STUDENT FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION 2014-2015
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ST. ANDREW’S COLLEGE BURSARY FUND
St. Andrew’s College provides student financial aid through a variety of bursary and other funds. Some
support is provided by interest on designated bursary endowments and some by donations from
individuals, pastoral charges, and units of United Church Women (UCW). Other funds are funds
administered by the United Church’s Division of Ministry Personnel and Education, and still others by
bequests administered elsewhere. The major designated bursaries are described below. Note that all
students registered in a St. Andrew’s program of studies are eligible for the Book Bursary.
Please be aware that availability of each scholarship or bursary may change at any time.
Funds for counselling for Candidates and their families are available through the Employee Assistance
Program (EAP).
In addition, the College provides money that is allocated on the basis of student financial need.
Students should apply to the College’s Financial Aid Officers at the beginning of the fall semester for
any anticipated financial aid required for the following academic year. Students are also encouraged to
contact their home pastoral charges, presbytery Education and Students’ Committees, conference
Bursary Fund Committees, and service organizations for supplemental financial assistance.
Applications are available on the website or from the Registrar.
Tuition Relief
Upon application first and second year M. Div. students may have tuition costs covered for up to 30
credit hours (10 courses) if enrolled in a minimum of three courses per semester. This funding is
available for on-campus or at-distance courses and may be split over two years. Applications are
available on the website or from the Registrar.
Book Bursary
Each student enrolled in a degree program may claim a matching grant up to $200 per semester to assist
in the purchase of books that are essential tools for ministry and theological study. Eligibility for the
book bursary is for up to eight semesters for students in the M.Div. program, four semesters for those in
the MTS program, and two semesters for the Diploma in Theology, the STM and the Graduate
Certificate in Theology programs. This bursary is given on a 50/50 shared basis for books purchased for
use in theological education. Each claim will show receipts marked paid and be approved by the
student’s faculty advisor. Applications are available on the website or from the registrar.
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Financial Support for Acquiring a Vehicle for Residency
Beginning Residency you are eligible to apply for financial support to the minister’s loan fund in order
to purchase a vehicle for the duration of your residency, if necessary. At the conclusion of your
residency, the car could be sold and the loan repaid. This fund provides financial support up to $5,000.
Applications must comply with the Financial Assistance Committee’s rules about this fund. Information
and guidelines for applicants and application forms are available from the registrar’s office.
Hazelwood Trust Fund
St. Andrew’s receives funds annually from this Trust established with the Div. of MPE of The UCC.
Funds are earmarked for students from rural regions of our country. The minimum grant to a student is
$1000. Application is to be made through the Financial Aid Officers.
Clifford Elliott Rural Ministry Award
The Clifford Elliott Spirit of Saskatchewan Rural Ministry Award is a commitment to learning and
renewal on behalf of the whole church. The purpose of the award is to enable further study through the
Saskatoon Theological Union by a United Church of Canada minister serving in a rural context in
Saskatchewan. The award is a scholarship of up to $5,000 that covers the tuition for full or part-time
study at the Saskatoon Theological Union toward one of the following:
1. Master of Sacred Theology degree with specialization in Rural Ministry
2. Master of Divinity degree with specialization in Rural Ministry
3. Certificate in Rural Ministry
Criteria for Selection: Ministry personnel in current active (paid accountable) service in Saskatchewan
Conference of the United Church of Canada.
Application to include:
1. Name, mailing address, phone numbers, email address
2. Pastoral Charge being served
3. Recommendation of a Presbytery officer or Conference Staff member or both
4. Letter of Reference by a lay member of current or previous pastoral charge
5. Evidence of past academic background
6. Study plan: How and over what period of time the program of study will be carried out
7. One page answering the question: What particular focus in rural ministry engages you?
Send application by October 15 to:
Program Assistant, Leadership Development, The United Church of Canada,
3250 Bloor St. W., Suite 300, Toronto ON, M8X 2Y4
1-416-231-7680 ext. 4142 1-800-268-3761 ext.4142
More information on the award is available on the United Church Foundation website or by email at:
scholarships@united-church.ca
W. Norman McLeod Scholarship
This scholarship is available to persons engaged in post-graduate education intending to serve the
United Church of Canada. Applicants in a Master’s or Doctoral program may re-apply for two
additional years. Application deadline is February 15. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to
approve the school of study. Criteria are: a) Intention of serving the UCC, b) commitment to pastoral
ministry, c) academic standing and d) financial needs and resources. Applications are available on the
website or from the Registrar. Further information is available on the United Church Foundation
website.
