Program Policy

Purpose

The purpose of the SBC Student Assistance Program is: to provide an incentive for EMC students to study at Bible College; encourage attendance at Steinbach Bible College, our Conference-affiliated school and help in the preparation of ministry workers.

Eligibility

• This Student Assistance is for students attending Steinbach Bible College whose home church is part of the Evangelical Mennonite Conference.

• Students enrolled in the Pursuit Program are eligible for the first year level of funding. Pursuit students not returning for second semester will not be considered for the second disbursement in semester two.

• This policy does not apply to students attending other post-secondary institutions or discipleship schools.

Application Process

To qualify for assistance, students must complete the online application before the deadline.

• Students must apply each year to qualify

• Students that apply by the semester 1 deadline do not need to re-apply for the second semester unless their enrolment status changes.

Semester 1 deadline: November 15

Semester 2 deadline: March 15

Students receiving more than $500 in a calendar year will be issued a T4A from the Evangelical Mennonite Conference.

All applicants’ enrolment status and home church are confirmed by the SBC registrar.

Last revision 2026