Investing in purpose

Scholarships for your next chapter.

Wheeler scholarships and tuition assistance for graduating seniors, college students, and graduate students.

Now accepting applications

The Continuing Education Need-Based Assistance application is open for current college and graduate students. All other 2026 applications are closed.

A proud graduate in a navy gown and gold stole holding his diploma

A joyful graduate in a navy gown and gold tassel holding her diploma

About you

Full legal name

Phone

WABC membership number

Year you joined WABC

Members for at least one year are eligible.

Your studies

Student ID #

College or university

Degree / program

Enrollment level

Cumulative GPA

Minimum 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Your request

Semester

Amount requested

Up to $2,500 per semester ($5,000 per year).

Payment Mailing Address

Enter the complete address where scholarship payment should be mailed.

Statement of financial need

Briefly describe your circumstances and how this assistance will help you continue your studies.

Supporting documents

PDF, JPG, PNG, or HEIC up to 50 MB each. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.

Unofficial transcriptClick to uploadMust show your cumulative GPA and current enrollment.

Tuition statementClick to uploadA current bill or account statement showing your balance due.

I certify that I have been a member of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church for at least one year and that the information and documents provided are accurate and complete.

Security check

Complete the security check before submitting the application.

Questions? educationalgrant@wheelerbc.org

Wheeler tuition assistance

Compare 4 opportunities

Continuing Education assistance is accepting applications now. The three graduating-senior programs are closed for the 2026 cycle and will reopen next spring.

For high school seniors

Closed

Graduating Senior Grant

Up to $3,000

WABC membership number required

Graduating high school senior

WABC member for at least three years

Active in a Wheeler ministry

Attending an accredited college or trade school

Academic achievement

Closed

High Achiever Award

$5,000

No membership number listed

Graduating high school senior

Above-average academic achievement

4-year award

Closed

Lawson Excellence Award

$20,000 total$5,000 annually for four years

WABC membership number required

Meets the graduating senior qualifications above

Dedicated commitment to Wheeler ministry

Demonstrated scholastic excellence

Maintains a 3.0 GPA throughout college

For current college & graduate students

Open

Continuing Education Need-Based Assistance

Up to $5,000per year · $2,500 per semester

WABC membership number required

WABC member for at least one year

Currently attending college or graduate school

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Demonstrated financial need

Apply now

Graduating senior programs

Want a reopening update?

The committee can answer questions while next year's senior applications are being prepared.

Email the committee

Before you begin

Prepare once. Apply with confidence.

A few minutes of preparation can prevent delays and make the application easier to complete.

Quick checklist

WABC membership number, when required
GPA and academic information
College or trade school details
Financial-need information, when applicable

Application links open secure forms outside wheelerbc.org. Awards remain subject to each program's complete requirements.