Scholarships and Bursaries

Betty and Len Vogelaar Bursary

Accounting, Business, English, Information Systems, Philosophy, Sports and Recreation Management

• Criteria: C D
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: N/A
• Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, Education Year 1
• Value $1,250

Two bursaries of $1,250 each are available to full-time students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree program in English or Philosophy, or in a Bachelor of Commerce degree program. To be eligible, students must apply, demonstrate financial need, and provide a statement of Christian commitment. These bursaries are funded through an endowment administered by The King's University Foundation. 

Betty and Len Vogelaar Scholarship

Accounting, Business, English, Philosophy

• Criteria: C
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 3.3 GPA, 80%
• Year of Study: All Years
• Value $1,250

Two scholarships of $1,250 are available to full-time incoming or returning students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree program with a major or concentration in English or Philosophy, or a Bachelor of Commerce degree program. To be eligible first-year students must have an average of 80% or better on high school entrance marks and returning students must maintain a 3.30 GPA. Selection criteria include academic achievement and demonstrated Christian commitment. These scholarships are funded through an endowment administered by The King's University Foundation. 

Boessenkool Scholarship

Accounting, Business

• Criteria: C
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 3.3 GPA, 80%
• Year of Study: High School, Year 1, 2, 3, 4
• Value $3,000

Two scholarships of $3,000 are available to full-time students enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce degree program. To be eligible, first-year students must have an average of 80% or better on high school entrance marks, and returning students must maintain a 3.30 GPA. Selection criteria include academic achievement and demonstration of Christian commitment. This scholarship is funded through an endowment administered by The King's University Foundation. 

Christian Credit Union Ltd. Scholarship

Accounting, Business

• Criteria: C
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 1.7 GPA
• Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4
• Value $1,000

A $1,000 scholarship is available to a returning student who is enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce degree program at The King's University. Selection criteria include demonstrated Christian commitment and understanding of the Biblical principles of stewardship and academic standing. 

Christian Labour Association of Canada Scholarship

Accounting, Business

• Criteria: C
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 3.3 GPA
• Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4
• Value $1,000

A scholarship of $1,000 is available to a full-time returning student who is planning a career in business or commerce. Preference will be given to a student working towards a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Additional eligibility criteria include good academic standing (min 3.30 GPA) and demonstrated Christian commitment. 

Herman and Harriet Wierenga Family Memorial Scholarship

Accounting, Business, Politics - History - Economics

• Criteria: C V
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 3.0 GPA, 80%
• Year of Study: High School, Year 1, 2, 3, 4
• Value $2,000

A scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded each year to a full-time student who is enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce program or Bachelor of Arts in Politics, History & Economics (PHE) degree programs. To be eligible, students must apply and be members of the Christian Reformed Church. They must provide a letter of reference from their pastor that includes a statement regarding their Christian commitment and their active involvement in the Christian Reformed Church. They must have high academic standing on high school entrance marks or maintain a high GPA. This scholarship was established in memory of Herman Wierenga who served the Christian Reformed Church as immigrant field man (by helping immigrants find housing and employment) from 1949 until his death in 1954, and of Andrew and Carolyn Wierenga and Gladys Wierenga who served the Edmonton Christian community until their deaths in 1963. 

Indigenous Careers Award

Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing Science, Education, Environmental Studies, Geography, Information Systems, Interdisciplinary Science, Mathematics, Sports and Recreation Management

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: N/A
• Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, Education Year 1

A number of awards valuing between $2,000-4,000 are available for Indigenous students studying business, education, or natural sciences.

Jason Lang Scholarship

All Programs, Accounting, Information Systems, Sports and Recreation Management

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: No
• Min Grade Required: 3.2 GPA
• Year of Study: All Years
• Value $1000

Established in the memory of Jason Lang, a 17 year-old high school student who was killed in a school shooting, this scholarship recognizes and rewards Alberta post-secondary students for their academic achievements and encourages them to continue in the undergraduate degree. To be eligible, applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Alberta resident, and enrolled in a full-time course load. This award is provided by the Alberta Government.

King’s Awareness Scholarship

All Programs, Accounting, Information Systems, Sports and Recreation Management

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 2.7 GPA, 70%
• Year of Study: High School, Year 1, 2, 3, 4
• Value $2,000

One scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded each year to a full-time student who is from a high school in Canada which King’s has not received a student from in the previous two years. To be eligible students must apply, have an average of 70% or higher on high school entrance marks, and provide a statement outlining their involvement in high school activities. Recipients of this scholarship can have the award renewed up to three times if they maintain a 2.70 or higher grade point average, and submit a written letter to their high school newspaper (preferable), principal, or guidance counsellor describing their experience as a King’s student. If the scholarship is renewed by the most recent recipient, the award will not be available that year for a new incoming student.

