SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Scholarship applications due July 31, 2020
TBC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Texas Ladies Ministries Scholarship
This scholarship is funded through the generous giving and efforts of the ladies of the Texas District. Applications must be submitted.
Dr. Fred J. Foster Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in 2008 by the Alumni and Friends Association. The name of the scholarship was changed in 2018 to honor the life and legacy of the founding President of Texas Bible College, Dr. Fred J. Foster. This is a matching funds scholarship awarded to upperclassmen. Applications must be submitted.
Children of Missionaries Scholarship
This scholarship is available for the children of active UPCI foreign missionaries. This scholarship pays for the entire cost of tuition. The scholarship will take effect at the time of registration.
D. A. Lewis Sr. Scholarship Fund
The D. A. Lewis Sr. Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 in honor of his faithful service and leadership in the kingdom of God. This scholarship is intended to aid any individual in need of financial assistance that will be attending Texas Bible College coming directly from Tupelo Children’s Mansion. The individual must devote their first full year of college to study the disciplines Texas Bible College propagates or else the scholarship money will not be applied to the student’s account. Applications must be submitted.
ExCell Scholarship Fund
The ExCell Scholarship Fund was established in 2011. These scholarships are intended to aid any person in need of financial assistance who desires to serve our Lord and Savior. The individual must devote their full year of college to study the disciplines Texas Bible College propagates or else the scholarship money will not be applied to the students account. Applications must be submitted.
Helpmate Scholarship
An amount equal to one-half tuition is awarded to husbands or wives of full-time or part-time students. There is no application for this scholarship. The scholarship will take effect at the time of registration.
Rev. Nelson W. Neyland, Sr. Scholarship Fund
The Nelson W. Neyland Sr. Scholarship Fund was established in honor of his faithful leadership and service to the kingdom of God. This scholarship is intended to aid any individual in need of financial assistance that will be attending Texas Bible College. Applications must be submitted.
Louise Dowdy Scholarship Fund
In honor of Louise Dowdy, this scholarship fund has been created to help aid students pursue education at Texas Bible College. The first priority of this scholarship will be given to her descendants. The scholarship will be given in the amount of $500 each year as long as the scholarship is funded.
This scholarship is funded through the generous giving and efforts of the ladies of the Texas District. Applications must be submitted.
Dr. Fred J. Foster Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in 2008 by the Alumni and Friends Association. The name of the scholarship was changed in 2018 to honor the life and legacy of the founding President of Texas Bible College, Dr. Fred J. Foster. This is a matching funds scholarship awarded to upperclassmen. Applications must be submitted.
Children of Missionaries Scholarship
This scholarship is available for the children of active UPCI foreign missionaries. This scholarship pays for the entire cost of tuition. The scholarship will take effect at the time of registration.
D. A. Lewis Sr. Scholarship Fund
The D. A. Lewis Sr. Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 in honor of his faithful service and leadership in the kingdom of God. This scholarship is intended to aid any individual in need of financial assistance that will be attending Texas Bible College coming directly from Tupelo Children’s Mansion. The individual must devote their first full year of college to study the disciplines Texas Bible College propagates or else the scholarship money will not be applied to the student’s account. Applications must be submitted.
ExCell Scholarship Fund
The ExCell Scholarship Fund was established in 2011. These scholarships are intended to aid any person in need of financial assistance who desires to serve our Lord and Savior. The individual must devote their full year of college to study the disciplines Texas Bible College propagates or else the scholarship money will not be applied to the students account. Applications must be submitted.
Helpmate Scholarship
An amount equal to one-half tuition is awarded to husbands or wives of full-time or part-time students. There is no application for this scholarship. The scholarship will take effect at the time of registration.
Rev. Nelson W. Neyland, Sr. Scholarship Fund
The Nelson W. Neyland Sr. Scholarship Fund was established in honor of his faithful leadership and service to the kingdom of God. This scholarship is intended to aid any individual in need of financial assistance that will be attending Texas Bible College. Applications must be submitted.
Louise Dowdy Scholarship Fund
In honor of Louise Dowdy, this scholarship fund has been created to help aid students pursue education at Texas Bible College. The first priority of this scholarship will be given to her descendants. The scholarship will be given in the amount of $500 each year as long as the scholarship is funded.
TBC MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Soli Deo Gloria Music Scholarship Fund
The Soli Deo Gloria Music Scholarship Fund was established in 2016 in honor of Billye Bowman. At a time in life when most individuals would be focusing on retirement, Sis. Bowman left what was familiar and secure to pursue her training in ministry. In her years of service to the music departments of both Texas Bible College and Jackson College of Ministries she has impacted the lives of hundreds of students from around the country. Her commitment to education as well as the TBC motto “Spirit!Excellence!Truth” is modeled through her daily Christian walk. “Soli Deo Gloria” translated means, “To The One True God and To His Glory Alone”. This phrase sums up the ministry of Billye Bowman and the heartbeat of the TBC music department. These scholarships are intended to aid full-time music majors.
The Dean’s Music Scholarship
The Dean’s Music Scholarship was established in 2018 and is intended to aid one full-time music major each year. The recipient of the scholarship will receive a one-time tuition payment of $2,000.00 in the fall semester. To qualify the student must have completed their freshman year, hold a high academic standard, have demonstrated a high level of musical competence in the previous year, and be willing to commit weekly work hours to the music department. The recipient will work to assist the Dean of Music as well as the music faculty with all special projects and office work throughout the school year.
