Scholarships and Bursaries(old)

Returning Students: February 25, 2012 and May 15, 2012. The largest disbursal will occur in the February 25, 2012 deadline. If you do not receive a scholarship in the first disbursement, your application will be retained and reviewed for future disbursals.

New Students: March 31, 2012 and May 15, 2012. The largest disbursal will occur in the March 31, 2012 deadline. If you do not receive a scholarship in the first disbursement, your application will be retained and reviewed for future disbursals.

Returning Students: March 31, 2012, June 15, 2012

New Students: May 8, 2012, June 15, 2012

Only students who receive an award will be notified.

If you would like further assistance, please contact the student financial adviser at 1-800-645-2275 or by email.

Scholarship Definition -- merit based award. The recipient must meet specific criteria to qualify.

Bursary Definition -- financial need based award. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

GPA -- Grade Point Average

• Read the criteria carefully
• Only apply for awards you qualify for
• Write clearly and concisely, address the requirements of the award
• Have someone edit and critique your writing
• Choose references well (not family members)
• References should be someone who knows you well and will respond to requests for information promptly
• Ask for permission of references before submitting their name
• Ensure correct reference contact information

Managing God's Money Bursaries - students who exhibit financial need who "thirst" after the Lord; students who know God has called them to be at Briercrest and want to benefit from the Briercrest "Oasis."

The President's Scholarship is intended for students who exemplify a capacity to embrace the mission of Briercrest College and Seminary and strive for academic excellence. The President's Scholarship is renewable for four years if the student maintains his or her eligibility. The amount is fixed at $3500/year with $1750 disbursed in September and $1750 disbursed in January of each academic year.

Applications open to new incoming and new transfer students.

Eligibility

Dean's Scholarships are intended for students who exhibit an aptitude for a given degree program and strive for academic excellence. The Dean's Scholarships are renewable for four years as long as the student maintains his or her eligibility. The amount is fixed at $2500/year with $1250 disbursed in September and $1250 disbursed in January of each academic year.

Applications open to new incoming and new transfer students.

Eligibility

These are awarded through the Athletics Recruitment office and the Student Finance office. Scholarships are disbursed in January and May after all grades have been posted.

Minimum Requirements:

Briercrest College Music/Worship Arts Scholarships (multiple awards)

Intended for students who exibit aptitude for and interest in the performing arts. Students must be enrolled in an AA or BA in the Worship Arts Department at Briercrest College.

David and Jeannie Hildebrand Memorial Scholarship for Music

For a Music/Worship Arts program student.

Sperling Memorial Music Scholarship

For a college or Caronport High School student pursuing a music program at BCS.

W.A. Gobbett Scholarship in Canadian history

For a returning student who excelled in Canadian History in the previous year.

Boehr Construction Scholarship

For a new or returning college student who has worked in a trade before attending Briercrest or who intends to work in a trade after leaving Briercrest or who has done volunteer mission work using a trade.    

D.J. Moore Foundation Scholarship

For a fourth- or fifth-year graduating student who has had overseas summer missionary experience and who intends to pursue full-time missionary service. Preference given to students who served with Missions Outreach Inc.

Doris Batey Memorial Scholarship

For a student who intends to go into full-time Christian service.

Dr. H. Allan Smyth Memorial Scholarship

For a excelling senior student involved in music or youth ministry intending on full-time ministry.

Eric G. Nash Memorial Scholarship*

For a senior student enrolled in a Global Studies program who has began negotiations with a mission organization, preference given to a student from southern Ontario

Frederick and Marjorie Jones Scholarship

For a student entering full-time ministry.

G.A. Dan Murray Memorial Scholarship

For a second year student majoring in Global Studies who "exercises" the faith in meaningful life contacts. Should be a resident of the Calgary area with preference to those who have attended Foothills Alliance Church, Parkdale Missionary Church, or Miburn Alliance Tabernacle.

Graham and James Enns Scholarship*

For a third year student in a Global Studies or Christian Ministry program; planning a career in full-time Christian ministry.

Hildi Sawatzky Bursary

For a student displaying financial need, preference given to a student in a Global Studies program.

John M. Rogers, Sr. Memorial Scholarship*

For a college student pursuing a goal in ministry to street kids or working towards a career in addiction research or counseling.

Ken and Anne Appleby Bursary*

For a student in financial need intending full-time pastoral ministry.

Fern Easom Memorial Scholarship*

For a returning missionary furthering education or to a son or daughter of a missionary family who is preparing for service on the mission field.

Kirkland and Mossy Fletcher Memorial Scholarship

For a student planning a full-time ministry at home or abroad.