Leder School of Business Bursary

Accounting, Business

• Criteria: D
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 2.0 GPA
• Year of Study: High School, Year 1, 2, 3, 4
• Value $1,000 or 2,000

A number of bursaries valued at $1000 and $2000 are available for full-time students who are enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce degree program in the Leder School of Business. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.00 and demonstrate financial need.

Leder School of Business Excellence Admission Scholarship

Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Sports and Recreation Management

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: No
• Min Grade Required: 3.7 GPA, 80%
• Year of Study: High School, Year 1
• Value $3000

1 automatic scholarship of $3000 to the student with the highest high school entrance grades by March 31

Leder School of Business Honours Admission Scholarship

Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Sports and Recreation Management

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: No
• Min Grade Required: 3.5 GPA, 70%
• Year of Study: High School, Year 1
• Value $2,000

A $2000 scholarship will go to the student with the 2nd highest high school entrance grades by March 31.

Leder School of Business Honours Returning Scholarship

Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Sports and Recreation Management

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: No
• Min Grade Required: 3.5 GPA
• Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4
• Value $1,000

Up to two automatic scholarships for students with the highest GPA in years 2, 3, and 4 of the Business program.

Louise McKinney

All Programs, Accounting, Information Systems, Sports and Recreation Management

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: No
• Min Grade Required: N/A
• Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, Education Year 1
• Value $2500

Established in honour of Louise McKinney, the Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship recognizes and rewards students for their academic achievements and encourages them to continue in the undergraduate program of Student. To be eligible, applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, an Alberta resident, and continuing as a full-time student. This award is provided by the Alberta Government.

Nellie de Ruiter Business Bursary

Accounting, Business

• Criteria: C D
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 2.7 GPA
• Year of Study: All Years
• Value $1,500

Two bursaries of $1,500 will be awarded each year to full-time incoming or returning students enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce program. To be eligible, students must apply, have a 2.75 or higher grade point average, and be from outside of Alberta with preference given to students from British Columbia. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and provide a statement of Christian commitment. This bursary is offered in memory of Nellie de Ruiter who faithfully served various communities through Nelder Accounting Services.

Northgate Business Scholarship

Accounting, Business

• Criteria: C
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 3.3 GPA, 80%
• Year of Study: High School, Year 1, 2, 3
• Value $1,000

Two scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded each year to full-time students who are enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce degree program. To be eligible, students must apply and have an average of 80% or higher on high school entrance marks or maintain a 3.30 or higher GPA, and demonstrate Christian commitment.

Rutherford Scholarship

All Programs, Accounting, Information Systems, Sports and Recreation Management

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 70%
• Year of Study: High School
• Value $2500

This Alberta scholarship was named in honour of Alexander Rutherford, who had the distinction of being Alberta's first Premier and Minister of education. He was known for his strong support of public education, and his active involvement in community affairs. this award recognizes and rewards academic achievement at the senior high level and encourages students to pursue post-secondary studies. Students can apply through their Alberta Student Aid account.

Award amount varies between $300-$2,500

Struik Business Scholarship

Accounting, Business

• Criteria: C
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 1.7 GPA
• Year of Study: High School, Year 1, 2, 3, 4
• Value $500

A scholarship of $1,000 is available each year to a full-time student enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce program. Selection criteria includes satisfactory academic performance and Christian commitment. Recipients must be residents of the greater Edmonton area, or in the absence of a qualified applicant from the greater Edmonton area, to Alberta residents. These scholarships are funded through an endowment administered by The King's University Foundation.

The King's University Foundation Business Scholarship

Accounting, Business

• Criteria: C
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 3.3 GPA
• Year of Study: Year 2, 3
• Value $1,500

Two scholarships of $1,500 each are available to full-time returning third and fourth year students enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce program. To be eligible, students must apply and maintain a 3.30 GPA. Selection criteria include academic achievement and demonstrated Christian commitment. The scholarships are funded through an endowment administered by The King's University Foundation

Aboriginal Student Fund

No Program Requirement

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: N/A
• Year of Study: All Years
• Value $1,000

Up to 5 bursaries of $1,000 will be awarded each year to a full-time incoming or returning student who is of Aboriginal decent. Preference will be given to students enrolled in or have the intention of pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree at King’s. To be eligible students must apply and provide proof of Aboriginal status.

King's General Transfer Scholarship

No Program Requirement

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: No
• Min Grade Required: 3.5 GPA
• Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, Education Year 1
• Value $1,500

Scholarships of $1,500 are available for students transferring to any non-after degree program from other qualifying institutions. Students must have a minimum of 24 university transfer credits to qualify. Students must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher based on, at most, the previous 60 credits of study. Students must enrol in a minimum of 12 credits per semester the year they receive the scholarship. 

