To support our community, we offer a variety of scholarships, bursaries, grants, and discounts each year – recognizing achievement, encouraging growth, and helping ease financial barriers along the way.
Applications for each are available at the links below. An application deadline applies to many of these. If you have questions, please feel free to email the Scholarship Committee at scholarships@heritagecs.edu.
For detailed information about each scholarship, bursary, grants and discounts please see below.
StudentAwards.com – offers scholarships and awards to Canadian students pursuing post-secondary, and graduate studies.
Heritage offers scholarships based on academic merit.
This scholarship is open to new full-time college students based on their top 6 grade 12 U and M-level courses. Students who enter with an 85% average, and maintain a 3.5 GPA are eligible to receive $500 per academic year (the student must maintain a 3.5 GPA in the Fall term to retain the award in the Winter term; 50% of the award will be awarded each term). Those who have written the SAT for admission to Heritage must have received a score of 1200 to meet eligibility to receive this scholarship, and those who have written the CLT for admission to Heritage must have received a score of 83 to meet eligibility receive this scholarship. This scholarship will be automatically awarded to the first 10 applicants to confirm their acceptance at Heritage by May 31st, complete their pre-registration by June 30th, and meet the academic criteria listed above.
Open to: Any first-year college student
Amount awarded: $500; $250 in the Fall term, and $250 in the Winter term
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: No
References Required: No
Heritage awards bursaries to students based on financial need and the overall strength of the application. Bursaries can be applied for each year.
The Bowden Family Bursary is awarded to one graduating college or seminary student who is passionate about and committed to pastoral ministry. Awarded to a selected student in the Winter semester.
Open to: Any pastoral studies student in their final year of studies
Amount awarded: Dependent on availability of funds & reviewed annually by the Bowden Family Fund
Course Load Required: N/A
Application Required: No – Recipient is selected by the Scholarship Committee
References Required: No
The Dwayne Francois Memorial Bursary is awarded to one full-time college student who is proven in their academics, student life, and local church engagement. Preference is given to a student focusing on Youth, Worship, Missions, or Pastoral Leadership. Awarded to a selected student – $500 in the Fall term, and $500 in the Winter term.
Open to: All College Students
Amount awarded: $1000; $500 in the Fall term, and $500 in the Winter term
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: No – Recipient is selected by the Faculty and Scholarship Committee
References Required: No
The Dwayne Francois Memorial Bursary is awarded to any full-time Heritage student from Summerside Community Church (London), Calvary Baptist Church (Oshawa), or Harvest Bible Chapel (Barrie).
Open to: All College Students from Summerside Community Church (London), Calvary Baptist Church (Oshawa), or Harvest Bible Chapel (Barrie)
Amount awarded: Up to $500 (Subject to the number of eligible students); Up to $250 in the Fall term, and up to $250 in the Winter term
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: No
References Required: No
Please Note: Students cannot receive both the primary and the secondary disbursement in the same academic year.
The Heritage Bursary is granted to students based on the individuals demonstrated financial need. Heritage Bursary funds are subsequent to OSAP, or OSAP equivalent, eligibility. Bursaries may be available as funds are donated for general student assistance. In an attempt to be responsible in the distribution of these funds, all applicants are required to complete the Declaration and Bursary Application form. Please send all completed Declaration and Bursary Application forms to scholarships@heritagecs.edu.
Open to: Students with financial need
Amount awarded: Each case determined by Scholarship Committee
Course Load Required: N/A
Application Required: Yes – Declaration-and-Bursary-Application
References Required: No
Application Deadline: N/A
The Hood Family Bursary is awarded to two full-time college or seminary students, in their second year or above, who demonstrate a passion for the pursuit of missions. Preference is given to MK students that apply for the bursary. Awarded to the selected students in the Fall and Winter terms – $1000 in the Fall term, and $1000 in the Winter term.
Open to: All College and Seminary Students in their second year and above.
Amount awarded: $2000; $1000 in the Fall term, and $1000 in the Winter term
Maximum # of Awarded Recipients per Year: 2 Recipients
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: Yes – Hood Family Bursary
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: May 31st and October 31st
The Pastor Rev. Robert D. Holmes and Jean Holmes Bursary is awarded to a minimum of 5 part-time or full-time, male students, enrolled as MDiv, MTS, or senior undergraduate students, pursuing service in pastoral ministry. Awarded to the selected students in the Fall term.
