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Scholarships & Awards

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SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND BURSARIES There are numerous scholarships and awards available to students who attend St. Peter's College. While these awards encourage and reward scholastic achievement, life experience and College involvement, they also provide monetary assistance and help to facilitate attendance at the college. The deadline to apply for St. Peter's College Scholarships and Awards is June 26th. Successful applicants will be notified in early August. St. Peter's College Scholarships and awards are presented to recipients at the Awards Ceremony in September of the upcoming year. For awards based on high school achievement, averages are calculated using university entrance requirements. All upper-year awards require completion of no less that 24 credit units at the university level. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right not to grant an award if criteria have not been met. The scholarship or bursary will be applied to the payment of the recipient’s tuition and fees. Any remaining balance will be dispersed to the student. St. Peter's College reserves the right to release recipient information to donors, high schools, provincial funding bodies and the media. The College also reserves the right to use this information for promotional purposes. St. Peter's College assumes liability for the payment of scholarships, bursaries and other awards only to the extent that expected gifts from donors or returns from particular investments of endowed funds are realized. The College reserves the right to make whatever changes circumstances may require, including the cancellation or addition of particular awards. Applying for Scholarships and Awards 1 The application form is available online at

http://www.stpeterscollege.ca/pdf/Scholarship%20Application. Scholarship listings are also available online.

2. If you are applying for first-year awards, send a copy of your preliminary high school marks to St. Peter’s College, or if you are applying for upper-year awards, send a copy of your previous year’s final grades to St. Peter’s College.

3. Gather and send all supporting documents relevant to each award. Remember to

keep all award materials together to avoid misplacement of crucial items. 4. Ensure that the supporting documentation is well prepared and includes all

required documentation, including letters of reference where required. 5. Submit your complete scholarship application and send supporting

documentation before June 26, 2015th in one of the following ways:

http://www.stpeterscollege.ca/pdf/Scholarship%20Application

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Fax: 306.682.4402 E-Mail: [email protected] Mail: St. Peter’s College

Box 40 Muenster, SK S0K 2Y0 Fax: (306) 682-4402

Questions? We can answer your questions and help you with your application. Please contact Brenda McNabb for assistance. E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 306.682.7870

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Entrance Scholarships and Awards

City of Humboldt Award

Value: $1,000

Donor: City of Humboldt

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded to a first year St. Peter's College Student who has graduated from HCI entering any first year program.

Selection Criteria:

Academic Achievement. Demonstration of Community involvement

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. High School transcripts. Three letters of recommendation. One submission letter, not exceeding two pages, demonstrating

community involvement and commitment to the growth and prosperity of Humboldt.

Clem and Hedy Gerwing Bursaries

Value: $7,000 (x2); $4,000 (x3)

Donor: Clem and Hedy Gerwing Education Trust Fund

Number: 5 total

Eligibility: Awarded annually to first time applicants to St. Peter’s College attending on a full-time basis (minimum 18 credit units registered and completed in the academic year). Must demonstrate financial need and must be a Canadian citizen or demonstrate proof as being in the process of pursuing Canadian Citizenship.

Selection Criteria:

Financial need Canadian citizenship or proof of pursuing Canadian citizenship Preference for one $7,000 bursary will be given to a student living

within a 200 km radius of Lake Lenore, SK.

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. High School transcripts. St. Peter's College Financial Need Statement. Proof of Canadian citizenship (valid Canadian passport or

Government issued birth certificate) or letter of declaration from International Students indicating their intention to seek residency in Canada upon completion of post-secondary studies.

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Elizabeth Saretsky Memorial Bursary

Value: $750*

Donor: Estate of Elizabeth Saretsky and her family. This scholarship is intended to honour the memory of Elizabeth Saretsky who was the Abbey’s Business Clerk until 1991. This scholarship will support students pursuing an education in Commerce.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Offered annually to a first-year, full-time student enrolling in the commerce classes at St. Peter's College with the intention of applying to the Edwards School of Business in their second year.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstration of financial need.

