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Scholarships & tuition assistance

Supporting the call to learn, lead, and serve.

The Foundation provides scholarship and tuition assistance opportunities for eligible students pursuing religious studies.

Program overview

Education with purpose.

The Foundation's scholarship program is designed for students pursuing religious studies through Bible colleges, seminaries, divinity schools, and theological schools.

Scholarship funds are intended for approved educational expenses and recipients must remain within the eligibility requirements of their award.

Current application cycle

Application dates for the next scholarship cycle will be announced here.

Applications currently shown as closed.
New opening and deadline dates should be confirmed before the live site launches.
VBC scholarship opportunities

Four scholarships in the 2025–2026 application.

Each opportunity supports students at a different stage of their VBC studies.

First year

Mekhi Scholarship

For first-year full-time students only.

2025 application window:
August 18 – September 30

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Second year

Mercy Scholarship

For second-year part-time or full-time students.

2025 application window:
August 18 – September 30

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Third year

Divinity Scholarship

For third-year part-time or full-time students.

2025–26 application window:
December 7 – January 4

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Fourth year

Beloved of God Scholarship

For fourth-year full-time students only.

2026 application window:
January 4 – February 8

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Application fee: $45 non-refundable (subject to change). New application dates should be confirmed before the next live cycle opens.
How it works

A clear path from eligibility to award.

1

Review availability

Confirm that scholarship or tuition assistance funds are currently available.

2

Review eligibility

Each opportunity may have its own academic, residency, membership, income, or status requirements.

3

Submit documentation

Applicants may be asked to provide proof of citizenship, residency, enrollment, income/status, and other supporting information.

4

Maintain award status

Recipients must remain actively enrolled and continue meeting the scholarship's requirements.

Tuition assistance

Additional support when funds are available.

The Foundation's latest notes describe tuition assistance as needs- and eligibility-based and available periodically throughout the year. Assistance is not guaranteed.