We understand that financing your education can be challenging, but remember, it's an investment in your future. We are committed to ensuring your success by providing $4.2 million in scholarships, bursaries, and awards each year to students.
Entrance Scholarships: Saint Mary's University guarantees a minimum total scholarship offer to any high school graduate with a Scholarship Average of 80% and higher. Apply by March 15 to be automatically considered. Students with an 80% average and above who apply by March 15 are also guaranteed a space in residence!
- $14,000 total value/ $3,500 per year (renewable) - Scholarship Average 95%+. The award will be continued during the recipient's undergraduate program provided the student maintains a minimum 3.67 grade point average (GPA) each year in a minimum of 30 credit hours.
- $8,000 total value/ $2,000 per year (renewable) - Scholarship Average 90-94.99%. The award will be continued during the recipient's undergraduate program provided the student maintains a minimum 3.67 grade point average each year in a minimum of 30 credit hours. Should the recipient achieve a GPA of 4.00 or above in any academic year, the value of their award will be increased for that year.
- $1,000 (non renewable) - Scholarship Average 85-89.99%.
- $500 (non renewable) - Scholarship Average 80-84.99%.
- Entrance Scholarships are also awarded to high school students who begin their studies in January.
- Students who apply after March 15 will be considered for Entrance Scholarships as resources permit.
Saint Mary's University encourages and rewards continuous improvement. Students may be eligible for a higher valued Entrance Scholarship should their final grades place them in a higher scholarship band. Students may even be considered for an Entrance Scholarship if they did not receive one upon application. If applicable, students should request reassessment or consideration by July 31.
To calculate a Scholarship Average:
A scholarship average is determined by using the admission average then adding bonus points for AP, IB, or grade 12 enriched courses. Scholarship averages are calculated to two decimal points and are not rounded. Please note that Saint Mary's calculates an admission average by using the five required courses for the program the student has applied. Averages may vary from one program to another.
Transfer (Achievement) Scholarships:
Saint Mary's University awards Entrance Scholarships to transfer students who:
- Have obtained a minimum QPA of 3.67 in a minimum of 30 credit hours of full time enrollment in their previous university.
- Begin their studies in September.
- Register in a minimum of 30 credit hours.
- Transfer from a Canadian university or a university outside Canada where Saint Mary's University has established a formal articulation agreement.
Presidential Scholarships - $36,000 total value/ $9,000 per year (renewable)
Santamarian Scholarships - $20,000 total value/ $5,000 per year (renewable)
A limited number of Presidential and Santamarian Scholarships are awarded on the basis of:
- A very high aggregate score (as calculated by the Admissions Office). Successful candidates typically have a Scholarship average of 95% or above. Recipients of these awards will be determined by their overall placement in relation to other candidates.
- A résumé, which should comment on such things as involvement in community service, participation in student government, athletic achievement, extra curricular activities and volunteer and /or paid work.
- The Presidential/ Santamarian Recommendation Form. The Presidential/Santamarian Recommendation Form can be downloaded from the Saint Mary's University web site or obtained by telephoning the Admissions Office at 902.420.5415.
- Students will be considered for these scholarships when all of the above information has been received by March 15.
International Baccalaureate Scholarship - $32,000 (CAD)/ $8,000 (CAD) per year (renewable)
An International Baccalaureate Recommendation Form is to be completed by the IB Coordinator once the overall predictor score is available. Diploma candidates will be considered for this scholarship once this form has been submitted to the Admissions Office, Saint Mary's University. Please fax no later than March 15. Fax: 902.496.8100.
- Award available to both domestic and international IB Diploma candidates.
- Awarded on the basis of an overall predictor score of 36 or above
- Applicants should also include a résumé with information on such things as involvement in community service, participation in student government and athletic achievement. In addition, the completed International Baccalaureate Recommendation Form must be submitted under separate cover, by the high school IB Coordinator.
- Recipients of this award will be determined by their overall placement in relation to other Diploma candidates. A candidate's overall ranking will be determined by the Admissions Office.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.8 is required for renewal of this scholarship.
The deadline for all Presidential, Santamarian and International Baccalaureate Scholarship consideration is March 15 (Only applications accompanied by supporting documentation are considered). Scholarships are announced no later than April 15.
Named Entrance Scholarship/ Bursary Awards
Saint Mary's University has a limited number of Named Entrance Scholarship/ Bursary awards. These awards are open to potential high school graduates. Submission of the Named Entrance Scholarship/ Bursary application form (see below) permits students to be considered for the most appropriate award, therefore no additional application is required.
Named Entrance Scholarship/ Bursary Awards
A large number of named scholarship
opportunities are available as well, these are some examples,
however there are many to be read about and thought about on SMU's
scholarship homepage.
- Brother Stirling Scholarship
- Captain Albert Eisnor Memorial
- Chester Scholarship
- The Jack and Yvonne Keith Entrance Award
- The Larry Uteck Scholarship
- New England Alumni Football Athletic Fund
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