Scholarship funds are available to students who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students must be enrolled for a minimum of eight credits per quarter to receive scholarships. Most of these scholarships are offered only to current students in a master’s program who have already established a GPA at Bethel Seminary, unless otherwise noted. The first section is a listing of scholarships offered to students studying on the St. Paul campus. Both new and returning students must apply for these scholarships using an online scholarship application. This application will be made available during the winter quarter. Exception to this is the Ronald E. Pitkin Graduate Scholarship - see description for details. New students complete an online scholarship application found at: www.bethel.edu/finaid/sem/index. Please note the May 1 deadline. InMinistry and SemPM students who began studies prior to June 2006 receive a 15 percent tuition discount and are not eligible to apply for scholarships.

Scholarships offered to students on the San Diego campus are listed in the second section. Contact the San Diego Office of Admissions for application information.

Scholarships for students attending Bethel Seminary St. Paul:

The Aiton Family Mission Scholarship is awarded to a student who is preparing for full-time missionary service overseas (EPA002).

The Mr. and Mrs. A. Dwight Anderson Scholarship is awarded to a middler recommended by the faculty, with special preference given to a student committed to overseas mission service (RPA100).

The B. Willard Anderson Memorial Scholarship provides an annual award to needy and deserving students (EPA003).

The Dagmar Esther Anderson Endowment Fund is awarded to seminary students who demonstrate need and are preparing for pastoral ministry, preferably in the Midwest (EPA004).

The Leslie and Betty Anderson Bethlehem Baptist Missions ­Scholarship is awarded to a Bethel Seminary student from Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, who is studying and living out God’s call in the area of missions. Priority will be given to those in ministry areas of church planting, evangelistic outreach, or cross-cultural pastoral work. It is possible for the scholarship to be renewed annually based on need and continuing commitment to ministry intent/calling (RPA101).

The Vernon D. Anderson Memorial Scholarship provides an ­annual award to a student committed to service in home or world ­missions (EPA007).

The Walter R. Anderson Memorial Award was established by Walter R. Anderson, former president of Vancouver Bible College, and is awarded to a Baptist General Conference student planning to enter Christian ministry with preference given to a student interested in camping or the chaplaincy (EPA006).

The Lawrence T. Arlander Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a worthy student preparing for service as a minister or missionary (EPA008).

The Babbitt Baptist Church Scholarship is given annually by the Babbitt Baptist Church in recognition of the many pastors who have served there. It is their investment in the preparation of future pastors (RPB102).
The Rev. William G. and Ruth J. Backlund Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student planning to enter ministry with the Baptist General Conference (EPB011).

The Jeannette and Stanley Bakke Women in Ministry Scholarship is awarded to a female M.Div. student who is preparing for pastoral ministry or further graduate education directed toward teaching at the college or seminary level. First preference is given to a Baptist General Conference student (EPB012).

The Doris and Clarence Bass Scholarship for Women in Theology is awarded to a female student for the study and/or application of theology. It is awarded at the discretion of the theology faculty on the basis of need and experience (EPB014).

The Berean Scholarship is awarded to students who show a passion for searching the Scriptures for biblical understanding. This scholarship is not restricted to those concentrating in Old or New Testament studies. It can be given to students in any program who demonstrate a passion to know and understand the Word of God (EPB142).

The Arthur and Gloria Bergeson Scholarship is awarded to a second-year student preparing for ministry (EPB015).

The Lawrence and Audrey Berglund Scholarship is awarded annually to qualified students who demonstrate both academic achievement and financial need (EPB016).

The Al Bergsten Continuing Education Scholarship Fund provides assistance for pastors, missionaries, and other church workers to continue their educations through Bethel Seminary (RPB103).

The Hazel and George Berquist Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to prospective seminary students who come from the Midwestern states (excluding Minnesota) and are members of Baptist General Conference churches (EPB017).

