Institutional Aid

Students must be full-time and maintaining the required cumulative GPA to retain their scholarship.

The PTK Distinction award requires proof of PTK Membership in addition to meeting all other criteria. Students must transfer to WCU from the institution where PTK Membership was obtained.

Submit Proof of PTK Membership.

Add-On Scholarships are reserved for undergraduate students who are seeking their first bachelor's degree.

Students must be full-time and meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress. Amounts are annual and will be split between terms.

Requires at least one of the following:

20 ACT / 1030 SAT / 66 CLT or 2.50 transfer GPA.

Add-On Scholarship Application

• Alumni Dependent Scholarship

$400 per year for children, grandchildren, siblings, and spouses of WCU Alumni.

• Baptist Student Scholarship

$400 per year for students who are recommended by a pastor of a Southern Baptist Church.

• CRV Dependent Scholarship

$600 per year for dependents and spouses of pastors and other full-time ministerial employees of Southern Baptist churches, associations, or agencies.

• Dual Credit Scholarship

$1,000 for the first term of enrollment for students who have participated in William Carey's Dual Credit program or Step Ahead program while in high school. (Not applicable for transfer students)

• Scout Leadership Scholarship

$2,100 per year for students who can show proof of earning the rank of Eagle Scout or of earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

• PTK Add-On Scholarship

Must show proof of serving as a ranking member within Phi Theta Kappa.

Athletic Scholarships are awarded by the Athletic Department in conjunction with the coach of the associated sport. All scholarship amounts are approved by the Athletic Department. Student athletes must be full-time to maintain scholarship eligibility.

• Archery
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Cheerleading*
• Competitive Cheer
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Softball
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track & Field
• Swimming

*Cheerleading Scholarships are stackable with other major forms of institutional aid.

For questions regarding Athletic Scholarships, please contact our Athletic Department.

Incoming freshmen students achieving a 30 or higher ACT composite (English, Math, Reading, and Science) or 1360 or higher on the SAT (combination of Evidence Based Reading and Writing + Math scores only) or 99+ CLT composite are eligible for consideration.

The Carey Scholar Award amount is determined by multiplying the cost of 15 credit hours per semester.

The Carey Scholar Award also provides a $900 room waiver towards the student's Housing charges per semester. (If a student has been approved to live off-campus, this waiver will not be applied.) If a Carey Scholar also works as a Resident Assistant, the RA Scholarship will take the place of this room waiver. If a student qualifies for both the Carey Scholar award and the Resident Director Scholarship, the higher of the two funds will be awarded.

Students must be enrolled in at least 15 credit hours per semester and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50.

Students must complete the FAFSA every year to maintain eligibility. If a student qualifies for a Pell Grant, the Carey Scholar Award will be reduced by 50% of the qualifying Pell Grant.

The Carey Scholar Award does not apply to the Summer term unless the student has gained approval from the Office of Financial Aid.

Carey Scholar students who are enrolled in 12-14 hours will be granted the Trustee Scholarship for that specific semester along with the $900 Room Waiver.

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Educator Preparation Scholarship

• Amount: $9,000 per year

The Educator Preparation Scholarship is awarded to students who have completed two years of the Educator Preparation Program while in high school. This scholarship will not stack with any other major scholarship offered by William Carey. Students must remain full-time and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 to retain the Educator Preparation Scholarship. Students transfering from another college or university may still qualify for this scholarship.

Educator Preparation Scholarship Application

Teacher Assistant Scholarship

• Amount: $9,000 per year

Students who are lawfully employed as a Teaching Assistant in an accredited Mississippi public school system who are taking eligible classes required for admission to the Teacher Education Program of William Carey University or have been fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program of William Carey University may qualify. 

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Teacher Tuition Certificate

Teachers who have completed a service for the university can receive a certificate waiving tuition for a certain number of hours. Tuition certificates have expiration dates. These certificates are transferable to other students. To transfer a certificate requires the signature of the teacher who attained the certificate.

Tuition Certificate Submission

For questions regarding Education Scholarships, please contact the School of Education.

Endowed Scholarships are funded by generous friends of William Carey University. The Endowed Scholarship Application is open from January 1st to April 1st of the prior academic year.

Graduate and Undergraduate students are eligible to apply.

Amounts may vary from year to year based on market value.

While priority will be given to past recipients, Endowed Scholarships are not guaranteed from year to year.

Endowed Scholarship Application

Scholarship awards will be announced by June 30th prior to the beginning of the eligible academic year.

Both the CRV and MRV Scholarships require a letter from the student's church declaring the student has made a public commitment to ministry. The church must be a part of the Southern Baptist Convention to be eligible for the CRV Scholarship. Letters may be sent to the School of Missions & Ministry Studies at cooperschool@wmcarey.edu or by mailing to the following address:

WCU Box #161 | 710 William Carey Parkway | Hattiesburg, MS 39401

• International Mission Board (IMB) Dependent Scholarship 

Students are eligible for the IMB Dependent Scholarship if their parent(s) are employed full-time by the International Mission Board and can provide proof of eligibility for the Third Culture Kid (TCK) educational allowance. Proof of employment and TCK eligibility is determined via official correspondence from an IMB supervisor.

