Merit-based Scholarships

Over the years, Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College has committed its institutional resources to help students earn a biblical education that is second to none and more affordable than all. To advance these efforts, new scholarship opportunities have been developed for incoming students. All new students are encouraged to apply for the following scholarship awards:

*Prerequisite criteria determines who will be considered for each award but not who will receive each award. Students who meet the prerequisites are not guaranteed a scholarship award.

Endowed Scholarships

MBTS and Spurgeon College students benefit from scholarships donated by over 60 various individuals and organizations. These endowed scholarships are awarded based on several different criteria. Most endowed scholarships are need–based, so the student is also encouraged to complete the FAFSA. All new and current residential students are welcome to apply, though current residential students will be prioritized. Apply for all of these scholarships by completing the Institutional Scholarship Application.

Department of Defense (DOD) Tuition Assistance (TA) Program

Midwestern Seminary is a signatory of the Department of Defense (DOD) Tuition Assistance Program Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and is eligible to receive TA. TA is not a loan; it should be viewed as money earned, just like base pay. TA is paid directly to Midwestern by the individual service branch for tuition charges within prescribed TA limits.

Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. The Tuition Assistance Program will fund a student’s tuition costs within the following limits: 

• Not to exceed $250 per credit hour or $166 per quarter credit hour.
• Not to exceed the annual TA limit per fiscal year (October 1–September 30). 

Each branch of the military has their own annual TA limit. Please consult with your Education Center and your Education Services Officer to determine your eligibility for the TA program and your annual TA limit. Students who intend to use TA are encouraged to contact their Education Center at least 60 days prior to their anticipated enrollment date. 

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Educational Assistance

Midwestern Seminary participates in receiving benefits under the following program chapters from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:

30 – Montgomery GI Bill®-Active Duty

31 – Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)

33 – Post-9/11 GI Bill®

35 – Dependents’ Educational Assistance program, or DEA

1606 – Montgomery GI Bill®-Selected Reserve

1607 – Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

For more information, login at https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/

New Students: New students are responsible for providing a copy of their Certificate of Eligibility or Statement of Benefits from the VA to Midwestern Seminary prior to enrollment certification. Students can submit these documents to the Military Education Liaison by sending an email to [email protected]. Students receiving benefits under Chapter 31 should inform the Military Education Liaison of their intent to use their benefits so that the Military Education Liaison can work with the student’s VR&E counselor for the necessary documentation to begin enrollment certification.

Current Students: For each term of enrollment that a student intends to utilize their VA education benefits, they must complete the VA Education Benefits Request Form by the published registration deadlines in the Midwestern Seminary Academic Catalog. Failure to submit this form on time may result in delays in the payment of benefits by the VA.

Additional Information: Undergraduate and Accelerate students who are eligible for VA education benefits are eligible under a different facility code and school name. To apply for VA education benefits under Spurgeon College, please use the following school name: Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary DBA Spurgeon College.

Online graduate students who are eligible for a housing allowance as a part of their VA education benefits should consult with the Military Education Liaison prior to entering their desired program of study. Depending on the student’s anticipated courseload, they may not be eligible for full housing benefits. For questions, please contact the Military Education Liaison at [email protected].

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