Ministry Training Area Scholarships are are awarded at the discretion of the panel of evaluators and IFCA Youth leadership to students who present a Ministry Training event at the National Youth Convention. Students who receive a Division 1 rating from the panel of evaluators will qualify for scholarship consideration.
Bible Quizzing Scholarships are awarded to Juniors and Seniors who have been recommended by their coaches and achieve any of the following:
Senior Division Quizzers:
- On a First or Second Place team who average 20 points per quiz for the tournament.
- Selected for the All-Star Quiz Team
Novice Division Quizzers:
- On a First or Second place team and average 40 points per quiz for the tournament.
- Placement on the First All-Star team and average 40 points per quiz for the tournament.
Quote for Scholarship:
- A high school junior or senior who can quote all the senior quizzing material at one time in 45 minutes or less with a maximum of 12 helps will be awarded a scholarship certificate.
- Only one attempt of this scholarship per quizzer will be allowed at the National Tournament.
The R.J. Bouwens Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the top two senior all-star quizzers at each year’s national tournament. Randy and Pearl Bouwens have donated $500 to each of these students to be used at whichever college they choose to attend.
- This is a one-time grant to each student. It will be held in trust by the IFCA International until the winner graduates from high school and may only be used for college expenses.
- The scholarships are given in memory of their son, a former IFCA Youth Convention delegate and Bible quizzer, R. J. Bouwens, who passed away while a student at Cedarville College.
The IFCA Youth Council does not fund any scholarships. These scholarships are offered by the participating colleges and universities. No cash value equivalent will be given for any scholarship awarded through the IFCA National Youth Convention. (Exception—R.J. Bouwens Memorial Scholarship)
The following colleges and universities provide scholarships for those who qualify in eligible IFCA Youth Convention Ministry Training Areas and IFCA Bible Quizzing.
For a student to qualify for a scholarship he or she must meet the conditions outlined on out Scholarship eligibility described below. Each school has different criteria and value amounts for the use of the scholarship.
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Contact Laura Martin, Director of Financial Aid: Financial Aid
Scholarship Details:
$2000 Scholarship offered for:
- 1st and 2nd place Senior Bible Quizzing
- Division I rating MTA Scholarships
Students may only receive one scholarship Award; split over eight semesters
www.bryan.edu
Contact Andrew Smith, Executive Director of Admissions
Scholarship Details:
$1000 scholarship offered
Scholarships will be awarded to full-time onsite students for 4 academic years following graduation.
Scholarship total will be equally divided between each academic year.
Scholarship offered for:
- Bible Quizzing
- Dramatic Monologue
- Music
- Preaching
- Puppetry
4111 Von Talge Rd.
St Louis, MO 63128
Contact Obadiah McAdoo
Scholarship Details:
1/3 of tuition off offered for:
o Preaching
o Bible Teaching
o Apologetics
o Bible Quizzing
Scholarship is eligible for each semester contingent on continuous enrollment of a full-time student.
200 Manor Avenue
Langhorne, PA 19047
https://cairn.edu/
Email the financial aid office
Scholarship Details:
$1500 Scholarship offered for:
- Bible Quizzing
- Preaching
Awards must be utilized for full-time enrollment at the Langhorne Campus. Scholarship is non-renewable. Contact the financial aid office for application deadlines or other questions.
Kansas City, MO 64147
816-322-0110
Contact Bob Crank: Director of Admissions
Scholarship Details:
$1000 Scholarship offered for:
- Bible Quizzing
- Drama
- Music
- Preaching
- Puppetry
Scholarships will be awarded for up to 4 semesters ($500 per semester). Scholarship is renewable for semesters 3 and 4 only provided a 3.0 cumulative GPA is maintained. This scholarship is intended for first-year, full time students.
Contact the Registrar Office
1-888-224-5681
Scholarship Details:
$1000 Scholarship offered for:
- Bible Quizzing
$1000 for September to April Programme offered for all scholarship recognized bible quizzers.
100% tuition discount for 1st place all-star quizzers at Nationals for September to April Programme.
50% tuition discount for 2nd place and 3rd place all-star quizzers at Nationals for September to April Programme.
Scholarships would apply towards a full year (September to April) of Bible School at Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre on Thetis Island, BC Canada. This scholarship is non-transferable to other Torchbearer Centres. Recipients must meet regular enrollment qualifications.
Ethnos360 Bible Institute
915 North Hartwell Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186-5099
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Phone: 262-542-9411
Toll Free: (855) 806-2489
https://e360bible.org/
Contact: Mike Day Director of Admissions
Scholarship Details:
$1000 Scholarship offered for:
- Bible Quizzing
- Dramatic Monologue
- Music
- Preaching
- Puppetry
Scholarship is given as $500 toward initial payment in first semester and $500 toward initial payment in third semester. EBI is a 2 year, 4 semester program, resulting in the earning of an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies. The scholarship is given to full-time, resident students who maintain a cumulative 3.0GPA or higher. Recipient must meet regular enrollment qualifications. (Up to 2 available per year) Eligibility based on application date.
Contact Tom Kook, VP for Enrollment and Marketing
800-397-2425 ext. 1310
Scholarship Details:
Starting academic year 2014-2015 a $2500 Scholarship is offered for:
- Bible Quizzing
- Music
- Preaching
- Puppetry
- Dramatic Monologue
Scholarship is renewable annually for 4 years for full-time resident students who maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
Contact Deb Roderick: Registrar
Scholarship Details:
⅓ of tuition offered for:
- Bible Quizzing
- Music
- Preaching
- Puppetry
- Drama
Consult the school website for tuition information. This scholarship is for one year and is non-renewable.
Contact Alicia Meyer, Director of Admissions or call 866-974-7223
Scholarship Details:
$2000 ($500/year for 4 years) for both Bible quizzing winners and Division I for all MTAs
Email Heather Shalley, Vice President and Dean, Student Enrollment or studentfinancialservices@moody.edu
Scholarship Details:
$1500 Scholarship offered for:
- Music
- Preaching
Moody Bible Institute does not charge tuition. This scholarship will be divided between fall and spring semesters to be applied to room and board of first-year, full-time, resident students.
4200 Glendale Rd
Pottersville, NY 12860
800-331-9673
https://wordoflife.edu/
Email Brian Tanedo, the Director of Enrollment
Chris Tompkins, Director of Financial Services
518-494-1514
Scholarship Details:
$1000 Scholarship offered for:
- Bible Quizzing
- Drama
- Music
- Preaching
- Puppetry
Scholarships are awarded for up to 4 semesters ($500 per semester). Scholarships are renewable for semesters 3 and 4 only provided a 3.0 cumulative GPA is maintained. This scholarship is intended for first-year, full-time students.