Scholarships – Southeastern College Skip to the content scholarships Explore the Types of Scholarships Available Academic Scholarships Institutional Grants 2024 – 2025 Academic Academic Scholarships Academic Scholarships are based on ACT scores as well as high school senior valedictorians and salutatorians honors of the current academic year. The Presidential Scholarship ACT Score of 28 or above Awards up to 3/4th off of tuition after scholarships The Excellence Scholarship ACT Score of 25-27 Awards up to 1/2 off of tuition after scholarships The Academic Star Scholarship ACT Score of 21-24 Awards up to 1/3rd off of tuition after scholarships The Merit Scholarship ACT Score of 18-20 Awards up to 1/4th off of tuition after scholarships INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS LEADERSHIP GRANTS This program is a service-based grant for all students who represent the college in any leadership capacity determined based on given criteria. Recipients are required to be enrolled for a minimum of twelve (12) hours per semester and maintain a grade point average of 2.5. Recipients are eligible for up to two (2) grants per semester. (examples of eligible activities: The Article, Charger Connect, Room Campus Leadership responsibilities.) CHARGER CONNECT GRANT Serve in a vital role as an ambassador and advocate for Southeastern Baptist College. Maintain a minimum of 12 hours per semester and a 2.5 or better GPA. Willingness to learn about Southeastern and become informed about our campus and keep up with current information about our growth and development. Participate in direct and indirect communication campaigns which include phone and written communications to recruit or help gather information for prospective students. CAMPUS WORK GRANTS A limited number of grants may be offered by the college for service rendered to the college Some areas of service include clerical work and maintenance. A grade point average of 2.5 is required for one to continue receiving a service grant. Not to exceed balance of student MERITORIOUS GRANT Grants based on the merit of the student and the intangible contributions the student can make to the college. The dollar amounts of the grants vary and are determined by the scholarship committee in consultation with the financial aid administrator. YOUTH AUXILIARY GRANT Southeastern offers a grant to participants [minimum of 2 years verified] in our Association’s GMA or Galilean of Mississippi’s program. This grant is awarded based on a submission of an essay by high school seniors. The essay topic will be given to the Association’s GMA/Galilean director each year for disbursements to all GMA groups. Essays will be read by the Leadership team and a determination will be made as to who is awarded the scholarship. SBC will award a scholarship to both GMA and Galilean programs. This grant covers up to full tuition (excluding housing and fees) after FASFA and other scholarships have been applied. Recipients must enroll as incoming freshmen and are required to take a minimum of 12 hours per semester and maintain a grade point average of 2.50. LEGACY GRANT This grant is for full tuition to anyone who is a current member of the BMAA affiliated church for one year or longer. Applies to students who are in a traditional program of 12 hours or more. The scholarship excludes fees / room / board. Recipients are required to live on campus. This grant will be applied to fill the gap between state and federal grants and scholarships. A grade point average of 2.5 is required for one to continue receiving a legacy grant. FULL OR PART TIME BAPTIST PASTOR/CHURCH EMPLOYEE Up to a $500.00 tuition grant is offered to Baptist pastors/full-time church employed Christian workers. The award is prorated on the amount of hours in which the student is enrolled. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours per semester and maintain a grade point average of 2.5 SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT Students who do not qualify for other scholarships or grants offered by the college may be eligible for a $300.00 tuition grant. The award is prorated on the amount of hours in which the student is enrolled. Recipients are required to be enrolled for a minimum of six (6) hours per semester, maintain a grade point average of 2.5, and be classified as a degree-seeking student. BMA OF MISSISSIPPI GRANT The program is designed to encourage enrollment of prospective students in the churches of the Baptist Missionary Association of Mississippi. Any student who is a member of a church associated with the Baptist Missionary Association of Mississippi will be eligible for up to a $400 tuition grant. No limit is set on the number of students who may benefit from a qualifying church. Recipients are required to be enrolled for a minimum of six (6) hours per semester and maintain a grade point average of 2.5. APPLY GIVE