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, Biology, & BS, Chemistry, Ouachita Baptist University MSed, Higher Education & Student Affairs, Baylor University
BS, Biology, & BS, Chemistry, Ouachita Baptist University MSed, Higher Education & Student Affairs, Baylor University
Pursuing a PhD in Higher Education Studies & Leadership
BA, Biblical Studies, Southwest Baptist University MDiv, Theology, Baylor University George W. Truett Theological Seminary MSW, Baylor University Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
BA, Biblical Studies, Southwest Baptist University MDiv, Theology, Baylor University George W. Truett Theological Seminary MSW, Baylor University Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
Pursuing a PhD in Social Work
BA, Religion and Human Services, Carson-Newman University MA, Church History, & MA, Theology, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
BA, Religion and Human Services, Carson-Newman University MA, Church History, & MA, Theology, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
2026-27 Schmeltekopf Fellow
Pursuing a PhD in History
BS, Biology, Howard Payne University
BS, Biology, Howard Payne University
Pursuing a PhD in Environmental Science
BA, English, East Texas Baptist University MA, English, Baylor University
BA, English, East Texas Baptist University MA, English, Baylor University
PhD in English, Baylor University, August 2026
BM, Performance, & BME Music Education, University of Montana MEd, Gifted & Talented Education, Hardin Simmons University Advanced Certification in Educational Diagnostician, Dallas Baptist University MS, School Psychology, Baylor University
BM, Performance, & BME Music Education, University of Montana MEd, Gifted & Talented Education, Hardin Simmons University Advanced Certification in Educational Diagnostician, Dallas Baptist University MS, School Psychology, Baylor University
Pursuing a PhD in School Psychology
BS, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Hardin-Simmons University
BS, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Hardin-Simmons University
BA, Theology, Judson College (formerly The College at Southeastern) MA, Old Testament, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
BA, Theology, Judson College (formerly The College at Southeastern) MA, Old Testament, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
BS, Mathematics, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MS, Mathematics, Texas Tech University MS, Statistics, Baylor University
BS, Mathematics, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MS, Mathematics, Texas Tech University MS, Statistics, Baylor University
Pursuing a PhD in Statistics
BA, Religion, Samford University MDiv, Divinity, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University
BA, Religion, Samford University MDiv, Divinity, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University
Pursuing a PhD in Preaching
BA, Philosophy, Samford University
BA, Philosophy, Samford University
Pursuing a PhD in Philosophy
