Qualifications
- Christian college student demonstrating on-going spiritual growth through personal disciplines of Bible study, prayer, evangelism, and service.
- Active participant in a Georgia BCM and/or Georgia Baptist Church.
- Applicant must be a Georgia college student, a member of a Christian church, and involved in a Georgia BCM or Georgia Baptist Church. Some opportunities require membership in a Southern Baptist Church; this is indicated on the list of opportunities.
- Minimum GPA of 2.0.
- At least 18 years of age before term of service begins.
- Enrolled for either semester of the school year prior to the term of service.
- Agree with and commit to serve in accordance with this statement of Basic Christian Beliefs during term of service.
- Actively involved in raising funds for Send Me Now. Send Me Now missions is funded with money raised cooperatively by students on local campuses. Each BCM takes part in sending student missionaries by raising money locally. The funds raised on each campus are combined to pay for student missionaries from around the state to serve around the world. Those who apply and are appointed become the beneficiaries of this massive fundraising effort and are therefore expected to help and contribute to that effort. Some funds are donated through the Georgia Baptist Healthcare Foundation to assist with medical missions, and Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief to assist with disaster relief missions. Students applying as members of Georgia Baptist Churches will also need to participate in fundraising efforts.
Requirements
- Be approved and appointed by NAMB or one of the other North America Send Me Now ministry partners.
- Meet the qualifications above.
- Complete the Send Me Now Grant Application by April 1. Grant applications due, as well as a recommendation from BCM campus minister. Students must have a SECURED missions assignment BEFORE applying for a Send Me Now grant.
- Be recommended by BCM campus minister or church college minister: Recommendation Form
- Attend EQUIP: April 11, 2026 at FBC Barnesville. All appointed applicants must attend EQUIP Send Me Now Training and Commissioning.
International Opportunities
Students may apply directly to serve with the International Mission Board (IMB), a Send Me Now partner and, if approved for service, may apply for a Send Me Now grant to cover some expenses. Grants available for those who serve with the IMB for four weeks or longer.
IMB Summer
Visit imb.org/students to find opportunities for international missions service. Once approved for service for an international opportunity (four weeks or longer), students may apply for a Send Me Now grant of up to $500 to help defray field or travel costs.
IMB Missions Residency
Grants for students serving in an IMB Residency are $1500. Must be an active BCM student in the fall or spring semester preceding term of service. Semester missions opportunity ranging from four months to one year.
Apply for a Grant
Grant Applications are due no later than April 1.
Advancing the gospel on every campus in Georgia by making disciples of students who become life-long disciple makers.