The David M. and Sadie L. Blomberg Scholarship provides an annual award of $500 to all students enrolled at Bethel Seminary from Hillsdale Baptist Church, Illinois; Moraine Valley Baptist Church, Illinois; and Sawyer Highlands Baptist Church, Michigan, and also may provide awards for qualifying students from the Midwest District (EAB031).

The Ellen M. Borden Memorial Scholarship fund has been established in memory of the mother of Mrs. Gordon G. Johnson. Income from the fund is given to a student who is preparing for pastoral ministry and who has financial need (EPB019).

The Mr. and Mrs. Erik A. Borg Memorial Scholarship has been established by Mr. and Mrs. Ragnar Borg. The annual income from this fund is given to one or more students of good academic standing, with demonstrated financial need, who are planning for pastoral ministry (EPB020).

The Gust Brobry Memorial Scholarship fund has been donated by the late Mrs. Gust Brobry in memory of her husband. The annual income from this fund is awarded to a Baptist General Conference student with high scholastic achievement who is a candidate for overseas missions (EPB021).

The George and Darleen Brushaber/Ralph Hammond Seminary Scholarship is awarded to seminary students of color within the Baptist General Conference (EPB022).

The Ralph and Marie Brushaber Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who show high promise of future leadership and service and who give evidence of vital faith in Jesus Christ (EPB023).

The Dr. and Mrs. Carl G. Burton Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an entering seminary student who has shown ­leadership, character, and scholastic achievement as a student at Bethel University (EPB024).

The Elton T. Cable Scholarship is for a student with a world missions emphasis or with plans for a career in world missions. Special consideration will be given to a student either from Calvary Baptist Church in Warren, Pa., or an international student intending to return to his or her own country (EPC025).

The James Cable Memorial Scholarship is provided annually to a student entering his or her senior year who exhibits an adequate level of spirituality, aptitude, and accomplishment to warrant scholarship assistance and who is planning to enter ministry in the Baptist General Conference. Preference will be given to students from Calvary Baptist Church of Warren, Pa., and to students from the Middle East Baptist Conference District (EPC026).

The James and Edith Calhoun Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students preparing for missions (EPC027).

The Carlson Family Pastoral Scholarship is awarded annually to a student(s) who are preparing for pastoral ministry and who exemplify in their personal lives the highest example of servanthood and servant leadership (EPC028).

The Alma Carlson Memorial Scholarship provides an annual award to a student preparing for pastoral ministry (EPC029).

The Rev. Carlton G. and Marian E. Christenson Scholarship provides annual awards to students from American Baptist Churches with preference given to students who have chosen ministry as a second career (EPC032).

The Evelyn and Harold Christenson Scholarship in Evangelism is awarded to a student who has distinguished him- or herself in the ministry of prayer and/or evangelism and outreach (EPC033).

The Suzanne Strange Collins Memorial Scholarship has been established by an alumnus, Kenneth Collins, in memory of his wife, who also attended the seminary. The annual income from this fund is awarded to a woman in the Master of Arts in Christian Education program looking forward to service in the church whether as a layperson or in a salaried position (EPC034).

The Alphin C. Conrad Memorial Evangelism Scholarship has been established in memory of Dr. Alphin C. Conrad, professor emeritus of New Testament theology, who served on the faculty of the seminary from 1950 to 1970. It is awarded annually to a qualified student evidencing the gift of evangelism who is preparing to devote him- or herself to an active ministry of evangelism (RPC108).

The Alphin C. Conrad Memorial Missions Scholarship has been established in memory of Dr. Alphin C. Conrad, who served on the faculty of the seminary from 1950 to 1970. It is awarded annually to a qualified student preparing for missionary service (EPC035).

The Edwin and Alice Conrad Memorial Scholarship provides an annual award to a student committed to Christian ministry (EPC036).

The J. Ben Cording Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who are preparing for church planting ministries (EPC144).

The Crystal Scholarship, provided by Terry and Francis Eggart, is awarded annually to a worthy Baptist General Conference student (EPC044).