The Soli Deo Gloria Music Scholarship Fund was established in 2016 in honor of Billye Bowman. At a time in life when most individuals would be focusing on retirement, Sis. Bowman left what was familiar and secure to pursue her training in ministry. In her years of service to the music departments of both Texas Bible College and Jackson College of Ministries she has impacted the lives of hundreds of students from around the country. Her commitment to education as well as the TBC motto “Spirit!Excellence!Truth” is modeled through her daily Christian walk. “Soli Deo Gloria” translated means, “To The One True God and To His Glory Alone”. This phrase sums up the ministry of Billye Bowman and the heartbeat of the TBC music department. These scholarships are intended to aid full-time music majors.
The Dean’s Music Scholarship
The Dean’s Music Scholarship was established in 2018 and is intended to aid one full-time music major each year. The recipient of the scholarship will receive a one-time tuition payment of $2,000.00 in the fall semester. To qualify the student must have completed their freshman year, hold a high academic standard, have demonstrated a high level of musical competence in the previous year, and be willing to commit weekly work hours to the music department. The recipient will work to assist the Dean of Music as well as the music faculty with all special projects and office work throughout the school year.
OTHER AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Sheaves for Christ Scholarship
Scholarships are available for both freshmen and upperclassmen in amounts up to $2,500.00 from the General Youth Division, UPCI. For an application, contact the General Youth Division at 36 Research Park Court, Weldon Spring, MO 63304 (telephone 636-229-7900). Information may be downloaded at www.generalyouthdivision.org. The General Youth Division will select the recipients and will notify you of their decision. Applications must be submitted by February 1, for the Fall semester.
Quizzer’s Scholarship
A $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding senior Bible quizzer from the Texas District. The student must continue his studies beyond the freshman year and maintain a GPA of 2.50. The scholarship will become void if the student withdraws from full-time status at any time during his or her freshman year. For details, please contact Rev. Clay Strawn, Texas District Bible Quiz Director.
Texas District Sectional Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to Texas applicants by the section in which the applicant resides. The amount of the scholarship depends upon the funds available by the section. Contact your sectional secretary or presbyter for an application. Visit www.texasdistrictupci.net for contact info.
Rhoads-Phillips Missions Scholarship
Founded by the Rhoads-Phillips family and friends in honor of Leroy & Helen Rhoads and Jessie & Ella Mae Phillips. This scholarship is for students who have successfully completed at least one semester as a missions major at Texas Bible College. Applicants must submit a current photo, a written recommendation from an instructor or administrator at TBC, and a 500 word essay containing:
Scholarship recipients will be expected to:
Ministerial Scholarship
A $100.00 scholarship will be awarded to UPCI ministers who become full-time students. This scholarship is only awarded to new freshmen, and will become void if the student withdraws from full-time status at any time during the academic school year. There is no application for this scholarship; however a UPCI License for the applicant must be presented at the time of registration. The scholarship will be awarded at the end of the second semester.
Friends of American Missions Scholarship
North American Missions offers FAM scholarships in the amount of $2,000. Students desiring to attend a UPCl-endorsed Bible/Christian College or Graduate School may apply for a Friends of American Missions (FAM) scholarship, if they are under twenty-five years of age before the deadline (February 1) to apply.
Scholarships are available for both freshmen and upperclassmen in amounts up to $2,500.00 from the General Youth Division, UPCI. For an application, contact the General Youth Division at 36 Research Park Court, Weldon Spring, MO 63304 (telephone 636-229-7900). Information may be downloaded at www.generalyouthdivision.org. The General Youth Division will select the recipients and will notify you of their decision. Applications must be submitted by February 1, for the Fall semester.
Quizzer’s Scholarship
A $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding senior Bible quizzer from the Texas District. The student must continue his studies beyond the freshman year and maintain a GPA of 2.50. The scholarship will become void if the student withdraws from full-time status at any time during his or her freshman year. For details, please contact Rev. Clay Strawn, Texas District Bible Quiz Director.
Texas District Sectional Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to Texas applicants by the section in which the applicant resides. The amount of the scholarship depends upon the funds available by the section. Contact your sectional secretary or presbyter for an application. Visit www.texasdistrictupci.net for contact info.
Rhoads-Phillips Missions Scholarship
Founded by the Rhoads-Phillips family and friends in honor of Leroy & Helen Rhoads and Jessie & Ella Mae Phillips. This scholarship is for students who have successfully completed at least one semester as a missions major at Texas Bible College. Applicants must submit a current photo, a written recommendation from an instructor or administrator at TBC, and a 500 word essay containing:
- A brief biography.
- Why they are a missions major.
- Their plans for future missions involvement (in either a global or North American setting).
- How their study at TBC is being financed.
Scholarship recipients will be expected to:
- Maintain contact with scholarship donors, detailing the progress of their studies and missions activities. (This can be facilitated by the Program Chair for Missiology.)
- Assist the Program Chair for Missiology in missions-related projects, as needed.
Ministerial Scholarship
A $100.00 scholarship will be awarded to UPCI ministers who become full-time students. This scholarship is only awarded to new freshmen, and will become void if the student withdraws from full-time status at any time during the academic school year. There is no application for this scholarship; however a UPCI License for the applicant must be presented at the time of registration. The scholarship will be awarded at the end of the second semester.
Friends of American Missions Scholarship
North American Missions offers FAM scholarships in the amount of $2,000. Students desiring to attend a UPCl-endorsed Bible/Christian College or Graduate School may apply for a Friends of American Missions (FAM) scholarship, if they are under twenty-five years of age before the deadline (February 1) to apply.
Please contact our main office at 936-634-7799 with any questions concerning scholarships.