SCHOLARSHIPS

A recipient of a Grace Bible College institutional scholarship must be enrolled full-time on GBC’s campus. Scholarships amounts are divided equally into two semesters, Fall and Spring. Students who are dual enrolled with GBC and another institution may have some scholarships prorated.

For more information about scholarships at Grace Bible College, please click on the links below:

Honors Scholarship

This award is given to incoming freshmen, according to their High School GPA and ACT composite. Student must be enrolled full time (12 or more credits on GBC campus)

Please use the chart below to see how we determine the scholarship amounts.

High School GPA:
3.5 – 4.00 = 4 points
3.2 – 3.49 = 3 pts
2.6 – 3.19 = 2 pts
2.0 – 2.59 = 1 pt
ACT Composite:
25-36 = 4 points
22-24 = 3 pts
19-21 = 2 pts
16-18 = 1 pt
Scholarship Amount:
8 points = Presidential $4,500
6-7 points = Trustee $3,000
4-5 points = Dean’s $2,000
1-3 points = Faculty $1,000

Returning Student & New Transfer
Student Academic Scholarship

Eligibility for receiving this award is based on the student's final GPA, chapel attendance and ministry requirements. To qualify, students must be registered before the Spring registration deadline, which is set by the Registrar. Students must be enrolled full time at Grace Bible College. Dual enrolled students are eligible, but students who are dual enrolled with GRCC will have their awards prorated based on the amount of GBC courses they take.

Scholarships are based on the following scale:
GPA: AWARD:
3.70 – 4.00 = $4,500
3.30 – 3.69 = $3,000
2.50 – 3.29 = $2,000

Christian Workers’ Scholarship (GGF)

  • $7000 per year, if living in Grace-owned housing and on the Food Plan.
  • $3500 per year, if living off campus, or in Grace-owned housing but NOT on the Food Plan.

    • Student must be a dependent child of the primary wage earner who is serving full-time as:

    a) GBC faculty and staff,

    b) Pastor of GGF affiliated church or ordained by the GGF who is pastoring a Grace church (in GGF directory)

    c) GGF missionary who is active in ministry.

    This scholarship requires a letter from the organization, written on their letterhead, indicating which family member is employed full-time with the organization. To be approved by the Scholarship Committee.

    After the fourth semester, a student must have earned an accumulative GPA of 2.00 to remain eligible for this scholarship.

    Christian Workers’ Scholarship (Non-GGF)

  • $3500 per year, if living in Grace-owned housing and on the GBC Food Plan.
  • $2000 per year, if living off campus, or in Grace-owned housing but NOT on the Food Plan.

    • Student must be a dependent child of the primary wage earner who is serving the Lord in a ministry. This scholarship requires a letter from the organization, written on their letterhead, indicating which family member is employed full-time with the organization. To be approved by the Scholarship Committee.

    After the fourth semester, a student must have earned an accumulative GPA of 2.00 to remain eligible for this scholarship.

    Worship Arts Scholarship

    This scholarship is available for students enrolled in the Worship Arts Program, and over 4 years eligible students could be awarded up to $6400.

    Award amounts are $1,200 per year ($600 per semester), or $1600 per year ($800 per semester). Eligibility is based on an audition with the Worship Arts faculty, along with the completion of a Worship Arts Scholarship application and essay. Auditions can be made in person, mailed DVD, or YouTube video. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more credits). This scholarship will be awarded one year at a time and is renewable if the student maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher within their Worship Arts courses.

    Please click here to complete the Worship Arts Scholarship Application and return it to: jwerkema@gbcol.edu

    OR mail to:
    Worship Arts Scholarship
    Attn: Jason Werkema
    Grace Bible College
    1011 Aldon St.
    Grand Rapids, MI 49509

    Multiple Family Member Scholarship

    $500 per year ($250 per semester) will be awarded if two or more students from one family (living in the same household) are attending Grace Bible College. Those receiving the Christian Worker's Scholarship are not eligible. This scholarship is prorated for GBC credit hours only.

    Early Application Scholarship

    $500 per year ($250 per semester) is awarded to all entering students who submit their application on or before July 1st prior to their senior year in high school.

    Deadline for the Early Application Scholarship is September 1st

    Church Matching Scholarship

    This is a great way for a student's home church to help them with college finances. Churches can provide any dollar amount, and Grace Bible College will match up to $500 per year ($250 per semester) for undergraduate students enrolled 6 hours or more. Click here to print the Church Matching Award Application. Award applications must be filed each academic year.

    Awana Achievers Scholarship

    $1,200 ($600 per semester) This scholarship is a one-time scholarship for an incoming student who has received this citation. The student is responsible to provide the school with a copy of their "AWANA Citation Achievement." Recipient must be enrolled full time on GBC campus.

    Junior Achievement Scholarship

    $1200 ($600 per semester) This scholarship is a one-time scholarship for an incoming student who has received this citation. The student is responsible to notify the school about the award. Recipient must be enrolled full time on GBC campus.