Scholarships and Bursaries

  • ECampus engagement
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    XAvailable to students who are, or plan to be, actively involved with Student Life, Campus Ministries, the Student's Association, or others.
  • CChristian commitment/service
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    XAvailable to students who have a personal Christian faith commitment.
  • DDemonstrate financial need
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    XAvailable to students who are also applying for government student grants and loans.
  • IInternational students
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    XAvailable to students who do not hold Canadian citizenship.
  • SStudent athletes
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    XAvailable to students who expect to play on one of King's athletics teams in the upcoming academic term.
  • VVolunteer experience
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    XAvailable to students who have recent volunteer experience with an organization outside of King's for an extended period of time.

Education, Kinesiology, Psychology, Social Science, Sociology

Bert Boren Volunteerism Bursary

Four bursaries of $1,500 each are available to returning students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and enrolled full-time in the Social Sciences (e.g. Psychology, Sociology, etc.)…

  • Criteria: D V
  • Application Required: Yes
  • Min Grade Required: 2.0 GPA
  • Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, Education Year 1
  • Value $1,250

Bert Boren Volunteerism Bursary

Education, Kinesiology, Psychology, Social Science, Sociology

  • Criteria: D V
  • Application Required: Yes
  • Min Grade Required: 2.0 GPA
  • Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, Education Year 1
  • Value $1,250

Four bursaries of $1,500 each are available to returning students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and enrolled full-time in the Social Sciences (e.g. Psychology, Sociology, etc.) or the Bachelor of Education degree program. Applicants must currently hold a volunteer position in the social service sector. Selection criteria include written confirmation from the student's volunteer supervisor (including a description of the student's role and their time commitment), financial need and satisfactory academic standing (min. 2.00 GPA). These bursaries are made possible by a generous endowment received from the Estate of Robert Tegler (Trust) in recognition of Mr. Bert Boren's service to the Edmonton community. 

Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing Science, Education, Environmental Studies, Kinesiology, Mathematics

Jan and Joan Dejong Scholarship

Two scholarships of $1,500 will be awarded each year to an incoming or returning full-time student enrolled in Business, Education, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Studies (Natural…

  • Criteria: D
  • Application Required: Yes
  • Min Grade Required: 3.3 GPA, 80%
  • Year of Study: All Years
  • Value $1,500

Jan and Joan Dejong Scholarship

Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing Science, Education, Environmental Studies, Kinesiology, Mathematics

  • Criteria: D
  • Application Required: Yes
  • Min Grade Required: 3.3 GPA, 80%
  • Year of Study: All Years
  • Value $1,500

Two scholarships of $1,500 will be awarded each year to an incoming or returning full-time student enrolled in Business, Education, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Studies (Natural Science focus), Kinesiology, Mathematics or Physics. To be eligible, students must apply and have either a High School average of 80% or higher on high school entrance marks or maintain a 3.30 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA). Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate financial need in addition to meeting all other scholarship eligibility requirements.

Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Interdisciplinary Science, Kinesiology

Simona Maaskant Memorial Science Scholarship

A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to an incoming first-year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program who is planning a career in the field of engineering, agriculture, or science.…

  • Criteria: C
  • Application Required: Yes
  • Min Grade Required: 80%
  • Year of Study: High School
  • Value $1,000

Simona Maaskant Memorial Science Scholarship

Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Interdisciplinary Science, Kinesiology

  • Criteria: C
  • Application Required: Yes
  • Min Grade Required: 80%
  • Year of Study: High School
  • Value $1,000

A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to an incoming first-year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program who is planning a career in the field of engineering, agriculture, or science. To be eligible students must have an average of 80% or higher in high school entrance marks and demonstrate Christian commitment. This scholarship is offered in memory of Simona Maaskant, librarian at King's from 1983 to 1998 for her many contributions to the development of the King's library.

Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Interdisciplinary Science, Kinesiology, Mathematics

William Sinnema Memorial Scholarship

One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to an incoming student each year who is pursuing studies in the natural sciences. Preference will be given to students who have a vocational interest in computer…

  • Criteria: C
  • Application Required: Yes
  • Min Grade Required: 3.0 GPA, 80%
  • Year of Study: High School
  • Value $1,500

William Sinnema Memorial Scholarship

Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Interdisciplinary Science, Kinesiology, Mathematics

  • Criteria: C
  • Application Required: Yes
  • Min Grade Required: 3.0 GPA, 80%
  • Year of Study: High School
  • Value $1,500

One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to an incoming student each year who is pursuing studies in the natural sciences. Preference will be given to students who have a vocational interest in computer science or mathematics. Selection criteria include academic achievement and demonstrated Christian commitment.

Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Studies, Interdisciplinary Science, Kinesiology

William Sinnema Memorial Women in Science Fund

The William Sinnema Memorial Women in Science Fund encourages the participation of women in science, especially in fields where significant barriers exist. Independent research projects, conference…

  • Criteria: None
  • Application Required: Yes
  • Min Grade Required: N/A
  • Year of Study: N/A

William Sinnema Memorial Women in Science Fund

Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Studies, Interdisciplinary Science, Kinesiology

  • Criteria: None
  • Application Required: Yes
  • Min Grade Required: N/A
  • Year of Study: N/A

The William Sinnema Memorial Women in Science Fund encourages the participation of women in science, especially in fields where significant barriers exist. Independent research projects, conference participation, and mentoring opportunities for female science students at The King’s university are eligible for support. Requests for funding must be submitted to the Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences.  

