Scholarship Ministry

The goal of the Scholarship Ministry is to encourage deserving students to further their educational goals by providing them with scholarship opportunities.

The Scholarship Policy Guidelines and applications for new and renewal scholarships are now available to download below.  Please adhere to the April 22, 2024 deadline that is noted for all scholarship applications.

The purpose of the White Rock Baptist Church (WRBC) Scholarship Fund is to demonstrate the church’s commitment to our young people in their endeavors toward attaining higher education. To this end, the Scholarship Ministry uses available funds to make awards to students who are members of the church and are pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Applicants will have the responsibility of adhering to the guidelines/policy set forth by the Scholarship Committee to meet eligibility.

WRBC is offering a limited number of scholarships to young people who will be matriculating as full-time students (carrying at least 12 semester hours) for the 2024-2025 academic year.  Recipients must be members of WRBC, pursuing undergraduate studies in an accredited program leading towards their first post secondary degree.  Scholarship awards are payable in two increments – first and second semester.  Applications and our policy and general information are available below and are also available in the Church Office.  Applications with ALL REQUESTED DATA must be received in the Church Office or postmarked no later than April 22, 2024. First time applicants will complete the New Scholarship Application. Previous recipients must submit the Renewal Application.

For your convenience, we list the following additional potential sources of scholarships and related information. Please note that these links take you to external organizations that may update their websites in the beginning of each year as new information is available. Be sure to note and adhere to any deadline dates noted:

1. Visit the Durham Public Schools website to learn about local scholarship opportunities. http://www.dpsscholarshipfoundation.org/
   2. Affordable Colleges Online (AC Online) helps students and parents identify colleges, degree programs and scholarship opportunities that fit their academic and financial wants and needs. Click this link to get information about scholarships for Black students and tips for applying  for them, go to  to access the listing of available scholarships.
   3. Triangle Community Foundation administers a number of scholarship funds established by individual donors and organizations to assist students in continuing their education. Each scholarship has different eligibility criteria and a different application process.  Please review the criteria carefully. Search for scholarships on their website, and be sure to adhere to the application deadline date. Visit www.trianglecf.org/grants_support/view_scholarships
   For additional information about the White Rock Scholarship Ministry, click this link to contact chairperson Mrs. Marva Brown Thorpe

Scholarship Application New Application

Scholarship Application Renewal Application

Scholarship Policy – 2023-2024