University can be expensive, especially if you’re going to be living somewhere outside of your hometown/city. On top of tuition, students must pay for housing, living expenses, travel expenses and more. Thankfully, STFX University offers many different types of scholarships based on both merit and financial need.
Entrance Scholarships
Entrance scholarships are automatically awarded to students entering STFX, with the amount based on the average of your five Grade 12 courses used to meet admission requirements for your program.
If your average was between 85-89.9%, you will be awarded $5,000 ($1250, renewable for 4 years). If your average was between 90-95.9%, you will be awarded $7,000 ($1750, renewable for 4 years). If your average was 96% or higher, you will be awarded $12,000 ($3,000, renewable for 4 years).
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Major and Application Based Scholarships
Major and application based scholarships are based on academic standing, community involvement, financial need, and where you reside. Depending on your province, the scholarships available may differ. To be eligible for the scholarships, you must apply to StFX and submit a first semester Grade 12 transcript by March 1.
You can see a list of all available scholarships here.
Ontario Notable Scholarships:
President’s Scholarship ($32,000)
The President’s Scholarship is available to all first year, full time undergraduate students who had a minimum 96% average and demonstrated StFX qualities of leadership and service to community. Open to all Canadian residents.
International Baccalaureate Scholarships ($28,000)
The IB Scholarship is available to all first year, full time undergraduate IB students who had a minimum 91% average and demonstrated StFX qualities of leadership and service to community. Open to all nationalities.
Barry O’Leary Leadership Award (Full Tuition; renewable for 2 years)
The Barry O’Leary Leadership Award is available to all first year, full-time undergraduate students from the Ottawa, Gloucester, Nepean and Kanata area who had a minimum 70% average and demonstrate financial need and StFX qualities of leadership and service to community.
C Macleod Grant ($20,000)
The C Macleod Grant is available to all first year, full-time undergraduate students with a superior average, graduating in the top 5% of their class. Minimum 96% average and demonstrated StFX qualities of leadership and service to the community. This scholarship is only offered every 4 years, next deadline March 1st, 2023. Open to all Canadian residents.
Dr. J. William McGowan Family Scholarship ($8,000)
The Dr. J. William McGowan Family Scholarship is available to all first year, undergraduate students, enrolled in a full-time undergraduate science program. They must be involved in student activities, have a minimum 85% average and demonstrate financial need. This award can be held in combination with any StFX award. Open to all Canadian residents.
Alumni Endowment ($500 for 1 year only)
This award is available to students from any area who are entering any program at StFX. Students will only be considered for the award if they have parents that are StFX alumni. They must have a minimum 85% average. This award can be held in combination with any StFX award. Open to all nationalities.
Transfer scholarships also exist for students who transfer to StFX in the middle of their undergraduate program. Applicants who are accepted with an average of 80% or higher on a full time course load are eligible to apply and are currently enrolled in studies.
Transfer Scholarships
StFX Transfer Scholarship ($2,000)
This scholarship is available to all students transferring full-time to StFX, accepted with an average of 80% or higher on a full time course load and have a minimum 80% average. Open to all nationalities and students must apply by May 30.
Schwartz Transfer Entrance Scholarships ($9,000)
This scholarship is available to all students transferring full-time into the BBA program from the Nova Scotia Community College system or an equivalent college in Canada. Minimum 80% average is required with no fewer than 24 credits in the past year of study. Open to Canadian residents.
Conclusion
No matter what the case may be, there are so many different scholarships offered at StFX. You should take the time to look through and target the ones that meet your situation. Who doesn’t love tax-free money?!
