College 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.
Academic Entrance Scholarship:
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 3.5GPA are eligible to receive $500 per academic year (the student must maintain a 3.5GPA 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
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
Dwayne Francois Memorial Bursary:
Primary Disbursement:
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
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 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
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
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 – Tatiana Blackburn Memorial 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 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
Worship Ministry Bursary:
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
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.
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% 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
Missionary Partner Discount:
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
Summer Camp Tuition Discount:
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 bound 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
Grants –
Heritage offers the following grants to assist students in receiving biblical education.
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
Heritage Alumni Grant:
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