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Personal Information

Name*

Prefix First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Primary Phone*

Secondary Phone

Email*

Student Number*

Date of Birth*

Gender*

Male
Female

Family Status*

Single
Married
Separated or Divorced
Sole-Support Parent

Number of Dependents*

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Age of Dependent

Please list age of each dependent on a separate line.

Citizenship*

Country of Birth*

Immigration Status*

Please answer the following question ONLY if you are a resident of Ontario. If you are NOT a resident of Ontario, please leave the question blank.

I have resided in Ontario for 12 consecutive months or more
I have resided in Ontario for fewer than 12 months

Church Affiliation (i.e. Baptist, Alliance, etc.)*

Are you currently engaged in full-time ministry?*

Yes
No

Is/Was one of your parents a Baptist minister?*

Yes
No

Academic Information

In what program will you be enrolled in the Fall?*

PhD (Christian Theology)
MA (Christian Studies)
DPT
MA (Global Christianity)
MA (Counselling & Spiritual Care)
MA (Theology & Ministry)
MDiv
MTS
CertCS

Number of Courses (Fall Term)*

Number of Courses (Winter Term)*

Number of Courses (Spring/Summer Term)*

Are you on academic probation as of the start of for 2025-2026 academic year?*

Yes
No

Extra Curricular

Please describe your career and ministry goals.*

If you are an international student, do you plan to return to your home country for ministry?

Finances

Employment income before any deductions during last tax year (2024)*

Spouse’s income before any deductions during last tax year (2024)*

Other income (eg. consulting fees, rental property, etc.)*

Household investment income (interest and dividends during last tax year - 2024)*

Total 2024 Taxable Income

Do you anticipate any significant changes to your employment and/or investment income during the 2025-2026 academic year?*

Yes
No

If yes, please explain:

Anticipated Financial Assistance (September 2025-August 2026)

Family Gifts*

Church Gifts*

External Scholarships*

Name of Scholarship

Loans (monies that will need to be repaid)*

Do you intend to apply for Canadian provincial student loans?*

Yes
No

If yes, to which province will you apply for student loans?

Total Anticipated Financial Assistance

Expenses

Estimated tuition and fees*

Books and supplies (estimated at $100/course)*

Total Education Expenses

Estimate of living expenses*

Single ($27,000)
Family ($55,000)

If you have children in childcare (12 years or under), insert the annual cost

Total Living Expenses

Spouse's Information

Spouse's Name

Spouse's Employer

Spouse's Occupation

Will your spouse be a student during the 2025-2026 school year?*

Yes, full-time
Yes, part-time
No

Written Statement

Why do you believe you should be considered for financial assistance? (550 character limit)*

Criteria

Demonstrated Christian character.
Bursaries are granted on the basis of demonstrated financial need.
Funds are granted only for specified academic years and cannot be deferred.
Only students who have been admitted to a graduate program of studies will be considered for scholarships.
Applications must be made each year, as awards are not automatically renewed.
Students must not be on academic probation.

Declaration*

I agree

I certify that the information given is true and complete. I understand that false information will invalidate my financial aid application.