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. St. Peter's College Financial Need Statement. Two letters of recommendation: one personal and one academic. 150-250 word statement on your philosophy of business.

George Mackey Foundation Award

Value: $900*

Donor: The Council 1517 George Mackey Foundation Inc.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a first year, full-time St. Peter’s College student.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstration of financial need (30%) Demonstration of academic merit (20%) Demonstration of community involvement (50%)

Please Submit:

St. Peter’s College Scholarship Application. High school or University transcripts. St. Peter’s College Financial Need Statement. One letter of recommendation demonstrating community

involvement.

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Knights of Columbus State Educational Bursary

Value: $1,000

Donor: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Foundation.

Number: 3

Eligibility: Awarded annually to first year, full-time St. Peter's College students who are members of the Knights of Columbus, the Columbian Squires, or are spouses, children or grandchildren of members or deceased members, of the Knights of Columbus.

Selection Criteria:

Based primarily on financial need. Academic achievement. Upper year students with special circumstances may be considered. Students who receive other major awards of $1000 or more will not

qualify for this award.

Please Submit:

St. Peter’s College Scholarship Application. St. Peter’s College Financial Need Statement. High school transcripts. Reference letter from high school administrator, counsellor or

teacher. Letter from a Catholic priest or pastoral assistant would be an asset. Biographical statement describing school, parish and community

involvement, along with career goals and aspirations. Knights of Columbus endorsement.

Loehr Family Bursary

Value: $900*

Donor: Descendants of John and Catherine Loehr. This bursary recognizes the financial need of students who plan to study Kinesiology, Physical Therapy or Agriculture.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a first-year, full-time student who is taking the courses required to apply for the College of Kinesiology, Physical Therapy or Agriculture. To apply the student must attend St. Peter’s College.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstration of financial need. Academic merit. Personal qualities.

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. St. Peter's College Financial Need Statement. One letter of recommendation demonstrating academic merit. One letter of recommendation demonstrating personal qualities. 150-250 word statement on your philosophy of fitness or on

providing therapy for patients.

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St. Peter's College Accelerated Scholarship

Value: Tuition for up to six credit units.* This award is intended to recognize the merit of the best and brightest students entering grade XII in the Horizon School Division and at Englefeld School. *In the event that there are two qualified applicants, the scholarship may be split to grant tuition for 3 credit units per student. The adjudication process is to be administered by the students’ high school.

Donor: St. Peter's College in partnership with Horizon School Division.

Number: 1 for each school in the Horizon School Division and 1 for Englefeld School.

Eligibility: Awarded annually to eligible Horizon School Division or Englefeld School students enrolling in St. Peter’s College classes.

Selection Criteria:

Nomination by a principal, teacher or guidance teacher

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application Letter of permission from school principal Letter of permission from parent/guardian Top two (2) choices of classes you wish to take

Thiem Family Bursary

Value: $1,000

Donor: Br. Wolfgang Thiem – St. Peter’s Abbey

Number: 6

Eligibility: Offered annually to a first year, full-time student enrolling at St. Peter’s College

Selection Criteria:

Academic achievement. Demonstration of financial need

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application High School transcripts St. Peter’s College Financial Need Statement A statement, not more than two pages, demonstrating how you may

not be able to attend SPC without this bursary

*Indicated amounts may vary.

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Bridging and/or Exiting Scholarships and Awards

MNP Business Scholarship

Value: $1,000

Donor: Meyers Norris Penny. This award is intended to recognize academic merit of St. Peter’s College first-year commerce students while encouraging them to continue their post-secondary education to pursue an accounting degree.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded to a full-time student who is entering his/her second consecutive year of study towards a degree in Commerce or Business Administration. The applicant must have completed (or be in the process of completing at the time of application) full time study at St. Peter's College. Preference will be given to Saskatchewan residents who intend on majoring in Accounting and completing their degree at a Saskatchewan University.

