Academic Entrance Scholarship
Academic Entrance Scholarships (AES) are awarded to incoming students based on High School grades.
How is your GPA calculated?
Your AES amount is based on your high school academic achievements. Your high school average will be calculated on the basis of your top five approved Grade 12 courses. At least three of the five must be academic courses, one of which must be an English course.
If you have not completed grade 12, your AES will be calculated based on your grade 11 grades. If your grade 12 grades are higher than your grade 11 grades, your AES will be adjusted upwards. Your AES will not be adjusted downwards if your grade 12 grades are lower.
If you have not completed grade 12, your AES will be calculated based on your grade 11 grades. If your grade 12 grades are higher than your grade 11 grades, your AES will be adjusted upwards. Your AES will not be adjusted downwards if your grade 12 grades are lower.
Am I Eligible?
You are eligible to receive an AES if:
Recipients must maintain full-time student status (12 or more credit hours of SBC courses per semester).
Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA (Grade Point Average) in their first semester to be eligible to receive AES funding in their second semester of studies.
- You are entering your first year at Steinbach Bible College;
- You are not transferring in more than 18 credit hours from another higher education institution;
- You have graduated with a High School diploma (or equivalent, ie. GED) within the past five years, from a public or independent incorporated school;
- You have at least three academic courses in grade 12 with one being academic English;
Recipients must maintain full-time student status (12 or more credit hours of SBC courses per semester).
Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA (Grade Point Average) in their first semester to be eligible to receive AES funding in their second semester of studies.
Disbursement of Funds
Funds will be split equally between semesters of full-time study in your first year of studies
Application Process
- Submit your Steinbach Bible College student application by July 1 (fall semester) and December 1 (winter semester).
- No scholarship application is necessary to receive this AES funding.
- In August after we have received your High School transcript, we will send you a finalized amount of the AES you will be receiving.
Limitations
- Pursuit students (4-months) are not eligible for AES funding.
- Pursuit XL Certificate students (8 months) do still qualify for AES funding for the second semester at 1/2 the amount.
- Terms and conditions of the AES program are subject to change.
Christ and Service Entrance Scholarship
Am I Eligible?
Recipients of the C.A.S.E are nominated by the Admissions Counsellor. You may be eligible if:
- You are entering your first year at Steinbach Bible College.
- Applying for a minimum of 1 year certificate.
- You are not transferring in more than 18 credit hours from another higher education institution.
- High School average of 70% or higher (If you have not completed grade 12, your eligibility will be calculated based on your grade 11 grades. Your eligibility will not be removed if your grade 12 grades are lower).
- You maintain full-time student status (12 or more credit hours of SBC courses in each semester).
- Demonstrate Christian living through practice or referral. Examples are:
- Christian High school graduate
- Pastor/Camp Director/Ministry Leader referral (Ministry Leader must be a paid position)
- Bible Quiz Memorization
- Camp Ministry service
- Other areas of evidence are at the discretion of SBC.
Disbursement of Funds
Funds will be split equally between semesters of full-time study in your three years of studies. $300 per semester
Application Process
- Application Process
- Submit your Steinbach Bible College student application by July 1 (fall semester) / December 1 (winter semester) and express your interest in CASE to a Financial Aid advisor.
- Confirmation of scholarship criteria is necessary to receive this funding.
Limitations
- Students receiving the CASE Scholarship may also be eligible for the Academic Entrance Scholarship and other bursaries. Terms and conditions of the CASE Scholarship award program are subject to change.
Special Thanks to...
Partial funding of the AES is courtesy of the Manitoba Government.
Partial funding of the AES is courtesy of the Manitoba Government.
focus area scholarship
SBC Focus Area Scholarships worth $1,000 each are presented to 8 students returning for
full-time studies, demonstrating academic achievement in their focus area, quality Christian character and successful student ministry.
Process
Recipients are nominated by faculty and approved by the SBC Financial Aid Team. Funds will be split equally between semesters in the student’s next year of study.
Requirements
The returning student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for this scholarship. If the student’s cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 in the first semester, the scholarship is forfeited for the second semester.
MDS Service Scholarship
MDS hopes to promote service and volunteering in a younger generation. By providing a scholarship to students, we can encourage them to participate in MDS service, without detracting from their ability to earn money over the summer to pay for their education. This Scholarship covers 4-3 credit hour courses.