The Barbara Dahl Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated interest in ministering to families, and who are in the marriage and family therapy program or the master of divinity marriage and family studies concentration. Preference will be given to those with a background in the medical professions (EPD037).

The Simon R. and Edith A. Dahlberg Memorial Scholarship. The income from this fund is given to one or more Baptist General Conference students who are preparing for pastoral ministry and who are in need of financial assistance (EPC038).

The Helen L. Diebold Scholarship is to be awarded annually to an American student of color who has completed one year of seminary. Preference is given to students who are involved in church-related ministry while attending seminary (EPC039).

The Ford and Loine Dobesh Memorial Scholarship is given to students preparing for ministry to the city. The scholarship honors the lives of Ford and Loine Dobesh (EPC040).

The Louis and Anne Dunlop Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a worthy student preparing for the ministry (EPD041).

The East Park Baptist Scholarship has been established to assist a married student who demonstrates financial need and is preparing for ministry with the Baptist General Conference (EPE042).

The Ebenezer Baptist Church Scholarship is made possible by a special fund given to Bethel Seminary by the former Ebenezer Church in Duluth, Minn., and is awarded to a student preparing for pastoral ministry EPE043).

The Esther Ehnbom Scholarship has been established by the sisters and brothers of Esther Ehnbom, an alumna of the seminary who labored as a nurse in Zaire. It is given annually to a student dedicated to world missions (EPE045).

The Leland V. and Carol Eliason Scholarship is given in honor of Leland V. Eliason, provost of the seminary (EPE047).

The Leland and Carol Eliason/Ralph Hammond Scholarship provides an annual award to a full-time seminary student of color, with preference to a member of the Baptist General Conference (EPE046).

The Dorothy Erickson Memorial Award provides a scholarship to incoming or continuing students who demonstrate leadership gifts and abilities as spirit-filled change agents. It is awarded by nomination from the admissions office, faculty, or deans (EPE048).

The Ellen A. Erickson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student preparing for Christian ministry (EPE049).
The Millard J. Erickson Minority Student Leadership Award is provided to assist promising minority students who are preparing for ministry (EPE120).

The C. George Ericson Memorial Scholarship, established by the Rev. Ericson, long-time editor of The Standard and a Baptist General Conference leader, is given annually to a student preparing for a ministry in print or other media (EPE050).

The Thelma Esmay Memorial Scholarship has been established for ministerial students through the estate of Kate Esmay. Preference will be given to students who are members of Oak Hill Baptist Church of Humboldt, Iowa (EPE051).

The Robert A. Featherstone Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a seminary student who has displayed promise and ability in preaching and who has a passion for proclaiming the Word and the love of God (EPF052).

The Wes and Gwen Forsline Scholarship is awarded to students preparing for service as pastors, with a preference for Baptist students who express a concern for a ministry to the disenfranchised that stresses the Baptist distinctives of justice with liberty (EPF140).

The Margareta Forssman Memorial Scholarship provides an annual award to a student preparing for pastoral ministry (EPF053).

The Nils and Audrey Friberg Pastoral Care Scholarship is awarded to a Bethel Seminary student concentrating in pastoral care (EPF054).

The Rev. Donald and Donna Fuller Scholarship provides an award to a student pastoring a church of under 200 in attendance while going to seminary (RPF112).

The Future Fund is awarded annually to a Baptist General Conference minority student from the Midwest District (EPF055).

The Geis Family Scholarship provides an annual award to a graduating Bethel University student enrolling at Bethel Seminary or to a current Bethel Seminary student. It is awarded to students who show significant evidence of leadership, academic excellence, and a desire to enter Christian ministry (EPG003).

The Bonnie E. Goodwin Memorial Scholarship provides an annual award to needy and deserving students (EPG078).

The Gordh Memorial Scholarship fund has been raised by friends of Dr. G. Arvid Gordh, dean of Bethel Theological Seminary from 1922 to 1925, as a memorial to him. The income from this fund is distributed annually to the student who has made the best progress in New Testament Greek during the year (EPG056).

