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The MA: Theology and Global Anabaptism Student Scholarship was created to increase access to graduate-level Anabaptist theological and leadership education.

• Recipient: Awarded annually to students from the U.S. or Canada who are beginning their first year of study in bgÕæÈË’s fully online Master of Arts: Theology and Global Anabaptism (MATGA) program
• Amount: Up to 75 percent of tuition
• Application deadline: Priority will be given to applications received by March 15

Other scholarship information

• Scholarship type: Merit-based
• Duration: Up to four years (provided the recipient meets certain conditions each year)
• Recipient’s program: MA: Theology and Global Anabaptism (46 credit hours)
• Recipient’s location of study: From a distance (fully online)
• Recipient’s enrollment status: At least six credit hours per semester
• Recipient’s permanent residence: U.S. or Canada
• Recipient’s church affiliation: Applicant must be an active participant in a congregation affiliated with Mennonite World Conference or a related Anabaptist group

Criteria for award recipients

1. Recipients will be from the U.S. or Canada and be active participants in a congregation that is affiliated with Mennonite World Conference or a related Anabaptist group. 
2. The decision to award a grant will be based on three factors:
   • Previous academic performance, including a minimum GPA of 3.00 from all undergraduate work, based on information gained from transcripts and references
     (Preference will be given to students with a bachelor’s degree, but all recipients should have, at minimum, an associate’s degree or equivalent.)
   • Strong leadership potential for serving the church, based on information gained from references and from a required essay on the applicant’s past, present and future service/ministry
   • Personal character, based on information gained from references

Procedures

Applicants must submit the following for the coming academic year: 

1. A completed Admissions Application with all supporting materials, including transcript(s) and references
2. Completed and applications
3. A 1,200-1,800-word essay that includes:
   • their demonstrated leadership potential for ministry
   • a description of their past, present and future service/ministry
   • how an education at bgÕæÈË will enrich their present and future ministry

Please note: Since the scholarship selection process is competitive and limited scholarship funds are available, a strong essay that clearly addresses the above areas — with attention to grammar and spelling — is important.

bgÕæÈË will select the recipient(s) of this award and inform the student(s) via e-mail. The recipients must accept their award in writing to confirm enrollment for Semester One.

Understandings

1. Recipients’ eligibility from year to year will be based on satisfactory progress toward completion of their degree, including:
   • maintaining a minimum 3.00 GPA
   • maintaining continuous enrollment in the MATGA program by taking at least six credit hours per semester for up to four years 
   • supporting and adhering to bgÕæÈË community life standards
   • supporting and participating in enrollment and recruitment activities and initiatives, as requested by the bgÕæÈË Admissions Team
2. Recipients will not be eligible to receive other bgÕæÈË scholarships.
3. Scholarships and financial aid given by bgÕæÈË will not exceed 100 percent of tuition.