Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund
History of the Fund
In 1893 an ambitious young man, born and reared in Caswell County, North Carolina, came to Martinsville, Virginia to seek his fortune. That young man was Charles B. Keesee. In 1896 Mr. Keesee was married to Miss Olivia Helms Simmons of Floyd, Virginia. Having no children of their own, it was their desire to help worthy young men and women obtain an education at Baptist institutions. Mr. Keesee provided in his will for the establishment of an educational fund, and after his death in 1940, the Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund was established in 1941. Mrs. Keesee shared her husband’s interest in assisting young people toward greater educational opportunities. At her death in 1944, she left the major part of her estate to the Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund, Inc. Since its inception, the Fund assisted thousands of qualified students in paying their educational expenses.
Eligible Degrees
Junior and Senior students enrolled in The College at Southeastern in Wake Forest, North Carolina may apply for a grant in the amount of $4,150 for up to two years (4 semesters), if enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program as listed here.
Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in:
- Biblical Studies
- Christian Ethics
- Christian Worldview and Apologetics
- Global Studies
- Pastoral Ministry
- Student Ministry
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in:
- Biblical Studies
- Pastoral Ministry
- Missions
- Global Studies
- Preaching
- Theology
- Student Ministry
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Christian Studies with a minor in:
- Biblical Studies
- Pastoral Ministry
- Missions
- Global Studies
- Preaching
- Theology
- Student Ministry
Requirements
Eligible applicants must be actively pursuing an BA or BS in preparation for service in Baptist ministry, and be U.S. citizens with residency in VA, NC, SC, GA, KY, TN, or WV established at least twelve months prior to beginning their time at Southeastern.