Scholarships &
Bursaries

For Incoming Students:

• Students who have earned 95% or higher on their admission average (GPA 4.00+ and ACT of 30+ or SAT of 1390+ or CLT of 98+ for U.S. students) will be eligible and considered for an Academic Achievement Scholarship valued at $2,000.

For Renewal:

• Students who earn a GPA of 11.00 or better during any year of full-time study (two terms with a minimum of four courses/12 credits per term) at Redeemer University will be eligible and considered for a $2,000 scholarship to be used while enrolled in full-time studies at the university during the following year.

Each year up to six $1,000 scholarships are awarded to students entering their second year of studies who have registered in a major or program, achieved a high grade point average, and made a contribution to the university. At least one student from each of the three academic divisions will receive this scholarship.

As a tribute to Adriana Van Weelden, mother of a long-time business professor, two scholarships of at least $1,500 will be given annually to returning students enrolled as a four-year major or honours major in Business. Selection is based on performance in business and overall academic performance, with a minimum required cumulative and departmental GPA of 9.00, and a demonstrated passion for ministering to others through Bible study, prayer, and/or song. Nominations may also be made by faculty members in the Business Department. The Business Department will rank the applicants.

The Redeemer University Alumni Association funds a leadership award valued at $2,000 to reward students who make a fine contribution to Redeemer through their volunteer and extra-curricular activities and to encourage their involvement in Alumni activities after graduation. Applicants must have and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 7.00 or better and be entering their final year. Preference will be given to those students who have not received other scholarships, bursaries, or awards The Alumni Association will rank the applicants.

A series of bursaries, valued at $1,500 each, will be awarded annually to returning students who demonstrate financial need and who are making a contribution to Redeemer University through their volunteer and extra-curricular activities. The recipients must be full-time students in good academic standing. The Alumni Association will rank the applicants.

A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to one incoming and one returning full-time Health Sciences major. This scholarship is being given in honour of Ann Bergshoeff and seeks to encourage students to consider a career in healthcare with a focus on serving seniors. Applicants must have attained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 85% (incoming) or 9.00 (returning). When two equally outstanding applicants meet the above criteria, preference will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need.

Established in 2019 by Arnold Beale to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Lunar Landing, an annual scholarship of at least $1,500 will be given to a returning student in good academic standing who can best explain how their experience at Redeemer will resound for the betterment of humanity, reflective of Neil Armstrong’s proclamation: “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind” when he stepped foot onto the moon in July 1969. Students must submit a one-page essay describing how their time at Redeemer will impact others, their community or the world and give examples of their current involvement and how they’ve made an impact while a student.

This bursary was established in honour of Emeritus Professor Henry Brouwer for his deep commitment to caring for God’s creation over his many years of dedicated service to Redeemer University and the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies. The aim of this bursary is to aid students with demonstrated financial need to cover the costs associated with taking courses at Au Sable. Bursaries of up to $1,000 per course taken at Au Sable are available, with a limit of two bursaries per student over their time at Redeemer. Preference will be given to students enrolled in an Environmental Science/Studies major. However, students enrolled in other programs are encouraged to apply as additional bursaries may be available depending on the availability of funds. Students are required to apply by emailing financialaid@redeemer.ca by March 31 prior to the summer they plan to attend Au Sable. The Environmental Studies Department will rank the applicants.

Funded by the staff of Redeemer University, a bursary of at least $1,000 will be awarded each year to a new or returning student who is enrolled at Redeemer and has a demonstrated financial need.

Each year, two scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to returning full-time students majoring in Politics and International Studies, who are in good academic standing. Preference will be given to female students in the International Development stream and demonstrating a desire to support micro-finance projects in developing countries. In the case where there are no eligible candidates in the Politics and International Studies major, priority will be given first to students majoring in Applied Social Sciences, and then any other major. Interested students must submit with their application a one-page statement expressing their career goals, including any aspirations to work in micro-finance in the developing world. The Politics and International Studies Department will rank the applicants.