SCHOLARSHIPS & AID
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You know God has a call on your life, and you're ready to pursue the education you need. But, what about the expense?
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Don't break you piggy bank yet! Due to the generosity of donors, Montana Bible College is able to offer several scholarships, and we're here to help you navigate and pursue your options throughout your journey with us.
As funds are available, you may receive a combination of scholarships totaling up to 50% of tuition, fees, and room charges. MBC also accepts GI Bill® education benefits.
Scholarship Requirements and Deadlines
Students at Montana Bible College may receive a combination of institutional scholarships totaling up to 50% of tuition, fees, and room charges, as funds are available.
To be eligible, students must:
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Be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits). Students taking fewer than 12 credits will receive a prorated amount.
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​Example: A $500 scholarship for a 12-credit semester is reduced to $415 if the student registers for 10 credits ($500 × 10 ÷ 12).
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Maintain enrollment throughout the semester.
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Earn and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
Scholarship funds are split evenly and applied one-half each semester (fall and spring).
The deadline to apply is March 15 for returning students and August 1 for new students.
You are welcome to submit your scholarship application while you are still completing your application for admission. However, Montana Bible College cannot process or award scholarship funds until your admissions application is complete and you have been accepted. Scholarship decisions are typically shared shortly after both applications are finalized.
Tip: Completing both your admissions and scholarship applications as early as possible helps ensure the best consideration for available funding.
Scholarships for All Students
Academic
Scholarship
The Academic Scholarship is a $1,000 award available to students who meet the minimum academic requirements.
To be considered, students must submit a transcript showing their most recent academic work. This may be a high school transcript (including homeschool) or a previous college transcript. The transcript must reflect a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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Awarded as funds are available.
Ron Ward and Founders Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Ron Ward, one of the founders of Montana Bible College, MBC has designated a scholarship fund in his name.
This scholarship in the amount of $1,000 ($500 per semester) is awarded to returning students who demonstrate servant-hearted leadership, love for God’s people, and a passion to serve Him in ministry.
Scholarship is given as funds are available.
Church Matching Scholarship
Montana Bible College encourages students to seek scholarship support from their home church.
How it works:
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Church completes this Church Matching Form. Student may initiate via email using this link.
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Once required forms and funds are received, MBC will match up to $2,000 per academic year based on enrollment status, as funds are available.
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Potential combined benefit of up to $4,000 per year.
Upper-Division
Student Scholarships
Elizabeth O'Rear
Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Elizabeth O'Rear, the O'Rear family has graciously provided one scholarship award in the amount of $1,000 ($500 per semester).
In order to be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be a returning student of junior or senior standing (completed 65+ credits by start of next semester), have and maintain at least a 3.25 GPA, and currently be involved in ministry with plans to pursue vocational ministry after graduation.
Scholarship is given as funds are available.
MBC Rural Shepherd Scholarship
Supporters of rural ministry have made one scholarship award available for the student who demonstrates servant-hearted leadership and a passion to serve in rural ministry. The student must be at least junior standing (completed 65+ credits by start of next semester), be in the Biblical Studies emphasis, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and have a heart and focus for rural pastorates. This tuition-only scholarship of $1,500 ($750 per semester) may be given to a student less than full-time if the student meets the other criteria and is pursuing the pastorate in a rural ministry. Scholarship is given as funds are available.
Specialty Scholarships
Chamberlin Greek Scholarship
Funded by the Chamberlin family, this scholarship is available for each fall that Greek III is taught.
In order to be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must have passed both Greek I and II with at least a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled in Greek III with the intent to take Greek IV.
This scholarship is awarded based on the student's interest in pursuing the Greek language and demonstration of financial need. Scholarship is given as funds are available.
Gwendolyn Gracie Scholarship
Established in honor of Gwendolyn Gracie, a long-time educator with a heart for those in local and global rural ministry. This tuition-only $2,500 scholarship can be successive if the student maintains qualifications: full-time status (some exceptions); Biblical Studies, Intercultural Ministry, Christian Ministry, Biblical Counseling, Next Generation Ministry, or Workplace Ministry degree; 3.0 GPA; demonstrates financial need; and have a heart for rural ministry. $1,000 payable fall semester and $1,500 payable spring semester. Scholarship is given as funds are available.