Selection Criteria:

Academic merit.

Demonstration of values and commitment to community.

Demonstration of intent to major in Accounting.

Demonstration of intent to complete University education in Saskatchewan.

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application.

Provide a statement not exceeding two pages that demonstrates your commitment and values towards your career and community by describing your career vision. Indicate where you see your career in five years, and how this vision and your personal values will complement your career and community

Abbot Severin Gertken Scholarship

Value: $300*

Donor: Agatha Gertken Bequest

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded annually to an upper year, full-time St. Peter's College student.

Selection Criteria:

Academic achievement.

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. University transcripts.

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Charles and Edward Weninger Memorial Award

Value: $500*

Donor: The Ed & Lois Weninger family and friends of the late Charles and Edward Weninger.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a returning, upper year, full-time St. Peter's College student enrolled in Arts and Science.

Selection Criteria:

Academic achievement. Demonstration of financial need. Contribution to the academic and college community during the

previous year(s).

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. St. Peter's College Financial Need Statement. Three letters of reference, one each from people in the local

community and from previous professors. University transcripts. Statement indicating community involvement in hometown and at St.

Peter's College.

Fr. Albert Ruetz Mathematics Scholarship

Value: $750*

Donor: St. Peter’s Abbey, family and friends of Fr. Albert and the Benedictine Oblates.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded annually to an upper-year, full-time student

Selection Criteria:

Achievement of a high average in at least 6 credit Units of Mathematics or Statistics at St. Peter's College.

The student does not have to be returning to St. Peter's College the following year.

Recipient is awarded according to the recommendation of the Mathematics and Statistics professors at St. Peter's College.

Demonstration of financial need

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. St. Peter's College Financial Need Statement.

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Fr. James Gray Academic Centre for Excellence Scholarship

Value: $500*

Donor: Friends, colleagues, and former students of Fr. James Gray

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded annually to an upper-year, full-time returning student.

Selection Criteria:

Be enrolled full-time at St. Peter’s College

Demonstrate academic excellence in St. Peter’s College courses related to the study of English or literature (60%)

Demonstrate financial need (40%)

Plan to enroll full-time in an upper-year post-secondary program at St. Peter’s College. (Preference will be given to students focusing on Education, Arts & Science – English major, or the St. Peter’s College Writing Diploma)

Please Submit:


St. Peter's College Financial Need Statement.

A one-page brief demonstrating the importance of mentorship in education and the importance of quiet reflection and contemplation

Most Reverend Archbishop James Weisgerber Bursary

Value: $450*

Donor: St. Peter's College and former classmates of Bishop James Weisgerber.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded to a returning, upper year, full-time St. Peter's College student

Selection Criteria:

Based on financial need.

Demonstration of determination, focus, dedication, commitment and promise.

Recommendations from faculty or administration will also be considered.

Please Submit:



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Sr. Victoria Koenig Jubilee Bursary

Value: $500*

Donor: Sr. Victoria Koenig’s extended family.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded to a returning, upper year St. Peter's College student who is enrolled in at least 24 credit units.

Selection Criteria:

Majoring in an area of study leading to a career in the health field such as Medicine, Nursing, Health, Psychiatry, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, etc.


Please Submit:



Statement indicating the field you are entering, your reasons for this choice, what has helped prepare you for entry into this field, and future course and programs you plan to pursue in preparation for entrance into your chosen field.

St. Peter's College Alumni Award

Value: $500*

Donor: Various Alumni of St. Peter's College.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated student leadership and College involvement and who is pursuing further post-secondary education at St. Peter's College or another university.

Selection Criteria:

Enrolled full-time at St. Peter's College.

Exiting first or upper year at St. Peter’s College to pursue further full-time university education.

Please Submit:

One letter of recommendation demonstrating academic merit in courses studied at St. Peter's College (30%).

