Entering Student Awards

SCHOLARSHIPS -- BURSARIES -- AWARDS

Criteria

St. Thomas More College Entering Students are defined as:
  • Students proceeding directly from high school to university, or
  • Students who have been out of high school for one or more years and have less than 18 credit units transferable to a program of study at the University of Saskatchewan.

In order to be eligible for STM Entering Student Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards the minimum requirements are as follows. The student must:

  • be registered as an STM student
  • be registered for 6 credit units of coursework through STM
  • be registered in at least 18 credit units of coursework in his or her first year (9 credit units per term)

Additional requirements for STM Entering Student Bursaries the are as follows. The 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 of STM scholarships, bursaries and awards is contingent upon the availability of funds.
  • A student may receive only one STM scholarship or award unless no other student is eligible for a specific scholarship.
  • A student may receive scholarships from both the U of S and STM with the following exception: Entering students who have received one of the following U of S renewable scholarships: Presidents First and Best Scholarship, Chancellors’ Scholarship, or U of S Entrance Scholarship are not eligible for an entrance scholarship from STM, but can apply for the STM Entering Student Book Award.
  • 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

Les and Irene Dubé Service & Justice Scholarship Donor: Les and Irene Dubé
Value: $2,000    Number given out each year: 18*    Eligibility: Student must:
  • be entering their first year of university through STM
  • participate in the STM Service & Justice project
  • be nominated by their high school awards committee

Note: The application procedure for this award is different from all other STM scholarships.
        * 1 for each Catholic high school in Saskatchewan

Kramer Scholarship Donor: Don and Claire Kramer
Value: Up to $5,000    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • be from rural Saskatchewan
  • have a minimum school average of 80% or be maintaining an honours grade point average
  • submit a letter of reference by someone other than a family member
  • submit a letter outlining their plans for the future, their leadership and community activities, and their special skills

Rev. Edwin Kline C.S.B. Entrance Scholarship Donor: Basilian Fathers    
Value:  Up to $2,500    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility: Student must:

  • submit a reference letter from their high school principal or parish coordinator

Note:  Preference is given to graduates of St. Joseph High School or members of St. Augustine parish in Saskatoon

St. Thomas More College First Year Scholarship Donor: St. Thomas More College
Value: Up to $1,500    Number given out each year: Up to 8    Eligibility:

  • Based on university admission average.

Sisters of Our Lady of  the Cross First Year Scholarship Donor: The Sisters of Our Lady of the Cross
Value: Up to $1,500    Number given out each year: Up to 8    Eligibility:

  • Based on university admission average.

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
  • 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

Bursaries

Matt and Beth Hertz Bursary Donor: Matt and Beth Hertz
Value: Up to $3,000    Number given out each year: At least 1    Eligibility: Student must:
  • have applied for a Canada Student Loan
  • not receive any additional continued scholarships or bursaries
Knights of Columbus State Educational Bursary Donor: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus
Value: $1,000    Number given out each year: Up to 3    Eligibility: Student must:
  • be the dependent of a K of C member
  • be enrolled in at least 24 credit units at the U of S
  • submit a letter from the Financial Secretary of the applicant’s father’s K of C council to confirm good standing with the order
Knights of Columbus STM Bursary Donor: Saskatoon Chapter Knights of Columbus
Value:  $500    Number given out each year: 2    Eligibility: Student must:
  • be the dependent of a K of C member
Note: Normally given to dependents of members of Saskatoon Chapter K of C Councils.

Margaret C. Dutli Award Donor:  Margaret C. Dutli
Value: At least $500    Number given out each year: 1    Eligibility:  Student must:
  • be in the most financial need

Awards

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 student or continuing student
  • participate in the STM Service and Justice Project
  • be enrolled in at least one STM class.

Note: Separate application required.

STM Entering Student Book Award Donor St. Thomas More College
Value: Varies    Number given out each year: Varies    Eligibility: Student must:

  • have received one of the following U of S renewable scholarships:  Presidents First and Best Scholarship, Chancellors’  Scholarship, or U of S Entrance Scholarship
  • have the highest admission average
Note: Student Book Award is meant to recognize outstanding high school achievement and to support the academic work of entering students.