How much funding does Kern Scholar Scholarship (Ministry Scholars Program) provide?

Kern Scholar Scholarship (Ministry Scholars Program) provides $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Kern Scholar Scholarship (Ministry Scholars Program)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Kern Scholar Scholarship (Ministry Scholars Program)

BETHEL UNIVERSITY

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Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Kern Scholar Scholarship

Program: Ministry Scholars Program - 5 Year Bachelors to Masters in Ministry

Award Amount: $5,000

Geographic Scope: Bethel University (Minnesota, US)

Overview:
Scholarship available to students accepted into the Ministry Scholars Program at Bethel University. This is a specialized 5-year program combining undergraduate study in the College of Arts & Sciences with graduate-level seminary education.

Eligibility Requirements:

Minimum 3.00 GPA

Grade of "C" or better in CAS courses that meet seminary requirements

During fall semester of fourth year (senior standing), must demonstrate character and competency to transition to graduate level education

Must be admitted to the College of Arts & Sciences

Program director approval required for continued enrollment

Applications typically accepted through junior year

Must submit application materials including references (one pastoral reference, one personal reference)

Additional Information:

Additional financial aid may be available

Students should complete FAFSA to determine full financial aid eligibility

Applicants may be invited to interview with Ministry Scholars Program Director and/or Seminary Dean

Acceptance to scholarship based on qualifications, application materials, and interview performance

How to Apply

Step 1 — Check Application Requirements and Prerequisites
1. Verify you meet the minimum 3.00 GPA requirement
2. Ensure you have earned a grade of "C" or better in CAS courses that meet seminary requirements
3. If in fall semester of fourth year (senior standing), prepare documentation of character and competency for graduate-level education

Step 2 — Apply to the College of Arts & Sciences
1. Complete the undergraduate application for College of Arts & Sciences
2. Note: You can submit the Ministry Scholars application prior to CAS acceptance so both review processes happen simultaneously
3. You cannot be selected as a Ministry Scholar until admitted to CAS

Step 3 — Apply to the Ministry Scholars Program
1. Complete the Ministry Scholars Program Application
2. Provide contact information for two references:
- One pastoral reference
- One personal reference
3. Send the reference form link to both references
4. Submit all application materials
5. Attend interview with Program Director and/or Seminary Dean if invited

Additional Steps:
1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine full financial aid eligibility
2. Applications typically accepted through junior year

Required Materials:

Ministry Scholars Program Application form

Two reference forms (pastoral and personal)

Academic records showing GPA and course grades

Any supporting documentation of character and competency (for senior-standing applicants)

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