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Raymond and Catherine Buck: Fourth Baptist Church has established this scholarship in honor and recognition of Dr. and Mrs. Buck’s faithful service to the Lord. The Bucks served Christ’s cause for over fifty years in the areas of foreign missions, the pastorate, administration, and teaching ministries. They have contributed to the support and advancement of missions through Central Seminary and their local church.

Fourth Baptist Church Ministry Scholarship: Provided by the Fourth Baptist Church of Plymouth, Minnesota, this scholarship is awarded to two students involved in practical ministry at Fourth Baptist Church. The annual amount of the scholarship is $500.00.

R.V. Clearwaters Foreign Student Award: An anonymous donor gives this award annually to one or two foreign students. The award is $400.00 each year.

R.V. Clearwaters Exposition Scholarship: A $600.00 award is given by the Fourth Baptist Church to three students who excel in the annual seminary chapel preaching event.

Eden Baptist Church Scholarship: Eden Baptist Church of Savage, Minnesota, awards two full scholarships annually to Central students who are members of Eden Baptist Church and who meet specified qualifications.

The R.G. and E. K. Ellis Educational Fund: Mrs. Ellis established this scholarship to meet the financial needs of new or continuing students who can document financial need.

Faculty Academic Award: This financial award is given to the graduating Master of Divinity senior among those graduating with honors who has achieved the highest grade point average for his complete seminary training.

Golden Agers Scholarship: The Golden Agers ministry of Fourth Baptist Church awards two scholarships per year to assist continuing students who are preparing for ministry.

Merle and Maxine Harmon
The children of Cecile E. Lindsey established this scholarship to honor their uncle and aunt for many years of Christian care and service to their mother. The scholarship is given to a middler or senior student who is either a child of missionaries or planning to enter missionary service.

Zondervan/Central Baptist Theological Seminary Greek/Hebrew Award: This award is given annually to the student(s) who, in the opinion of the NT/OT faculty, has been the most competent Greek/Hebrew student in the preceding school year. It is sponsored by Zondervan Publishing House and consists of a substantial reference book, a scholastic medal, and the placing of the recipient's name on a perpetual plaque.