Baptist University of Florida (BUF) is an accredited, private Baptist university with its primary campus located in Graceville, Florida and throughout the state. Baptist University of Florida is a cooperating ministry with the Florida Baptist Convention. Baptist University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Baptist University of Florida also offers credentials such as certificates at approved degree levels.

Baptist University of Florida exists to serve Florida Baptists and the wider Christian community by providing premier Christian higher education and programs of study from a Christian worldview at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels in a co-educational post-secondary setting. The mission is to educate and prepare Christian leaders for Kingdom service.

By the generous donation of a member of First Baptist Church of Orange Park, we are able to offer, at this time, a scholarship for high school graduates enrolling at Baptist University of Florida. This is a one-time scholarship gift based on the student’s membership at First Baptist Church, active participation in ministries here, and acceptance at Baptist University of Florida. Students who may qualify should complete the application on this page. Submissions are to be made by May 15. Approved scholarship awards will be distributed during our high school graduate/senior recognition milestone service.