Missouri Baptist Historical Commission Offers $2,000 Scholarships to SBU, MBU, HLGU, Spurgeon College Students
By Gwen
Posted Oct 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The Missouri Baptist Historical Commission is offering scholarships to students at four Missouri Baptist institutions. The initiative involves Southwest Baptist University (SBU), Missouri Baptist University (MBU), Heritage Leadership Graduate University (HLGU), and Spurgeon College at Midwestern Seminary. Each participating school will receive one $2,000 scholarship, funded by a $1,000 donation from the commission and a $1,000 match from the respective institution.
Applicants are required to research and submit an essay on a topic related to Missouri Baptist history. Possible subjects include the history of a specific institution, an early Baptist leader, a particular time period in Missouri Baptist history, or any original topic of interest. The commission encourages students to explore the rich heritage of the Southern Baptist Convention in Missouri.
In 2024, the commission awarded scholarships to four students from the participating schools. James Logan White from MBU wrote on “Frontier Faith,” while Elizabeth Tucker from HLGU focused on “John Meachum and John Beck.” Emily Black from SBU explored “The Beginnings of Missouri Baptists,” and Eli Norman from Spurgeon College examined “Civil War tensions for Baptists in St. Louis.” Silas Richardson from Spurgeon College also received an honorable mention for his essay on “Missouri Baptist Views on Slavery.”
The scholarship recipients were chosen based on the quality and depth of their essays. The commission will select winners at its April meeting, and applications must be submitted by April 1. Additional information about the scholarship and submission guidelines can be found on the Missouri Baptist Historical Commission website at baptistparchments.org.
This initiative reflects the commission’s commitment to preserving and promoting the historical legacy of Missouri Baptists. By encouraging academic exploration of the past, the commission aims to foster a deeper understanding of the region’s religious and cultural heritage. The scholarships also provide financial support to students pursuing higher education within the Missouri Baptist tradition.
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