Submit a statement, of not more than two pages, on your involvement at St. Peter's College, specifically demonstrating how you encouraged the fellowship and participation of students through social and educational activities and how you contributed to the educational and social quality of life for students (70%).

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St. Peter's College Chancellor’s Honour Roll

Eligibility: Awarded annually to any St. Peter’s College student with an 80% sessional weighted average. Based on 24 credits over the current fall/winter session.

St. Peter's College Merit Award

Value: $1,000*

Donor: St. Peter’s College Staff

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full-time St. Peter’s College student who has demonstrated leadership, community, or College involvement, and academic success. Preference will be given to returning SPC students.

Selection Criteria:

Must be nominated by any staff member of SPC.

Must have maintained a minimum cumulative average of 60% or higher while attending St. Peter’s College.

Must have demonstrated leadership and community involvement.

Students receiving any other major award are not eligible for this award.

Please Submit:

A student, who has been successfully nominated, must submit a statement, of not more than two pages, on their involvement and leadership within the community or College.

University transcripts.

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St. Peter's College Faculty Awards

Value: $400

Donor: St. Peter’s College Faculty Association Members.

Number: 5

1. The Faculty Association Humanities and Fine Arts Scholarship will be given to a student who has completed at least one Humanities/Fine Arts course. These include: English, History, Religious Studies, Art, Art History, Drama and Music.

2. The Faculty Association Natural Sciences Scholarship will be given to a student who has completed at least one science course. The Natural Sciences include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geography.

3. The Faculty Association Social Sciences Scholarship will be given to a student who has completed at least one Social Science course. The Social Sciences include: Economics, Geography, Native Studies, Political Studies, Psychology and Sociology.

4. The Faculty Association Math, Computer Science and Business Scholarship will be given to a student who has completed at least one course in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or Business.

5. The St. Peter's College Spirit Award will be given to a first or upper-year student who best exemplifies the spirit of St. Peter’s College and who strives to do his/her personal best.

Eligibility: Enrolled full- or part-time at St. Peter’s College during the previous academic year.

Selection Criteria:

To be eligible for the SPCFA Scholarships, students must have: been nominated by an SPCFA member who submits a letter of

recommendation which demonstrates the student’s ability to strive for academic excellence and describes the qualities that most exemplify that student’s discipline (30%).

demonstrated academic achievement by earning a minimum average of 75% (70%).

To be eligible for the SPCFA Spirit Award, students must have: been nominated by an SPCFA member who submits a letter of

recommendation which demonstrates how the student best exemplified the spirit of St. Peter’s College and how he or she strived to do his or her personal best.

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Thomas and Marie Clandinin Scholarship

Value: $400*

Donor: The Clandinin Estate.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded annually to an upper year, full-time St. Peter's College student.

Selection Criteria:

Academic achievement.

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. University transcripts.


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Scholarships Open to all Years (Students Entering, Continuing, and/or Exiting SPC)* *Please note that not all scholarships apply to all students. Read the eligibility criteria carefully.

Ray Bauml Organic Improvement Award

Value: $500

Donor: The Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) Chapter 5 of Saskatchewan.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded to a first or upper year full-time St. Peter’s College student.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrate academic merit by achieving a minimum of 75% (30%).

Demonstrate financial need (10%).

In a brief not exceeding two pages: 1. Demonstrate current or anticipated involvement in and/or

experience with the organic food industry and/or community (e.g. research, development, production, volunteerism, etc.)

2. Demonstrate intent to pursue a career in organics. 3. List the steps on how to meet educational and career goals

(60%).

Please Submit:


Abbot Peter Novecosky Jubilee Award

Value: $400*

Donor: Friends of Abbot Peter Novecosky on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of his Ordination to the Ministerial Priesthood.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded to a first or upper year, full-time St. Peter’s College student who is either a Muenster area resident OR a non-Saskatchewan resident (preferably from a developing country).