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Hannon Scholarship
At a value of $3000 this scholarship is awarded annually to pre-Theology or Theology students. To be
eligible, students must be registered in a full-time course of study between St. Thomas More,
Emmanuel St. Chad, St. Andrew’s, Lutheran and Horizon Theological Colleges and the University of
Saskatchewan provided she/he is registered in a minimum 12 credit units with the University of
Saskatchewan, or must be entering Year 2, Year 3 or Year 4 of an undergraduate degree program with
the intention (certified by a principal or president of one of the afore mentioned Colleges) of entering a
seminary. As a general rule, Theology students will be able to apply three times: twice as a B.A. student
and once as a Theology student. Application forms are available from St. Andrew’s College, Registrar,
1121 College Dr., Saskatoon, SK., S7N 0W3 standrews.registrar@usask.ca or 306-966-5244. Letter of
reference and list of post-secondary school and community activities are also required. Deadline:
August 30.
Ecumenical Scholarship
This scholarship for intramural studies toward a Graduate Certificate in Theology for Overseas Students
is available bi-annually to a graduate student residing outside Canada and the United States. The
College provides tuition and $100 per month incidental money for one 12-month period. A local
congregation will be sought to offer room, board and a church home for the year. The Division of
World Outreach of The United Church of Canada will provide travel costs. The student must apply
through a partner church or a member church of the World Council of Churches or of the World
Alliance of Reformed Churches to the Division of World Outreach by January 1.
Graduate Studies Fellowship
This fellowship, in the value of $4,500 plus tuition up to the value of eight (8) regular graduate level
courses for classes taken during the year of the Fellowship, was established by the Board of Regents in
1972. It is tenable for intramural studies toward the STM degree at St. Andrew’s College. The recipient
will be expected to render some service within his/her discipline to a maximum of six hours per week.
Those interested in this scholarship should make application to St. Andrew’s College by January 15.
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OTHER BURSARY SOURCES
NOTE: If you discover changes have occurred such as availability or contact persons, please
inform the Registrar.
CANADA (& Provincial) STUDENT LOANS AND BURSARIES
Information is available on the St. Andrew’s College website.
ESTARL Awards
ESTARL stands for Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership. These awards provide
financial assistance and encouragement to students who plan to devote their lives to some branch of
religious service. Applicants must be in any year of Theology or Church Music, in a university or an
accredited school. A local member, or members of the Order of the Eastern Star must sponsor students.
They need not have Masonic-Eastern Star affiliation. Applications are available through the
recommending member. Deadlines for applications differ from province to province, but are usually
late spring. The contact person for these awards changes regularly so please check the individual
websites for information. Typically deadline for applications are in March.
For Manitoba grsec@oesmanitoba.ca
For Alberta: gsecretary@easternstar.ab.ca
For Saskatchewan: grandsec@sasktel.net
Conference UCW Bursary
The UCW of the Conference of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario has established a bursary of $500
to be awarded yearly to a woman who is pursuing higher education in studies relating to social issues
and justice; the pursuance of which would enhance lives by reflecting Christian ethics. All applications
must be in to the committee by April 30 of the current year and the decision of the committee will be
made by May 31 of the same year. More information is available online.
Eglinton-St. George’s United Church Bursary
The bursary is for United Church candidates for ministry or ministers doing post-graduate studies. The
minimum bursary is $500 per year to successful applicants. Deadline of September 30. Letters of
recommendation required from principal and one other faculty member. Applications are available on
the online or from the registrar.
