Supporting Your Educational Journey
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Generations of missions-minded women have given faithfully so that Kentucky WMU can assist women and men called to missions and ministry with educational expenses. Using distributions from several endowment funds held by the Kentucky Baptist Foundation, Kentucky WMU awards SIX scholarships based on the stipulations of each endowment.
The scholarships are awarded by the Kentucky WMU Finance/Scholarship Committee. The committee determines scholarship awards based on application information. All scholarships use the same application form. Scholarships generally range from $500 to $1,000, with amounts varying from year to year according to earnings on investments. The application deadline is February 15. |
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Mrs. George B. Eager
For: Women in Christian Graduate School or Seminary
Criteria:
• Native of Kentucky
• Financial need
• Active member of a Southern Baptist church
• Minimum GPA 2.7 (4.0 scale)
• Preparing for a vocational career in missions,
social work or WMU work
• Preference will be given to full-time students
Established in 1924, this is our oldest scholarship and honors Anna Eager, one of the Louisville women who led in efforts that resulted in the formation of the WMU Training School which was in operation from 1907 to 1963.
Criteria:
• Native of Kentucky
• Financial need
• Active member of a Southern Baptist church
• Minimum GPA 2.7 (4.0 scale)
• Preparing for a vocational career in missions,
social work or WMU work
• Preference will be given to full-time students
Established in 1924, this is our oldest scholarship and honors Anna Eager, one of the Louisville women who led in efforts that resulted in the formation of the WMU Training School which was in operation from 1907 to 1963.
Anniversary
For: Active members of a Kentucky Baptist Convention (KBC) church enrolled, or will be enrolling, in an accredited Kentucky college or university and whose testimony reflects a missions lifestyle.
Criteria:
• Enrolled at an accredited Kentucky College or university
• Personal testimony that reflects a missions lifestyle.
• Active member of a Kentucky Baptist church
• Financial Need
• Minimum GPA 2.7 (4.0 scale)
• Preference will be given to full-time students
In 1953, Kentucky women gave money in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of their first annual meeting, in Winchester in 1903. It is invested with the Kentucky Baptist Foundation and designated for scholarships.
Criteria:
• Enrolled at an accredited Kentucky College or university
• Personal testimony that reflects a missions lifestyle.
• Active member of a Kentucky Baptist church
• Financial Need
• Minimum GPA 2.7 (4.0 scale)
• Preference will be given to full-time students
In 1953, Kentucky women gave money in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of their first annual meeting, in Winchester in 1903. It is invested with the Kentucky Baptist Foundation and designated for scholarships.
Janie Cree Bose Anderson Scholarship
For: Women preparing for Christian service in any accredited college, university, or seminary.
Criteria:
• Active member of a Southern Baptist church
• Full-time Student
• Minimum GPA 2.7 (4.0 scale)
Mrs. Anderson served as office secretary and corresponding secretary (now Executive Director- Treasurer) of Kentucky WMU, 1917-1925, and as principal for the WMU Training School, 1925-1930. In the early 1950’s, she established a trust fund of which Kentucky WMU would receive one-fourth. Money was invested with the Kentucky Baptist Foundation and the earnings provide scholarships for “worthy young women attending college or seminary in preparation for Christian service and for WMU promotion.”
Criteria:
• Active member of a Southern Baptist church
• Full-time Student
• Minimum GPA 2.7 (4.0 scale)
Mrs. Anderson served as office secretary and corresponding secretary (now Executive Director- Treasurer) of Kentucky WMU, 1917-1925, and as principal for the WMU Training School, 1925-1930. In the early 1950’s, she established a trust fund of which Kentucky WMU would receive one-fourth. Money was invested with the Kentucky Baptist Foundation and the earnings provide scholarships for “worthy young women attending college or seminary in preparation for Christian service and for WMU promotion.”
State Missionaries Children Scholarship
For: Children of State Missionaries attending any Kentucky college or university
Criteria:
• Minimum GPA 2.7 (4.0 scale)
• Active member of a Kentucky Baptist church
• Unmarried child of missionaries employed or approved by the KBC (including MSC missionaries) actively
involved in direct missions
• Preferences will be given to full-time students
Criteria:
• Minimum GPA 2.7 (4.0 scale)
• Active member of a Kentucky Baptist church
• Unmarried child of missionaries employed or approved by the KBC (including MSC missionaries) actively
involved in direct missions
• Preferences will be given to full-time students
Ruby D. Wetterer Scholarship
For: Women and Men attending The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville
Criteria:
• Active in a Baptist Church
• Native of Kentucky
• Financial need
• Minimum GPA 2.7 (4.0 scale)
• Preparing for a vocational career in missions or WMU work
A bequest of Mrs. Wetterer, a strong WMU supporter of Severns Valley Baptist Church, Elizabethtown, provides the funding for this scholarship.
