Scholarships,
Bursaries & Aid

Each year, a renewable award of up to $3,000 will be awarded annually to an incoming or returning full-time student who best demonstrates the potential to become an exemplary scholar-athlete. Applicants must have an admission average of at least 75% or a CGPA of 6.0 or better. Incoming students must attend one of the Athletic Department’s Athlete Recruit Events. Candidates will be evaluated in a practice session and be interviewed by the coach and the Athletic Director. Returning students will be evaluated throughout the year by the coach and the Athletic Director (no application required). The Athletic Department will rank the student-athletes.

Each year, a renewable award of up to $3,000 will be awarded annually to an incoming or returning full-time student who best demonstrates the potential to become an exemplary scholar-athlete. Applicants must have an admission average of at least 75% or a CGPA of 6.0 or better. Incoming students must attend one of the Athletic Department’s Athlete Recruit Events. Candidates will be evaluated in a practice session and be interviewed by the coach and the Athletic Director. Returning students will be evaluated throughout the year by the coach and the Athletic Director (no application required)

These bursaries are awarded in loving memory of Sam Miedema and in honour of his service to persons with disabilities. Mr. Miedema cherished his son Brian and served his local Community Living Association for many years. Two bursaries, each valued at $1,000, will be awarded annually to students entering their third or fourth year of full-time studies enrolled as a major in Psychology or Applied Social Sciences. Eligible students must have financial need, good academic standing (departmental grade point average of at least 7.00) and have a demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, a career in serving persons with developmental disabilities and special needs. Interested students must submit with their application a one-page statement describing their career plans and the work they have done with persons with developmental disabilities or special needs. The appropriate Social Sciences Department will rank the applicants.

This $1,000 bursary was established to honour Sandy’s life and her love for the students of Redeemer, which she embodied every day in her work as an Internship Coordinator in the Centre for Experiential Learning and Careers. Sandy always had a heart for helping those in need; she was a strong advocate for those who suffered from injustice and inequality, and left a legacy of selfless servanthood. The bursary will be awarded annually to a returning full-time Canadian student with a passion for social justice and who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is majoring in Applied Social Sciences, or who has completed or will be completing an unpaid internship which centres on community equity and/or who is currently enrolled in the Social Justice Minor. Interested students must submit with their application a brief description of what inspires social justice in their own lives and how they wish to further their advocacy in the future. The Academic Standards Committee will select the candidate in consultation with the Financial Aid Department.

A variable number of awards, funded by Scotiabank, will be awarded to returning students enrolled in full-time studies at Redeemer who volunteer with organizations in the Hamilton community during the academic year. Eligible students must submit with their application a description of their volunteer work and an endorsement by the supervisor of the organization for whom they are volunteering. The Student Life Department will rank the applicants

One or more scholarships will be awarded annually to incoming or returning students who excel and are active in the music program and meet the following criteria: be involved in choral music; intend to use their future profession to promote a high level of music awareness in the Christian community, whether in the church, in a Christian academic setting, or any other comparable capacity; and give strong evidence of commitment to the Christian faith. When two equally strong candidates meet these criteria, financial need may also be considered. Applicants must provide a short statement that describes their present activity in music and the vision for future involvement in music. The Department of Music will rank the candidates and Academic Standards Committee will select the recipient(s).

A variable number of bursaries, up to $3,000 annually, will be awarded to new or returning students demonstrating financial need. Preference will be given to students who contribute to the local community through volunteer participation. Interested students must submit with their application a list of their volunteer activities.

This award was established in loving memory of Peter Spoelstra and his daughter Elizabeth (Betty) to celebrate their lifelong love and commitment to music, which they believed to be a God-honouring expression of one’s faith. One or more awards will be given annually to returning students who are Music majors and have demonstrated financial need. The recipient must have a cumulative grade point average of 9.00 or better. In addition, the student should show evidence of, or great potential for, the following: high involvement and superior achievement in music activities, along with outstanding talent and musicianship. The Music Department will rank the applicants.

A $1,000 bursary, in memory of a “pioneer” pre-seminary student, will be awarded annually to a third or fourth year pre-seminary student who has financial need. In awarding this bursary, the university will consider demonstrated leadership in the church and interests in missions or youth work or both. Interested students must submit with their application a short statement which describes their leadership activities and interests in missions and/or youth work. The Religion and Theology Department will rank the applicants.

*Redeemer defines a Pre-Seminary student to be a student that intends to continue on to seminary studies after receiving their undergraduate degree.

A bursary of up to $3,000 will be awarded annually to an incoming student admitted as a mature student (see Admission for Mature Students for a definition) who has demonstrated financial need and academic potential.