Apply to: Centennial Bursary Committee
Eglinton St. George’s United Church
35 Lytton Blvd.
Toronto, ON M4R 1L2
The Beatty Ryckman Trust
This registered charitable private foundation was established to encourage and fund studies in the field
of Pastoral Psychology. Bursaries or scholarships are for persons engaged in Christian interpersonal
ministry who are interested in “knowing themselves better” through the study of pastoral psychology.
Financial need is considered. Applications are due before May 1 annually.
For more information: The Advisors, The Beatty Ryckman Trust, 1805 – 1400 Dixie Road,
Mississauga, ON L5E 3E1 email: pastoral@idirect.ca
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The Emma Kaufman Scholarship
A scholarship for study or a learning experience
• Outside of Canada or The United States
• For an extended period of time
• Awarded to someone with a university degree or demonstrated equivalency
• Applicants must demonstrate commitment to a theology of social justice
• Preference will be given to women applicants
Deadline for application: November 1
Centre for Christian Studies, The Awards Working Group c/o tdodd@ccsonline.ca
Applications are available on the website or from the Registrar.
AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC BACKGROUNDS
There is a listing published by Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training. A copy of
Saskatchewan Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and Loans is available in the library. Awards that may
be available to St. Andrew’s students are hi-lighted in yellow. Although some apply only to
Saskatchewan residents, a number are national awards. The website for an updated listing is available
online
Torrance Bissell Bursary Fund
This fund is administered through the national Division of Ministry Personnel and Education and is
available on application to children of members of the Order of Ministry or Lay Pastoral Ministers. The
purpose is to assist with the costs of post-secondary education and is based on demonstrated financial
need. This is a very limited fund and not all applicants received funding. Deadline is October 30. BC
Conference Office has information on its website.
The Leonard Foundation
The Leonard Foundation scholarships are awarded to students enrolled or enrolling in a post secondary
institution that is a member of the association of Colleges and Universities in Canada and is open to all
without restriction save and except an academic standard. An applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a
landed immigrant. Students must be enrolled in their first undergraduate programs as a full-time
student. A student is considered to be full-time if he/she has enrolled for a program’s full year credit.
Only students pursuing a B.Ed. or M.Div are eligible for continuing support. All applicants will be
considered but preference will be given to daughters or sons of ordained clergy, licensed elementary or
secondary school teachers, Canadian military personnel, graduates of a Canadian Military College,
members of the Engineering Institute that is a member of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of
Canada. Preference is also given to those who have previously received an award from the Leonard
Foundation. To apply, download the application form from www.leonardfnd.org The application form
can be forwarded for consideration only through a Nominator. Select one nearest you and call for an
appointment. Deadline March 15, the earlier, the better.
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Gordon Fulford Fund, Grey St. United Church, Winnipeg
One bursary is available annually for a student in theology from Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario
Conference. For information contact: Don McKenzie, 758 Beach Avenue, Winnipeg MB R2L 1C9
Phone (204) 667-4975
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
P.E.O provides grants to women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to
resume studies due to changing demands in their lives. Eligibility requirements are sponsored by a
P.E.O. chapter, citizen of the United States or Canada and studying in the U.S. or Canada, at least 24
consecutive months as a non-student sometime in her adult life, within 24 consecutive months of
completing her educational goal, and not enrolled in a doctoral degree program (e.g. educational, law,
medical or clinical). The maximum grant, loan or scholarship is up to $1,500 for educational expenses
(e.g. tuition, books, transportation, childcare). Application forms are available to chapters from P.E.O
Executive office, or from state, district or provincial chairman. For further information please check out
the P.E.O. website at www.peointernational.org
Evangelical United Brethren Bursary
Open only to students with Evangelical United Brethren background.