Criteria for Students
- This scholarship will be awarded to students attending Steinbach Bible College (SBC).
- Priority will be given to full-time students. Please refer to your school to confirm the credit requirements to be considered full-time.
- Students must be in good academic standing with their school.
- Priority will be given to returning students. Students may be in undergraduate or graduate programs.
- Students must meet the MDS criteria for long-term volunteers. This includes being at least 19 years old, a Christian, willing to abide by MDS Core Values, and affirm the Shared Convictions for the time they are serving with MDS. A full list of criteria can be found on the MDS application form.
- Students must complete at least 4 weeks of service with MDS to receive the scholarship.
- Students must submit a 500 word reflection on their time serving with MDS. This essay may be used to share an impactful story, explore the highs and lows of their service time, or any other comments on their experience.
- Students must be eligible to volunteer at both Canadian projects or U.S. projects. MDS operates in both Canada and the U.S., and Canadian service opportunities cannot be guaranteed for all students each year. MDS does not provide assistance with visas.
Funding
- Upon completion of the student’s service, submission of their reflection, and verification of their enrollment, MDS shall forward the scholarship directly to the student’s school.
- The scholarship will cover the cost of 4 3-credit hour courses (tuition only, no extra fees). If a student does not take 4 courses in their first semester, the remaining scholarship will be given for the second semester.
- Up to 8 scholarships shall be available, given to the most qualified students from any of the participating schools. No set amount of scholarships shall be reserved for any particular school.
- Students may apply for the scholarship multiple times during their studies.
MDS Commitment to Students
- MDS will cover the travel costs of students to and from their place of service, as per MDS Long-Term Volunteer Travel Reimbursement Policy.
- MDS will seek to provide an orientation (or sufficient materials) to prepare the students for their time serving with MDS.
- While on project, all food and lodging costs will be covered by MDS.
Administration of the Scholarship
The school will be responsible for administering the scholarship once entrusted to the school upon completion of the student’s service. The schools shall:
- Provide student recipients with background information about the bursary.
- Make annual reports to MDS to confirm that the scholarships were used appropriately. (To confirm fund received, upon enrollment in a minimum of 24 credit hours.)
- The scholarship shall be applied to the student’s account according to the scholarship and bursary policies at each school.
If you are interested in applying or are looking for more information,
please contact Kaylene Buhler, Director of Recruitment and Communications at SBC.
Steinreich Bibelschule Transfer Scholarship
The Steinreich Bibelschule Transfer Scholarship is a $3,000 ($500/semester) scholarship available to students transferring from Steinreich Bibelschule (SBS) who demonstrate academic achievement, ministry leadership and plans for future ministry.
Am I Eligible?
Recipients must be transferring from SBS to Steinbach Bible College (SBC). Normally this would be a SBS grad transferring in one year from SBS and entering SBC’s second-year of a three or four year degree.
Recipients must be registered at SBC for 12 or more credit hours of courses per semester to receive the scholarship.
Recipients must be registered at SBC for 12 or more credit hours of courses per semester to receive the scholarship.
Disbursement of Funds
The Steinreich Bibelschule Transfer Scholarship will be awarded in equal instalments each semester of full-time study ($500/semester). This works out to $1,000 per year of study at SBC.
Example: a student in a 3 year BA would receive $2,000 ($500/semester).
Disbursement of funds will take place within 4 weeks after each semester start date. A reduction of credit hours (less than 12 cr.) within the semester in which the scholarship was received, will result in forfeit of the scholarship amount for the respective semester.
Example: a student in a 3 year BA would receive $2,000 ($500/semester).
Disbursement of funds will take place within 4 weeks after each semester start date. A reduction of credit hours (less than 12 cr.) within the semester in which the scholarship was received, will result in forfeit of the scholarship amount for the respective semester.
Award Deferral
Students may defer an awarded Steinreich Bibelschule Transfer Scholarship for one calendar year (i.e. student applies to SBC, is accepted, is awarded a Steinreich Bibelschule Transfer Scholarship, but chooses to defer starting school until a later semester).
Limitations
Students receiving this scholarship are not eligible for the Academic Entrance Scholarship.
Terms and conditions of the Steinreich Bibelschule Transfer Scholarship award program are subject to change.
Terms and conditions of the Steinreich Bibelschule Transfer Scholarship award program are subject to change.