Admission Average or Score

Grade Point Average (GPA)
3.50+

R. Allan Killen Christian Scholarship

No Program Requirement

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 1.7 GPA
• Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, Education Year 1
• Value $700 or $300

An award of $700 and a second award of $300 are made annually to the students submitting the best papers that give a Christian analysis and critique on the influence of contemporary, non-Christian thought on any discipline. The award is made at the end of the Winter term each year. Award monies are credited to the student's account at the time of the award. Interested students should contact the Vice President Academic or their advisors regarding details of the competition.

Registry Rick Bursary

No Program Requirement

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: N/A
• Year of Study: All Years
• Value $1,500

Two bursaries will be available each year to students who are experiencing a personal or family health crisis that puts the students’ ongoing university attendance in jeopardy. Applicants must provide a physician’s note stating they are experiencing a personal or family health crisis. One bursary of $1,500 will be awarded through the normal financial aid process. The second bursary of $500.00 can be awarded at any time throughout the year to help meet the need created by an unexpected emergency health situation.

Rick Toews, the Associate Registrar at King’s, understood the devastating effects a health crisis can have on students. On March 30, 2015, he arrived at work expecting another routine day. Instead, less than 14 hour later, Rick was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Doctors would later identify the tumour as a grade IV Glioblastoma Multiforme, a highly aggressive and deadly brain tumour. This bursary is funded through donations from Rick’s family, friends, and colleagues.

Returning Student Scholarship - Excellence

No Program Requirement

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: No
• Min Grade Required: 3.8 GPA
• Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4
• Value $2,000

Scholarships of $2,000 are available for returning King's students entering their second, third or fourth year with a GPA between 3.80-4.0. To be eligible, students must have completed a minimum of 18 credits and passed all their courses, including the Interdisciplinary Perspectives course, in the previous academic year. Secondly, students must enrol in 12 credits per semester for the upcoming academic year. All students meeting the criteria will receive this scholarship; no application is necessary. Awards are subject to verification of eligibility in September.

Grade Point Average (GPA)
3.8-4.0

Returning Student Scholarship - Honours

No Program Requirement

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: No
• Min Grade Required: 3.5 GPA
• Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4
• Value $1,000

Scholarships of $1,000 are available for returning King's students entering their second, third or fourth year with a G.P.A. between 3.50-3.79.  To be eligible, students must have completed a minimum of 18 credits and passed all their courses, including the Interdisciplinary Perspectives course, in the previous academic year. Secondly, students must enrol in 12 credits per semester for the upcoming academic year. All students meeting the criteria will receive this scholarship; no application is necessary. Awards are subject to verification of eligibility in September.

Grade Point Average (GPA)
3.50-3.79

The King's University Academic Gold Medal Award

No Program Requirement

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: No
• Min Grade Required: 3.5 GPA
• Year of Study: Year 1, 2, 3, 4

Gold Medal Awards are given each year to the top academic students in years one, two, three and four of study at The King's University. King's will identify candidates through a review of the Statements of Results. All full-time students enrolling in the complete academic year are eligible. Medals are presented annually in early autumn; students will be individually invited to receive their award. 

The King's University Admission Scholarship - Excellence

No Program Requirement

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: No
• Min Grade Required: 80%
• Year of Study: High School
• Value $3,000

$3,000 admission scholarships are available to students who are admitted to King's based on their high school marks. Students must have attempted fewer than 9 credits of accredited post-secondary study, or fewer than 30 credits of a non-accredited program with results that indicate success equivalent to their high school admission average. Recipients must register in at least 12 credits per semester during the academic year to keep their scholarship. King's will use the following table to determine students' eligibility.

Admission Average or Score

Percentage Average
90%-100%

SAT
Pre-March 2016: 2100+
Beginning March 2016: 1400+

ACT
31+

No application is necessary; all students meeting the criteria will receive a scholarship. King's will notify recipients in their admission letter. Awards are subject to verification of eligibility in September. 

The King's University Admission Scholarship - Honours

No Program Requirement

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: No
• Min Grade Required: 80%
• Year of Study: High School
• Value $2,000

$2,000 admission scholarships are available to students who are admitted to King's based on their high school marks. Students must have attempted fewer than 9 credits of accredited post-secondary study, or fewer than 30 credits of a non-accredited program with results that indicate success equivalent to their high school admission average. Recipients must register in at least 12 credits per semester during the academic year to keep their scholarship. King's will use the following table to determine students' eligibility.

Admission Average or Score

Percentage Average
80%-90%

SAT
Pre-March 2016: 1900-2099
Beginning March 2016: 1270-1399

ACT
28-30

No application is necessary; all students meeting the criteria will receive a scholarship. King's will notify recipients in their admission letter. Awards are subject to verification of eligibility in September.