Scholarships

GET EQUIPPED TO IMPACT THE WORLD

 

At Morling College, we are passionate about equipping Christ-centred followers to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. To support students on this journey, we offer a range of scholarships each year to both new and continuing students.

Our scholarships aim to ease financial pressures, enabling students to focus on their studies and fully engage in College life. Whether studying full-time or part-time, there may be a scholarship opportunity available.

Our Scholarship Fund

The scholarships offered at Morling College are made possible through the generosity of our donors, whose contributions enable us to support students in their academic and ministry journeys. The number of scholarships available each semester depends on the funding provided, and we deeply appreciate every gift that replenishes our scholarship fund. If you would like to partner with us in this meaningful work, donations are always welcome and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

Scholarship criteria

Scholarships are awarded based on:

  • A demonstrated sense of vocation and  future ministry plans
  • Evidence of financial need

Please note that these are partial scholarships, meaning recipients are responsible for covering the remainder of tuition fees, living expenses, and other study-related costs. Scholarships will only be awarded after census date in each semester, and so students will need to pay some of their tuition either upfront or via FEEHELP if available to them.

Important Information
  • Eligibility Period: To ensure fair access, most scholarships are awarded for a 12-month period and are not extended. (Ongoing matching scholarships and other existing scholarship arrangements are exempt)
  • Future Students: Those applying to study at Morling for the first time should review the course details and admission criteria on our website. A separate application for the chosen Course of study is also required
  • Overseas Applicants: Scholarships are available only to students accepted into an Australian-based program on a valid student visa.
  • Current Students: Ensure the specific eligibility requirements for the chosen scholarship are met.

Applying for a Scholarship

Students can apply for Scholarships in a single online form, providing they meet the eligibility criteria. Some scholarships have their own eligibility criteria and students should review this in detail before making an application. As part of submitting your online application, students may also be required to provide supporting documents.

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Application Deadlines
Scholarship applications close on the published deadline for each semester. Early submissions are encouraged to allow sufficient time for processing.

2025 Scholarships Available

Matching Scholarships

2025 priority given to: New and continuing students in any faculty
Benefit: For each enrolled unit: sponsor pays for a 1/3 of a unit fee, the student pays for 1/3 and the College covers 1/3
Funded by: Jointly funded by sponsoring organisation, the student, and the College
Duration of scholarship: Determined by sponsor and College
Number of scholarships available: tbc
Extra information: The sponsor should be an organisation (church, workplace etc). If an individual wishes to sponsor a student, they can do this through their church. 

Tinsley Bequest Mission & Evangelism Scholarship

2025 priority given to: New and continuing Bible and Theology students who have a clear sense of call and/or gifting in cross cultural mission, church planting, or evangelism.
Benefit: $1250 per enrolled unit, up to $10,000/yr
Funded by: Tinsley Bequest
Duration of scholarship: 12 months
Number of scholarships available: As determined by Tinsley Faculty

General Scholarship

2025 priority: New students in any faculty, students pursuing Baptist Accreditation or Recognised Ministry, and Masters of Counselling students
Benefit: $1250 per unit, up to $10,000
Funded by: Morling Scholarship Fund
Duration: 12 months
Number of scholarships available: tbc
Extra information: Students identified as being in significant financial need may receive a General Scholarship.

Vose Aboriginal Scholarship

2025 priority: New and continuing indigenous students studying theology in WA
Benefit: As determined by sponsor
Funded by: Minnie Bairstow Trust
Duration: As determined by sponsor
Number of scholarships available: 1-2
Extra information: Preference for 2 scholarships, with the 2nd funded by the Morling Scholarship Fund.

HDR Scholarship

2025 priority: New and continuing HDR students
Benefit: $2500 per 24cp unit, up to $10,000
Funded by: Morling Foundation
Duration: 12 months
Number of scholarships available: 2

Partner with us

We are deeply grateful for the faithful support and partnership of churches and organisations. Your prayers and generosity are vital in sustaining our scholarship offerings and broader ministry.

To ensure the long-term sustainability of our Scholarship Program, we aim to raise funds that will support students now and in the future. So, where possible, we encourage churches and individuals to consider providing a tax-deductible matching donation for a scholarship recipient, or to donate to our General Scholarship, Tinsley Mission or Kel Willis funds.

All donations are securely processed through the Baptist Financial Services GiveWay portal.

Become a Matching Donor

Most of our students come to College because they have been encouraged to be further equipped by someone they know. Have you already identified people in your church or community who are gifted and who have a desire to grow deeper in faith and service? Why not invest in them and in the Kingdom through a Matching Scholarship!

