The Redeemer University 1982 Bursary Endowment, funded by numerous donors, supports students with financial need. One or more scholarships up to or greater than $500 will support students who most need financial support to attend Redeemer University. This endowment ensures that a Redeemer Christ-centered education is within reach for many more students.

For Incoming Students:

• Students who have earned 95% or higher on their admission average (GPA 4.00+ 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.

*Bachelor of Education students are not eligible to receive this award.

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, an annual scholarship of at least $1,500 will be given to a returning student in good academic standing.  Reflecting on the Apollo Lunar Landing as an example of a tremendous achievement for mankind, any human accomplishment is only achieved through the strength and authority of God. Recognizing the concepts presented in Micah 6:8 and Isaiah 40:31, the importance of portraying the love of God through humility, kindness, and justice comes through the understanding that it is only through God's strength and authority that disciples of Christ reflect His hands and feet here on earth. Students must submit a 500-word essay describing their understanding of Micah 6:8 and Isaiah 40:31 and how Christ's strength enables them to reflect humility, kindness, and justice to the communities they are part of at Redeemer and the broader community.

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 up to $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.

For Incoming Students:

• Students who have earned 90%-94.99% on their admission average (GPA 3.90-3.99 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.

*Bachelor of Education students are not eligible to receive this award.

A scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded annually to a third or fourth year student enrolled full-time as a major in Art. The recipient must have a grade point average of 8.00 or better in art courses and demonstrate exceptional artistic ability in his or her studio work. The recipient would also have the opportunity to display his or her artwork at Burlington Eyecare’s on-site Gallery. The Art Department will rank the applicants.

This scholarship is valued at $1,000 and will be awarded annually to a full-time student entering his or her third or fourth year as a major or honours major in Applied Social Sciences. It recognizes academic excellence in Applied Social Sciences. Priority will be given to honours majors, but general majors will also be considered. The recipient must have a grade point average of 9.00 or better in Applied Social Sciences courses taken and be judged by the department to have the potential to make a meaningful contribution to the field. The Applied Social Sciences Department will rank the applicants

This award was established on the occasion of Dr. John Byl’s retirement (December 2013) after 27 years of service on Redeemer’s Faculty with the Departments of Kinesiology and Physical Education and with the School of Education, and in recognition of Catherine Byl’s role in the School of Education for 16 years (2003-2019) as the Student Practicum Placement Coordinator and Administrative Assistant. 

Each January, awards will be granted to students enrolled in their Final Semester in the Bachelor of Education Program, who have studied at Redeemer University for at least three years, and have either completed all the requirements of a Physical Education or Kinesiology Major, or to those Education students who have completed all the requirements of any other Major and competed on either the Redeemer Men's or Women's Varsity Volleyball teams for four years. The School of Education will nominate the candidates and the Academic Standards Committee will select the recipients.  

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. Deadlines for application are October 1 and February 1.

This $1,000 scholarship is established in honour of Cheryl S. Buiter who served with energy, vision, and dedication on the Board of Governors of Redeemer University from 1982 to 1985 and from 1994 to 2000 in various capacities. It will be awarded annually to a full-time third or fourth year female student who best exemplifies visionary Christian insight and university-related leadership while having earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 9.00. If the top candidates are very evenly matched in terms of academic strength and their record of leadership, the student with the greatest financial need may be favoured. The Student Life Department will rank the applicants.

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.