Open to: All male, part-time or full-time, MDiv, MTS, or senior undergraduate students
Amount Awarded: $3000 in the Fall term (based on available funds)*
*Note: If part-time, funds are prorated accordingly by credit hour, per term. If selected students are part-time, more applications are welcome for consideration. Full-time study is considered 9 credit hours.
# of Awarded Recipients per Year: 5 (minimum)
Course Load Required: N/A
Application Required: Yes – Pastor Rev. Robert D. Holmes and Jean Holmes Bursary
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: May 31st
The Randy Jost Memorial Bursary is awarded to one male student who is either pursuing a career in pastoral ministry or is already involved in pastoral ministry. Preference is given to the student who exemplifies a godly and balanced life with family, church, and community and demonstrates a heart to serve others according to the example and in likeness of Jesus Christ. Awarded to a selected student in the Fall semester.
Open to: All Male Students
Amount awarded: $2500 in the Fall term
Course Load Required: N/A
Application Required: No – Recipient is selected by the Scholarship Committee
References Required: No
The Tatiana Blackburn Memorial Bursary is awarded to one full-time undergraduate student who demonstrates a passion for missions. Awarded to a selected student in the Fall semester.
Open to: Any College Student, preference given to students in second year and up.
Amount awarded: $1000 in the Fall term.
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: Yes – Tatiana Blackburn Memorial Bursary
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: May 31st
The William Marshall Leadership Bursary is awarded to full-time students who demonstrate leadership experience and potential, as recommended by references.
Open to: All College Students
Amount awarded: $1000; $500 in the Fall term, and $500 in the Winter term
Maximum # of Awarded Recipients per Year: 3 Recipients; 2 college students and 1 seminary student
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: Yes – William Marshall Leadership Bursary
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: May 31st
The Worship Ministry Bursary is awarded to one full-time second or third year student in the Bachelor of Church Music program, who is involved in worship ministry at their local church or at Heritage, and of good moral character. Awarded to a selected student in the Winter semester.
Open to: Second or third year Bachelor of Church Music students
Amount awarded: $1500 in the Winter term
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: Yes – Worship Ministry Bursary
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: October 31st
Heritage offers the following grants to assist students in receiving biblical education.
The Student Church Matching Grant is for full-time certificate or degree students who are financially supported by their home church. If the student’s home church sponsors an amount up to $750 (non-partner church), Heritage will contribute up to $250 to a student account. If the students home church sponsors an amount up to $1500 (partner church), Heritage will contribute up to $500 to a student account. The church’s donation will be applied to the student’s account immediately, and the portion from Heritage will be applied to the student’s account in the following term. In order to receive Heritage’s funds, have your church complete the application and send a cheque or e-transfer to Heritage College & Seminary on your behalf. This grant is available annually.
Open to: All College & Seminary Students
Amount awarded from Heritage: up to $250 for non-partner church students, up to $500 for partner church students
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: Yes (To be completed by the applicant’s home church) – Student Church Matching Grant
References Required: No
Application Deadline: N/A
Heritage College & Seminary makes available to graduates of the Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Religious Education, and Bachelor of Church Music degrees the opportunity to audit one, three credit hour seminary course with a 50% tuition discount each academic year. To register for a class or upgrade a class to take it for credit, please fill out the Alumni Grant Authorization form.
Open to: Alumni of any Heritage College or Seminary degree program
Amount awarded: 50% off one seminary course for audit, per year
Course Load Required: N/A
Application Required: Yes – Alumni Grant Authorization
References Required: No
Application Deadline: N/A
Heritage offers tuition discounts based on eligibility. Applications are required once a year for each discount. Please Note: Students cannot receive two discounts simultaneously.
The Married Student Discount is available when both spouses are enrolled in the same term. The spouse of a full-time student will receive a 25% tuition discount. The spouse eligible for the discount is the one taking the fewer credit hours. The course(s) must be taken for credit.
Open to: Married Students
Amount awarded: 25% tuition discount for the spouse with the fewest credit hours
Course Load Required: One spouse must be full-time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: Yes (Once per academic year) – Married Student Discount
References Required: No
Application Deadline: N/A
The Missionary Partner Discount is available to college students whose parent(s) are employed by an approved local or global mission agency and who enroll at Heritage in an undergraduate certificate or degree before the age of 21. Students must maintain an AGPA of C+ or higher (2.3-4.0 AGPA) to receive the discount year to year. The discount provides 10% off tuition to children of Missionary Partner Personnel.
