Scholarship Information
St. Thomas is proud of our scholarship offerings – which help us maintain a community of students who are exceptional scholars and dynamic leaders. Almost 60% of our incoming students receive an entrance scholarship, and almost 10% hold a renewable scholarship ranging in value from $2,000 to $50,000. Please note that all figures shown are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
How to Apply
Our scholarship application is designed to be very user-friendly. To be considered for competitive scholarships, you will need to submit your scholarship applications (including transcripts and supporting documents) to the Admissions Office. American students will be informed of scholarship decisions by mid-March.
Click here for the scholarship application.
Available Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to U.S. students. Please note the term “bursaries” is our term for financial aid awards.
U.S. Grant ($1,700)
These entrance scholarships offer a guaranteed $1,700 award for first-year American students. These scholarships are renewable for four years to a total of $6,800.
Merit-Based Awards ($1,500 – 4,500)
Students from the U.S. are also eligible for merit-based awards, which are renewable for four years ($6,000 – $18,000 total).
- Directors Award: $1,500
- Honours Award: $3,000
- Excellence Award: $4,500
These renewable scholarships are our largest awards, honoring academic achievement among incoming students. Renewable award recipients are selected primarily on the basis of academics, including:
- Admission average (B average or higher)
- Senior year coursework and level of difficulty
- Rank in graduating class
- Junior year record
Other selection criteria include letters of academic reference, scores on standardized tests (optional) and, for some awards, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, and financial need.
Need-Based Financial Aid ($500 and up)
St. Thomas University offers Millennium Bursaries ($500 to $2,000) to students in financial need entering university for the first time. To be considered for a Millennium Entrance Bursary, you must submit a letter to the Admissions Office outlining why you feel you qualify.
Loans
U.S. citizens studying at St. Thomas are eligible for Federal Student Aid (FSA). Both Stafford Loans for students and Parent PLUS Loans can be used to pay for your expenses at STU. The loan application process will be exactly the same as if you were applying to a U.S. institution.
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Director of Recruitment
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February 16th, 2010 @ 8:18 am
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