The Charles and Pearl Grayum Missions Scholarship is awarded to a student preparing for ministry within the Christian and Missionary Alliance (EPG057).

The Ralph E. and Mary Hammond Scholarship is awarded to a multicultural full-time seminary student in honor of Ralph Hammond (EPHAMM).

The Irene Hanwell Memorial Scholarship provides awards to deserving students preparing for pastoral ministry (EPH059).

The John and Millie Hasselblad Scholarship is given in honor of John Hasselblad and his wife Millie to incoming students at Bethel Seminary St. Paul who show exceptional ability and promise for ministry (EPH060).

The Heitzman-Moberg Memorial Scholarship honors John and Marie Heitzman and conference pastor Fred L. and Anna Moberg. Preference (in declining order) shall be given to international students, children of career missionaries, and pastors’ children (EPH062).

The Bill and June Horn Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Bethel Seminary students, on any campus, with a preference for international students who will return to their home country to positions of significant denominational or seminary leadership. A secondary preference is for American students who are committed to an overseas mission career (EPH063).

The Albert and Ethel Horst Memorial Scholarship is awarded to incoming students showing exceptional ability and promise in ministry (EPH064).

The Siri Mahal Erickson Inoferio Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of need to an American ethnic minority or Third World student, with preference given to a woman of color (EPE065).

The Rev. Layton N. and Ruth J. Jackson Memorial Scholarship has been established in memory of the Rev. Jackson by his wife. The income from this fund is awarded annually to a student preparing for pastoral ministry (EPJ066).

The John and Elaine Jahnke Missionary Scholarship provides annual awards to students committed to multicultural ministry (EPJ067).

The Johnson-Norman Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student preparing for ministry (EPJ068).

The Alta and Gordon Johnson Scholarship in Expository Preaching is awarded to a Baptist General Conference student showing promise of developing excellence in proclaiming the Scriptures expositorily and relevantly, and who is planning to serve in a local church or on the mission field under the Baptist General Conference. This award is available on both the St. Paul and San Diego campuses (EPJ069).

The Gordon and Alta Johnson Ministry Scholarship is given by friends of Dr. and Mrs. Johnson in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, and is awarded to a Baptist General Conference student planning to enter full-time Christian ministry (EPJ070).

The Gordon G. Johnson Scholarship is awarded by the Baptist General Conference in recognition and appreciation for the contribution Dr. Johnson has made to the local church through his book My Church. This award is made to a Baptist General Conference student, preparing to serve in the conference, who demonstrates qualities desired in a pastor-teacher and gives evidence of commitment to the educational ministries of the local church (EPJ071).

The L. Ted and Eloise Johnson Scholarship is awarded to students preparing for pastoral ministry with a love for preaching and teaching God’s Word, with a preference given to members of the Baptist General Conference (EPJ073).

The William and Helen Johnstone Scholarship is awarded to students preparing for missionary service (EPJ074).

The Dr. Karl J. Karlson and Dr. Karl E. Karlson Memorial Scholarship has been established by the families of Dr. Karl J. Karlson and Dr. Karl E. Karlson. Karl J. was dean of Bethel Seminary from 1925-48. His son, Karl E., was a renowned physician. The scholarship is awarded annually to assist qualified students who are interested in pursuing graduate work in addition to theological education in preparation for service in the Baptist General Conference (EPK075).

The Kern Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded to outstanding incoming students committed to pastoring in a local church. (Competitive selection according to specific criteria.)

The Elsie Knox Memorial Scholarship provides an annual award to a deserving student preparing for pastoral ministry (EPK076).

The Oliver C. Kronholm Family Scholarship is awarded to students who are preparing for careers in pastoral ministry and who demonstrate financial need (EPK077).

The Carl Gustaf Lagergren Memorial Scholarship fund has been established by the Lagergren family in memory of their father, Dr. Carl Gustaf Lagergren, dean of Bethel Theological Seminary from 1889 to 1922. An annual scholarship is presented to the Baptist General Conference student who attains the highest scholastic achievement in systematic theology (EPL079).

