Challengers Scholarship

Challengers Online Application

Dallas Baptist University offers Challengers scholarships to new students who are recipients of recognition through The Journey mission advancement programs. These scholarship awards vary according to the level of achievement. 

Recipients of the scholarship must:

  1. Complete and submit a Challengers Scholarship Application.
  2. Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any other required paperwork, as requested.
  3. Provide verification of the award from the North American Mission Board or state Baptist Convention offices.
  4. Meet all DBU admission requirements as stated in the current DBU Undergraduate Catalog.
  5. Apply for and meet requirements for the DBU Christian Leadership Scholarship.
  6. Be enrolled as a full-time student.
  7. Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. 

The scholarship is renewable each semester for eight consecutive Fall and Spring semesters. A limited number of Challengers Scholarships are available. Awards will be made at the discretion of the DBU Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Maintaining Your Scholarship

Living on campus allows students to be fully engaged in the DBU experience. On-campus residency is required for all DBU Scholarships except the Transfer Commuter scholarship.

Students must continue to maintain specific overall GPAs to remain on scholarship at Dallas Baptist University. Learn More about maintaining your scholarship>>