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ABF Church Poster Poster 2026

Investing in the Education of Christian Science Students – We’re here to help fund your education!

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)

Mark Your Calendars May 15

Big News – Exciting Changes are Coming to ABF Scholarships!

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 […]

Abf 2025 Impact Report

The Albert Baker Fund 2025 Impact Report

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Jane Bongiorno

ABF Student Highlight – Jane Bongiorno

Jane is in her very busy fifth year at Portland State University, studying Piano Performance and getting a Minor in Harp Performance – a full schedule for which she had to get special permission. After learning about teaching pedagogy, she was able to take some of the practices and implement them into the lessons she […]

ABF Scholarship Recipients Gathered At The Mother Church At Annual Meeting, June 2025

Invest in the Education of Christian Science Students!

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.  […]

Matthew Consiglio

ABF Trustees Award the Lisa Mietchen Marketing Scholarship to Matthew Consiglio

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,” […]

Ashley Packard

ABF Trustees Award the David Westphal Finance Scholarship to Ashley Packard

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 […]

George Snow Student Financial Aid Debt Guide For College Students

The “Free Money First” Strategy: How to Fund Your College Dream Without Drowning in Debt

📋 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 […]

Spring 2025 Newsletter Featured Donors

The Albert Baker Fund Fall 2025 Newsletter

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.

Cole Quitter

ABF Student Highlight – Cole Quitter

Congratulations to Cole Quitter on his graduation from Rollins College! “Being at a school with very few Christian Scientists, I have learned to have a very personal relationship with God. I have used Christian Science many times at college in classes as well as for injuries and I am very confident that my relationship with […]