College Scholarships and Bursaries

The monetary amounts listed below are the expected scholarship, bursary, grant and 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.

Bursaries

Heritage awards bursaries to students based on financial need and the overall strength of the application. Bursaries can be applied for each year.

Tatiana Blackburn Memorial Bursary:

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
References Required: Yes
Application Deadline: May 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

Dwayne Francois Memorial Bursary:

Primary Disbursement:

The Dwayne Francois Memorial Bursary is awarded to one 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

Secondary Disbursement:

The Dwayne Francois Memorial Bursary is awarded to any 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.

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

Grants

Heritage offers the following grants to assist students in receiving biblical education. 

Church Matching Grant:

The 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 $500 (non-partner church) or $1,000 (partner church), Heritage will match the amount in the following Fall or Winter term (Spring/Summer terms excluded). The church’s donation will be applied to the student’s account immediately. In order to receive Heritage’s matching 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 Students.
Amount awarded: $500 matching award for non-partner church donation, $1000 matching award for partner church donation.
Course Load Required: Full-Time (9 credit hours) each term
Application Required: Yes, to be completed by the applicant’s home church
References Required: No
Application Deadline: N/A