Scholarships & Bursaries

An annual scholarship awarded to a person with extensive workplace experience who is devoting at least a year to Christian studies with the intention of returning to his/her career and to lay ministry. The applicant desires to improve biblical knowledge and Christian witness within the secular workforce and/or lay leadership in the church. An applicant who is a missionary on home assignment or a child of a missionary may also be considered. Applicants must also meet the General Criteria qualifications.

This entrance-level bursary is available to full-time summer camp staff members admitted to a full-time program at Emmanuel Bible College. Recipients will receive a tuition discount in exchange for service at a partner camp.

Stages of Tuition Discount

• Stage One: 10% off tuition after one year of full-time camp work
• Stage Two: 18% off tuition after two years of full-time camp work
• Stage Three: 25% off tuition (maximum discount) after three or more years of full-time camp work. Bonus: If you continue to work at a partner camp while you are enrolled at Emmanuel Bible College, you will continue to receive the Camp Bursary and progress with the three stages of tuition discount.

How it Works

1. Enroll in the Bursary program NOW by filling out the no-obligation Enrollment Form and submitting it to Emmanuel Bible College
2. Accumulate summers of service by continuing to work at a partner camp
3. Once you receive an offer of admission to Emmanuel Bible College, it is the student’s responsibility to contact their camp director to confirm eligibility
4. A letter must be sent directly from the camp director to Emmanuel Bible College stating the student’s years of service, good standing with the camp, and acceptance for this bursary

Qualifying Criteria

• Must have filled out the no-obligation Enrollment form.  Important note: This bursary cannot be retroactively applied. Years of service may only be counted after an enrollment form is submitted
• Must be a full-time summer camp staff member with a minimum of six weeks at camp each applicable summer
• Must be a first-year, new Emmanuel Bible College student enrolled in full-time studies

Camp Bursary Partners

• Camp Cherith                        
• Countryside Camp                 
• Camp Kahquah
• Fairhavens Ministries            
• Forest Cliff Camp                  
• Camp Mini-Yo-We
• Mill Stream Bible Camp       
• Camp Mishewah/Stayner Bible Conference Grounds
• Mustoka Bible Centre/Camp Widjiitwin                              
• Circle Square Ranch Arden   
• Conestoga Bible Camp          
• Teen Ranch

The successful applicant will demonstrate experience and involvement in their community, through more than 75 hours of voluntary service annually. Examples may include, church ministry, social service, community service (hours do not include hours required by your high school). Applicants are required to provide a signed reference letter from an appropriate supervisor including justification of the number of hours served.

Available to two students graduating from a Christian high school in Ontario and one student graduating from a Christian high school in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a staff member at their school that outlines why the student will be successful in their studies at Emmanuel.

The successful application is a new full-time EBC program student who has demonstrated a financial need.

This scholarship was established to honour our student who lost his life in a climbing accident in Nigeria in 1998 and is awarded to a new student applying for a degree program and committed to preparation for full-time ministry. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate at least two of these characteristics: strong leadership skills, a clear Christian testimony in high school, and a passion for mission or youth work.

Visit www.ubcanada.org for details and to apply.

This award is made to an entering student from the Free Methodist denomination who is planning to enroll in a full-time program.

The successful applicant will be from a country outside of Canada or the United States and will demonstrate aptitude for learning in English, and have a record of voluntary service as justified by a signed letter of reference. Financial need will be considered.

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Awarded to a married student with a minimum 2.50 GPA in the previous semester, and demonstrated financial need for supporting Bible College education. The student should evidence promising potential for Christian ministry as perceived by the faculty, and the clearly-defined goal of graduating and entering full-time Christian ministry (excluding counselling). The student (or spouse) should be a member of The Evangelical Missionary Church. If no EMC member qualifies, the award may be offered first to a Brethren in Christ student who qualifies; then to a student of another denomination. If no student qualifies, the amount may be held by the College for one year, and any interest accruing may go to the operations budget of the College.

Two scholarships are awarded annually to full-time students entering the fourth year of the BTh program (one to a Missions major, one to a Pastoral Ministry major).These scholarships are awarded on the basis of demonstrated interest in Field Education, academic achievement, including proficiency in public speaking.

Available to a qualifying full-time student who demonstrates aptitude for, and the desire to pursue counseling ministry OR who demonstrates a desire to guild a foundation for life in non-traditional ministry through a one-year program OR who is an international student who plans to return to his or her home country with full-time ministry intent. Preference to be given to students with the greatest financial need.

This award is made to a full-time student demonstrating ability in EBC Student Life leadership, integrity and compassion. The applicant must be enrolled full-time in an EBC program, preferably with a minimum 3.0 AGPA.

The successful applicant is a Part-time or full-time student who has demonstrated a financial need.

Awarded on the basis of financial need, industry and field education activities.

Three scholarships are awarded annually to students pursuing full-time studies at EBC. These awards are presented on the basis of dedication to Field Education objectives, scholarship and financial need.

This memorial award is made annually to a returning, full-time student demonstrating strength of character and intending to serve in vocational pastoral ministry. Preference will be given to mature students.

Awarded annually to a student continuing in any year of the BRE Professional Studies with a concentration in Worship. Selection shall be made on the basis of field education involvement, commitment to music ministry, successful academic achievement and financial need. If no eligible student applies, this scholarship may be awarded to a student in any program with demonstrated gifting in music ministry.

Two awards are available to qualifying second or third-year students, one in missions and one in counselling studies, on the basis of character and commitment to missions service and people-helping.

One memorial bursary is provided for a married, pastoral program student, preferably in 3rd or 4th year, who is currently in, or going into, full-time ministry.

Awarded annually to full-time students entering the second year of B.Th. programs, demonstrating successful achievement in academic study and in field education.

One award to the student and one award to the charity of that student’s choice, to a student who displays a personal spirit of generosity, identifiable in practical ways (using their time, skills, or money to help other students, people in their community, volunteering, etc.). The student must be a full-time student.

Available to a full-time student showing academic excellence and financial need.

This award is made annually to a returning student demonstrating leadership ability, strength of character, and interest in full-time ministry. The applicant must be enrolled in any EBC program, preferably with a minimum 3.0 AGPA.

This bursary is awarded on the basis of financial need.

This memorial award is made annually to a returning student demonstrating passion for the Great Commission, strength of character and interest in full-time ministry. Preference will be given to students with a minimum 3.0 AGPA and intending to serve in vocational pastoral ministry.

This scholarship is awarded each year to a returning, full-time, female student in a degree program on the basis of academic achievement, Christian character, and potential for impacting the world through her life and ministry.

The bursary is an entrance level (first-year, new student at Emmanuel) bursary, available to full-time summer camp staff members admitted to a full-time program at Emmanuel. This is an incentive for you to continue to partner with camp, by coming back each summer to work. Please contact our admissions department for more information. Our camp partners include:
• Camp Cherith
• Camp Kahquah
• Camp Mini-Yo-We
• Camp Mishewah
• Circle Square Ranch – Arden
• Conestoga Bible Camp
• Countryside Camp
• Fairhavens Ministries
• Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp
• Mill Stream Bible Camp
• Muskoka Bible Centre/Camp Widjiitiwin
• Stayner Bible Conference Grounds
• Teen Ranch

This bursary is for applicants who have successfully completed the Teen Challenge program within one year of applying. Students must be enrolled in a three or four year degree program. Please contact our admissions department for more information.

This bursary is for full-time YFC staff and immediate family members who have worked with YFC a minimum of two years. Please contact our admissions department for more information.