This award is given to the top two quizzers at each year’s national competition in Bible Quizzing. Randy and Pearl Bouwens have donated $500 to each of these students to be used at whatever college they 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 died while a student at Cedarville College.

 

The Bible Quizzing Committee thanks Randy and Pearl Bouwens for their generosity as they bless the current generation of quizzers in memory of their son. Thank You!

Past Recipients

2024 – Appalachian Bible College

  • Alex York- Fellowship Bible Church, WV
  • Ashlyn Ledeboer – Valley Bible Church, PNW
  • Mary Graybill – Grace Church of North Olmsted, Ohio
  • Kimberly Chen – Highlands Community Church, PNW

 

2023 – Appalachian Bible College

  • Sam Welch – Highlands Community Church, PNW
  • Dakota Joy – Independent Bible Church, WV

 

2022 – Taylor University

  • Hannah Heijermans – Independent Bible Church, WV
  • Sam Lake – Fellowship Bible Church, WV

 

2021 – Taylor University

  • Claire Wingert – Independent Bible Church, WV
  • Keith Graybill – Fellowship Bible Church, WV

 

2020 – Virtual Event due to Covid-19

  • Amanda Jackson – Fellowship Bible Church
  • Jenna Wingert – Independent Bible Church

  • Kathryn Chen – Highlands Community Church

  • Noelle Huff – Alderwood Community Church

 

2019 – Taylor University

  • Joshua Baker – Fellowship Bible Church, WV
  • Brynn Graybill  – Fellowship Bible Church, WV

 

2018 – Appalachian Bible College

  • Nathaniel Lauer – Grace Church of North Olmstead, OH
  • Teaera Johnson – Calvary Church of Wayland, MI

 

2017 – Taylor University

  • Elizabeth Joss – Highlands Community Church, WA
  • Valerie Browne – Independent Bible Church, WV

 

2016 – Summit University

  • Rachel Ediger – Alderwood Community Church, WA
  • Peter Bell – Alderwood Community Church, WA

 

2015 – Cedarville University

  • Rachel Ediger – Alderwood Community Church, WA
  • Peter Bell – Alderwood Community Church, WA

 

2014 – YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO

  • Nolan Johnson – Calvary Church of Wayland, MI
  • Quinn Kahsay – Independent Bible Church, WV

 

2013 – Appalachian Bible College

  • Nolan Johnson – Calvary Church of Wayland, MI
  • Ben Koopman – Jenison Bible Church, MI

 

2012 – Taylor University

  • Quinn Kahsay – Independent Bible Church, WV
  • Chris Otto – Alderwood Community Church, PNW

 

2011 – George Fox University

  • Ben Koopman – Jenison Bible Church, MI
  • Parker Halcomb – Alderwood Community CHurch, PNW

 

2010 – Baptist Bible College

  • Ben Koopman – Jenison Bible Church, MI
  • Jacob Winter – Calvary Church of Wayland, MI

 

2009 – Appalachian Bible College

  • Sara Carter – Alderwood Community Church, PNW
  • Mary Kumley – Snohomish Community Church, PNW

 

2008 – George Fox University

  • Lindsey Kuyt – Jenison Bible Church, MI
  • Grace Biss – Indian Hill Bible Church, IL

 

2007 – Baptist Bible College

  • Grace Biss – Indian Hill Bible Church, IL
  • Michael Johnson – Calvary Church of Wayland, MI

 

2006 – Northwestern University

  • Grace Biss – Indian Hill Bible Church, IL
  • Joe Skinner – Independent Bible Church, WV

 

2005 – Appalachian Bible College

  • Matt Gegner – Snohomish Community CHurch, WA
  • Teresa Bailey – Alderwood Community Church, WA

 

2004 – Cedarville University

  • Ryan Blok – Jenison Bible Church, MI
  • Sarah Hunter – Independent Bible Church, WV

 

2003 – Masters College

  • Katie Rauscher – Indian Hill Bible Church, IL
  • David Millard – Snohomish Community Church, WA