Criteria:
• Active in a Baptist Church
• Native of Kentucky
• Financial need
• Minimum GPA 2.7 (4.0 scale)
• Preparing for a vocational career in missions or WMU work
A bequest of Mrs. Wetterer, a strong WMU supporter of Severns Valley Baptist Church, Elizabethtown, provides the funding for this scholarship.
Snider - Creal Scholarship
For: Outstanding members of Acteens, Challengers, or Youth on Mission attending an accredited college or university.
Criteria:
• Students who are members of a Kentucky Baptist Church (KBC) and are currently involved in Acteens,
Challengers, or Youth on Mission may apply during their senior year in highschool. Scholarship will be applied
to their freshman year of college
• Minimum GPA 2.7 (4.0 scale)
• Report examples of leadership ability in church, school, and community
• Completion of one of the following: a level in the missions organization achievement plan (i.e. MissionsQuest);
served as an Acteens state or national panelist; or served on a student missions team (Acteens Activators or
other student missions team)
Snider-Creal scholarships come from an investment left for scholarships by Mrs. Fannie S. Snider, in memory of her sister, Mrs. C.F. Creal (Kentucky WMU President, 1931-1933).
Criteria:
• Students who are members of a Kentucky Baptist Church (KBC) and are currently involved in Acteens,
Challengers, or Youth on Mission may apply during their senior year in highschool. Scholarship will be applied
to their freshman year of college
• Minimum GPA 2.7 (4.0 scale)
• Report examples of leadership ability in church, school, and community
• Completion of one of the following: a level in the missions organization achievement plan (i.e. MissionsQuest);
served as an Acteens state or national panelist; or served on a student missions team (Acteens Activators or
other student missions team)
Snider-Creal scholarships come from an investment left for scholarships by Mrs. Fannie S. Snider, in memory of her sister, Mrs. C.F. Creal (Kentucky WMU President, 1931-1933).
How to Apply
Applications are due February 15 for the next school year.
Print a Scholarship Brochure
- Complete the Scholarship Application Form and submit to Kentucky WMU before the deadline.
- Obtain a copy of your most recent official transcript and submit to Kentucky WMU before the deadline.
- Provide copies of the Reference Form to your references.
Applicants are responsible for making sure references have a copy of the reference form and that they are returned to the Kentucky WMU office by the deadline. - You will be notified of your award by May 1.
Scholarships are approved by the WMU Finance/Scholarship Committee and Kentucky WMU Executive Board. The Finance/Scholarship Committee will determine scholarship eligibility and awards based on application information. Scholarship checks are made payable to the student and the school. Checks will be sent to selected students in July along with a verification of enrollment form which must be returned to the Kentucky WMU office. Scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis and recipients must reapply each year.
Print a Scholarship Brochure
Scholarships through the WMU Foundation
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The WMU Foundation assists Southern Baptist students, including the children of Baptist missionaries (NAMB & IMB), and those preparing for Baptist missions service. Through the WMU Foundation, you have 15 additional scholarship opportunities to explore.
To learn more, visit https://www.wmufoundation.com/scholarships-apply |
In 2021, $22,300 was awarded in scholarships from WMU funds and endowments for college and seminary students. We are thankful for those that established these scholarships to help students pursue their calling in education.
Anniversary Scholarships ($1000 each)
Emma Hendricks
Alana Jorgensen
Abby Llewellyn
Taiwo Olaolorun
Mary Robinson
Lauren Tadlock
Dixon Wolfe
Gelan Wongel
Snider Creal Scholarship ($1000 each)
Austyn Crawford
Jenna Stone
State Missionaries Children ($1000 each)
Jacob Morris
Personal Witness
Kiira Davis $800
Seth Davis $800
Hannah Elizabeth Jones $800
Gabrielle Zuckschwerdt $400
Wetterer ($800)
Nathan McBroom
Anderson ($1100 each)
Caroline Carver
Emma LeFevre
Eager ($1000 each)
Jenna Curtis
Abigail McBroom
Changers Scholarships ($500 each)
Emma Hendricks
Abbie Miracle
Kelley Wilson
Anniversary Scholarships ($1000 each)
Emma Hendricks
Alana Jorgensen
Abby Llewellyn
Taiwo Olaolorun
Mary Robinson
Lauren Tadlock
Dixon Wolfe
Gelan Wongel
Snider Creal Scholarship ($1000 each)
Austyn Crawford
Jenna Stone
State Missionaries Children ($1000 each)
Jacob Morris
Personal Witness
Kiira Davis $800
Seth Davis $800
Hannah Elizabeth Jones $800
Gabrielle Zuckschwerdt $400
Wetterer ($800)
Nathan McBroom
Anderson ($1100 each)
Caroline Carver
Emma LeFevre
Eager ($1000 each)
Jenna Curtis
Abigail McBroom
Changers Scholarships ($500 each)
Emma Hendricks
Abbie Miracle
Kelley Wilson