This fund was established by the family of Professor Emeritus Cyril Spaude (1930-2008), who left behind an exemplary model of faithful, willing, steady service. Hebrew and Greek students who attended Northwestern College between 1966 and 1995 were the beneficiaries of that careful service, and many will remember the extra time he gave and the patient manner he used to encourage and instruct.
The New Testament name “Barnabas” refers to encouragement; thus, the Barnabas Grant is given annually to an undergraduate preseminary student for whom biblical language study is a challenge that requires hard work, dedication, and the encouragement of his instructors. Financial need is also a consideration.
