Scholarships,
Bursaries & Aid

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.

Each year, a scholarship of up to $1,000 will be awarded to a third or fourth year student majoring in the Natural Sciences or Mathematics to reward excellence in academic achievement. The recipient must have a high grade point average in courses taken in the Sciences Division, achieved excellence in written work, and have made significant contributions to class discussions and laboratory work. The Sciences Division will rank the applicants.

Each year, a scholarship of up to $1,000 will be awarded to a third or fourth year student majoring in Physical Education or Kinesiology to reward excellence in academic achievement. The recipient must have a high grade point average in Physical Education courses taken, achieved excellence in written work, and have made significant contributions to class discussions and projects. The Physical Education Department will rank the applicants.

Established by the Redeemer University Student Senate, up to five scholarships valued at $1,000 each will be awarded to full-time incoming or returning Redeemer students who demonstrate active participation within the Redeemer community and in the greater Hamilton community. Applicants must submit with their application a list of their extracurricular activities and local volunteer participation. Applicants must not be current Student Senate members or officers. The applicants will be ranked in a blind review conducted by the Student Senate, and the Academic Standards Committee will select the recipients on the recommendation of the Financial Aid Office.

Two awards of $500, funded by Rosa Flora Growers Limited, will be awarded annually to returning full-time students, one male and one female, who best exemplify qualities of service and leadership within Redeemer activities and/or in the broader community. The recipients would be actively involved in, but not limited to, Athletics, Theatre Arts, or external outreach missions, and would show a good spirit and heart for others. Interested students must submit with their application a short essay highlighting their activities and clearly describing how they are involved. The Student Life Department will rank the applicants and the Academic Standards Committee will select the recipients.