CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS
Wayland recognizes the outstanding achievements of Christian young men and women through the Challenger, Acteen and Christian Leadership Academic Scholarships. Students may qualify for one of these scholarships that are awarded to freshmen students attending the Plainview campus, divided equally over eight consecutive semesters. These scholarships must be renewed annually. Non-enrollment forfeits future term eligibility. The student should contact the Division of Religion & Philosophy on the Plainview campus for application guidelines. Scholarships are limited to the University's budget allocation.
- Challenger Scholarship
Challengers is the church-based Southern Baptist youth mission education organization for young men in grades 7-12. Texas Baptist Men determine the guidelines for the Challenger program. The scholarship application should include a letter of recommendation and verification of the level of achievement from the pastor or the Director of Brotherhood, as appropriate. Scholarships are limited to the University budget allocation.
For the scholarship to be renewed, the student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours. Notification to the Division of Religion & Philosophy on the Plainview campus is required for yearly renewal. Participation in Christian service activities through the University and a local church are expected.
- Acteen Scholarship
Acteens is the church-based Southern Baptist youth mission education organization for young women in grades 7-12. The WMU of Texas determines the guidelines for the Acteen program. The scholarship application should include a letter of recommendation and verification of the level of achievement from the pastor or the Director of WMU, as appropriate. Scholarships are limited to the University budget allocation.
For the scholarship to be renewed, the student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours. Notification to the Division of Religion & Philosophy on the Plainview campus is required for yearly renewal. Participation in Christian service activities through the University and a local church are expected.
- Academic Scholarship
Wayland offers $200 per semester for students attending the Plainview campus who are active members of a Baptist church and have excelled academically in high school. This is a four-year scholarship to be awarded to freshmen students for each of eight consecutive semesters. Scholarships are limited to the University budget allocation. Guidelines for consideration are:- Academic Achievement as demonstrated by a high school GPA of at least a 3.0 (B Average), research projects, scholastic organization memberships, etc.
- Christian leadership as demonstrated by an exceptionally high degree of involvement in church activities. Leadership in Sunday School, worship, discipleship/witnessing programs, youth activities, choir/music ministries, or any other leadership activities beyond the Challenger or Acteen programs may show such involvement. To remain eligible a student must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and enroll in a minimum course load of 12 semester hours. Notification to the Division of Religion & Philosophy on the Plainview campus is required for yearly renewal and non-enrollment forfeits future term eligibility
Christian Leadership Scholarship Application