Bethel Seminary

Scholarships

A scholarship is a gift given in recognition of academic achievement; special talents; or contribution to church, school, or community. There are several types of scholarships available at Bethel Seminary. Students must be enrolled for at least eight (8) credits per quarter to be eligible for institutional scholarships.

Scholarships/Incoming Students

Amount: $500/quarter; $2,000/year
Criteria: Students must submit an online scholarship application.
Comments: Renewable. Must submit online application by May 1st deadline.
Availability: St. Paul campus. All master's-level programs.

Scholarships/Returning Students* and all Doctor of Ministry Students

Amount: $100-$500/quarter; $300-$2,000/year
Criteria: Students taking 8+ credits per quarter.
Comments: Non-renewable. Students must submit an online scholarship application by April 15th deadline.
Availability: St. Paul campus. All master's-level programs and Doctor of Ministry program.

*Bethel Seminary San Diego offers some scholarship money to returning students. Please contact the San Diego Office of Admissions for application forms, procedures, and deadlines.

Kern Scholarship

Amount: 100% tuition.
Criteria: Selection committee nominates individuals to Kern Foundation.
Comments: Renewable. Not need-based. Funded by Kern Foundation. March 1st deadline.
Availability: St. Paul campus only. Traditional master's level programs.

Ministry Partnership Scholarship

(new for 2010-2011)

Amount: $840/quarter, $3,360/year
Criteria: Regularly admitted seminary students pursuing a master's degree or graduate certificate who are full-time employees of parachurch organizations or churches that enter into a ministry partnership agreement with Bethel Seminary (a list of current ministry partners will be available soon).
Comments: The size of the Ministry Partnership Scholarship will be set annually at an amount that equals approximately 30% of the price of 8 credits of tuition.  Recipients do not need to demonstrate financial need.  Recipients may apply for the need-based Bethel Grant and educational loans by completing a FAFSA, but they will not be considered for other Bethel-funded grants or scholarships.
Availability: This scholarship is available at all campuses. A separate application is required (application will be available in January).

Note: Current InMinistry and SemPM students who began studies prior to June 2006 are not eligible to receive funds from the programs listed above. Students in this category will continue to receive the automatic 15% tuition discount until graduation, provided enrollment continues without ceasing.