Students Receive Commencement Scholarships

“Depend on it. God’s work done in God's way will never lack God's supply.” Thus, Hudson Taylor counseled believers to prioritize faithful service and to trust their Father to provide the financial means (cf. Matt. 6:33). When a young man or young lady wants to train for a lifetime of faithful service, we rejoice! The spiritual and practical obstacles will be many, but students who trust God’s provision enjoy repeated examples of His abundant supply.

Each year, International Baptist College and Seminary invests in God-fearing students by providing institutional financial aid. Due to the tremendous generosity of friends of IBCS, we are pleased to award funds to recipients who meet the qualifications of the scholarships listed below. 

Each scholarship recognizes not only academic accomplishments but also, more importantly, the spiritual character of the student. These scholarships are announced at the annual commencement ceremony and are distributed the following fall semester.

IBCS is grateful for the generosity of friends who help support these students and others who are preparing for a lifetime of service. Interested in helping? Click here to visit our giving page to discover how you can help keep college tuition affordable. 

Mark and Lydia Scholarships

The Lydia and Mark Scholarships are awarded to full-time students who have maintained at least a 2.0 grade point average while at IBCS, have demonstrated personal industry, and have demonstrated a spirit of serving others.

This year's recipients were sophomores Maya Cruz and Derek Hensley. Maya is an Educational Studies student from California, while Derek is a Teacher Education major from Oregon.

Dr. David C. Sproul Scholarship

The Dr. David C. Sproul Scholarship is awarded to a student who has been a full-time student the past two semesters at IBCS, demonstrates a heart for international missions and evangelism, has maintained at least a 3.0 GPA while at IBCS, and has demonstrated a financial need.

Senior Charity Bachman was this year's recipient. Charity is preparing to student teach this coming spring semester. Charity serves as the ladies resident assistant in Singleton Hall.

Joseph Scholarship

The Joseph Scholarship is given in memory of Joseph Merrill, Jr. to a junior or senior who exemplifies a spirit of service, humility, integrity, and faithfulness. This memorial scholarship has been established for two purposes: to honor the late Joseph Merrill, Jr., who exemplified many of the characteristics of the Biblical character Joseph, and to remind the IBCS family of God’s sovereignty and goodness in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Senior Sebastian Rodriguez was this year's recipient. Sebastian, a newly married student, is looking forward to graduating in May 2027.

Stanley L. Bushey Biblical Languages Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a graduate or undergraduate student taking intermediate or more advanced Greek or Hebrew classes and has maintained a 3.0 GPA in those classes.

This year's recipient, M.Div. student Luc Teachout, serves part-time as a teacher in the science department at Tri-City Christian Academy while working a full-time job in the engineering field. 

Dr. Jerry C. Tetreau Education Scholarship

The Dr. Jerry C. Tetreau Education Scholarship is given to an education student who exhibits the character qualities of frugality, industry, humility, and who exhibits a desire to pursue lifelong learning.

Senior Abigail Bachman was this year's recipient. Abigail is also looking forward to student teaching this coming spring.

Chancellor's Scholarships

The Chancellor’s Scholarships are awarded to returning female and male undergraduate students who have been full-time students the past two semesters at IBCS, have maintained at least a 2.0 GPA, have demonstrated personal industry, and have demonstrated a spirit of serving others.

This year's recipients are freshman Colin Brown and sophomore Alyzza Johnson. Colin, from Casa Grande, Arizona, as a pastoral studies major. Wyoming native Alyzza is an second-year Organizational Leadership student.

Founder's Scholarship

The Founder’s Scholarship is awarded to a rising Junior or Senior in the Christian Service major who has maintained at least a 2.5 GPA.

Diego Campos, a sophomore, is this year's recipient. Diego serves as the men's residence hall assistant.

Founder's Post-Graduate Scholarship

The Founder’s Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded to a graduate student who has maintained 
at least a 3.0 GPA.

This year's recipient was M.A.Min. student Andrew Stringfellow (not pictured). Pastor Andrew serves in Nampa, Idaho.