Selection Criteria:

Community involvement. Leadership qualities and personal initiative. Students who receive other SPC awards will not qualify for this

award.

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. Statement indicating community involvement, leadership qualities,

and personal initiative.

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Anne Junk Fine Arts & Linguistics Scholarship

Value: $700*

Donor: Estate of Anne Junk, her family and her friends. This award is intended to recognize the academic merit of St. Peter’s College Linguistic Students exiting their first year of studies.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded to a full-time entering, first-year or upper-year student who plans to enroll or is enrolled full-time in a program related to the study of Art, Drama, Music, or Languages (e.g. French). Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in language-related courses.

Selection Criteria:

Statement (see below) 50% Letter of recommendation (see below) 50%

Please Submit:

St. Peter’s College Scholarship Application Submit one letter of recommendation demonstrating academic

merit in courses related to Art, Drama, Music, or Languages (50%)

Submit a statement, of not more than two pages, demonstrating your education and career plans as they relate to Art, Drama, Music, or Linguistics (50%)

Cecilia Poole Memorial Bursary

Value: $550*

Donor: Estate of Cecilia Poole and her family. This bursary is intended to honour the memory of Cecilia Poole who was a teacher in the Humboldt School Division for many years. It will support students desirous of becoming elementary or secondary school teachers.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a first or upper-year, full-time student at St. Peter's College who is taking the preparatory courses to apply for the College of Education.

Selection Criteria:


Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. St. Peter's College Financial Need Statement. Two letters of recommendation: one personal and one

academic. 150-250 word statement on your philosophy of education.

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Co-operative Work Bursary

Value: Remission of tuition for 6 credit units of university study.

Donor: St. Peter's College.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Offered annually to a first or upper year, full-time or part-time student at St. Peter's College.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstration of financial need. Quality of proposal (see below).

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. St. Peter's College Financial Need Statement. Written proposal (not to exceed 2 pages), outlining a project that

would be beneficial to St. Peter's College to be completed by April 15th of the academic year the bursary is given.

Consultation with the President.

Frank and Elizabeth Weber Scholarship

Value: $1,500*

Donor: Gertrude Wallace and Francis Maurice Weber.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a first or upper year, full-time St. Peter's College student.

Selection Criteria:

Academic achievement in either high school or university.

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. High school or University transcripts.

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Hans and Mary Louise Selnes Scholarship

Value: $400*

Donor: Bill Selnes and Ann Marie Baerwald on behalf of their parents.

Number: 1


Selection Criteria:

Academic achievement. Sports involvement in the community or school.

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. High school or University transcripts. Two letters of reference: one character and one academic.

Islay Ehlert Award

Value: $250

Donor: Islay Ehlert

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded to a first or upper year mature learner from Saskatchewan and enrolled at St. Peter’s College

Selection Criteria:


Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application High School transcripts St. Peter’s College Financial Need Statement A statement, not more than two pages, demonstrating how you

may not be able to attend SPC without this bursary

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Joseph and Sophie Urbanoski Memorial Scholarship

Value: $400*

Donor: Carl Urbanoski in honour of his parents who emigrated from Poland and settled in the Melfort district.

Number: 1


Selection Criteria:

Academic achievement in either high school or first year of university.

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. High school or University transcripts.

MET Fine Arts Award

Value: $500

Donor: Anonymous

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded to a first or second year full-time St. Peter's College Student who demonstrates academic merit and financial need. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the fine arts

Selection Criteria:


Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. High School transcripts. Financial need statement

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Paul J. Hoenmans Bursary

Value: $2,300*

Donor: Paul J. Hoenmans, St. Peter’s College Alumnus – Class of 1950

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded to an entering first or upper year, full-time St. Peter's College student who is a resident of the Prairie Provinces of Canada.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstration of Academic Merit (10%) Demonstration of Financial Need (40%)

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. St. Peter's College Financial Need Statement. One letter of recommendation demonstrating academic merit A statement, of not more than two pages, demonstrating your

education and career plans and how you may not be able to attend St. Peter’s College without this bursary (50%)

Roger DeMong Memorial Bursary

Value: $500*

Donor: Shirley (DeMong) Altrogge, Janice DeMong, Sr. Darlene DeMong (Sister of Sion), Leroy DeMong, Kenneth DeMong, Fr. Lawrence DeMong OSB, Br. Walter DeMong OMI, and Raymond DeMong in honour of Roger DeMong and his family who were killed in 1980 in a vehicle accident in British Columbia.

