Scholarships and Bursaries

Arthur (Boo) Radley Scholarship

Education, English, Sociology

• Criteria: E D
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 3.3 GPA
• Year of Study: Year 2, 3, 4, Education Year 1
• Value $1,500

One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded each year to a full-time returning student who is enrolled in English, sociology, or education and was at least 21 years of age when they started their university studies at King’s. To be eligible students must apply, maintain a minimum 3.30 GPA, demonstrate involvement in the King’s student community, and have financial need.

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. 

Lisa Strikwerda Scholarship

English, History, Music, Philosophy, Politics - History - Economics, Social Science, Sociology

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 3.0 GPA, 80%
• Year of Study: N/A
• Value $1,000

One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded each year to a full-time incoming
or returning student who is enrolled in a humanities or social science program with
preference given to students in a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies & Theology 
program. To be eligible, students must have an average of 80% or higher on high
school entrance marks or maintain a 3.0 or higher grade point average. Applicants
must also submit a statement of career intentions with preference given to students
who intend to pursue a career in Christian ministry.

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+

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

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

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. 

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.