Scholarships and Bursaries

Computer Science Scholarship

Computing Science

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: No
• Min Grade Required: 2.5 GPA
• Year of Study: Year 2, 3, 4
• Value $1200

Scholarships of $1200 will be awarded each year to all returning students who are enrolled in the 4-year Bachelor of Science degree program with a major in Computing Science and are registered in at least 12 credits each semester. Recipients must have achieved in the previous (full-time) year of study an annual GPA of 2.5 for second year, 2.75 for third year, or 3.0 for fourth year students. All students meeting the criteria will receive this scholarship; no application is necessary. Recipients will be notified of the award in their letter of admission subject to verification of eligibility in September.

Computronix Computing Science Scholarship

Computing Science

• Criteria: C V
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 3.5 GPA, 80%
• Year of Study: High School, Year 1, 2, 3, 4
• Value $2,000 or 1,000

One scholarship of $2,000 and two of $1,000 will be awarded each year to full-time students who are enrolled in the 4-year Bachelor of Science degree program with a major in Computing Science. Eligible applicants will have achieved an average of 80% or better in high school entrance marks, or have achieved a 3.5 GPA in the previous (full-time) year of study in the program. This scholarship is funded by Computronix Corporation Ltd. and reflects the strong need in the information technology industry for individuals of both technical aptitude and strong character. Applicants must provide a written statement of Christian commitment, career intent, and volunteer experience. Adjudication of the $2,000 and $1,000 scholarships will be based on a combination of academic achievement and the applicant's written statement. 

Dr. Harry Cook Science Scholarship

Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Studies, Geography

• 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 will be awarded to a full-time returning student who is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science degree program. To be eligible, students must apply and must maintain a 3.30 GPA. Selection criteria include academic achievement and demonstrated Christian commitment.  

Indigenous Careers Award

Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing Science, Education, Environmental Studies, Geography, International Business, Management, Mathematics

• 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.

Simona Maaskant Memorial Science Scholarship

Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Kinesiology

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

A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to an incoming first-year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program who is planning a career in the field of engineering, agriculture, or science. To be eligible students must have an average of 80% or higher in high school entrance marks and demonstrate Christian commitment. This scholarship is offered in memory of Simona Maaskant, librarian at King's from 1983 to 1998 for her many contributions to the development of the King's library.

The King's University Computing Science Bursary

Computing Science

• Criteria: D
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: 1.7 GPA, 65%
• Year of Study: High School, Year 1, 2, 3, 4
• Value $500

Five bursaries of $500 are available to full-time students enrolled in the B.Sc. program in Computing Science. To be eligible, students must apply, must have satisfactory academic standing and must demonstrate financial need.

William Sinnema Memorial Women in Science Fund

Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Studies, Kinesiology

• Criteria: None
• Application Required: Yes
• Min Grade Required: N/A
• Year of Study: N/A

The William Sinnema Memorial Women in Science Fund encourages the participation of women in science, especially in fields where significant barriers exist. Independent research projects, conference participation, and mentoring opportunities for female science students at The King’s university are eligible for support. Requests for funding must be submitted to the Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences.  

King's General Transfer Scholarship

All Programs

• 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

All Programs

• 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

All Programs

• 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

All Programs

• 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

All Programs

• 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.