The Mary E. Bivins Religious Scholarship

Name: Mary E. Bivins Religious Scholarship

Award Amount: Up to $7,000

Information and Eligibility:
The Mary E. Bivins Religious Scholarship is designed to educate ministers to preach the Christian religion and to support students who feel a clear call to pastoral ministry or vocational Christian service. The program primarily serves permanent residents of the Texas Panhandle who are preparing for careers as pulpit preachers or in related ministry roles. Applicants must be pursuing upper-level undergraduate or graduate studies in a field that prepares them to preach the Christian faith, such as theology, divinity, biblical studies, or a closely related ministry program. The scholarship helps reduce the financial burden of tuition and required academic expenses so that recipients can focus on spiritual formation, academic growth, and practical ministry preparation.

Eligible students are typically juniors or seniors at the undergraduate level or students enrolled in a master’s program that prepares them for preaching or vocational ministry. Applicants should demonstrate a strong inward call to ministry, the gifts and abilities needed to serve effectively, and external affirmation of that call from church leaders or mentors. The program seeks individuals who are serious about long-term service in the church, who intend to preach or teach the Christian message, and who are willing to invest in both academic and spiritual development. Recipients are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress and remain committed to their ministry goals throughout the duration of the award.

Application Requirements:

• Permanent residence in the Texas Panhandle
• Enrollment as an upper-level undergraduate or graduate student in a degree program that prepares the student to preach the Christian religion or enter vocational ministry
• Full-time or approved part-time enrollment as defined by the scholarship guidelines
• Strong academic record and continued satisfactory academic progress
• Completed scholarship application with biographical, academic, and ministry information
• Letters or statements from pastors, church leaders, or mentors confirming call to ministry

Selection Criteria:

• Clear sense of call to preach the Christian religion or serve in vocational ministry
• Preference for students who intend to serve as pulpit preachers
• Academic readiness and commitment to completing a bachelor or master degree in a ministry-related field
• Evidence of Christian character, leadership, and involvement in church or ministry settings

Additional Details:

• Supports upper-level undergraduate and graduate students preparing for ministry
• Award amounts may vary based on enrollment status and available funding
• Funds are generally applied toward tuition and required academic expenses
• Ideal for students who plan to serve churches in the Texas Panhandle and beyond through preaching and pastoral leadership

Deadline:
January

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