Other Gardner-Webb Scholarships

The Luther Butler Scholarship is awarded to selected students who are members of North Carolina Baptist churches cooperating with the NC Baptist State Convention. The funds are awarded and provided by the NCBSC. A separate online application must be completed prior to February 15, and a new application must be submitted each year.

Christian Service Organization Scholarships are awarded to those students preparing for full-time Christian vocational service. The application must be completed as well as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Award amounts vary depending upon the student’s demonstrated financial need as determined by the results of the FAFSA.

Church Matching Scholarships are awarded based on a scholarship from a church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention to a student attending Gardner-Webb. The scholarship will be matched by Gardner-Webb up to $2,500. The application deadline is May 1. The scholarship will not be matched if the student is receiving $10,000 or more in Gardner-Webb funds. (The application is available from the Financial Planning webpage.)

Gardner-Webb Legacy Grants are awarded to students that have an immediate family member who is a graduate of Gardner-Webb University (parent, grandparent, great grandparent, or sibling). The grant is confirmed by the Alumni Relations Office, and is awarded at $500 per year.

Ministerial Board of Associates Scholarships are awarded based on the recommendation of a member of the Ministerial Board of Associates. The application deadline is May 1, and this is for new and/or transfer students. The award amount is $250 per year and will be renewed for three years. (The application is available from the Financial Planning webpage.)

Minister’s Dependent Scholarships are awarded based on the dependent’s parent being a full-time minister of a SBC or CBF Church or an ordained, full-time employee of a Baptist State Convention or agency. The application deadline is May 1, and a new application must be completed each year to receive the scholarship. The award amount is $1,000 per year. (The application is available from the Financial Planning webpage.)

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Room and Board Scholarships are available for those students receiving an Army ROTC Scholarship. Gardner-Webb will cover the cost of a standard double room and the 21 meal plan less any federal or state grants. The scholarship will be renewed each year the student continues to receive the ROTC Scholarship.