To help students cover the cost of their tuition, NBC offers many scholarships and bursaries. Some are open for all students to apply for and others have specific requirements. If you have questions about or need help applying for the scholarships, don't hesitate to call our admissions personnel.
Early Application Incentive
NBC often offers special discounts to students who apply early. These discounts vary from year to year and are usually announced in the fall for the following year (approximately 10-12 months before the next school year). Be sure to contact NBC’s admissions department early for details and add your name to our High School mailing list to ensure you’re among the first to hear about these offers.
Scholarships
Scholarships are divided into three categories:
1) Major (those that are worth $1000 or greater)
2) Minor (those generally under $1000)
3) Matching (scholarships where NBC partners with a church or camp)
Policy Details
Students may receive only 1 Major Scholarship, but there is no limit to how many additional Minor and/or Matching scholarships they can apply for and receive, which will be based on eligibility.
Scholarships may be awarded at any time in the application process at the discretion of the admissions department and the Academic Dean.
All scholarship recipients are also eligible for bursaries, which are awarded in September & October of the academic school year at NBC.
Except for the Recruitment Scholarship and Church & College Scholarship, NBC Scholarships have an application deadline of July 1st for the coming school year.
Second semester students (those beginning in January) may still be considered for NBC Scholarships on a case by case scenario. However, those scholarship applications must still be received by no later than November 1st for a January start date.
Major Scholarships
Value: $1000
Description & Criteria: Nipawin Bible College offers several Entrance Scholarships to freshman students who qualify in Academics, Athletics, Fine Arts, or as a New Believer.
Application Process: Application forms for these scholarships may be downloaded below or requested from the NBC admissions department.
Awarding of Funds: Scholarship funds will be distributed at the beginning of the second semester. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. A maximum of 5 Entrance Scholarships will be awarded based on merit.
Specifications: For freshmen students only. Students are only eligible to receive one major scholarship but can apply for other minor scholarships.
Application deadline: July 1st.
Value: $1500
Description & Criteria: To offer students whose parents are in full time ministry a $1500 scholarship. Applicants must be 21 years of age or younger at the time of enrolling to be eligible.
Application Process: Application form may be downloaded below or requested from the NBC admissions department.
Awarding of Funds: Scholarship will be awarded in the student's second semester of full-time studies. The applicant must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Specifications: For freshmen students only. Applicant is eligible to apply for the recruitment scholarship and one other major scholarship if applicable.
Application deadline: July 1st.
Value: $2000
Description & Criteria: To incentivize students who have completed a one year program at Capernwray Harbour (Thetis Island, BC), and wish to continue their training at Nipawin Bible College, towards a certificate, diploma or degree program.
Application Process: Application form may be downloaded below or requested from the NBC admissions department.
Awarding of Funds: Scholarship will be awarded in the student's second semester of full-time studies.
Specifications: NBC limits the Capernwray Harbour Scholarship to students who have completed a one year program at Capernwray Harbour, in good standing.
Application deadline: July 1st.
Matching Scholarships
Description & Criteria: Nipawin Bible College seeks to partner with the local church in discipleship, biblical education, and leadership development with this matching scholarship incentive.
Awarding of Funds: After NBC has received the Church's contribution
Specifications: This scholarship is available to all students. Incoming freshmen or returning students applying for this scholarship for the first time are eligible to receive $700 from their home church which will then be matched by NBC. For those who’ve previously received this scholarship, please check the Scholarship Form to see amounts and other specifications. This Scholarship will be given to a maximum of 4 first year and 4 returning students each year.
Application Deadline: April 30th
Value: The scholarship can be in any amount the camp decides up to $750, with NBC matching any contribution up to that amount.
Description & Criteria: Nipawin Bible College is partnering with participating camps to offer a scholarship to students who work full time at camp in the summer and attend NBC in the fall.
Awarding of Funds: NBC portion of the scholarship will be awarded in the second semester. A maximum of 4 Matching Camp Scholarships will be awarded.
Specifications: Students will approach camps with this application and information. Camps or students are welcome to contact the NBC admissions department for clarification if needed.
Application deadline: July 1st.
Minor Scholarships
Value: $750
Description & Criteria: An incentive for freshmen and returning NBC students to recruit prospective students who are not on NBC's contact list to attend in the same academic year that they are attending.
Application Process: Recruiting students must present a recruitment form to the potential student and have them fill it out and send it along with their NBC application. Recruitment scholarship forms are available from the Enrollment Director's office.
Awarding of Funds: If the potential student enrolls and the form clearly states they came to NBC because of the recruiting student's efforts the scholarship funds will be distributed at the beginning of the second semester.
