Partner School Scholarships

Dallas Baptist University offers a unique opportunity for students to receive scholarships through its partnerships with prestigious institutions such as Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI), Youth with a Mission (YWAM), Hillsong School, and Celebration Life Institute (CFI) at Celebration Life Church.

These collaborations provide students with access to financial support while pursuing academic excellence and spiritual growth. DBU’s scholarship programs open doors for students to further their academic goals while engaging in a holistic Christian education experience. 

Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI) Scholarship

Requirements: Students are required to submit a copy of their CFNI diploma and complete the  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any other required paperwork, as requested.

  • Partnership Scholarship – provides a 30% tuition discount
  • CFNI Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship – provides a 30% tuition discount towards DBU courses. When students fill out a FAFSA application, they will then be evaluated for Federal aid, such as Federal Loans and PELL grants, based on the total hours between DBU and the partner institution.
  • Graduate students receive $100 per hour at DBU

Youth with a Mission (YWAM) Scholarship

Requirements: Students are required to submit the  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any other required paperwork, as requested.

  • Partnership Scholarship - provides a 30% tuition discount
  • YWAM Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship - provides a 30% tuition discount towards DBU courses. When students fill out a FAFSA application, they will then be evaluated for Federal aid, such as Federal Loans and PELL grants, based on the total hours between DBU and the partner institution.
  • Graduate students receive $100 per hour at DBU

Hillsong School Scholarship

Requirements: Students are required to submit the  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any other required paperwork, as requested.

  • Partnership Scholarship - provides a 30% tuition discount
  • Hillsong Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship - provides a 30% tuition discount towards DBU courses. When students fill out a FAFSA application, they will then be evaluated for Federal aid, such as Federal Loans and PELL grants, based on the total hours between DBU and the partner institution.
  • Graduate students receive $100 per hour at DBU

Celebration Life Institute at Celebration Life Church (CLI) Scholarship

Requirements: Students are required to submit the  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any other required paperwork, as requested.

  • Partnership Scholarship - provides a 30% tuition discount
  • CLI Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship - provides a 30% tuition discount towards DBU courses. When students fill out a FAFSA application, they will then be evaluated for Federal aid, such as Federal Loans and PELL grants, based on the total hours between DBU and the partner institution.
  • Graduate students receive $100 per hour at DBU

Contact the DBU Financial Aid Office for any specific questions related to our Partner School Scholarships, by calling 214-333-5363 or by emailing  finaid@dbu.edu.