Missionary Dependent Scholarships

Fuel the Mission
Fund Their Future

Your gift to the Missionary Dependent Scholarship Fund removes financial barriers for children of IMB & NAMB missionaries, church planters, and chaplains—so they can answer God’s call at William Carey.

Tuition

Your gift keeps tuition affordable for missionary families.

Fees

Covers general fees students must pay each term.

Housing

Provides on-campus housing—community and stability.

Meals

Cafeteria plan & Dining Dollars are covered.

Missionary families serve faithfully—often with limited financial margin. This scholarship honors that service by providing comprehensive support for their dependents pursuing an undergraduate degree at WCU.

  • IMB & NAMB dependents: robust scholarship support.
  • NAMB & 242 Network endorsed: tuition capped (≤ $4,500/yr) with full fees, meals, housing, and required textbooks covered.
  • Pell coordination: Scholarships adjust responsibly alongside federal aid to maximize impact.

“I have a great community here of people that understand the missionary walk of life.”

Missionary Dependent Scholar, Sarah Funk

  • Tuition support (IMB dependents contribute TCK allowance portion).
  • General fees covered in full.
  • Cafeteria meal plan + Dining Dollars (up to $75 per semester).
  • On-campus housing included.
  • Required undergraduate textbooks provided.
  • Scholarships coordinate with Pell to maximize aid.
About eligibility (for context): The fund supports dependents of IMB & NAMB full-time employees and dependents of NAMB or 242 Network endorsed church planters/chaplains who enroll at WCU and complete the FAFSA annually.

For full details:
wmcarey.edu/office/financial-aid/namb

Can I designate my gift?

Yes. Please select Missionary Dependent Scholarship Fund on the giving form or note the designation in the comments.

Do you accept corporate matches, stock, or IRA gifts?

Absolutely. Many employers match gifts; we can also receive appreciated securities and qualified charitable distributions. Contact the Office of Advancement for simple, donor-friendly instructions.

Will I receive a receipt?

Yes. WCU issues a charitable receipt for your records. Recurring donors receive an annual summary as well.

How do endowed scholarships work?

Endowments invest your principal to generate aid every year, forever. Minimums and naming options are available. Our team will help you tailor an agreement that reflects your heart for missions.

Help Missionary Dependent Students

By giving to the Missionary Dependent Scholarship, you remove barriers for students whose families have dedicated their lives to ministry. Every dollar extends the reach of their calling.

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