Open to: All College Students whose parent(s) are employed by an approved local or global mission agency.
Amount awarded: 10% tuition discount
Course Load Required: NA
GPA Requirement: AGPA of 2.3-4.0
Application Required: Yes (Once per academic year) –Missionary Partner Discount
References Required: Letter of Employment from Mission Organization is required in the application
Application Deadline: N/A
The Summer Camp Tuition Discount is awarded to college students and includes a 5% tuition discount. This discount is granted to students who are working (min. 6 weeks full-time) at a pre- approved Christian Camp or para-church camp organization the summer preceding their academic studies. Students may apply for the discount each year they work at a Summer Christian Camp. Previous Summer Camp employment is not accepted. All applications are subject to the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
Open to: College students who work at a pre-approved Christian camp or para-church camp organization, the summer preceding their studies at Heritage
Amount awarded: 5% tuition discount
Course Load Required: N/A
Application Required: Yes (Once per academic year. Application open July-August each year) – Summer Camp Tuition Discount
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: August 31st
Heritage offers scholarships based on academic merit.
The Ewen Scholarship Fund is awarded to one full-time, returning seminary student who is in their second year of studies or beyond, possesses an interest in domestic or international missions, and has a 3.3 GPA. Priority is given to students affiliated with the Metropolitan Bible Church or Associated Gospel Church association.
Open to: Second year seminary students+
Amount awarded: $3000; $1500 in the Fall term, and $1500 in the Winter term
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
GPA Requirement: GPA of 3.3
Application Required: No; Recipient is selected by faculty, staff and Scholarship Committee
References Required: No
Full-time students enrolled in the Master of Divinity or the Master of Theological Studies program will automatically receive a discount of $100 per course. Students must enter from a degree program with a 3.5 AGPA, or maintain a 3.5 GPA in a degree program, to receive the scholarship. Students must register by the fall and winter registration deadlines set by the registrar’s office in order to have their marks assessed for this scholarship. (Certificate students do not qualify for this scholarship)
Open to: All Seminary Students in a degree program
Amount awarded: $100 discount per course
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
GPA Requirement: GPA of 3.5
Application Required: No
References Required: No
Professor Emeritus of Theological Studies, Dr. Stanley K. Fowler, passed away in August 2025. We are grateful for the remarkable impact that Stan made on his students, colleagues, pastors, and fellow believers as he informed and brought clarity to complex theological issues for the Canadian Church. As David Barker said about his colleague of almost 30 years: “[Stan’s] faith in a sovereign, wise, caring, loving, and gracious God never wavered. Dr. Stanley K. Fowler, esteemed colleague and friend to so many of us. Teacher, author, sage, pastor, and lover of God. Truly, a theologian in service of the church.”
The Dr. Stan Fowler Scholarship is awarded to one first-year seminary degree student, who is enrolled in at least 3 credit hours, who is proven in academic proficiency and is in pursuit of pastoral ministry. Awarded to a selected student in the Winter semester.
Open to: First-year seminary degree students
Amount awarded: $1000 in the Winter term
Course Load Required: At least 3 credit hours, pursuing a degree program
GPA Requirement: N/A
Application Required: Yes – Dr. Stan Fowler Scholarship
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: October 31st
Heritage awards bursaries to students based on financial need and the overall strength of the application. Bursaries can be applied for each year.
The Bowden Family Bursary is awarded to one graduating college or seminary student who is passionate about and committed to pastoral ministry. Awarded to a selected student in the Winter semester.
Open to: Any pastoral studies student in their final year of studies
Amount awarded: Dependent on availability of funds & reviewed annually by the Bowden Family Fund
Course Load Required: N/A
Application Required: No – Recipient is selected by the Scholarship Committee
References Required: No
The Breadalbane Baptist Church Pastoral Ministry Bursary is awarded to one full-time male seminary student who is interested in pursuing pastoral ministry. Awarded to the recipient in the Winter term.
Open to: All Male Seminary Students
Amount awarded: $1200 in the Winter term
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: Yes – Breadalbane Baptist Church Pastoral Ministry Bursary
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: October 31st
The Dwayne Francois Memorial Bursary is awarded to one full-time seminary student who is proven in their academics, student life, and local church engagement. Preference is given to a seminary student exhibiting pastoral leadership qualities. Awarded to a selected student – $500 in the Fall term, and $500 in the Winter term.
