Institutional Scholarships

Most Emmaus Bible College Scholarship funds are available through the kindness and generosity of donors. Funding levels can thus vary. Some scholarships may not have sufficient funds to award any given year. These scholarships are only available to assist students attending Emmaus Bible College.

Most Emmaus scholarships are competitive. A Financial Aid Committee reviews applications and awards funds based on the scholarship criteria and the merits of the applicant.

You do not have to wait to be admitted to Emmaus in order to apply for scholarships. You can apply for any Emmaus scholarships for which you are eligible while you are in the process of obtaining admission to the College. Please periodically check our web site for scholarship additions, deletions and news.

2012-2013 Scholarships

Christian Leadership Scholarship: Amount Varies; up to $3000 per school year

The Christian Leadership Scholarship is designed to assist students who meet the following criteria: 

1. Demonstrated academic excellence
2. Demonstrated Christian leadership
3. First year student at Emmaus
4. Have a nomination reference form submitted by pastor, elder, or church leader from his/her own church

Christian Leadership Scholarship Application

Reference Form

International Student Scholarship: Amount Varies; up to $4000 per school year

The International Student Scholarship is awarded to students who are not US or Canadian citizens, and who meet the following criteria: 

1. Shows academic promise;
2. Desires to be in a Christian ministry;
3. Will be returning to their home country after college;
4. Will publicly encourage missions to the Emmaus student body. This scholarship is designed to assist International students who demonstrate financial need

International Student Scholarship Application

Student of Color Scholarship: Amount Varies; up to $2000 per school year

This scholarship is awarded to students of color who demonstrate financial need and who show a desire to grow in Christ while attending Emmaus.

Student of Color Scholarship Application

Achievement Scholarships

Achievement Scholarships are awarded to incoming, returning, and transfer students who excel in their academic work and are enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits) at Emmaus Bible College. Achievement scholarships will be automatically awarded based on transcripts and test scores (if applicable). Refer to the following table for amounts and eligibility:

For students with less than 15 college credits:

 
For students with at least 15 college credits:

Other Scholarships

Canadian Exchange Grant: Amount Varies

This scholarship is made available to Canadian citizens as a means to assist with the currency exchange rate of Canadian funds to U.S. funds. It is automatically awarded to all Canadian Students who are not eligible to apply for financial aid using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The amount for 2011-2012 has not yet been determined. Please note that the amount is determined annually and does not change during the year even if the currency exchange rate changes. 

Camp Matching Scholarship: up to $250

For students whose camp contributes toward the student's tuition and fees. Emmaus matches $1 for every $2 given with a maximum match of $250 per academic year. Funds are limited. No application is required.  Checks must be made payable to Emmaus Bible College.

Chapel/Church Matching Scholarship: up to $250

For students whose chapel or church contributes toward the student's tuition and fees.  Emmaus matches $1 for every $2 given with a maximum match of $250 per semester. Matching funds are awarded based on a chapel/church contribution made each semester the student attends. Funds are limited. No application is required.  Checks must be made payable to Emmaus Bible College.

Children of Alumni Scholarship: $250 per school year

This scholarship is available to children of Emmaus alumni. At least one parent must be an alumnus of Emmaus. Financial need will also be considered as part of the awarding decision.

Due Date: April 30, 2012

Children of Alumni Scholarship Application

Atlantic Canada Award: Amount Varies

The Atlantic Canada Award is given to students who are from Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and who demonstrate financial need.

Due Date: April 30, 2012

Required Applications and Forms:

Atlantic Canada Award Application

Valid I-20 (F-1 Status)

Samuel D. Brooks Scholarship: $1,000 (Awarded to one recipient; $500 for Fall 2012 and $500 for Spring 2013)

The Samuel D. Brooks Scholarship is designed for a student who shows significant financial need.

Due Date: April 30, 2012

Required Applications and Forms:

Samuel D. Brooks Scholarship Application

Valid I-20 (F-1 Status)

Lowell Bush Scholarship: Amount Varies; up to $6,000 per year ($3,000 for Fall 2012 and $3,000 for Spring 2013)

The Lowell Bush Scholarship is designed to assist first year* financially needy students** who are from the former Joy Radio Station listening area as defined below.