The Adda Mary Larson Memorial Endowment has been established for scholarships and programming assistance related to ministries of social welfare, social justice, and concern for the poor (EPL080).

The Victor and Elna Larson Memorial Scholarship is provided by the family and designated for a student preparing for pastoral ministry in the Baptist General Conference (EPL081).

The Andrew Liliemark Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student preparing for ministry (EPL082).

The Chester R. and Cecile E. Lindsey Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a student preparing for ministry (EPL083).

The Maynard L. Linngren Memorial Scholarship provides an annual award to a student preparing for pastoral ministry (EPL084).

The D. Wilbur and Pearl B. Magnuson Scholarship provides an annual award to a worthy and needy student (EPM091).

The Edwin Magnuson Memorial Scholarship has been established by the family in memory of this faithful, active layman of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Minneapolis. The award is given to a worthy student preparing for pastoral ministry in the Baptist General Conference (EPM085).

The George and Esther Magnuson Memorial Scholarship has been established by the family in memory of their parents, who pastored in the Baptist General Conference for four decades. The award is given to a deserving conference student preparing for pastoral ministry or for world missions service (EPM088).

The Linden O. Magnuson Memorial Scholarship in Pastoral Leadership was established by his family in recognition of many years of effective pastoral service, and is given annually to a male Baptist General Conference student who is preparing to be a senior pastor (EPM087).

The Norris and Beverly Magnuson Church History Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who has done work in church history, to encourage further study related to prayer, the devotional life, revivalism, and Christian social work (EPM092).

The Gordon Martin and Ruth Martin Scholarship is awarded to a second or third year Master of Divinity student who is preparing for pastoral ministry in the American Baptist Denomination (EPM086).

The Samuel C. and Eva Gertrude McClure Memorial Scholarship in Jewish Evangelism is given by the family to a student who demonstrates excellence in historical or theological research on the topic. Should no suitable student meet these criteria, the award can be used to fund a lectureship on the same topic (EPM089).

The Garvin and Lynne McGettrick Pastoral Ministry Scholarship is awarded in memory of Garvin’s parents, Peter and Jessie McGettrick, to a student who gives evidence of vital faith in Christ and call to pastoral ministry (EPM090).

The Berkeley Mickelsen Memorial Scholarship, given in memory of the parents of the late Dr. Berkeley Mickelsen, is awarded annually to a student who shows ability and skill in biblical theology (historical theology of the Old and New Testaments). The student receiving this scholarship will seek to make full use of biblical theology in preaching and teaching (EPM093).

The Nicholas Severin Miller Memorial Scholarship fund provides an annual sum that is given to a deserving senior who has taken all his or her theological work at Bethel (EPM094).

The Mora Presbyterian Scholarship Fund has been established to assist Presbyterian students seeking ordination in that denomination, with priority given to seniors who have financial need (EPM095).

The Judith Sandberg Mortensen Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a worthy student preparing for ministry (EPM096).

The Hilmer and Ethel Nelson Scholarships are awarded to a student who demonstrates commitment to evangelism, and to a student who demonstrates commitment to church planting (RPN116).

The Clemmie and John Noble Memorial Scholarship for International Students provides an annual award to an international student committed to returning to his or her country following seminary studies (EPN098).

The Signie Johnson and Lorraine Norman Scholarship is given to incoming Bethel Seminary students who show exceptional ability and promise in ministry and who intend to prepare for pastoral ministry (EPJ072).

The Gordon D. Nymann Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a married student more than 30 years of age who has a clear call to the ministry of administration (EPN099).

The Edwin and Marie Omark Memorial Scholarship has been established in memory of the Rev. Omark, the sixth dean of Bethel Seminary, to assist BGC students showing promise in pastoral ministry and preaching (EPO101).