• North American Mission Board (NAMB) Dependent Scholarship 

Students are eligible for the NAMB Dependent Scholarship if their parent(s) are employed full-time by the North American Mission Board. Proof of employment is determined via official correspondence from a NAMB supervisor.

• North American Mission Board (NAMB) Endorsed Scholarship 

Students are eligible for the NAMB Endorsed Scholarship if their parent(s) are endorsed  by the North American Mission Board as a church planter or chaplain. Proof of endorsement is determined via official correspondence from a NAMB supervisor.

• 242 Network Endorsed Scholarship 

 Students are eligible for the 242 Network Endorsed Scholarship if their parent(s) are endorsed  by the 242 Network as a church planter or chaplain. Proof of endorsement is determined via official correspondence from a 242 Network supervisor.

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The Mississippi Baptist Convention (MBCB) conducts both the Student Speakers' Tournament and Bible Drill. The Speakers' Tournament is for students in grades 10-12. It is designed to develop leadership in students by teaching them Christian doctrine, apologetics, public speaking, poise, and confidence in leadership through the verbal expression of their faith. Bible Drill Tournaments are a wonderful opportunity for both children and students in the church. Participating children and students will develop skills in the use of the Bible, increase their knowledge of the Bible, and learn how to apply the Bible to everyday life experiences.

Major scholarships listed below are not stackable with other major forms of institutional aid. Add-On scholarships listed below will stack with other major forms of institutional aid. Students who qualify for the Bible Drill or Speakers Tournament Scholarship will receive whichever form of the scholarship is more advantageous.

Mississippi Baptist Scholarship Application

• 2nd Degree Nursing Scholarship

*Students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, calculated based only on courses required for the BSN degree, at the end of each academic term; otherwise their scholarship will be forfeited for the following term. Both full-time and part-time students are eligible for this scholarship, as long as they have already received a bachelor's degree.

For questions regarding the 2nd Degree Nursing Scholarship, please contact the School of Nursing.

• F.A. Davis Scholarship
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• Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
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Service Scholarships are available for students who provide a level of commitment towards a particular act of service for the university while maintaining a full-time courseload. 

• Carey Connection Scholarship
  • $2,000

Students who serve as student ambassadors for the university are eligible for the Carey Connection Add-On Scholarship. 

• Graduate Assistant (GA) Scholarship
  • Amount is determined by the number of hours approved to work.

Graduate students who serve as Graduate Assistants are eligible for the Graduate Assistant Scholarship. Graduate Assistants must be recommended by the department and approved by WCU administration.

Students enrolled in professional programs (College of Osteopathic Medicine, Master of Biomedical Science, School of Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy) are not eligible for the GA Scholarship.

• Music Ensemble Scholarship
  •  Amount is determined by the School of Music.

Non-Music majors are eligible for the Music Ensemble Add-On Scholarship. 

• Resident Assistant (RA) Scholarship
  • The Cost of Housing + $275 per semester

• Resident Director (RD) Scholarship
  • The Cost of Housing + Cost of Dining (20 meal plan + $50 of Dining Dollars per term) + The cost of 27 hours of tuition

The Resident Assistant Scholarship is stackable with other major types of institutional aid. The Resident Director Scholarship is not stackable with other major scholarships. For questions regarding the RA and RD Scholarships, please contact the Office of Residence Life & Housing.

• Student Government Association (SGA) Scholarship
  • $1,500

Talent Scholarship amounts are determined by the head of each respective department. All Talent Scholarships require full-time enrollment to maintain eligibility. All talent-based scholarships are stackable with other major forms of institutional aid with the exception of Music Scholarships.

• Art
• Forensics
• Journalism
• Music*
• Theatre

*Not stackable with other major forms of institutional aid.

242 Network - 242 Network

American College Testing (ACT) - ACT | College and Career Readiness Solutions

Classic Learning Test (CLT) - Classic Learning Test (CLT) - Suite of Assessments for Grades 3-12

Full-time Enrollment - Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester to be considered full-time. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 9 hours per semester to be considered full-time. This applies to all terms including the summer semester.

International Mission Board (IMB) -  International Mission Board - IMB

Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB) - Home - Mississippi Baptist Convention Board

North American Mission Board (NAMB) - North American Mission Board - Home

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) - Phi Theta Kappa: International College Honor Society

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) - the set of standards that students must meet in order to maintain eligibility for financial aid, continue their studies, and remain in good academic standing at William Carey University.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) - The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board

Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) - SBC Churches Directory

Third-Culture Kid (TCK) Allowance - The taxable allowance that may be available to long-term field personnel in active service, provided the Missionary Kid (MK) has been on the field for 36 months prior to age 18. This is available to college-aged children of active long term service personnel who are enrolled in an undergraduate program. They may receive up to $5,000 from the IMB per academic year for a maximum of four years. The parents must apply for the funds. Most personnel apply in the spring to begin in the fall term. Both the parent and the student must meet the eligibility requirements set by the IMB. Parents may contact the IMB directly to determine eligibility.