Charles B. Keesee theological education grants

Who it’s for

• US citizen; at least 12 months’ residence in VA, NC, SC, GA, KY, TN or WV immediately before entering any educational institution. Student residence cannot establish eligibility.
• At least a 2.5 GPA; eligible Baptist church membership verified by ministry staff; prepare for paid Baptist ministry/religious work.
• Master’s: at least five eligible credits and qualifying in-person/hybrid participation. DMin: qualifying residential/modified-residential format; fully online study excluded.
• New PhD/EdD/DEdMin applicants are excluded from 2026–27; a limited final-year exception applies to prior recipients.

Study stage

Graduate student · Seminary student

Church / community connection

Baptist

Eligible school or program

Listed beneficiary schools and eligible master’s or DMin programs

Residence / regional connection

Required prior residence in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee or West Virginia.

Citizenship

United States citizen.

Timing & preparation

Master’s: March 1 on homepage, April 1 for new applicants in guide; spring-only October 1. DMin: May 1 or November 1. Confirm the applicable deadline.

Check the official form for required documents, recommendations, and any earlier supporting-material deadlines.

Renewal

Reapply annually; master’s maximum eight semesters, doctoral maximum six.

Source notes

We reviewed the sponsor’s published information on Nov 4, 2026. The sponsor’s current application rules govern.

• Official program and eligibility cbkeesee.com
• Official applicant requirements, 2026–27 cbkeesee.com
• Official school/degree list, 2026–27 cbkeesee.com
• Official master’s requirements and deadlines cbkeesee.com
• Official doctoral requirements and deadlines cbkeesee.com