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.

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.

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.

For Incoming Students:

• Students who have earned 90%-94.99% on their admission average (GPA 3.90-3.99 and ACT of 28/29 or SAT of 1310-1380 or CLT of 90-97 for U.S. students) will be eligible and considered for a Board of Governors Scholarship valued at $1,000.

For Renewal:

• Students who earn a GPA of 10.50-10.99 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 $1,000 scholarship to be used while enrolled in full-time studies at the university during the following year."

These bursaries, which vary in amount, are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and are graduates of public or separate secondary schools in the City of Hamilton. The fund for these bursaries was created through the generosity and goodwill of two sisters, Genevieve A. Chaney and Cordelia C. Ensign, and is administered through The Hamilton Community Foundation. Application forms can be obtained from www.hcf.on.ca or by contacting the Financial Aid Office. Deadlines for application are October 1 and February 1.

A bursary of up to $1,500 will be awarded annually to an incoming or returning student enrolled full-time in both terms in the Education program. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need, be in good academic standing, and intend to teach in a Christian school.  Interested students must submit with their application a statement outlining their vocational aspirations upon graduation. The Education Department will rank the applicants.

Needs-based bursaries of variable amounts are disbursed annually to students of Redeemer University with the purpose of advancing Christian university education in Canada. Residents of North America must apply for government financial aid in order to qualify for this bursary.

This scholarship has been established in memory of David Mantel ‘99 who served as Redeemer’s Athletic Director from 2005-2021. David had a passion for athletes who competed at the top of their game while honouring Jesus Christ in all things. He was a strong advocate for using lessons in sport as a springboard for meaningful discussions about faith and life. As a Redeemer student David played both indoor and outdoor soccer, during which time he took home the MVP of indoor soccer (1997-1998) and was awarded the Scholar-Athlete award for athletic and academic success. While serving in the role of Athletic Director, David was the head coach of the Men’s soccer team for 11 years, won OCAA Coach of the year in 2003-2004 and coached the 2007-2008 Men’s Indoor soccer team to a Provincial Championship. Additionally, David served as Provincial Men’s Volleyball Convenor for 3 years from 2017-2019, was OCAA VP Finance and Awards in 2019 and served on numerous committees.

Scholarships will be awarded annually as follows:

• Up to $1,500 to both a male and female varsity cross country athlete
• Up to $1,500 to both a male and female varsity soccer athlete (indoor and/or outdoor)

These scholarships will be awarded to student-athletes with high end talent who have demonstrated Christ-like character and leadership potential. Incoming students must be admitted in good academic standing, and will be evaluated and interviewed by the coach and the Athletic Director. Returning students will be evaluated throughout the year by the coach and the Athletic Director. The successful recipients must maintain a CGPA of 6.0 or better while in study. The Athletic Department will nominate the student-athletes.

This scholarship has been established in memory of David Mantel ‘99 who served as Redeemer’s Athletic Director from 2005-2021. David had a passion for athletes who competed at the top of their game while honouring Jesus Christ in all things. He was a strong advocate for using lessons in sport as a springboard for meaningful discussions about faith and life. As a Redeemer student David played both indoor and outdoor soccer, during which time he took home the MVP of indoor soccer (1997-1998) and was awarded the Scholar-Athlete award for athletic and academic success. While serving in the role of Athletic Director, David was the head coach of the Men’s soccer team for 11 years, won OCAA Coach of the year in 2003-2004 and coached the 2007-2008 Men’s Indoor soccer team to a Provincial Championship. Additionally, David served as Provincial Men’s Volleyball Convenor for 3 years from 2017-2019, was OCAA VP Finance and Awards in 2019 and served on numerous committees. 

Scholarships will be awarded as follows:

• Up to $3,000 to both male and female varsity basketball athlete
• Up to $3,000 to both a male and female varsity volleyball athlete

These scholarships will be awarded to student-athletes with high end talent who have demonstrated Christ-like character and leadership potential. Incoming students must be admitted in good academic standing, and will be evaluated and interviewed by the coach and the Athletic Director. Returning students will be evaluated throughout the year by the coach and the Athletic Director. The successful recipients must maintain a CGPA of 6.0 or better while in study. The Athletic Department will nominate the student-athletes.

One or more bursaries of up to $2,000 will be awarded annually to full-time students of Redeemer University, who are members or active adherents of the Reformed Church in America (RCA). Awards will be made on the criteria of financial need, Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status, and a recommendation by the applicant’s pastor. If several students apply who are deemed equally needy, the award will be divided equally among the applicants.