Scholarships & Bursaries
Higher education is a significant investment, and our incredible donors make it possible for us to empower students with the financial resources they need to achieve their dreams. Explore the details below to learn more about our current scholarships and bursaries!
Key Information:
- All scholarships are in Canadian dollars and follow the PLBC Scholarship Policies and Procedures.
- Eligibility: Open to all students except those with conditional acceptance.
- Scholarships apply exclusively to tuition fees.
Deadlines to Remember:
- Fall Semester Admission: Submit your online application by August 5.
- Spring Semester Admission: Submit your online application by December 1.
Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future. Apply today and take the next step toward your academic and personal growth!
Funded Scholarships & Bursaries
SPIRIT-EMPOWERED SCHOLARSHIP
RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY
This scholarship is for 5 students who demonstrate financial need and growth as Spirit-empowered servants. The student must be a returning student, take a minimum of 12 credits, have obtained at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need. Available for the Spring 2025 semester. Scholarships will be awarded based on program as follows: Pastoral Leadership x 2, Bible & Theology x 1, Christian Counselling x 1, and Other x 1.
Amount: $780
Additional Information: In light of the students chosen program, 500 word essay on the topic: “How I am growing as a Spirit-empowered servant” & 250 word essay describing financial need.
Additional Information: In light of the students chosen program, 500 word essay on the topic: “How I am growing as a Spirit-empowered servant” & 250 word essay describing financial need.
COVENANT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY
This endowed scholarship, generously donated by an anonymous donor who supports the development of young people in ministry, is awarded to one returning student per semester based on financial need and demonstrated leadership in ministry. The student must be a returning student taking a minimum of 12 credits, have obtained a 2.7 cumulative GPA, and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $300
Additional Information: 500 word essay on the topic “How I am growing as a leader in ministry” and a 250 word essay describing financial need.
Additional Information: 500 word essay on the topic “How I am growing as a leader in ministry” and a 250 word essay describing financial need.
JOE BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY
This scholarship is generously donated by Ruth Brown for students who demonstrate financial need and strong servant hearted leadership. The student must be a returning student, take a minimum of 12 credits, have obtained a 2.7 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $200
Additional Information: 500 word essay describing financial need
Additional Information: 500 word essay describing financial need
PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP
RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY
This scholarship is for 2 students who demonstrate financial need and growth as Spirit-empowered servants. The student must be a returning student, take a minimum of 12 credits, have obtained at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need. Available for the Fall semester.
Amount: $1500
Additional Information: 500 word essay on the topic: “How I am growing as a Spirit-empowered servant” & 250 word essay describing financial need.
Additional Information: 500 word essay on the topic: “How I am growing as a Spirit-empowered servant” & 250 word essay describing financial need.
VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP
RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY
This scholarship will be awared to 4 students who demonstrate financial need and a strong sense of their calling. The student must be a returning student, take a minimum of 12 credits, have obtained at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need. Available for the Fall semester.
Amount: $1000
Additional Information: 500 word essay describing their sense of calling & a 250 word essay describing finacial need.
Additional Information: 500 word essay describing their sense of calling & a 250 word essay describing finacial need.
Institutional Bursaries
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
NEW STUDENTS ONLY
Up to two scholarships are available to incoming students (top male and female students) per semester who have achieved academic excellence in their high school education. This is a competitive scholarship. Students must have received a high school GPA of 3.8 or higher. The scholarship is available for first-year students only with no prior post-secondary education and attends PLBC within 16 months of graduation from high school.
Amount: $975
Additional Documents: Official High School Transcript
Additional Documents: Official High School Transcript
CHRISTIAN SERVICE BURSARY
NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS
This bursary provides needs-based award funding for Canadian and American students whose parent(s)/guardian(s) is a licensed minister in active Christian full-time or bi-vocational ministry.
Amount: Awards are not automatic and are based on demonstrated financial need.
CAMPUS VISIT BURSARY
NEW STUDENTS ONLY
This is a one-time bursary helps new students who live outside of the BC Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley to recover some of the cost of a campus visit to PLBC prior to attending PLBC as a student.
Amount: $100-$400 Dependent on distance travelled.
CANADIAN FOURSQUARE LEADERSHIP BURSARY
NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS
This bursary provides a 50% tuition discount for all active licensed Canadian Foursquare ministers in recognition of Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada’s support to PLBC.
Amount: 50% of tuition costs.
CANADIAN FOURSQUARE MINISTER DEPENDENT BURSARY
NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS
This bursary provides a 50% tuition discount for all dependents of active licensed Canadian Foursquare ministers in recognition of Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada support to PLBC.
Amount: 50% of tuition costs.
SPOUSAL BURSARY
NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS
This bursary eases the financial stress for married couples who are both taking classes at PLBC.
Amount: The spouse will receive 1 credit relief per 3 credits registered up to a total of 5 credits per semester.