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Hispanic Christian Leadership Scholarship
For Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas Students
Wayland Baptist University is pleased to offer the WBU Hispanic Christian Leadership Scholarship. This scholarship is designed to help outstanding young Hispanic students continue their education as they prepare for God's call on their life.
This scholarship provides coverage of 100% tuition, on-campus housing, and meals for one first-time Wayland student per year for four years.
Recipients of this scholarship must be active members of a church affiliated with the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas or the Baptist General Convention of Texas, or selected by Wayland Baptist University, and follow the recipient guidelines in order to remain eligible for the scholarship. This scholarship is only available to students not currently enrolled at WBU.
Scholarship Requirements
- Apply for admission to Wayland Baptist University (WBU). Start your application today!
- Hispanic Christian Leadership Scholarship Application
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Active membership in a church affiliated with the the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas or the Baptist General Convention of Texas
- A letter of recommendation from your current pastor must be submitted to Donnie Brown at brownd@wbu.edu or at the mailing address below.
- Official high school transcript showing GPA, official school seal, and graduation date
- 25+ ACT score or 1200+ SAT score
- Plan to attend Congreso Experience
- Plan to attend the annual meeting of the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas
Submit all materials for application by April 20th.
This scholarship is merit and achievement based. If no applicant meets all the minimum requirements, then no scholarship will be awarded.
Scholarship Renewal
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Full-time enrollment each Fall/Spring term (12+ hours per term)
- 3.0 CUM GPA
- Adhere to all conduct expectations stipulated in the WBU Student Handbook
- Demonstrate Christ-like characteristics in his/her lifestyle
Failure to adhere to any of the above expectations may result in a loss of the scholarship.
Contact Information
Donnie Brown
Wayland Baptist University
Director of Spiritual Life
1900 W. 7th, CMB 1207
Plainview, TX 79072
Office Hours:
M-T 8:15AM - 5PM
F 8:15AM - 4PM
Phone: (806) 291-1168
Email: brownd@wbu.edu