The Reuben and Lillian Omark Memorial International Student Scholarship is given to an international student who demonstrates doctrinal orthodoxy and Christian maturity, and who plans to return to his or her home country to a position of leadership in the church. The recipient is chosen by the faculty upon recommendation of a Baptist General Conference missionary or other Christian worker in the student’s home country (EPO100).

The Oscar E. and Mary Ostling Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student of exceptional promise and ability (EPO102).

The Philip and Ardell Palmquist Scholarship Fund is awarded to married students who need financial assistance (EPP103).

The Rev. and Mrs. L.E. Petersen Scholarship fund has been established to assist qualified students in the seminary. The income from the fund is awarded annually to a middler student whose work merits recognition (EPP107).

The F. Curtis and Margaret A. Peterson Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 is given to a seminary student on the basis of need and potential to succeed in the pastoral ministry of the Baptist General Conference (EPP104).

The Rev. John E. Peterson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students determined by need and ministry promise (EPP105).

The Karl Y. and Esther H. Peterson Memorial Scholarship has been established by Mrs. Esther Peterson in memory of her husband and will be given annually to a student in financial need (EPP106).

The Ronald E. Pitkin Graduate Scholarship has been established by an alumnus to assist students and/or full-time faculty members planning doctoral studies but whose funds are not adequate to pursue such a program. Potential recipients will submit a written statement giving a brief description of their program, anticipated completion of degree, financial need, and expectation of future service. Since this scholarship is available to both faculty members and students, the awarding of the grant will be in the province of an ad hoc committee appointed by the provost. 

The Fred and Anita Prinzing Scholarship is established to assist a second career seminary student who is preparing for pastoral ministry (EPT124).

The Rev. John Propert Scholarship is awarded to incoming students of exceptional ability and promise in ministry (EPP108).

The Rev. Milton D. Quiggle Scholarship is awarded to students whose country of origin is the Cameroon and who intend to return to minister in that country (EPQ110).

The Paula Rietz Memorial Missions Scholarship provides an annual award to a needy student preparing for missionary service (EPR111).

The Yvonne V. Rietz Memorial Missions Scholarship provides an annual award to a needy student preparing for missionary service with preference given to a student who has the most children under the age of 18 (EPR112).

The H. J. Robertson Memorial Ministerial Scholarship provides an annual award to a student preparing for pastoral ministry (EPR113).

The Bernard A. and Winnie Rust Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student preparing for ministry (EPR115).

The Scholarship in Cross-Cultural Ministry is awarded to worthy recipients who have a strong interest in ministry in a cross-cultural setting upon graduation. If such students are not available, it will be awarded to a worthy recipient who will be seeking pastoral ministry (EPC008).

The Edna Schultz Scholarship in Urban Ministries is given to assist students preparing for ministry in an urban environment in North America or overseas (EPS139).

The Augusta Seaholm Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established to assist seminary students to prepare for possible overseas missionary service. Income from the fund is awarded annually (EPS116).

The Chaplain Lawrence L. and Mabel E. Selin Memorial Scholarship is given by Mr. and Mrs. John Blomgren and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Newell in memory of their parents to a student on the basis of need and achievement (EPS117).

The Christopher Silene Scholarship Fund is awarded to incoming students of exceptional ability and promise (EPS118).

The Pastor Doug and June Stimers Scholarship is awarded to a promising Canadian student who wishes to pursue pastoral or missionary ministry in Canada. If no such student is available, this scholarship may be given to a student planning to be a rural pastor or a church planting pastor (EPS141).

The E. June Stimers Scholarship is awarded to a female student who gives credible evidence of having the spiritual gift of hospitality as in I Peter 4:7-11 and who intends to use this gift for the enrichment of the ministry and reputation of the church in which she serves (EPS141).

The Sylvania Heights Baptist Church Scholarship provides an annual award to a Baptist student preparing for Christian ministry (EPS121).

The Emily A. VanAntwerp Memorial Scholarship in Preaching is awarded annually to a student who shows ability in the development of planned preaching (EPV127).