Apply to: United Church of Canada
Division of Ministry Personnel and Education
3250 Bloor Street West
Etobicoke, ON M8X 2Y4
The Elizabeth White Bursary
This is for a Chinese person who is seeking ordination in the UCC. Up to $5,000 is available, renewable
annually but the recipient is expected to work in a Chinese United Church congregation for a number of
years equal to the years of receiving the bursary. Inquire further: Ethnic Ministries, Division of Mission
in Canada, UCC.
Alberta & Northwest Conference Bursary
Students from AB&NW should inquire if their Presbytery has informed the Conference office of their
candidacy. (Student Bursary Fund, Alberta & Northwest Conference, 9911 - 48 Avenue, Edmonton,
AB T6E 5V6.) Or contact directly http://www.anwconf.com/sbf.html
St. Stephen’s-Broadway Foundation Inc.
Applicants must be members of The United Church of Canada from Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario,
or Saskatchewan and in or accepted into a full-time recognized program of study within the UCC. First
time applicants must include a letter from the school confirming enrolment and a letter from their
congregation confirming membership in and support of the applicant by that congregation. Deadline is
May 31. Applications are available on the website or from the Registrar.
Apply to: The Secretary
The St. Stephen’s-Broadway Foundation
396 Broadway Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V6
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Chinook Presbytery Bursary Fund
Open only to students from Chinook Presbytery. Students apply through Education & Students Convenor.
Wesley United Church (Thunder Bay) Bursary
Open only to candidates from Cambrian Presbytery. (Check for availability.)
Apply to: Wesley United Church, 130 North Brodie Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3C3
Division of Mission (Saskatchewan) Bursary
Open to participants in a recognized program of preparation for pastoral ministry in the United Church
of Canada who are members of a Saskatchewan United Church congregation. Applications should be
made before September. Money available depends upon number of applicants.
Apply to: UCW Coordinating Committee, c/o Saskatchewan Conference, 418A MacDonald Street,
Regina SK S4N 6E1. Phone (306) 721-3311. The application form is available online.
Saskatchewan Bursary Fund
Open to students who are candidates for ordination and are from Saskatchewan Conference.
Information is available online.
M. Mae Hymers Scholarship in Theology
(Rebekah Assembly of Saskatchewan, Independent Order of Odd Fellows)
Open to graduates of Canadian high schools who attend a college with denominational affiliation to the
National & World Council of Churches. Scholarship paid to the College or University in two
instalments; total award not less than $1,000. Deadline for application is June 30. Application forms are
available from: M. Mae Hymers Scholarship Fund, Secretary, Cathedral Post Office P.O. Box 33035,
Regina, SK S4T 7X2
Grace United Church Bursary (Fillmore, SK)
One award (not exceeding $1,000) to be given to enable a member of the United Church of Canada to
pursue a career in the ordered ministry of the UCC at St. Andrew’s College based on financial need.
Priority given to: (i) members of Grace United Church, Fillmore, Sask. (ii) residents of Souris Valley
Presbytery (iii) residents of Saskatchewan Conference (iv) student from any other UCC Conference.
Application includes two letters of reference (one from Presbytery Education and Students Committee),
and letter of academic performance from faculty adviser. Deadline is May 31.
Applications are available on the website or from the Registrar.
Apply to: Chairperson, Grace United Church, P.O. Box 250, Fillmore SK S0G 1N0
Bay of Quinte Conference Student Aid
Open only to students from Bay of Quinte Conference. Application is through Presbytery Education and
Students Convenor. Awards granted are of up to $600 per year.
McCord Scholarship
Student must be from Bay of Quinte Conference and preferably from Renfrew Presbytery.
Apply to: Conference Secretary, Bay of Quinte Conference Office, 218 Barrie Street
Kingston, ON K7L 3K3
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Vincent Fund
Open only to members of Grace Westminster United Church, Saskatoon. The fund is intended mainly
for leadership development, training, Christian Education for lay people.
