SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Contributions for this fund will come from student-raised funds from campuses, Maguire State Mission Offering, State Collegiate Conference offering, individual donations and other miscellaneous contributions. The primary criterion for a qualifying position to receive scholarship funds for Florida Collegiate Missions is that the selected position receives Cooperative Program funds from a national, state or local level. All positions must have either an IMB or NAMB project number assignment.

• Students applying to the North American Mission Board (NAMB) or the International Mission Board (IMB) for student missions (more than one month service) will receive a $500 scholarship from the Office of Collegiate Ministries to assist in paying for their flight, per diem, passport/visa costs, and immunizations. The Office of Collegiate Ministries will help coordinate fund raising upon request by students. Students serving shorter terms than one month will be eligible for the following: Two to four weeks, $300; Less than two weeks, $150.


• Students must attend pre-departure orientation at St. George Island the last weekend in March to be eligible for scholarships. For more information on this orientation and instructions on how to register, email bcm@flbaptist.org.


• The Office of Collegiate Ministries will coordinate all insurance for students receiving scholarships.  All expenses for insurance will be paid by the BCM Collegiate Missions Fund.


• Final appointments to positions will be made and approved by NAMB or IMB. As soon as these are approved and the state office is notified, applicants will be notified of their scholarship appointment and funds will be disbursed to student.