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

Four 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 provide a written statement of Christian Commitment. 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.

Jacob Strikwerda Scholarship

Business, Politics - History - Economics

• Criteria: D
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 3.0 GPA, 80%
• 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 incoming or returning student who is enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Arts in Politics-History-Economics degree program. To be eligible, students must apply, have a high school entrance average of 80% or higher or maintain 3.00 or higher grade point average (GPA), and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who were at least 21 years of age upon commencing their studies at The King’s University.  

Jan and Joan Dejong Scholarship

Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing Science, Education, Environmental Studies, Kinesiology, Mathematics

• Criteria: D
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 3.3 GPA, 80%
• Year of Study: All Years
• Value $1,500

Two scholarships of $1,500 will be awarded each year to an incoming or returning full-time student enrolled in Business, Education, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Studies (Natural Science focus), Kinesiology, Mathematics or Physics. To be eligible, students must apply and have either a High School average of 80% or higher on high school entrance marks or maintain a 3.30 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA). Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate financial need in addition to meeting all other scholarship eligibility requirements.

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.

Martin Strikwerda Scholarship

Business, Politics - History - Economics

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 3.0 GPA, 80%
• Year of Study: High School, Year 1, 2, 3, 4
• Value $1,000

One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded each year to a full-time incoming
or returning student who is enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Politics-History-
Economics or Bachelor of Commerce program. To be eligible, students must have an
average of 80% or higher on high school entrance marks or maintain a 3.0 or higher
grade point average. Preference will be given to mature students who are in the 
third or fourth year of their program.

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.

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

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+

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 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.