Scholarship

“My pursuit of a career in financial advising has been motivated by a combination of personal experiences, a commitment to education, and a belief in the benefits of integrating biblical principles into financial advice.”

– Diego S.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable.

Proverbs 15:2

The Blue Trust Scholarship

Blue Trust is offering a $2,500 scholarship to three undergraduate students who demonstrate academic achievement and a passion for biblically based financial advising. One of the scholarships will be awarded to a student attending an accredited Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

Scholarship Eligibility*

Applicants must meet all the following criteria to apply for this scholarship:

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the United States
  • Completed at least one semester with an undergraduate graduation date no earlier than May 2026
  • Majoring in Financial Planning, Finance, Accounting, or related field of study
  • Maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Actively seeking a career in biblically based financial advising

*Relatives of current Blue Trust employees are not eligible.

Watch this video to learn more about our biblically-based approach to financial planning.

Application Window: January 22, 2024 – October 20, 2024.  

Please note that we are utilizing our online job application system, Paylocity to collect scholarship applications. Please use one of the links below to apply.

Please click the Apply button to provide us with your contact information. In the “Upload Additional Files” section of the application, please upload the following attachments:

  1. Your resume
  2. A copy of your current academic transcript
  3. An essay answering the following questions (max. 750 words):
    • What factors or experiences have led you to pursue a career as a financial advisor?
    • In addition to your academic coursework, how have you demonstrated a commitment to furthering your education and experience in the field of financial advising (clubs, volunteering, mentoring, etc.)?
    • Blue Trust’s mission is to help Christians become financially free to assist in fulfilling the Great Commission (1 Timothy 6:17-19). Our business accomplishes this through integrating biblical principles into financial advice. What benefits do you see in integrating biblical principles into financial advice?
Apply here for the General Scholarship Apply here for the HBCU Scholarship

If you have any questions or encounter any technical issues, please contact us at employment@bluetrust.com.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to reviewing your submission!

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Applications must have been received by 11:59:59 P.M. EST on October 20, 2024. By participating, each participant agrees to abide by the decisions of Blue Trust, which shall be final and binding in all respects to the scholarship. Entries must be submitted by the eligible student. Winners will be notified in December 2024 and the money will be distributed to winners via a company check. 

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