Current BCU Scholars
To be eligible for the BCU Scholars Program, students must have attended a Baptist college or university for their undergraduate or previous graduate degree that is a member of the IABCU. Scholars are handpicked by the Baylor Graduate School to participate in the BCU Scholars program. Below you will find young men and women committed to furthering higher education through teaching, research, and administration.
Faculty Advisor
Professor of Sociology BCU Scholars Faculty Advisor
Professor of Sociology BCU Scholars Faculty Advisor
Scholars
BS, Campbell University
BS, Ouachita Baptist University MSed, Baylor University
BS, Ouachita Baptist University MSed, Baylor University
Pursuing a PhD in Higher Education Studies & Leadership
BME, Baylor University MA, Baylor University MM, Hardin-Simmons University
BME, Baylor University MA, Baylor University MM, Hardin-Simmons University
Pursing a PhD in Educational Psychology
BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MS, Baylor University
BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MS, Baylor University
Pursuing a PhD in School Psychology
BA, Southwest Baptist University MDiv, Baylor University George W. Truett Theological Seminary MSW, Baylor University Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
BA, Southwest Baptist University MDiv, Baylor University George W. Truett Theological Seminary MSW, Baylor University Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
Pursuing a PhD in Social Work
BA, Carson-Newman University
BA, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MA, Jerusalem University College MTheo, Houston Christian University
BA, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MA, Jerusalem University College MTheo, Houston Christian University
2025-26 Schmeltekopf Fellow
Pursuing a PhD in Religion
BS, Howard Payne University
BS, Howard Payne University
Pursuing a PhD in Environmental Science
BA, East Texas Baptist University MA, Baylor University
BA, East Texas Baptist University MA, Baylor University
Pursuing a PhD in English
BMus, Ouachita Baptist University MDiv, Truett Theological Seminary
BMus, Ouachita Baptist University MDiv, Truett Theological Seminary
Pursuing a PhD in Religion
BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Pursuing a PhD in Chemistry & Biochemistry
BM & BME, University of Montana MEd, Hardin Simmons University Advanced Certification in Educational Diagnostician, Dallas Baptist University
BM & BME, University of Montana MEd, Hardin Simmons University Advanced Certification in Educational Diagnostician, Dallas Baptist University
Pursuing a PhD in School Psychology
BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MS, Texas Tech University
BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MS, Texas Tech University
Pursuing a PhD in Statistics
BA, Samford University MDiv, Beeson Divinity School
BA, Samford University MDiv, Beeson Divinity School
Pursuing a PhD in Preaching
BA, Samford University
BA, Ouachita Baptist University MACE, Dallas Theological Seminary
BA, Ouachita Baptist University MACE, Dallas Theological Seminary
Pursuing a PhD in Higher Education Studies & Leadership
BA, Mississippi College
BA, Mississippi College
Pursuing a PhD in English
