre-College Academy | $5,000 over 4 years

$5,000 (over 4 years)

Students who completed courses through DBU’s dual-credit program, the Pre-College Academy, and enrolled in DBU after high school in Fall 2021 or later are eligible to receive the Pre-College Academy Scholarship.

Music Scholarship | Varies

Amount Varies.

All Music Majors must complete an audition for admission to study music and for music scholarships. For more details, and to sign up to audition, visit dbu.edu/audition.

Home of the Patriots Military Scholarship | $600

$600 per semester

The Home of the Patriots Military Scholarship (HOPS) is valued at $600 per semester for Veteran students and their dependents.

All Scholarships

Maintaining Your Scholarship

Living on campus allows students to be fully engaged in the DBU experience. On-campus residency is required for all DBU Scholarships except the Transfer Commuter scholarship.

Students must continue to maintain specific overall GPAs to remain on scholarship at Dallas Baptist University. Learn About Maintaining Your Scholarship.