Continuing Student Awards

SCHOLARSHIPS -- BURSARIES -- AWARDS

Criteria

STM Continuing Students are defined as:
  • Students who have successfully completed a minimum of 18 credit units in the previous year’s Regular Session (September to April)
In order to be eligible for STM Continuing Student Scholarships & Awards the minimum requirements are as follows:
  • A student must be registered as an STM student
  • A student must be registered in at least 18 credit units (9 credit units per term)
  • Preference is given to students currently enrolled in STM courses or students engaged in the life of STM College
For Bursaries:
  • A student must have financial need.

 Financial need will be assessed when the student has filled out the financial need assessment Form.

Notes:
  • In any given year, the amount and awarding STM scholarships, bursaries and awards is contingent upon the availability of funds.
  • A student may receive only one scholarship or award unless no other student is eligible for a specific scholarship.
  • To receive a scholarship or award the student must attend the STM Awards Ceremony.
  • To receive a bursary the student must attend the STM Bursary Event.

Scholarships

Henry and Agnes Brockman Scholarship Donor: The Brockman family in memory of Henry J. and Agnes Brockman

Named after Henry J. and Agnes Brockman who were pioneers in the Humboldt area. This fund provides scholarships for study in the area of child development.

Value: 75% of Tuition for the second year of study.    Number given out each year: At least 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be entering their second year of study
  • have above average academic standing
  • have at least 6 c.u.’s in a course taught by STM and be majoring in psychology
  • be registered in at least 6 c.u.’s in philosophy through STM
  • be registered in at least 3 c.u.’s of child development
  • have an academic advisor from STM

      Note: Preference given to students from St. Peter’s Abbacy region of the Humboldt district. Renewable for third and fourth years of study.

Wilfrid and Sylvia Hinz Family Scholarship  Donor: Sylvia Hinz
Value: $2,500    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • maintain an honours academic average
  • be active in the student life of STM

Rose Semko Hrynchuk Scholarship Donor: estate of Rose Semko Hrynchuk.
Value: Up to $2,500    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be enrolled in a University of Saskatchewan 200- or 300-level Ukrainian language credit course offered on campus or abroad in the year that the award is granted.
  • have a minimum of 75% overall average in his/her full-time studies, including the Ukrainian language class they are enrolled in during the academic year.

Note: The student with the highest academic average who meets the criteria listed above will be awarded the scholarship. No application required.

Jeannette Tetrault Scholarship Donor: Estate of Jeannette Tetrault
Value: $1,500    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be a St. Thomas More student or Newman Centre member
  • have successfully completed 30 credit units or the equivalent of university courses.
  • maintain an Honours academic level grade point average.

Note: Preference will be given to students majoring in French.

Council 1517 George Mackey Foundation Scholarship Donor: Council 1517 George Mackey Foundation
Value: $1,200    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • have been enrolled in at least 24 credit units the previous year
  • maintain an honours average.

Note: Preference will be given to fine arts majors.

Evelyn Burkitt Scholarship Donor: In memory of Mary and Joseph Burkitt
Value: $1,200    Number given out each year: Up to 2    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be an upper years student majoring in psychology

Note: Preference will be given to someone whose principle residence is outside of Saskatoon.  Preference will also be given to those who are involved in extracurricular activities within one of the recognized STM student groups.

Batten Scholarship Donor: Dick and Donna Batten
Value: $1,000    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • have graduated from a Catholic High School and be enrolled through St. Thomas More College
  • be maintaining an Honours grade point average
  • not have received other scholarships and bursaries totalling twice the U of S tuition fee
  • submit a letter of reference

Note: Preference will be given to those who are active in the Catholic and larger community, including involvement in volunteer or other extracurricular activities or within one of the recognized STM student groups.

Christopher Dawson Scholars Donor: The Fr. Henry Carr Foundation

The Christopher Dawson Scholar program is designed to foster the study of Christian culture. This involves an investigation of Christian revelation, its enormous impact on European civilization, the development of the Christian Church in the Middle Ages and modern times, and the role of religion and Christianity today.

Value: $1,000    Number given out each year: 2    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be in the final year of a four-year B.A. or Honours degree majoring in an area of study offered by STM
  • have obtained a minimum Cumulative Weighted Average (C.WA.) of 75%
  • have completed or registered in at least 114 of the 120 c.u.’s required in total program
  • have at least 30 c.u.’s of STM classes drawn from at least 3 STM departments, at least 12 c.u.’s of which must be from a designated list of STM courses, available at Student Services.

Thomas Deis `38 Tribute to the Pioneers of Saskatchewan Scholarship
Donor: Thomas Deis in memory of his parents

Named after Thomas Deis parents who arrived in the early 1890’s from Central Europe, exemplified the spirit of bravery, the vision and the arduous labour common to the pioneers.

Value: Varies    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be a St. Thomas More College student or a Newman Centre member
  • demonstrate an all-round excellence or leadership
  • have enriched notably the life of STM or Newman Centre

Founding Fathers Scholarship
Donor: Newman/STM alumni in memory of Basilian Fathers who served between 1926 and 1956.
Value: $1,000    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be a student of St. Thomas More College or a Newman Centre member
  • maintain an honours academic average
  • be active in the student life of STM

Cornelius and Rosallie Woloschuk Scholarship Donor: Rose Woloschuk
Value: $1,000    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be an upper-year student (year 3 or higher), maintaining an honours (70% or above) average.
  • be enrolled through St. Thomas More College or be a member of the Newman Centre and be active in the student life of the college.
  • be from rural Saskatchewan

Note:  Candidates may be awarded the scholarship a maximum of twice in their academic career.

