At The Albert Baker Fund (ABF), we are constantly listening for better ways to support every Christian Scientist on their educational journey. In this Spring 2026 issue, we share an exciting new tiered scholarship model expanding access to all qualified students, announce two new Trustee Awards honoring Lisa Mietchen and David Westphal, and celebrate the gratitude of our scholarship recipients.
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR: College and graduate school degrees Vocational training Christian Science Nurses education Seminary for Christian Science US Military Chaplains FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Libby Scheiern, Scholarships and Student Success libby.scheiern@albertbakerfund.org (916) 594-9513 (option 2)
We have some exciting updates to share about our North America Post-Secondary Scholarships (NAPS)! Starting May 15th, The Albert Baker Fund will be: Giving more generously to students with the greatest financial need Providing scholarships to all students who meet our academic and Christian Science requirements Including those who previously did not have financial need … Read more
Jane is in her very busy fifth year at Portland State University, majoring in Music Performance, Harp & Piano combined, and also majoring in Liberal Studies with a minor in Philosophy – a full schedule for which she had to get special permission. After learning about teaching pedagogy, she was able to take some of … Read more
Dear friends, We at The Albert Baker Fund love supporting our scholarship recipients, and contributions from our generous donors make it all possible. We couldn’t be more grateful! We’ve been able to bless 407 students this year, here in the United States, as well as in Europe, Canada, the Philippines, and eleven countries in Africa. … Read more
The Albert Baker Fund (ABF) Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the Lisa Mietchen Marketing Scholarship to recognize Lisa’s 9-years of inspired service to our Board and the ABF community. “This special scholarship in Lisa’s name is a fitting tribute to her deep commitment to our students and ABF’s mission to serve Christian Scientists,” … Read more
The Albert Baker Fund (ABF) Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the David Westphal Finance Scholarship to recognize David’s 9-years of inspired service to our Board and the ABF community. Congratulations to Ashley, the recipient of this scholarship. Ashley is a junior studying Finance, with a minor in Energy and Market Resources at University … Read more
📋 KEY POINTS 🎯 The Goal: Get a degree without mortgaging your future. 💰 The Strategy: Prioritize “free money” (grants/scholarships) over loans. 📝 The Rule: Always file the FAFSA early—it’s the key to unlocking aid, even if you think your parents make too much money. 👀 The Reality Check: Don’t just look at tuition; look … Read more
Education transforms lives. It enables individuals to realize unlimited possibilities in their expression of God’s great goodness. It’s what drives The Albert Baker Fund (ABF) to help every Christian Scientist have the opportunity to gain a quality education.
