Luther H. Butler Scholarship for NC Baptist Students

Scholarship Sponsored by Provision

Provision Financial Resources is a longstanding financial ministry partner for North Carolina Baptist congregations, ministries, their leaders, and members. Established in 1920 as the North Carolina Baptist Foundation, our mission remains focused on promoting stewardship and generosity to advance the gospel. Our staff provides support through financial stewardship education, planned giving programs, investment services, and lending for Christians and faith-based organizations.

Eligibility requirements
- U.S. citizen or lawful U.S. resident.
- Resident of North Carolina for at least one year prior to the date you apply.
- Accepted for full-time enrollment in a degree program at one of these institutions: Campbell University, Chowan University, Gardner–Webb University, Mars Hill University, Meredith College, or Wingate University. (“Full-time” is determined by the school you will attend.)
- Member of a church affiliated with Provision and/or the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.
- Demonstrate high moral character and a commitment to family, church, and community.
- Show a record of consistent academic performance.

Required application materials
- Two current letters of reference (no relatives). One must be from your pastor. If your pastor is a relative, provide a reference from another pastoral staff member. All reference letters must bear an original signature. Upload these letters with your online application; do not mail hard copies.
- A copy of your most recent transcript. An unofficial transcript is acceptable. Upload the transcript with your online application.

Scholarship terms and award process
- Scholarships are granted annually and are not automatically renewed. Students must reapply each year to be considered.
- Awards may be made for up to four years for undergraduate study and up to three years for graduate study.
- The selection committee may award one or more scholarships each year, at its discretion, and determines award amounts based on demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. The committee may also choose to award no scholarships in a given year.
- Recipients must be enrolled full time in a degree program at the time of the award.
- Award amounts range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $2,500.
- Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school at the start of the term/semester for which the scholarship is given, but only after Provision receives written verification of enrollment via email to scholarships@provision.org. One-half of the award is released for the fall term and the remaining half for the spring term.

Important instructions and notes
- Applicants for the Luther H. Butler Scholarship may not submit applications for the Watson, Clary, Bullard, or Thomas Scholarships. Only the first scholarship submission received will be considered; any subsequent submissions will be disregarded.
- Do not upload files directly from cloud storage links, as the committee may not be able to access those attachments.
- All questions about this scholarship should be sent to scholarships@provision.org.

Application process, notifications, and deadlines
- By applying you confirm that you have read and meet the eligibility and guideline requirements for the Luther H. Butler Scholarship.
- The online application opens each year on January 1. For the 2026–2027 cycle, the application becomes available on January 1, 2026. The application deadline is at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the stated due date.
- When your online submission is complete, you will be directed to an acknowledgment page confirming receipt (a message such as “Thank you for the scholarship application submission…”). You will also receive an email confirmation; please print and retain this email as proof of submission. If you do not see the acknowledgment page or do not receive a confirmation email, your application likely was not received—contact scholarships@provision.org.
- Award notifications are emailed in late May to the address on your application. Awards are based on the information submitted; if your circumstances change, update your application promptly as such changes can affect eligibility. Scholarship awards must be accepted and written verification of enrollment returned by August 1; failure to do so will forfeit the award.

If you meet the criteria above and agree to the requirements, you are eligible to apply for The Luther H. Butler Scholarship.