STM Creative Writing Scholarship Donor: Anonymous
Value: $1,000    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be a student enrolled in ENG 366.3 for the year in which the award is made 
  • be enrolled through St. Thomas More College

Note: All eligible students registered in the course will be considered for the award; there will be no requirement for an application. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of highest academic average in the final grade for ENG 366.3.

Maureen Haynes Catholic Studies Scholarships Donor: Tony Haynes and family in memory of Maureen Haynes
Value: $850    Number given out each year:  3 (1 for each CTST Course)    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be female
  • be enrolled in one of CTST 105.3, 106.3 or 200.3 for the year in which the award is made
  • have the highest academic average in one of the CTST Courses

Note: In the interest of benefiting more students, candidates are not permitted to hold more than one Maureen Haynes Catholic Studies Scholarship for a given year. No application required. 

Dr. David L. Farmer Scholarship Donor: Friends of Dr. David L. Farmer

Named in memory of Dr. David Farmer, history professor at St. Thomas More College from 1970 to 1994 and friend to all who knew him.

Value: $500    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • have complete 60 credits units of study
  • be a history major
  • have 18 credit units of history completed

John and Elizabeth Kaufmann Memorial Scholarship
Donor: Martin and Ruth Kaufmann in memory of John and Elizabeth Kaufmann
Value: $500    Number given out each year: 2  Eligibility: Student must:

  • be a third or fourth year STM student
  • be a Religious Studies major

Roy E. Lloyd Scholarship Donor: Rose Lloyd in memory of  Roy E. Lloyd
Value: $500    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be an upper-year student majoring in Business Economics and maintaining an honours (70% or above) average.
  • be from Saskatchewan
  • must not be receiving any additional continued scholarships or bursaries
Rose Voytilla Scholarship Donor: The Voytilla Estate in memory of Rose Voytilla
Value: $500    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:
  • be an STM first-year or upper-year student
  • be pursuing an undergraduate program in preparation for the Catholic priesthood
  • provide a letter describing their intent and commitment to pursuing studies for the Catholic priesthood
  • submit a letter from a seminary or vocation director in support of their applications
  • submit a letter of reference from a high school teacher or university professor

Doug and Irene Schmeiser Scholarship  Donor: Doug and Irene Schmeiser
Value: Varies    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be an STM student majoring in philosophy
  • have successfully completed 30 credit units of university courses or the equivalent
  • be currently enrolled in a minimum of 24 credit units, 12 of which must be STM philosophy

Bursaries

Cowan Bursary Donor: Florence Cowan
Value: $2,500    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be an upper-year student maintaining a 70% or above average
  • be from Saskatchewan
  • not be receiving any additional continued scholarships or bursaries

Note:  Preference will be given to those most in need of financial support.

Auléa Arseneault Bursary Donor: Estate of Auléa Arseneault
Value:  $1,000    Number given out each year: 2    Eligibility: Student must:

  • have completed 30 c.u.'s at the U of S
  • have an honours average (70%)

Note:  Preference is given to students majoring in French.

Anne Phelan Decoteau Bursary Donor: Dr. Earl DeCoteau and family in memory of Anne Phelan DeCoteau
Value: Varies    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be an upper-year STM student
  • be pursuing a Humanities or Fine Arts undergraduate degree 
Nicholas Lucyshyn Bursary Donor: Mary Lucyshyn and family in memory and honour of Nick Lucyshyn
Value:  $1,000    Number given out each year: At least 1    Eligibility: Student must:
  • be pursuing an undergraduate degree in any program

Note: Preference will be given to mature students.

Louis J. Vizer Bursary Donor: Anne M. Vizer in honour and memory of Louis Joseph Vizer
Value: $500    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be Catholic
  • be majoring in history
  • have Honours standing C.W.A. (70%)

Note: The student receiving this award will demonstrate academic ability as well as financial need.

The following bursaries vary in value and have the same eligibility requirements. Student must:
1. have a minimum 70% C.P.A.
2. be a full time continuing student enrolled through STM

TD Waterhouse Private Client Services  1 at $1500
Warman Home Centre 1 at $1500
Robb Kullman Engineering  1 at $1000
McKercher LLP 1 at $1000
McDougall Gauley LLP 1 at $1000
Saskatoon Fastprint 1 at $1000

Awards

Knights of Columbus STM Leadership Award Donor: Saskatoon Chapter Knights of Columbus 
Value: $1,000    Number given out each year: Up to 3    Eligibility: Student must:

  • have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the St. Thomas More Students Union (STMSU), The Newman Centre, or the K of C Council #10580.
  • be pursing a degree in any program
  • demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities
  • submit a resume and one letter of reference

Les and Irene Dubé Service & Justice Award Donor: Les and Irene Dubé
Value: Varies    Number given out each year: Varies    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be an entering or continuing student
  • participatie the STM Service and Justice Project
  • be enrolled in at least one STM class

Note: Separate application required.