The Malcolm and Benetah VanAntwerp Scholarship for the Study of Dynamic Church Growth provides an annual award to a student who has engaged in significant study of the characteristics and causes of dynamic church growth (EPV128).

The Malcolm and Benetah VanAntwerp “Spurgeon” Scholarship in Preaching is awarded to a student demonstrating ability and excellence in preaching combined with readings from Charles Haddon Spurgeon.

The Malcolm VanAntwerp Exceptional Student Scholarship is awarded to incoming students of exceptional ability and promise for ministry (EPV125).

The Jack and Hanna VanMark Rural Ministry Scholarship is awarded to a student preparing for pastoral ministry in a rural or small town setting (EPV129).

The Dr. Donald J. Verseput Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Bethel Seminary international students or students of color with interest and ability in New Testament studies (EPV126).

The Carl Ragnar and Julia E. Wall Memorial Scholarship established in memory of Mrs. C. R. Wall is awarded annually to a student preparing for ministry in the Baptist General Conference who is conscientious in his or her studies and has financial need (EPW132).

The Maurice A. (Duff) Wessman Memorial Scholarship in Pastoral Ministry has been established by the family and friends of this alumnus who for 31 years served the Lord through the Baptist General Conference as a faithful pastor, a penitentiary chaplain, a spirited leader, a friend of the outcast, a conscientious citizen, a man of God, and a dynamic witness for the Savior to those in all walks of life. The award is made to a middler student who demonstrates similar traits for the gospel ministry (EPW130).

The Vern A. Wessman Memorial Scholarship in Pastoral Ministry has been established by the family and friends of this alumnus who served in meaningful pastoral ministries for 40 years in various churches of the Baptist General Conference. The income from the fund is given to a student who is preparing for pastoral ministry and who has financial need (EPW133).

The Wilmot Road Baptist Church Scholarship provides annual awards to students preparing for ministry in the Baptist General Conference (EPW135).

The Witham and Bear Family Scholarship is awarded to a female student interested in spiritual formation (EPW136).

The Fred and Ellen Wolf Memorial Pastoral Scholarship is awarded to a student preparing for pastoral ministry (EPW137).

The Woodridge Scholarship is awarded to members of Woodridge Church, Long Lake, Minn., as they pursue seminary training at Bethel Seminary (RPW126).

Scholarships for students attending Bethel Seminary San Diego:

The Najat Abdullah Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who is from a Muslim country and who intends to use his/her education in ministry to Muslims or any student who intends to pursue ministry in a Muslim country or community.

The Clifford V. and Alice M. Anderson Scholarship is awarded to a worthy student committed to Christian ministry (EDA002).

The 2 Timothy 2:2 Scholarship is given by Kent and Lisa Askew in honor of Dr. Dennis A Beatty who served as pastor to college students at College Avenue Baptist Church in San Diego during the 1980’s. He inspired students to reach the world for Christ by personal outreach and spiritual multiplication. It is with this spirit the scholarship is given to deserving M.Div. students who multiply their faith in Christ by equipping others in personal evangelism and discipleship (EDA030).

The Robert C. and Olive O. Bostrom Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a worthy student (EDB004).

The Christian Leadership Grant is awarded to assist deserving students who seek to bear witness to Christ in word and deed in daily life (EDC006).

The John and Verna Clay Scholarship Fund is awarded to students who intend to enter full-time Christian work (EDC005).

The Arlene Coleman-John Dunkerken Scholarship Fund provides annual awards to ethnic students (EDC007).

The Anna Forsman Anderson Frohm Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student committed to Christian ministry (EDF008).

The Lowell and Marceline Hendrickson Scholarship is awarded to a worthy and needy student who is pursuing a pastorate with a BGC church or an appointment as a BGC missionary (EDH029).

The Robert and Beth Isensee San Diego Scholarship is awarded to students planning to enter full-time Christian service (EDI009).

