Designated/Honors Scholarships

The following scholarships are awarded each spring by the Financial Aid Committee with the input of faculty. A financial aid application is not necessary to be considered for these scholarships, unless need is specified in the criteria.

The funds are applied to the student account over the next two semesters and enrollment at MBBS is necessary to receive these scholarships, unless otherwise specified in the individual scholarship criteria.

Designated and honors scholarships can be received in addition to need based scholarships, except for full tuition scholarships. These scholarships are in addition to MB and Canadian bursaries.

Award Amount Criteria
Carson MB Church Scholarship $1,500
  • Preference given to a Central District Conference Student pursuing pastoral leadership career.
  • Admitted to Mdiv or MACM program
  • GPA of at least 3.5
  • Enrolled in at least 9 units in the semester the scholarship is received.
  • Student must demonstrate financial need.
Christian Apologetics and Missions Scholarship $500
  • The student who has written the best essay, judged by faculty, on “Jesus and the Religions of the World.”
Dean's Scholarship 2 @ $2,000
  • Completed at least 18 units.
  • Enrolled in at least 9 units each semester (fall, spring) in which scholarship is received.
  • Preference given to student admitted to Academic MA program
  • If no MA candidate, then M.div.ok.
  • Maintain at least a 3.5 GPA during year scholarship received.
Faculty Honors Scholarship $1,000
  • Maintains a minimum 3.5 GPA
  • Pursuing an MA or M.Div degree and completed at least 20-24 units
  • Shows promise of ministry effectiveness after graduation
  • Has made a significant contribution to Seminary community life
  • Must be returning to MBBS in the fall semester after this scholarship is awarded.
  • Has not received another honors scholarship.
G.W. and Susan Peters Scholarship $1,000 annually
  • Pursuing a degree in missions or pastoral ministry.
  • Completed 30 units.
  • Full-time or part-time (6 units).
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Contribution to Seminary life.
  • Promise of ministry effectiveness after graduation.
  • Must demonstrate financial need.
Helen Janz Memorial Scholarship $2,000
  • Promise of effectiveness in ministry
  • Maintain 3.0 GPA
  • Preparing for global mission
  • be recommended by their home church or MBMS International partner conference
Henry J. Schmidt Multi-Cultural Leadership Scholarship 2 Scholarships at $750 each.
  • The recipient must complete the regular application process and take courses for credit at MBBS in pursuit of a recognized course of studies (i.e. credit certificate, diploma, or degree).
  • Preference will be given to a person for whom English is not a first language and/or whose cultural background is other than Caucasian.
  • The recipient must be formerly or currently involved in leadership in a church, mission, or Christian organization and be recommended for studies by their church and/or denominational leadership.
  • The recipient’s future plans should include ministry in an ethnic-specific or cross-cultural setting.
  • The recipient must be approved by his/her academic advisor.
  • The recipient must be a resident of the United States.
John and Catherine Froese Preachers of Promise Award $2,000
  • Completing 1st or 2nd year
  • Completed 1 preaching course
  • Preference to Canadian MB students
  • displays outstanding accomplishment and potential for ministry in the area of preaching
Lynnette Friesen Memorial Scholarship $250
  • Awarded to a woman studying full-time at any campus within the MBBS system:
  • pursuing a degree in Theology
  • has completed 15 units of studies at MBBS
  • maintains a minimum grade point average of 3.0
  • contributes to seminary life
  • promise of ministry effectiveness after graduation
  • demonstrates financial need
MBBS Alumni Scholarship $250
  • Maintain a 3.5 GPA
  • Entering final year
  • Contribution to Seminary life
Mental Health and Integration Scholarship $250
  • Final year of studies
  • Min. 3.5 GPA
  • Shows evidence of working at integration in counseling
MFCC Designated Scholarship $300
  • MFCC student who has taken at least 30 units
  • GPA of 3.00
  • Demonstrates effective counseling skills
  • Awarded to student who will be returning in fall semester
Michael C. Eckgren and Bryan D. Goossen Scholarship Determined annually based on endowment earnings.  Approximately $3,000-$5,000 per year.
  • Male Student studying at MBBS/Fresno who is preparing for pastoral ministry.
  • Student may be International or from North America.
  • Completion of 30 units required
  • GPA of 3.0 required
  • Student must show promise of success in pastoral ministry.
  • Student must demonstrate a commitment to the life and health of the local church.
  • Student must be studying at MBBS/Fresno campus.
Nettie Toews Honors Scholarship $750
  • Female student
  • Completed at least 30 units
  • Is a full-time student for the year in which the scholarship is awarded
  • High GPA
  • Promise of effectiveness in ministry
  • Contribution to Seminary community
Neufeld Scholarship Varies
  • Member of Southern District MB church
Peter and Sophie Enns Honors Scholarship Full Tuition, up to 30 units
  • M.Div. student, 2/3 of program completed
  • Maintain a 3.5 GPA
  • Promise of effectiveness in ministry
  • Contribution to Seminary community
Rueben & Emma Baerg Scholarship $1,000 - $1,500
  • MB student studying full-time (9 units) at any campus within the MBBS system and meets the following criteria:
  • Pursuing an MA or M.Div degree in pastoral ministry and /or missions.
  • Must have completed 30 units
  • Maintains a minimum of 3.0 GPA
  • Contribution to seminary life
  • Promise of ministry effectiveness after graduation
  • Demonstrate financial need