Scholarships and Bursaries

At Briercrest College and Seminary, we work hard to ensure that our education is affordable and accessible for all students. Each year, we award thousands of dollars in scholarships and bursaries to new and returning students based on merit and financial need. Our awards range from $300-$3500 and some are renewable for four years.

Please note: Briercrest College and Seminary does not offer any full scholarships. The maximum amount available covers only a portion of the cost.

To apply for a scholarship and/or bursary, please contact an admissions adviser at 1-800-667-5199. Once you've received your username and password, you can access the application form through Briercrest Live. Current students can use their Briercrest Live username and password to access the application form.

2010/2011 Application Deadlines:

Returning students: February 25, 2010, March 22, 2010, and June 1, 2010. The largest dispersal will happen on February 15, 2010. If you do not receive a scholarship in the first disbursement, your application will be retained and reviewed for future disbursals.

New students: March 22, 2010, and June 1, 2010. The largest dispersal will happen on March 22, 2010. If you do not receive a scholarship in the first disbursement, your application will be retained and reviewed for future disbursals.

If you would like further assistance, please contact the student financial adviser at 1-800-645-2275 or by email.

Scholarship Criteria for the 2010/2011

Each student who would like to be considered for a scholarship from Briercrest College and Seminary must submit a completed application form by the stated deadlines and declare all information to be accurate to the best of his or her knowledge.

* Please note that not all scholarships/bursaries are awarded every year.

Definitions

Scholarship: A merit-based award. The recipient must meet specific criteria to qualify.

Bursary: A financial need-based award. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

GPA: Grade point average.

Renewable Scholarships

President's Scholarship (multiple awards)

The President's Scholarship is intended for students who exemplify a capacity to embrace the mission of Briercrest College and Seminary and strive for academic excellence. The President's Scholarship is renewable for four years if the student maintains his or her eligibility. The amount is fixed at $3,500/year with $1,750 disbursed in September and $1,750 disbursed in January of each academic year.

Eligibility

  1. Students applying for the President's Scholarship must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and maintain a GPA of 3.0 each semester.
  2. Students must be registered for at least 12 credit hours and be involved in significant co-curricular activities each semester. Significant co-curricular activity may include involvement with athletic teams, worship teams, Youth Quake, our annual Christmas musical production, student leadership, or another activity approved by the Student Finance office.

Dean's Scholarships (multiple awards)

Dean's Scholarships are intended for students who exhibit an aptitude for a given degree program and strive for academic excellence. The Dean's Scholarships are renewable for four years as long as the student maintains his or her eligibility. The amount is fixed at $2,500/year with $1,250 disbursed in September and $1,250 disbursed in January of each academic year.

Eligibility

  1. Students applying for the Dean's Scholarship must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and maintain a GPA of 3.5 each semester.
  2. Students must be registered for at least 15 credit hours each semester.
  3. Students must maintain good standing in all areas.

Non-Renewable Scholarships

Athletic Scholarships (non-renewable)

These are awarded through the Athletics office and the Student Finance office. Scholarships are disbursed in January and May after all grades have been posted.

Minimum requirements:

  1. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 each semester in their first year/first year of transfer.
  2. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.3 per semester in all successive seasons.
  3. Students are expected to carry 12 college credit hours per semester or nine seminary credit hours per semester.
  4. Students must maintain good standing in all areas.

Scholarships and Bursaries (non-renewable)

Award amounts vary between $ 300- $2,000. Not all scholarships and bursaries are awarded every year.

Eligibility

  1. Students applying for all non-renewable scholarships must complete the application by the stated deadline each year.
  2. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher.
  3. Students must maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester in the year the scholarship is awarded to maintain eligibility. Enrolment in less than 12 credit hours per semester will result in termination of the award.
  4. Students must maintain good standing in all areas in the year the award is given.
  5. Student must meet criteria of the specific scholarship or bursary.

Academic Program Scholarships

Briercrest College Worship Arts Scholarships (multiple awards)

These are intended for students who exhibit an aptitude for and an interest in the performing arts. Students must be enroled in an A.A. or B.A. in the Worship Arts department at Briercrest College and Seminary.

David and Jeannie Hildebrand Memorial Scholarship for Music

For a Worship Arts program student.

Sperling Memorial Music Scholarship*

For a college or Caronport High School student pursuing a music program at Briercrest College and Seminary.

W.A. Gobbett Scholarship in Canadian History

To a returning student who excelled in Canadian history in the previous year.

Bursaries (financial need)

Briercrest College and Seminary Bursaries (multiple awards)
Deb Parschauer Memorial Bursary*
Elizabeth Poidevin Bursary
Frank and Mary Blatz Bursary* (preference given to a freshman)
Homer Edwards Memorial Bursary*
John D. Penner Bursary* (to a student with financial need who excels academically)
Marguerite Brown Memorial Bursary* (female student with financial need)
McCutcheon Jones Bursary
Melvin G. Ralston Bursary
Nelson Lumber Bursary
Paul Howse Memorial Bursary*
Peter Heinrichs Memorial Bursary*
Vernon Strem Memorial Bursary* (preference given to an upperclassman)

Career-Based Scholarships and Bursaries

D.J. Moore Foundation Scholarship*

For a fourth- or fifth-year graduating student who has had overseas summer missionary experience and who intends to pursue full-time missionary service. Preference given to students who served with Missions Outreach Inc.

