Scholarship Information
Generous donors have provided scholarships to assist students who want to serve in ministry. Scholarships are open to any full-time student with a major in the College of Bible and Ministry.
Incoming freshmen and transfer students may complete the scholarship application the admissions portal.
Students with second majors in Theological Studies should send an email to theologicalstudies@harding.edu to request scholarship information.
Students with second majors in missions, as well as returning students may contact the chair of the Bible Majors Scholarship Committee by email at rdiles@harding.edu for scholarship application instructions.
Applicants age 24 and older may apply for scholarships in the admissions portal when applying for the Equip program.
Deadline: The due date for all application materials is March 1 for awards for the following fall and spring semesters. Applications received after March 1 will be processed in the order received, as funds are available.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, cumulative grade point average, character, service to others, professional promise and clarity of personal goals. Bible scholarships are NOT automatically renewed each year. Students must reapply each spring for awards for the following academic year.
If the student changes his/her major or leaves school, the scholarship may be voided for the entire semester in which the change occurs.
Equip--Bible Online Scholarships
All students enrolled in and pursuing the online Certificate in Christian Ministry, Certificate in Biblical Studies or (B.A.) in Bible and Ministry (BMAC) receive a 50% tuition discount.
Directors Scholarship
Each year, up to four students are awarded the Directors Scholarship and receive a 100% tuition discount. Recipients can choose to complete one of three Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees: Bible and Ministry (BIBM), Bible and Family Ministry (BFAM) or Bible and Missions (BMIS).
You must be accepted to Harding University to be eligible for the Directors Scholarship. Use the link below to submit your application, and be sure to indicate you would like to apply for the Directors Scholarship. You will be prompted to complete an essay in which you should tell us about your ministry experience and future goals. In addition, ask two church leaders, who are non-family members, to send letters of reference to onlinebible@harding.edu. Recipients are determined after a formal interview. Applications are due by December 31 each year to be considered for the fall semester of the following year.
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