Register your interest in being a Matching Donor HERE

Key Dates for 2025

Semester 1
  • Applications Open: Monday, 26 November 2024
  • Matching Scholarship Offers Begin: Ongoing
  • Other Offers Announced From: Thursday, 16 January 2025
  • Application Deadline: Friday, 31 January 2025
  • Final Offers Announced: Thursday, 5 February 2025
Semester 2
  • Applications Open: Anytime (form remains open)
  • Matching Scholarship Offers Begin: Ongoing
  • Other Offers Announced From: Thursday, 5 June 2025
  • Application Deadline: Friday, 4 July 2025
  • Final Offers Announced: Thursday, 10 July 2025

DONATING TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Find out more on the Donations page of our website.

Donate to our Scholarship Fund

Donate to our International Student Fund 

Some of our scholarships are only available to full-time students and we will prioritise all applications from students planning on studying full-time, as a way to resource students who could reduce other commitments during their scholarship period. 

Generally, your scholarship benefit will not cover all the expenses of study – both tuition and additional costs.

It is important to note in some cases, that the scholarship amount you receive is based on the number of your enrolled units at Census Date. 

Matching scholarships are a great way for your church or workplace wants to support you and cover some of your tuition costs. Matching scholarships allow your sponsor to partner directly with Morling in your studies and maximises their financial commitment to you. You may want to suggest this possibility as you share your plans for study.

After you apply, your referees are contacted to complete a questionnaire. The Scholarship Committee will then review your application and referee surveys and if successful, will send an offer via email. If you are not successful, you will also be notified via email. For further information about dates and timings, please refer to the website and the confirmation email from when you submit your application.

Yes, everyone needs to complete an application to study, and meet the acceptance requirements, for their chosen course/pathway before they can start studying. We encourage you to start this process first, and then apply for a scholarship. You do not need to wait until you are accepted to apply for a scholarship, but if you have completed your student application, it makes it easier for the Scholarship Committee to decide on your application. Please click here to complete your student application.

Yes, you can apply for more than one type of scholarship. However, each student will not receive more than one type of scholarship.

Your scholarship funds will be awarded for a 12-month period. You are welcome to apply again for subsequent years.

We encourage you to use your funds to cover part (or all) of your tuition fees and for some scholarships this is mandatory. Where applicable, and if you are eligible, you may prefer to put your fees on Fee-Help and use the scholarship funds for other relevant study and living expenses such as textbooks, computer equipment, conference fees, accommodation costs, on campus meals or travel costs for intensives.

If you are not using your funds for tuition fees, scholarship funds are released to you after ‘Census Date’ each semester. This is the date when your enrolments are confirmed and is typically one month after the semester starts.

This means that you will need to be able to cover any expenses before the scholarship funds are released. The College will reimburse you after Census Date.

The scholarship funds are not considered income, so you do not have to inform Austudy of your benefit.

Yes, you will receive a digital certificate after Census Date of the first semester of your scholarship.

Your scholarship is awarded for one calendar year from the date on the offer. If you defer your studies and you study beyond the scholarship offer, your scholarship is not deferred with it (unless there are exceptional circumstances agreed to by the Scholarship Committee). However, you are welcome to apply again.

No, your scholarship funds are only available for units enrolled at Morling College.

Scholarship Stories

JulietJuliet (Master of Education – Leadership)

Meet Juliet. She is a Ugandan, wife and mother of five who has desired to equip and mentor teachers and leaders in Uganda for decades, but the financial burden of higher education made this dream seem like an impossibility. “The Lord answered her prayers” and she received a scholarship to pursue a Masters of Education in Leadership. The financial freedom has enabled her to grow in her leadership skills, and in her first trimester, she has “effectively trained 250 Christian educators” on how to think biblically and critically.

CathrineCatherine (Graduate Diploma Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care)

“God has been preparing me for chaplaincy my whole life,” says Catherine. She has always desired and felt a Divine invitation to pursue a vocation in championing and pastoring those in need. Catherine felt doubtful due to financial constraints but she applied for Morling and a scholarship despite it, and she got it! “As a recipient of this scholarship, financial burdens that threatened to distract and cripple me have fallen to the ground and I can study and prepare for ministry…”

DeanDean (Master of Divinity)

Full-time vocational ministry is challenging to say the least. One must be poised in soul care, teaching and preaching and some instances are faced with the lack of financial resources. So when Dean, a bi-vocational church planter and father, received the Tinsley scholarship during one of the most unprecedented seasons of his life he was overjoyed. “The scholarship funds were an incredible blessing to support my family as we invest into the kingdom work of church planting.” He is now one step closer to completing his Masters of Divinity.

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