Seminary Scholarships and Bursaries
The monetary amounts listed below are the expected scholarship, bursary, grant & discount values for the upcoming school year. However, Heritage reserves the right to adjust these amounts as necessary. More details are also available through the Scholarship Committee. Contact the Scholarship Committee by email at: scholarships@heritagecs.edu
Scholarships –
Heritage offers scholarships based on academic merit.
Ewen Scholarship Fund:
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
Heritage Seminary Degree Scholarship:
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
Dr. Stan Fowler Scholarship:
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
Bursaries –
Heritage awards bursaries to students based on financial need and the overall strength of the application. Bursaries can be applied for each year.
Bowden Family Bursary:
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
Breadalbane Baptist Church Pastoral Ministry Bursary:
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
Dwayne Francois Memorial Bursary:
Primary Disbursement:
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
Secondary Disbursement:
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.
Heritage Bursary:
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
Hood Family Bursary:
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
Joseph Boyachek Memorial Bursary:
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
Randy Jost Memorial Bursary:
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
Robert Holmes Pastoral Leadership Bursary:
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
William Marshall Leadership Bursary:
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
Discounts –
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 Partner Church Staff Discount:
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
Married Student Discount:
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
Missionary Partner Discount:
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
Grants –
Heritage offers the following grants to assist students in receiving biblical education.
Heritage Alumni Grant:
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
Student Church Matching Grant:
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