Number: 1

Eligibility: Awarded to a first or upper year, full-time St. Peter's College student.

Selection Criteria:

Dedication and involvement in volunteering to help people Taking a rural- or environment-related course (i.e. Agriculture,

Rural Sociology, Sciences or Environmental Studies). Students who receive other major St. Peter's College awards will

not qualify for this award. Demonstration of financial need.

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. St. Peter's College Financial Need Statement. Statement indicating concern and involvement with rural or

environmental issues, along with future educational and career plans.

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St. Peter’s College Humboldt Broncos Awards

Value: $500 towards tuition for SPC classes in term 1 of the regular academic year. The award is non-transferrable, non-refundable, and has no cash value.

Donor: Humboldt Broncos / SPC

Number: 3

Deadline: August 30, 2014

Eligibility: Must be a Humboldt Broncos player and registered in St. Peter’s College classes at the time the award is given.

Selection Criteria:

Academic merit: 35%

Essay: 35%

Financial need: 30%

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. St. Peter’s College Financial Need Statement. Essay (approx. 500 words) on the importance of education to an

athlete. High school and university transcripts (if applicable). Approval/authorization letter from Humboldt Broncos Coach.

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St. Peter's College Scholars' Awards

Value: Full tuition for 18 credit units (three full-year classes); these scholarships are limited to paying tuition only for St. Peter's College classes (this does not include SCN and Campus Saskatchewan classes) in which the recipient is registered.

Donor: St. Peter's College.

Number: 2

Eligibility: Awarded annually to first- or upper-year St. Peter’s College students enrolled in 18-30 credit units and who are also residents of Saskatchewan.

Selection Criteria:

Academic achievement. Dedication, determination, focus and commitment to education. Students who receive other major SPC awards will not qualify for

this award. Demonstration of financial need.

Please Submit:

St. Peter's College Scholarship Application. St. Peter's College Financial Need Statement. High school or university transcripts. Two letters of reference: one academic and one character. Statement indicating applicant’s community, school or church

involvement. Interview may be required.

St. Peter's College Student Government Bursary

Value: $500

Donor: St. Peter’s Student Government (1997-98) with the recommendation that, if financially feasible, all following SPSG students carry on the tradition.

Number: 2

Eligibility: Awarded to two first- or upper-year, full-time St. Peter's College students.

Selection Criteria:

Based on financial need. Students who receive other major SPC awards will not qualify for

this award.

Please Submit:



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External Scholarships & Awards for St. Peter's College Students The following scholarships and awards are a sample of external awards available to St. Peter's College students; you may be eligible for many more. We encourage you to view the websites of other organizations/community groups and talk to your high school advisors for more information. Deadlines vary.

Catholic Women’s League of Canada Social Justice Award

Value: Up to 1,000

Donor: SK Provincial Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada

Number: 1 or more (amount may be divided among applicants)

Deadline: April 30, 2014

Apply To: Mary E. Nordick, 45 Murphy Crescent, Saskatoon SK S7J 2T5

Eligibility: Open to young women aged 18-35.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated involvement in social justice activities Recommendation of a pastor or campus minister or equivalent Award must be used to finance participation in reputable social

justice activity, either at home or abroad, e.g. Development and Peace, Cuernavaca experience, work in inner city or northern experiences.

Priority will be given to CWL members or relatives of CWL members

Academic standing and background will be a consideration but not the determining factor.