Residential Counties to Qualify for Lowell Bush Scholarship at Emmaus Bible College:

Wisconsin: Crawford, Dane, Grant, Green, Iowa, Juneau, Lafayette, Sauk, Richland, Vernon counties

Iowa: Alamakee, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Jones counties

Illinois: Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson counties                                                 

 Eligibility:

1. Applicants must demonstrate geographical eligibility (document that they graduated from high school from one of the counties listed above or, if homeschooled, verify a permanent address in one of the counties listed).
2. First year students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA (based on 4.0 scale)
3. First time transfer students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) with a minimum of 15 college level transfer credits.
4. To demonstrate financial need, applicants must have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the FAFSA that is less than the published Cost of Attendance at Emmaus.
5. The scholarship may be renewable, however, priority will be given to first year students or first time transfer students to Emmaus.

*First year, first time students at Emmaus.  Consideration will be also be given to first time transfer students to Emmaus.

**The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal student aid.  Only U.S.Citizens and eligible noncitizens can receive federal student aid (see instructions at www.fafsa.ed.gov for a description of who qualifies as an eligible noncitizen). 

Due Date: June 15, 2012

Lowell Bush Scholarship Application

Canadian Full Time Workers Award: Amount Varies

Canadian Full Time Workers Awards are given to students whose parents are full time commended workers either from or residing in Canada.

Due Date: April 30, 2012

Required Applications and Forms:

Canadian Full Time Workers Award Application

Copy of parents' letter of commendation

Gavin and Margaret Hamilton Memorial Scholarship: Amount Varies

The Gavin and Margaret Hamilton Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students with demonstrated financial need (as determined by their FAFSA results*), whose parents are missionaries or to students from overseas who are planning to return to their own countries to serve the Lord.

*The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal student aid.  Only U.S. Citizens and eligible noncitizens can receive federal student aid (see instructions at www.fafsa.ed.gov for a description of who qualifies as an eligible noncitizen).  If you are not eligible to complete a FAFSA, please attach an explanation of your financial need to your scholarship application.

Due Date: April 30, 2012

Hamilton Memorial Scholarship Application

Liz James Scholarship: $1,000 ($500 for Fall 2012 and $500 for Spring 2013)

The Liz James Scholarship is awarded to students who have a strong commitment to evangelistic work among children or to missions.  International students may apply for this scholarship.  Preference is given to those who have a specific interest or plan to work among unreached peoples.

Due Date: April 30, 2012

Liz James Scholarship Application

John and Evelyn Montgomery Scholarship: $1,000 ($500 for Fall 2012 and $500 for Spring 2013)

This scholarship is awarded to an African-American student or a student of color.

Due Date: April 30, 2012

John and Evelyn Montgomery Scholarship Application

Frank and Emily Shaw Scholarship: Amount Varies

The Frank and Emily Shaw Award is given to students whose residency is one of the New England states and who has a financial need as demonstrated on the FAFSA.

Due Date: April 30, 2012

Required Applications and Forms:

FAFSA

Frank and Emily Shaw Scholarship Application

Fay Smart Scholarship: $1,000 (awarded to one recipient at $500 for Fall 2012 and $500 for Spring 2013)

The Fay Smart Scholarship is for upper-class (college juniors or seniors) female students of academic distinction. Preference is given to students who also have financial need.

Due Date: April 30, 2012

Required Applications and Forms:

FAFSA

Fay Smart Scholarship Application

Texas Ministry Award: $300 (Fall semester only)

The Texas Ministry Award is awarded to one student whose residence is in the state of Texas and who plans to return there after finishing their course of study at Emmaus. This award is only given for the fall semester.

Due Date: April 30, 2012

Texas Ministry Award Application

John A. Woodhams Scholarship: Amount Varies

The John A. Woodhams Scholarship is for financially needy students* who are interested in missions. The scholarship will be awarded to a student (or students) in the following order of priority:

1. Children of brethren assembly missionaries and who desire to become missionaries in foreign countries;
2. Children of full time commended workers ministering in the United States and Canada;
3. International students (excluding Canadian citizens);
4. Any other student.

Bobbie J. Wright Memorial Scholarship: Amount Varies

This scholarship is awarded to the children of missionaries who are listed in the prayer handbooks published by CMML (USA), Echoes of Services (England), Australian Missionary Tidings (Australia) or Global Connections in Missions (New Zealand).  In addition, the missionary parents must be serving in the areas shown on the "Asia" map in the Missionary Prayer Handbook published by CMML.

Due Date: April 30, 2012

Required Application and Information:

Copy of parents' letter of commendation

Bobbie J. Wright Memorial Scholarship Application