New Mexico Baptist Children's Home & Family Ministries is committed to supporting the long-term growth of our houseparents. Through this program, eligible houseparents can pursue higher education while continuing their work in ministry and care.
The Scholarship Covers
- 100% tuition coverage (fall/spring semester)
- $300 book stipend per semester (fall/spring semester)
- Tuition is paid directly to the school
- Book Stipend is issued directly to the student at the beginning of each semester
Eligible Institutions
This scholarship can be used for any of the following institutions:
- Gateway Seminary
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Spurgeon College
- New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
- Leavell College
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Judson College at Southeastern
- Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Boyce College
- Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Texas Baptist College
Enrollment Details
- Houseparents are eligible to apply after six months of satisfactory employment.
- Only one spouse may enroll during the first year of employment.
- The second spouse becomes eligible after one full year of service.
- If both spouses are enrolled, only one may be full-time at a time; the other must remain part-time.
- For full-time students, undergraduate students may take 12 hours maximum, graduate students may take 9 hours maximum, and doctoral students may take a maximum of 2 seminars.
What is a Houseparent?
Houseparents live full-time on campus and provide family-style care for up to nine children within a large cottage environment – a uniquely demanding and deeply rewarding vocation.
HOUSING AND UTILITIES
Rent-free, fully paid utilities + high-speed internet
GROCERIES
Covered for family during work shifts
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Initial and ongoing training
SCHEDULE
16 days on/8 days off
INSURANCE
Comprehensive health and dental
RETIRMENT
Plan access with matching contributions
COMMUNITY
Work with a passionate, skilled team