Open to: All Seminary Students
Amount awarded: $1000; $500 in the Fall term, and $500 in the Winter term
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: No – Recipient is selected by the Faculty and Scholarship Committee
References Required: No
The Dwayne Francois Memorial Bursary is awarded to any full-time Heritage student from Summerside Community Church (London), Calvary Baptist Church (Oshawa), or Harvest Bible Chapel (Barrie).
Open to: All College and Seminary Students from Summerside Community Church (London), Calvary Baptist Church (Oshawa), or Harvest Bible Chapel (Barrie)
Amount awarded: Up to $500 (Subject to the number of eligible students); Up to $250 in the Fall term, and up to $250 in the Winter term
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: No
References Required: No
Please Note: Students cannot receive both the primary and the secondary disbursement in the same academic year.
The Heritage Bursary is granted to students based on the individuals demonstrated financial need. Heritage Bursary funds are subsequent to OSAP, or OSAP equivalent, eligibility. Bursaries may be available as funds are donated for general student assistance. In an attempt to be responsible in the distribution of these funds, all applicants are required to complete the Declaration and Bursary Application form. Please send all completed Declaration and Bursary Application forms to scholarships@heritagecs.edu.
Open to: Students with financial need
Amount awarded: Each case determined by Scholarship Committee
Course Load Required: N/A
Application Required: Yes – Declaration and Bursary Application form
References Required: No
Application Deadline: N/A
The Hood Family Bursary is awarded to two full-time college or seminary students, in their second year or above, who demonstrate a passion for the pursuit of missions. Preference is given to MK students that apply for the bursary. Awarded to the selected students in the Fall and Winter terms – $1000 in the Fall term, and $1000 in the Winter term.
Open to: All College and Seminary Students in their second year and above.
Amount awarded: $2000; $1000 in the Fall term, and $1000 in the Winter term
Maximum # of Awarded Recipients per Year: 2 Recipients
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: Yes – Hood Family Bursary
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: May 31st and October 31st
The Pastor Rev. Robert D. Holmes and Jean Holmes Bursary is awarded to a minimum of 5 part-time or full-time, male students, enrolled as MDiv, MTS, or senior undergraduate students, pursuing service in pastoral ministry. Awarded to the selected students in the Fall term.
Open to: All male, part-time or full-time, MDiv, MTS, or senior undergraduate students
Amount Awarded: $3000 in the Fall term (based on available funds)*
*Note: If part-time, funds are prorated accordingly by credit hour, per term. If selected students are part-time, more applications are welcome for consideration. Full-time study is considered 9 credit hours.
# of Awarded Recipients per Year: 5 (minimum)
Course Load Required: N/A
Application Required: Yes – Pastor Rev. Robert D. Holmes and Jean Holmes Bursary
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: May 31st
The Joseph Boyachek Memorial Bursary is awarded to one full-time seminary student who demonstrates a passion for Pastoral Ministry in the GTA, or one full-time seminary student who demonstrates an ability to bring an innovative approach to Pastoral Ministry. Awarded to a selected student in the Winter semester.
Open to: All Seminary Students
Amount awarded: $1000 in the Winter term
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: Yes – Joseph Boyachek Memorial Bursary
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: October 31st
The Randy Jost Memorial Bursary is awarded to one male student who is either pursuing a career in pastoral ministry or is already involved in pastoral ministry. Preference is given to the student who exemplifies a godly and balanced life with family, church, and community and demonstrates a heart to serve others according to the example and in likeness of Jesus Christ. Awarded to a selected student in the Fall semester.
Open to: All Male Students
Amount awarded: $2500 in the Fall term
Course Load Required: N/A
Application Required: No – Recipient is selected by the Scholarship Committee
References Required: No
The Robert Holmes Pastoral Leadership Bursary is awarded to one entering, full-time, male Master of Divinity student from a Fellowship Baptist Church who is recommended by his home church as showing leadership/pastoral ministry potential. Awarded to a selected student in the Fall semester.
Open to: All male, first-year MDiv students from FEB churches
Amount awarded: $750 in the Fall term
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours)
Application Required: Yes – Robert Holmes Pastoral Leadership Bursary
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: May 31st
The William Marshall Leadership Bursary is awarded to full-time students who demonstrate leadership experience and potential as recommended by references.
