Scholarships

How to apply for an IBC Scholarship

1. Download and complete the IBC scholarship application below.
2. Secure two letters of recommendation.
3.  Type a 1,000-word essay describing yourself and your future goals in ministry.
4. Digitally submit all of the previous elements to financial@indianabible.college.
5. Applications due by April 1

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

After you apply

1. Once you have submitted a completed application by the deadline (April 1), the Scholarship Committee will review each applicant.
2. The Scholarship Committee will make their recommendation for who should receive scholarship monies.
3. IBC will notify each recipient that is awarded a scholarship. If no communication is received, you should assume that you did not receive a scholarship.

Scholarship Information

Making a Scholarship Donation
If you would like to make a one-time or yearly scholarship donation or establish a scholarship memorial fund in honor of a loved one or mentor, please contact Indiana Bible College at financial@indianabible.college.

Available Scholarships & Grants

All grants and scholarship funds are applied at the end of the semester based on the completion of classes with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Students must be enrolled on a full-time basis. Any student placed on disciplinary probation may forfeit scholarship or grant funds.

Children of Alumni Grant
$200 per year. Awarded to children of IBC alumni.

Missionary Kid Grant
$1,800 per semester. Awarded to children of current UPCI global missionaries.

Sibling Grant
$400 per year (per student). Awarded to families with two or more children attending full-time concurrently.

Spousal Grant
$850 per semester. Awarded to the spouse of married students enrolled full-time concurrently.

Memorial and Honorary Scholarships
Several scholarships are available for returning students. The applicant should submit a scholarship application, two letters of recommendation, and a 1,000-word essay describing themselves and future goals. Preference is given to returning students with high academic achievement who have exhibited exemplary leadership and high levels of involvement. 

Camper of the Year Scholarship
$500 one-time scholarship. Given to any student who attends a UPCI Senior youth camp and receives the Camper of the Year award. The camper must be between the ages of 15-19.

Christian School Valedictorian Scholarship
$1,000 one-time scholarship. Given to any student who attends a UPCI Christian school and graduates with valedictorian status. 

Presidential Scholarship
$1675 per semester. Available for students with high academic achievement and combined critical reading/math SAT of 1300 or above, 29 ACT composite. Renewable with a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Documentation of ACT / SAT scores must be provided. 

Worship Studies Scholarship
$850 per semester. Each year the IBC Worship Studies Department awards two $850 scholarships for incoming freshmen. This scholarship is renewable each semester until graduation. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and are required to work in the IBC music office for three hours each week. 

Move the Mission Scholarship
Move the Mission or MTM scholarships are available for Bible College attendees through both the UPCI Youth Ministries and many youth divisions of local districts. MTM has given over 1 million dollars to provide scholarships to qualified people seeking to be trained for service in the Kingdom of God. The Youth Ministries scholarship application deadline is February 1st while district deadlines may be later. Contact your local district about district MTM scholarships. For more information visit the MTM website.