Submission Process
Two categories of scholarships will be awarded annually to be selected by the J. Sherman Pelt Scholarship Committee. Applicants will be eligible for only one award per year and must submit an application either as a Seminary Student (Category I) or LBC Atlanta Member (Category II).
Application Timeline
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| April 1st – May 31st | Acceptance Period |
| May 31st | Submission Deadline |
| June 30th | Notification of Status |
| July 31st | Winners Announced |
| Aug. & Jan. | Distribution of Funds |
Seminary Students - Category I
- Two or more scholarships will be awarded to Baptist (by denomination, polity & tradition) seminary students pursuing a Masters of Divinity or a Doctorate degree in a field related to ministry. One scholarship will be reserved for a qualified Interdenominational Theological Center/Morehouse School of Religion (ITC/MSR) student.
- The Scholarship amount is $1,000.00.
- Academic merit (GPA 3.0 or higher), a record of servant-leadership and evidence of a commitment to Christian Education and Ministry are the primary criteria for selection.
- Prior awardees are eligible to apply and may receive scholarships for a maximum of two (2) years.
LBC Members - Category II
- One or more scholarships will be awarded to members of the Liberty Baptist Church-Atlanta who are pursuing Associate, Bachelor, Masters or Doctorate degrees.
- The Scholarship amount is $1,000.00.
- Be a participant in one or more church ministries (If you are currently attending college in another city you must have been active in one or more church ministries prior to your relocation).
- Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Prior awardees are eligible to apply and may receive scholarships for a maximum of four (4) years.
Application Renewal
- One or more scholarships will be awarded to members of the Liberty Baptist Church-Atlanta who are pursuing Associate, Bachelor, Masters or Doctorate degrees.
- The Scholarship amount is $1,000.00.
- Be a participant in one or more church ministries (If you are currently attending college in another city you must have been active in one or more church ministries prior to your relocation).
- Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Prior awardees are eligible to apply and may receive scholarships for a maximum of four (4) years.