Specifications: Available to freshmen and returning students. This is a single scholarship of $750 per student recruited.
Application Deadline: No deadline
Description & Criteria: Applicant will receive $300 for earning the Steadfast Award (Gr 1-6), and $150 per year for each year they have earned the Creative Discipleship Scholarship (Gr 7-12) of Word of Life program. Applicant must provide proof of these awards from their local church.
Awarding of Funds: Scholarship funds will be distributed at the beginning of the second semester.
Specifications: Available to freshmen students only.
Application deadline: July 1st.
Description & Criteria: Students will receive $100 for each year of completed home-based education to a maximum of $1000.
Awarding of Funds: Scholarship funds will be distributed at the beginning of the second semester. A maximum of 4 Home-Based Education Scholarships will be awarded (generally to the first 4 applicants).
Specifications: Available to freshmen students only.
Application deadline: July 1st.
Value: $500
Description & Criteria: The qualifying applicant will have been involved in at least one but ideally 2 or more servant roles over the past 2 years.
Awarding of Funds: Scholarship funds will be distributed at the beginning of the second semester.
Specifications: Available to freshmen students only.
Application deadline: July 1st.
Value: $500
Description & Criteria: As a way to bless our alumni and encourage their children to attend Nipawin, a $500 scholarship will be awarded to the child of any NBC alumnus/alumna.
Awarding of Funds: The NBC Alumni Association will secure the names of each eligible student and will award $250 out of the Alumni project fund, which the College will match for a total of $500. Recipients will be formally acknowledged at NBC’s Alumni Weekend, and funds will be awarded at the beginning of the second semester.
Specifications: Available to freshmen students only.
Application deadline: No application is necessary for this scholarship, however applying freshmen should indicate their parents are alumni on their application to Nipawin Bible College.
Description & Criteria: Students will receive $250 for each full year of participation with youth quizzing in Grades 9 to 12 at their local church to a maximum of $1000.
Awarding of Funds: This scholarship will be applied to your student account in your second semester of studies. The qualifying applicant must have maintained a 2.3 GPA.
Specifications: A maximum of 4 quizzing scholarships will be awarded by NBC in a given year, on a first-come, first-served basis. This scholarship is available to those students applying for a second semester start date (must apply for scholarship by November 1), but only if scholarships remain available.
Application deadline: July 1st.
Overview: In honour of the legacy of Key-Way-Tin Bible Institute, the Northern Canada Evangelical Mission donated funds to Nipawin Bible College from which the interest is made available for encouraging and helping First Nations students to attend Bible college here. This is available to qualifying First Nations students for each year they attend NBC.
Criteria: To be eligible for this scholarship the student must:
- have a parent(s) who is registered or entitled to be registered with First Nations status
- have applied for funding from their band in all cases where it is possible, and have a financial need that may hinder their ability to get to Bible college (e.g. If the applicant’s band is covering the student’s expenses entirely there will be little or no need to receive the help of this particular scholarship).
Awarding of Funds: Available funds each year will be dependant on interest rates and will be divided between any recipients, mainly based on need. Funds will be awarded at the beginning of the second semester.
Application deadline: This scholarship must be applied for by opening weekend.
USA/International Student Scholarship
To provide financial assistance to students coming from countries outside Canada (including the United States). The student must meet the admission criteria (found here) and be accepted as a student prior to applying for this bursary. The scholarship value ranges from $1000 to a full tuition scholarship for a year depending on the number of applicants and student need. Apply with the Student Financial Aid application form by clicking the button below.
Student Financial Assistance
Student Financial Assistance (SFA) includes the NBC Student Aid Fund and Bursaries
The Student Aid Fund - Occasionally friends or constituents of the College donate designated funds for the purpose of helping out needy students. These are placed into this Fund, from which needy students may apply to receive financial help.
Bursaries - There are many bursaries available for students attending NBC. Bursaries are awarded based on genuine financial need for those students who meet the criteria of a listed bursary.
Click on the forms below to download SFA policy, bursary descriptions & criteria or an application form.
Canada Student Loans
The Canada Student Loan Plan designates Nipawin Bible College as eligible for qualifying students. Low interest loans and grants are available under this plan. Additional information can be obtained at your bank or by clicking here. We can also assist you with any questions.
Click on the following website to find helpful information and instructional videos about How To Upload Documents and How To Apply for a 2024-2025 Student Loan.
First Nations Assistance
First Nations students may also be eligible for financial assistance through their own band assistance program. A confirmation of enrolment letter can be requested from the registrar.
Foster Children Bursary
Storwell is offering an annual bursary of $2,000 and 4 $500 sums in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life. More information can be found by clicking here.