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Merit-Based Scholarships

Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary exists to honor God by partnering with local churches to provide a traditional seminary education that equips men for great Commission ministry. As a ministry of Inter-City Baptist Church, our specific burden is to recruit and train men who share our theological and ministerial commitments. The purpose of these scholarships is to highlight four particular concentrations of ministry emphasis by our church, and to attract students who have a combination of ministry burden and gifts that fit the Seminary’s commitment to great Commission ministry.

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• Urban Ministry —This scholarship is designed for men who are committed to pursuing ministry in an urban area of the United States. Along with the application and other forms, include: (1) a letter detailing your urban ministry experience and interest; and (2) two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your ministry experience and interest in urban ministry.
  
  
• Church Planting/Missions—This scholarship is designed for men who are committed to pursue ministry as a church planter in the US or as a missionary on the foreign field. Along with the application and other forms, include: (1) a letter detailing your church planting/missions ministry experience and interest; and (2) two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your ministry experience and interest in church planting/missions. One of these should include a college professor.
  
  
• Preaching/Leadership—This scholarship is designed for men who have excelled in these areas during their college education and are pursuing pastoral ministry. The application must also include: (1) a letter detailing your preaching-leadership ministry experience and interest; and (2) two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your ministry experience and interest in pastoral ministry. One of these should include a college professor or administrator, and the other from the pastor of the student's local church.
  
  
• Academic Excellence—This scholarship is designed for men that have excelled academically in their undergraduate training and are looking to pursue advanced theological training en-route to a ministry of teaching and scholarship. The application must also include: (1) a letter detailing your academic interest; and (2) two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your ministry experience and interest in advanced theological training and the teaching ministry. One of these should include a college professor.
  
  

General Information and Requirements. These scholarships will be given to a limited number of applicants who meet the qualifications for each category. They are available only for new students and are intended to last the duration of a student’s degree program. Scholarships cover up to 50% of tuition for students taking 10 or more credit hours each semester and who maintain a good standing in the seminary. The application deadline for fall semester enrollment is June 1; and for the spring semester it is October 1. Applications and forms may only be submitted online at www.dbts.edu/scholarships. Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than July 1 for fall enrollment, or by November 1 for spring enrollment.

Need-Based Scholarship

The Rolland D. McCune Alumni Scholarship is awarded by the DBTS Alumni Association. It is presented to qualified men upon the recommendation of an active DBTS alumnus. Among all qualified candidates the primary factor in determining award recipients is financial need. The number of recipients each year is based upon the level of funding available. The McCune Scholarship is a one-year award providing financial assistance toward the cost of tuition. A student may be recommended and receive the scholarship again in successive years. A student need not be a member of Inter-City Baptist Church. For additional information, consult the Seminary website, www.dbts.edu/scholarships, or contact the Seminary office.

Church-Based Scholarships

The William R. Rice Scholarshipis awarded by Inter-City Baptist Church. It is presented to a young man who embodies the scholarly commitment and pastoral heart of Dr. William R. Rice, the seminary’s founder. Dr. Rice also served as the senior pastor of Inter-City Baptist Church for forty years (1949-1989). The Rice Scholarship is a one-year award covering the full cost of tuition. It is awarded to a student who is a member of Inter-City Baptist Church.

The Adoniram Judson Missions Scholarshipis awarded by Inter-City Baptist Church. It is presented to a young man who embodies the scholarly commitment and a heart for missions like the pioneer Baptist missionary for whom the scholarship is named. The Judson Scholarship is a one-year award providing $500 per semester toward the cost of tuition. It is awarded to a student who is a member of Inter-City Baptist Church.