The Alta and Gordon Johnson Scholarship in Expository Preaching is awarded to a Baptist General Conference student showing promise of developing excellence in proclaiming the Scriptures expositorily and relevantly, and who is planning to serve in a local church or on the mission field under the Baptist General Conference. This award is available on both the St. Paul and San Diego campuses (EDJ003).

The Phil Knott Memorial Missions Scholarship has been established in memory of Phil Knott, who faithfully and enthusiastically served his Lord in Turkmenistan from 1992 to 1997. It is awarded annually to a qualified student or students preparing for service in missions (EDK011).

The Frank and Ethel Miller Memorial Scholarship is provided to assist needy students in completing their final year of training for the ministry (EDM012).

The Edna N. Nilson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a deserving student preparing for Christian ministry (EDN013).

The Jim and Doris Rehnberg Scholarship is awarded to students who are preparing to more effectively counsel in areas of marriage and the family and who are pursuing a career in Christian counseling or in pastoral ministry with a counseling emphasis (EDR014).

The Runbeck Scholarship Fund provides an annual award to needy Baptist General Conference students with first preference to students from the Central Baptist Church of Tacoma, Wash., and second preference to students from the Columbia District (EDR015).

The Lucille E. Sewell Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a deserving middler or senior student (EDS016).

The Kenneth and Grace Sinclair Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an intern from College Avenue Baptist Church (EDS017).

The August and Nellie Forsman Sjoberg Memorial Scholarship provides an annual award to a worthy and needy student preparing for Christian ministry (EDS018).

The Ed and Nita Stankey Perpetual Endowment Fund is to be awarded to a worthy student (EDS119).

The Carl Gustav Sten and the Gustave Clarion Sten Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an entering student who desires to prepare for pastoral ministry, with preference given to a student with Swedish or Scandinavian ancestry (EDS019).

The William H. Trowbridge Scholarship is awarded to worthy students preparing for ministry (EDT020).

The United African-American Ministries Action Council (UAAMAC) Scholarship is awarded to an African-American student selected by Bethel in cooperation with UAAMAC (EDU021).

The Carol Vollmer Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students at the San Diego campus (EDV022).

The Walt and Annette Wessell Scholarship is awarded to a student who is preparing for Christian ministry and demonstrates high achievement in New Testament studies (EPW023).

The Erhard and Alma Westerberg Continuing Education Scholarship Fund provides assistance for pastors, missionaries, and other church workers to continue their educations through Bethel Seminary San Diego (EDW134).

Fred and Lenore White Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has a heart and vision for “one-on-one” evangelism and discipleship (EDW024).

The Ellen G. and Edward G. Wong Scholarship is awarded to a student who is planning to become a congregational pastor who might not finish without financial encouragement (EDW028).

The Ronald and Carolyn Youngblood Scholarship provides annual awards to students at the San Diego campus (EDY026).

The Roger A. Youngquist Memorial Scholarship has been established by the Harriet A. Youngquist family. The management of the fund is through the Southwest Baptist Conference ­Foundation. The annual income from this fund is awarded to a student who demonstrates leadership qualities and has indicated a desire to dedicate his or her life to full-time Christian service with the Baptist General Conference. Preference will be given to a student who is a member of a church in the Southwest Baptist Conference District. At the discretion of the committee, the scholarship may be divided between two or more recipients (RDY127).

Scholarships for Doctor of Ministry Students:

The Rev. and Mrs. S. Adolph Carlson Memorial Scholarship has been established from the estate of this couple who faithfully served Christ in Canada. It is awarded to Baptist pastors from Western Canada or the Western United States who are pursuing the D.Min. degree (EPC030).

The Bengt and Alma M. Carlton Grant, which was established in the name of the Rev. Bengt Carlton and his wife Alma M. Carlton, is given annually to assist D.Min. students. Consideration is given to evidence of financial need, academic achievement, and personal qualifications (EPC031). 

The Town and Country Scholarship is awarded annually to doctor of ministry students serving in town and country ministries, and may be used by such persons to support research in issues of significance to town and country ministries (EPT124).