Open to: All Seminary Students
Amount awarded: $1000; $500 in the Fall term, and $500 in the Winter term
Maximum # of Awarded Recipients per Year: 3 Recipients; 2 college students and 1 seminary student
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: Yes – William Marshall Leadership Bursary
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: May 31st
Heritage offers the following grants to assist students in receiving biblical education.
The Church Planting Grant exists to support students who are enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Church Planting and demonstrate clear, prayerful, and strategic intentions to pursue church planting vocationally. (Only applied to the five courses specifically associated with the Graduate Certificate in Church Planting program).
Open to: All Seminary Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Church Planting
Amount Awarded: 20% off one course specifically associated with the Graduate Certificate in Church Planting program
Maximum # of Awarded Recipients per Year: 10 Recipients; 4 in the Fall term, 4 in the Winter term, and 2 in the Spring term (given on a first come, first served basis)
Course Load Required: N/A
Application Required: Yes (Once per term) – Church Planting Grant
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: August 15th (Fall term), November 15th (Winter term), & April 15th (Spring term)
Heritage College & Seminary makes available to graduates of the Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies degrees the opportunity to audit one, three credit hour seminary course with a 50% tuition discount each academic year. To register for a class or upgrade a class to take it for credit, please fill out the Alumni Grant Authorization form.
Open to: Alumni of any Heritage Theological Seminary degree program
Amount Awarded: 50% off one seminary course for audit, per year
Course Load Required: N/A
Application Required: Yes – Alumni Grant Authorization form
References Required: No
Application Deadline: N/A
The Student Church Matching Grant is for full-time certificate or degree students who are financially supported by their home church. If the student’s home church sponsors an amount up to $750 (non-partner church), Heritage will contribute up to $250 to a student account. If the students home church sponsors an amount up to $1500 (partner church), Heritage will contribute up to $500 to a student account. The church’s donation will be applied to the student’s account immediately, and the portion from Heritage will be applied to the student’s account in the following term. In order to receive Heritage’s funds, have your church complete the application and send a cheque or e-transfer to Heritage College & Seminary on your behalf. This grant is available annually.
Open to: All College & Seminary Students
Amount awarded from Heritage: up to $250 for non-partner church students, up to $500 for partner church students
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: Yes (to be completed by the applicant’s home church) – Student Church Matching Grant
References Required: No
Application Deadline: N/A
Heritage offers tuition discounts based on eligibility. Applications are required once a year for each discount. Please Note: Students cannot receive two discounts simultaneously.
Heritage Theological Seminary is pleased to offer a one-year Heritage Partner Church Staff Discount to all Heritage Partner churches. If the paid ministry staff’s home church sponsors 10% of the student’s tuition cost, Heritage will contribute an additional 10% tuition discount to the student account. If the paid ministry staff’s home church does not sponsor the student’s tuition cost, Heritage will contribute a 5% tuition discount to the student account.
In order to receive Heritage’s portion of the funds, have your church complete the application and send a cheque or e-transfer to Heritage College & Seminary on your behalf. The church’s donation will be applied to the student’s account immediately, and the contribution from Heritage will be applied to the student’s account in the term following a churches donation.
Open to: All paid Partner church ministry staff, pastors’ wives, and interns.
Amount awarded from Heritage: 5%-10% tuition discount
Course Load Required: N/A
Application Required: Yes (To be completed by employer, once per academic year) – Heritage Partner Church Staff Discount
References Required: No
Application Deadline: N/A
The Married Student Discount is available when both spouses are enrolled in the same term. The spouse of a full-time student will receive a 25% discount on tuition. The spouse eligible for the discount is the one taking the fewer credit hours. The course(s) must be taken for credit.
Open to: Married Students
Amount awarded: 25% tuition discount for the spouse with the fewest credit hours
Course Load Required: One spouse must be full-time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: Yes (Once per academic year) – Married Student Discount
References Required: No
Application Deadline: N/A
The Missionary Partner Discount is available to seminary students who are employed by an approved local or global mission agency. The discount provides 10% off tuition for students who are employed full-time or part-time by their organization.
Open to: All Seminary Students employed by a missions agency
Amount awarded: 10% tuition discount
Course Load Required: NA
Application Required: Yes (Once per academic year) – Missionary Partner Discount
References Required: Letter of Employment is required in the application
Application Deadline: N/A