Myrtle Peavoy Memorial Scholarships

For a second- or third-year student intending on entering pastoral ministry.

Paul Weston Memorial Scholarship*

For a male senior student intending on entering full-time ministry.

Rodney Draxinger Memorial Scholarship*

For a student interested in music or planning to go into the ministry; to a student interested in giving leadership in the student body or a Christian Ministry program student .

Reed Family Scholarship

For a Global Studies or Applied Linguistics student who is committed to serving as a missionary at home or abroad. Must exhibit financial need.

Vera M. Nash Memorial Scholarship*

For a student in 4th year of a missions major and who has begun serious negotiations with an accredited missionary organization toward full-time missionary service or to one who has spent time in missionary service.

Violet I. McNabb Music Bursary*

For a student intending on music ministry after graduation.

William and Lena Magnus Bursary

For a senior student with financial need, preference given to a student pursuing pastoral ministry.

David Wiens Memorial Scholarship

Preference given to students who have graduated from CHS.

Mark Lemke Memorial Scholarship

To a graduating male CHS student attending Briercrest College the following academic year.  Preference given to a Cougar Football player who is a team leader by example, exibits good sport qualities and has a willingness to be involved elsewhere. Their desire to grow in Christ should be evidenced on and off the field. 

Oscar and Genevieve Eliason Memorial Bursary

To a grade twelve CHS student returning to Briercrest College who has a high academic standing, exemplifies a Christ-like attitude in daily living and who demonstrates a financial need.

Reginald and Ethel Argue Memorial Scholarship

To a graduating CHS student of a fulltime staff member of Briercrest College and Seminary enrolling in Briercrest College immediately following graduation who has shown academic achievement, involvement in extra-curricular activities and strong Christian character. Must exibit financial need.

William Clubb Memorial Fund

To a graduating CHS student with preference given to applicant with highest GPA.

Doug Davidson Memorial Hockey Bursary

For a mature, highly skilled, returning Clipper hockey player planning for a career in a church, missionary, or para-church/missionary organization.

Doug Little Memorial Bursary

For a student in financial need, preference given to a Clipper hockey player.

Larry and Marilyn Posein Clipper Bursary

For a Clipper athlete with financial need.

Daryl D. Rumble Memorial Bursary

For a student who has experienced hardship and exhibits financial need.

Jake Borne Memorial Scholarship*

For a married student who has triumphed over personal difficulties.

Peters Family Scholarship

To a deserving student active in student life.

Owen Salway Scholarship

For one who demonstrated unusual courage, dedication, diligence in confronting personal disadvantage, challenge, trials and/or hardships.

Rev. Odd and Joy Brygmann Memorial Scholarship

For a student who exhibits dependability, enthusiasm, loyalty, and a willingness to work, always endeavoring to do his/her best and give their all in every situation.

Schnare-Oikle Scholarship

For a family where serious health complications of a newborn infant require additional personal expenditures for travel, medical, and/or funeral within the first 0 -- 12 months of life or a student who demonstrates servant and leadership qualities (with preference to those from the Atlantic provinces).

90-10 Bursary

For a student in financial need who is working part-time while in college school.

Dallas Lutzer Memorial Scholarship

For a student working at camp, preference given to a student at Dallas Valley Ranch Camp.

Folklore Bursary

For a student who worked with Folklore the previous summer in financial need.

David P. Hildebrand Memorial Scholarship

For a young married couple.

Erika Jeanne Vogt Memorial Scholarship*

For a freshmen student, preference given to a student whose parents are in full-time ministry.

Hildebrand-Soyland Scholarship

For children of missionary parents.

Pete and Anne Peters Honourary Scholarship*

For a direct descendant of Pete and Anne Peters.

Ron Cripps Scholarship

For children of missionary parents.

Briercrest Mid-West Award

For students from Lloydminster and surrounding area.

Dr. Eric Dale Shepherd Memorial Bursary

For a student with financial need preference given to students from Territorial Drive Alliance (North Battleford), Lakeview Free Methodist (Saskatoon), or Circle Drive Alliance (Saskatoon).

Phillipians 4:19 Bursary

For student(s) with financial need, preference given to students from southern Ontario.

Randy Engel Memorial Scholarship*

For a worthy first-year student, preference given to residents of the LaFleche-Woodrow area.

Robert J. Rice Memorial Scholarship*

For a student from Ottawa or southern Ontario.

Trent Plato Memorial Bursary

For a student with financial need, preference given to students from the Burstall area.

Walter Fender Memorial Scholarship*

For a student serving as an RA in a men's dorm.