Kent Presbytery Bursary Fund (London Conference)
Open only to students from Kent Presbytery. Application is through the Kent Presbytery Student
Committee. Detailed Annual budget is required. (Apply to: Kent Presbytery c/o Ed Nicol, Secretary,
8643 Talbot Trail, Cedar Springs, ON N0P 1E0 kent.presbytery@gmail.com
Trinity United Church Foundation Bursary
Open to those studying toward ordination in the UCC who have demonstrated financial need and
academic potential (75% average in final undergraduate year.) This is a single bursary of $1,000
minimum. Application deadline is May 31, two references must be included; deadline for confirmation
of acceptance into UCC theological school degree program leading to ordination is July 15.
Priority for this bursary will be given i) to a candidate sponsored by Trinity United Church Ingersoll, ii)
to graduates of the Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute (I.D.C.I.) iii) to graduates of other secondary
schools in Oxford County, ON. iv). Should there be no eligible graduate from either I.D.I.C. or other
secondary schools in Oxford County, ON, others enrolled in degree programs for the Order of Ministry
in the UCC will be considered for this bursary.
Application are available on the website or from The Secretary of Trinity United Church, 118 Church
St., Ingersoll, ON N5C 2X6 or St. Andrew’s College, Registrar. For further information, please contact
the church secretary (519) 485-0820.
INFORMATION SOURCES
There probably are a number of reference books. One of which I am aware is: The Grants Register
published by McLelland and Stewart. It contains “information on scholarships, fellowships, research
grants and other awards in the arts, sciences, and professions.” It may be available at the main branch of
the public library or the U of S Library.
Studentawards.com
‘At studentawards.com we help students find scholarships, bursaries, grants and other forms of financial
assistance. Your students will have access to awards that are easy to find and easy to apply for, making
search efforts quick, reliable and successful. Our powerful, up-to-date search engine delivers
customized lists of awards to private, personalized mailboxes –all completely free of charge.’
On-line Scholarship Search Engine
Saskatchewan Learning has the Scholarship, Bursaries, Awards and Loans database available on the
SaskNetWork website at www.sasknetwork.ca Please visit this site to obtain scholarship information
and also to find links to other scholarship information.
Scholarships Canada www.scholarshipscanada.com
Is an extensive database of scholarships, student awards, bursaries and grants. You’ll also find
information about student loans, applications and budget planning.
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School Finder www.schoolfinder.com
Schoolfinder.com searches a database of thousands of scholarships available to students entering their
first year of post-secondary studies.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
It is important to contact each sponsor for the award(s) for which you are applying. Find out
directly from the sponsor or contact for the award if the deadline listed is correct or if changes
have been made.
Keep in mind the following suggestions regarding what you should know in order to secure money to
help finance your higher education:
• Contact other businesses, organizations, labour unions, professional associations, etc. which
may have unadvertised scholarships/bursary money available, particularly groups of which your
family or parent(s) are members.
• Consult the Academic Secretary for new information or sources of money.
Plan Ahead
Request application forms as early as possible. Write for information well in advance of the deadline as
there may be special requirements i.e. essays, reference letters, or copies of transcripts.
When in Doubt, Apply!
Scholarships are won in competition with other students. This may work in your favour. Do not hold
back. Give the judges a chance to decide that you are qualified for an award. Apply for everything for
which you are eligible. Make follow-up inquiries after your application.
Do it Right
• Make a photocopy of each form to use as a working copy
• Use black ink to copy your work to the sponsor’s form; other colours do not photocopy well.
• Do not use white-out or any correction fluid anywhere in your application. Never cross out or
write over an entry. This is why having a working copy is so important
• Give full answers to every question on the form. Mark responses with an X: no check marks, no
words. Never write in the margins or outside the answer boxes. Attach a separate letter to clarify
or add to the information requested.
• Make a photocopy of each completed form for future reference. You may need to refer to these
documents again.
• Send your applications by registered mail and keep your dated receipt(s) from any courier(s)
used. You may be asked to prove your mailing date.
Follow-up
Whenever you apply for an award, ask about other possible scholarship sources. Follow-up every lead
and include a business-sized envelope with each request.
Revised February 2015
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