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Financial Aid

Financial assistance in the form of scholarships and assistantships is available. Inquiries should be made through the Director of Admissions for the School of Divinity.

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Scholarships

Scholarships are available through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina (CBFNC) and are based on financial need, commitment to serve in Baptist life in keeping with the mission strategy of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and potential success in theological education. Applications and CBF Mission Statements are available from the Admissions Office at the School of Divinity.

Christian Service Organization Scholarship

The Christian Service Organization (CSO) Scholarship Fund was created so private donors could partner together with students training to enter the ministry field. Applicants must enroll in the School of Divinity, complete the Student Aid Profile, register for nine (9) or more credit hours, and meet certain financial need criteria to qualify. Awards may vary and will be given by the credit hour to eligible applicants. As a recipient of the Christian Service Organization and/or Gardner-Webb University Theological Grant, the University reserves the right to rescind funds awarded to students who are unable to complete attempted hours of study during any given semester.

GWU Theological Grant

The GWU Theological Grant is a form of assistance through Gardner-Webb University to aid seminarians enrolled at the School of Divinity. Applicants must complete the Student Aid Profile, register for nine (9) or more credit hours, and meet certain financial need criteria to qualify. Awards may vary and will be given by the credit hour to eligible applicants. As a recipient of the Christian Service Organization Scholarship and/or Gardner-Webb University Theological Grant, the University reserves the right to rescind funds awarded to students who are unable to complete attempted hours of study during any given semester.

Charles B. Keesee Educational Grant

The Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund was established in 1941 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Keesee of Martinsville, Virginia for the purpose of aiding young men and women to obtain an education. School of Divinity students who are Baptist and residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, or Kentucky may apply. Applications are available by visiting cbkeesee.com.

Graduate Assistantships

Goals for Assistantships

  1. To provide academically strong graduate students with financial assistance and practical opportunities to increase skills and knowledge in their respective fields; and
  2. To provide mature work assistance to appropriate programs and offices within the University while giving graduate programs a tool with which to attract strong students to Gardner-Webb.

Policies for Assistantships

  1. Applications for assistantships may be obtained from and submitted to the Office of the Associate Provost for Professional and Graduate Studies.
  2. Awards are available for the academic year and the summer term to those students carrying a full-time academic course load. They are renewable for up to three years. Decisions to renew are made annually by each graduate assistant’s direct supervisor.
  3. Each department will select the individual recipients of the awards and be responsible for assigning work duties. Graduate assistants may not be assigned additional assistantship duties by any other department of the University.
  4. Recipients of fellowships and/or scholarships may also receive assistantships.
  5. Individual assistantship contracts must be re-evaluated yearly.
  6. Service related to assistantships should follow the academic schedule and may not exceed 20 hours per week.
  7. Outside employment must not interfere with performance of duties of the graduate assistantships and may be a factor in hiring decisions.

Federal Direct Stafford Loan

Low-interest loans may be available for eligible students who are enrolled at least half-time. Students make no payment while enrolled at least half-time or during the six-month grace period after graduation. Students must complete the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov to determine eligibility. Additional information is available from the Office of Financial Planning at 704-406-4243.

Graduate Resident Director Positions

Residence Life employs graduate students to be responsible for the daily operations of a residential area on campus. Compensation includes housing with utilities, a meal plan, a free staff parking permit, and a modest stipend. More information is available by calling 704-406- 4300.