SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Clara McGowan Scholarship*

Available to any high school graduate, who is a member of First Missionary Baptist Church, Ardmore, Okla., who is attending any college, university, or vo-tech school in pursuit of an undergraduate degree.  Secondary consideration is given members of other Southern Baptist churches affiliated with the Enon Baptist Association in Southern Oklahoma.

Dickinson/First Baptist Church Scholarships*

Available to any member of First Missionary Baptist Church, Ardmore, Okla., who is attending a college, university, or seminary affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention in pursuit of an undergraduate degree.

* These scholarships will be considered for undergraduate studies to obtain a single degree. They will be awarded for no more than 10 semesters or sessions within seven years of high school graduation.

Lillie Coffey Sullivan**/Pate Trust**

Available to any member of First Missionary Baptist Church, Ardmore, Okla., who is attending any college, university, or seminary affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention to prepare for a church related vocation.  Secondary consideration is given other current or former residents of Oklahoma, followed by other qualified applicants.

** These scholarships generally will be considered for only graduate or postgraduate level studies to obtain a single degree at each level. As a general rule, graduate level studies will be awarded for no more than 4 semesters or sessions within 3 years from the date of acceptance. Postgraduate level studies will be considered on a case by case basis.

 General Information

  1.    Scholarship applications and renewals are due by the following dates:  July 15 for the fall semester, December 15 for the spring semester, and May 1 for the summer session. Mail or bring applications and renewals to the Scholarship Committee, First Missionary Baptist Church, 225 First Avenue SW, Ardmore OK 73401.  FAX OR E-MAIL COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

  2.    To qualify for a full scholarship, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours in a regular semester or 6 credit hours in a summer term.  The requirement for graduate students is 9 credit hours in a regular semester or 4 in a summer term.  Scholarship amounts are prorated for students enrolled in fewer credit hours. Scholarships are not awarded for any other types of semesters, terms, or intercessions.