No Program Requirement

King's General Transfer Scholarship

Scholarships of $1,500 are available for students transferring to any non-after degree program from other qualifying institutions. Students must have a minimum of 24 university transfer credits to…

  • Criteria: None
  • Application Required: No
  • Min Grade Required: 3.5 GPA
  • Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, Education Year 1
  • Value $1,500

King's General Transfer Scholarship

No Program Requirement

  • Criteria: None
  • Application Required: No
  • Min Grade Required: 3.5 GPA
  • Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, Education Year 1
  • Value $1,500

Scholarships of $1,500 are available for students transferring to any non-after degree program from other qualifying institutions. Students must have a minimum of 24 university transfer credits to qualify. Students must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher based on, at most, the previous 60 credits of study. Students must enrol in a minimum of 12 credits per semester the year they receive the scholarship. 

Admission Average or Score

Grade Point Average (GPA)
3.50+

No Program Requirement

Returning Student Scholarship - Excellence

Scholarships of $2,000 are available for returning King's students entering their second, third or fourth year with a GPA between 3.80-4.0. To be eligible, students must have completed a minimum of…

  • Criteria: None
  • Application Required: No
  • Min Grade Required: 3.8 GPA
  • Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Value $2,000

Returning Student Scholarship - Excellence

No Program Requirement

  • Criteria: None
  • Application Required: No
  • Min Grade Required: 3.8 GPA
  • Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Value $2,000

Scholarships of $2,000 are available for returning King's students entering their second, third or fourth year with a GPA between 3.80-4.0. To be eligible, students must have completed a minimum of 18 credits and passed all their courses, including the Interdisciplinary Perspectives course, in the previous academic year. Secondly, students must enrol in 12 credits per semester for the upcoming academic year. All students meeting the criteria will receive this scholarship; no application is necessary. Awards are subject to verification of eligibility in September.

Grade Point Average (GPA)
3.8-4.0

No Program Requirement

Returning Student Scholarship - Honours

Scholarships of $1,000 are available for returning King's students entering their second, third or fourth year with a G.P.A. between 3.50-3.79.  To be eligible, students must have completed a…

  • Criteria: None
  • Application Required: No
  • Min Grade Required: 3.5 GPA
  • Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Value $1,000

Returning Student Scholarship - Honours

No Program Requirement

  • Criteria: None
  • Application Required: No
  • Min Grade Required: 3.5 GPA
  • Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Value $1,000

Scholarships of $1,000 are available for returning King's students entering their second, third or fourth year with a G.P.A. between 3.50-3.79.  To be eligible, students must have completed a minimum of 18 credits and passed all their courses, including the Interdisciplinary Perspectives course, in the previous academic year. Secondly, students must enrol in 12 credits per semester for the upcoming academic year. All students meeting the criteria will receive this scholarship; no application is necessary. Awards are subject to verification of eligibility in September.

Grade Point Average (GPA)
3.50-3.79

No Program Requirement

The King's University Admission Scholarship - Excellence

$3,000 admission scholarships are available to students who are admitted to King's based on their high school marks. Students must have attempted fewer than 9 credits of accredited post-secondary study,…

  • Criteria: None
  • Application Required: No
  • Min Grade Required: 80%
  • Year of Study: High School
  • Value $3,000

The King's University Admission Scholarship - Excellence

No Program Requirement

  • Criteria: None
  • Application Required: No
  • Min Grade Required: 80%
  • Year of Study: High School
  • Value $3,000

$3,000 admission scholarships are available to students who are admitted to King's based on their high school marks. Students must have attempted fewer than 9 credits of accredited post-secondary study, or fewer than 30 credits of a non-accredited program with results that indicate success equivalent to their high school admission average. Recipients must register in at least 12 credits per semester during the academic year to keep their scholarship. King's will use the following table to determine students' eligibility.

Admission Average or Score

Percentage Average
90%-100%

SAT
Pre-March 2016: 2100+
Beginning March 2016: 1400+

ACT
31+

No application is necessary; all students meeting the criteria will receive a scholarship. King's will notify recipients in their admission letter. Awards are subject to verification of eligibility in September. 

No Program Requirement

The King's University Admission Scholarship - Honours

$2,000 admission scholarships are available to students who are admitted to King's based on their high school marks. Students must have attempted fewer than 9 credits of accredited post-secondary study,…

  • Criteria: None
  • Application Required: No
  • Min Grade Required: 80%
  • Year of Study: High School
  • Value $2,000

The King's University Admission Scholarship - Honours

No Program Requirement

  • Criteria: None
  • Application Required: No
  • Min Grade Required: 80%
  • Year of Study: High School
  • Value $2,000

$2,000 admission scholarships are available to students who are admitted to King's based on their high school marks. Students must have attempted fewer than 9 credits of accredited post-secondary study, or fewer than 30 credits of a non-accredited program with results that indicate success equivalent to their high school admission average. Recipients must register in at least 12 credits per semester during the academic year to keep their scholarship. King's will use the following table to determine students' eligibility.

Admission Average or Score

Percentage Average
80%-90%

SAT
Pre-March 2016: 1900-2099
Beginning March 2016: 1270-1399

ACT
28-30

No application is necessary; all students meeting the criteria will receive a scholarship. King's will notify recipients in their admission letter. Awards are subject to verification of eligibility in September.