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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : June 12, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Christian Education Bursaries help laypeople in church teaching ministry audit Spring or Summer courses at Regent College. The bursary covers most of the course cost, with recipients paying $80 for the registration fee and tuition deposit.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : June 12, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Education
- Religious Congregations and Associations
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Auditing a Spring or Summer course.
- Course study aimed at improving teaching and discipling skills.
Documents Needed
- Completed online bursary application form
- Pastoral reference contact information
- Brief 250-word reflection on course learnings
- Course audit registration details
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Volunteer laypeople involved in teaching ministry at a local church.
- Applicants seeking to audit Spring or Summer courses.
Who is not eligible
- Church staff members.
- Current Regent College students.
- Applicants who are not auditing a course.
Eligible expenses
- Course audit costs for Spring or Summer classes.
- Registration fee and tuition deposit.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Full program enrolment instead of course auditing.
- Courses outside the Spring or Summer sessions.
- Applications from church staff members.
- Applications from current Regent College students.
Eligible geographic areas
- International applicants accepted through the online form.
Selection criteria
- Preference is given to applicants whose course will strengthen teaching and discipling skills.
- Preference is also given to courses that build biblical and theological knowledge.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online application
- Fill out the Christian Education Bursary application form.
- Submit it by the deadline for the Spring or Summer session.
- Step 2: Wait for the decision
- The applicant is informed whether the bursary has been approved.
- Approval notices are sent by the stated session date.
- Step 3: Register for the course
- Register online to audit the selected course.
- Pay the registration fee and tuition deposit by the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the online application by the session deadline.
- Applications are reviewed and an approval decision is sent by email.
- If approved, register online for the selected course and pay the required fee by the deadline.
- The bursary is then credited to the student account.
Additional information
- Applicants must write a brief 250-word reflection on what they learned in the course.
- Applications are handled by Regent’s Alumni & Church Relations Office.
- Funds are credited to the student account before the registration and payment deadline.
- Spring and Summer sessions have separate application and registration deadlines.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Christian Education Bursaries Program
What is the Christian Education Bursaries?
Christian Education Bursaries help laypeople in church teaching ministry audit Spring or Summer courses at Regent College. The bursary covers most of the course cost, with recipients paying $80 for the registration fee and tuition deposit.
Who is eligible for the Christian Education Bursaries program?
To be eligible for the Christian Education Bursaries program, you must:
Volunteer laypeople in church teaching ministry.
Audit a Spring or Summer course.
Not a current Regent student.
What expenses are eligible under Christian Education Bursaries?
Auditing a Spring or Summer course.
Course study aimed at improving teaching and discipling skills.
Who can I contact for more information about the Christian Education Bursaries?
You can contact Regent College by email at churches@regent-college.edu.
Where is the Christian Education Bursaries available?
The Christian Education Bursaries program is available across Canada.
Is the Christian Education Bursaries a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Christian Education Bursaries is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Christian Education Bursaries?
Christian Education Bursaries is funded by Regent College