Scholarships
A scholarship is a gift given to recognize your academic achievements, ministry partnerships, or acts of service. We offer several scholarships for full-time seminary students.
Incoming Student Scholarships
Amount: $500 per quarter; $2,000 per year.
Renewal: Renewable for 3 consecutive years.
Eligibility: Students who are enrolled full-time in a master’s level program at the St. Paul campus. Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
How to apply: Submit the online scholarship application by May 1.
Kern Scholarship
Amount: Varies.
Renewal: Renewable for 3 consecutive years.
Eligibility: Each Kern Scholar will need the endorsement of a sending church, which includes the commitment to fund 20-30% of the student's tuition over four years. Bethel Seminary will provide an additional 30% of tuition and the Kern Family Foundation grant will provide 40% of the student's tuition. Selection committee nominates individuals to Kern Foundation. Available to students at the St. Paul campus only.
How to apply: Contact Seminary Admissions for details applications. March 1 deadline.
Ministry Partnership Scholarship
Amount: Varies by campus.
Renewal: Students must apply every academic year and maintain their relationship with the ministry partner.
Eligibility: Students who are regularly admitted seminary students pursuing a master's degree or a graduate certificate and are either (a) employees of para-church organizations or (b) members or employees of churches that are official ministry partners of Bethel Seminary. Students must be taking at least 8 credits per quarter and do not need to demonstrate financial need. Recipients may apply for the need-based Bethel Grant and educational loans (by completing the FAFSA), but will not be considered for other Bethel-funded grants or scholarships.
How to apply: Download, complete and submit the scholarship application to the financial aid office prior to the start of class.
More information: Learn more about our Ministry Partnership Program.
If you receive your financial aid award before your church or organization enters into a ministry partnership agreement with Bethel Seminary, your scholarship amount will be pro-rated so that your total gift aid does not exceed the appropriate quarterly amount for your campus.
Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to $6,000 per year.
Renewal: Students must apply every year,
Eligibility: Minnesota residents who are one-fourth or more Indian ancestry and demonstrate financial need. Awarded by state of Minnesota on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to apply:
- Fill out a separate application through the Minnesota Office of Education.
- Complete the FAFSA.
More information: Learn more about the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program.
Returning Student and Doctor of Ministry Scholarships
Amount: $100-$500 per quarter; $300-$2,000 per year.
Renewal: Non-renewable.
Eligibility: Students taking at least 8 credits per quarter in a master’s level program, or are enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry program at the St. Paul or San Diego campuses.
How to apply: Submit the online scholarship application by April 15.