Doris Batey Memorial Scholarship*

For a student who intends to go into full-time Christian service.

Dr. H. Allan Smyth Memorial Scholarship*

For an excellent senior student involved in music or youth ministry and who intends to pursue full-time ministry.

Eric G. Nash Memorial Scholarship*

For a senior student enrolled in a Global Studies program who has begun negotiations with a mission organization. Preference given to a student from southern Ontario.

Frederick and Marjorie Jones Scholarship

For a student entering full-time ministry.

G.A. Dan Murray Memorial Scholarship

For a second-year student majoring in Global Studies who exercises the faith in meaningful life contacts. Should be a resident of the Calgary area. Preference given to those who have attended Foothills Alliance Church, Parkdale Missionary Church, or Miburn Alliance Tabernacle.

Graham and James Enns Scholarship*

For a third-year student in a Global Studies or Christian Ministry program who is planning a career in full-time Christian ministry.

Hildi Sawatzky Bursary

For a student who demonstrates financial need. Preference given to a student in a Global Studies program.

John M. Rogers, Sr. Memorial Scholarship*

For a college student pursuing a goal in ministry to street kids or working toward a career in addiction research or counseling.

Ken and Anne Appleby Bursary*

For a student in financial need who intends to pursue full-time pastoral ministry.

Fern Easom Memorial Scholarship*

For a returning missionary who is furthering his or her education or someone who is preparing for service on the mission field and comes from a missionary family.

Kirkland and Mossy Fletcher Memorial Scholarship

For a student planning to pursue full-time ministry at home or abroad.

Myrtle Peavoy Memorial Scholarships

For a second- or third-year student planning to pursue pastoral ministry.

Paul Weston Memorial Scholarship*

For a male senior student who plans to enter full-time ministry.

Rodney Draxinger Memorial Scholarship*

For a student who is interested in music, planning to go into ministry, interested in giving leadership in the student body, or in the Christian Ministry program.

Vera M. Nash Memorial Scholarship*

For a student in the fourth year of the Global Studies program who has spent time in missionary service or who has begun serious negotiations with an accredited missionary organization toward full-time missionary service.

Violet I. McNabb Music Bursary*

For a student who intends to pursue music ministry after graduation.

William and Lena Magnus Bursary

For a senior student with financial need. Preference given to a student pursuing pastoral ministry.

Character-Based Scholarships and Bursaries

Daryl D. Rumble Memorial Bursary

For a student who has experienced hardship and has financial need.

Jake Borne Memorial Scholarship*

For a married student who has triumphed over personal difficulties.

Peters Family Scholarship

To a deserving student active in student life.

Owen Salway Scholarship

For a student who has demonstrated unusual courage, dedication, and diligence in confronting personal disadvantage, challenge, trials and/or hardships.

Rev. Odd and Joy Brygmann Memorial Scholarship

For a student who exhibits dependability, enthusiasm, loyalty, and willingness to work, and who is always endeavoring to do his/her best and give their all in every situation.

Schnare-Oikle Scholarship

For a student from a family where serious health complications of a newborn infant require additional personal expenditures for travel, medical, and/or funeral within the first 0 – 12 months of life or a student who demonstrates servant and leadership qualities. Preference for those from the Atlantic provinces.

Employment-Based Scholarships and Bursaries

90-10 Bursary

For a student with financial need who is working part-time while in college school.

Dallas Lutzer Memorial Scholarship

For a student working at camp. Preference given to a student at Dallas Valley Ranch Camp.

Folklore Bursary

For a student who worked with Folklore the previous summer and who has financial need.

Familial Relationship Scholarships and Bursaries

David P. Hildebrand Memorial Scholarship

For a young, married couple.

Erika Jeanne Vogt Memorial Scholarship*

For a freshman student. Preference given to a student whose parents are in full-time ministry

Hildebrand-Soyland Scholarship

For children of missionary parents.

Pete and Anne Peters Honourary Scholarship*

For a direct descendant of Pete and Anne Peters.

Ron Cripps Scholarship

For children of missionary parents.

Location-Based Scholarships and Bursaries

Briercrest Mid-West Award

For students from Lloydminster and surrounding area.

Dr. Eric Dale Shepherd Memorial Bursary*

For a student with financial need. Preference given to students from Territorial Drive Alliance Church (North Battleford), Lakeview Free Methodist Church (Saskatoon), or Circle Drive Alliance Church (Saskatoon).

Phillipians 4:19 Bursary

For students with financial need. Preference given to students from southern Ontario.

Randy Engel Memorial Scholarship*

For a worthy first-year student. Preference given to residents of the LaFleche-Woodrow area.

Robert J. Rice Memorial Scholarship*

For a student from Ottawa or southern Ontario.

Trent Plato Memorial Bursary

For a student with financial need. Preference given to students from the Burstall area.

Service-Based Scholarships and Bursaries

Walter Fender Memorial Scholarship*

For a student serving as an R.A. in a men's dorm.

Married Student Discount

Spouses of full-time students are eligible for a discount in the tuition costs per semester. To apply for the discount, complete and submit the Married Student Discount Application Form.

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