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Fr. Al Herriges Scholarship

Value: Minimum of $200

Donor: Sacred Heart Parish, Watson.

Number: 1

Deadline: October 31st

Apply To: Sacred Heart Parish, P.O. Box 189, Watson, SK S0K 4V0

Awarded: After the applicant has begun his/her first term of the first year of university at St. Peter's College.

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full-time, first year St. Peter's College student.

Selection Criteria:

Graduate from Watson High School. Academic achievement. Community involvement.

Please Submit:

Letter of application to the above address describing qualifications such as academic performance and involvement in school, community & parish activities.

High School Transcripts.

Genesis Scholarship

Value: $500

Donor: The Genesis Land Conservancy Inc., working to support sustainable agriculture and rural communities.

Number: 1

Deadline: August 1st

Apply To: The Genesis Land Conservancy Inc. Box 2800 Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 (For information/application forms, write directly to the above address).

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full-time student enrolled in a post-secondary institution.

Selection Criteria:

Saskatchewan post-secondary education related to sustainable agriculture, the environment or humanities.

Please Submit:

A 750-word essay on sustainability in a rural setting 3 letters of reference. Demonstration of financial need and life experience. An interview may be required.

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Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Value: TBA

Donor: Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce Members

Number: 1

Deadline: March 31st

Apply To: Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce

Awarded: At the Humboldt Mark of Excellence Awards

Eligibility: The scholarship is available to students who will be enrolled full-time in, or are currently enrolled full-time in, any first-year St. Peter’s College or Carlton Trail Regional College program.

Selection Criteria:

Be currently employed with, or have been employed in the past, with an HDCC member.

Demonstrate commitment and involvement with business, industry and/or community within the Humboldt region.

Provide a letter of reference from their HDCC employer

Please Submit:

For information/application forms call 682-4990.

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Humboldt Knights of Columbus Scholarship

Value: $500

Donor: Humboldt Knights of Columbus.

Number: 1

Deadline: May 1st

Apply To: Humboldt Knights of Columbus Council, P.O. Box 1288, Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0.

Awarded: At the Humboldt Collegiate Awards Night in June.

Eligibility: Awarded each year to a graduate of Humboldt Collegiate who will be attending St. Peter's College during the next academic term and whose father is a member, in good standing, of the Humboldt Knights of Columbus Council (or if the father is deceased, was a member of Humboldt Council). In the event that an applicant does not know his/her status to this rule, we suggest that an application be filled in & the Knights of Columbus Committee will determine if qualification is met.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstration of financial need. Academic achievement.

Please Submit:

For information/application forms, write directly to the above address.

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Knights of Columbus Muenster Bruno Doerfler Council #8752 Award

Value: $200

Donor: Knights of Columbus Muenster Bruno Doerfler Council #8752.

Number: 1

Deadline: June 1st

Apply To: Knights of Columbus Council #8752 Award, c/o Muenster School, Muenster, SK S0K 2Y0.

Awarded: At the Muenster School Awards Day in June.

Eligibility: Awarded each year to a graduate of Muenster School who will be entering University of Saskatchewan at St. Peter's College during the next academic term.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstration of consistent Christian ideals, endeavour, concern, compassion and self-motivation.

Student is not required to have the highest average. Student should have a pleasing personality and be deserving of

the award.

Please Submit:

For information/application forms, write directly to the above address.

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Ursuline Sisters' Bursary

Value: $500

Donor: Ursuline Sisters of Bruno

Number: 2

Deadline: August 1st

Apply To: Scholarship Selection Committee, Ursuline Sisters of Bruno, PO Box 360, Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0

Eligibility: Awarded to full or part-time post-secondary students that exhibit participation in the ministries and faith-life of applicant’s religious denomination and evidence of leadership and Christian maturity.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstration of financial need Academic achievement Christian involvement and maturity

Please Submit:

A letter from a clergy person attesting to your participation in the ministries and faith-life, leadership and Christian maturity.

A letter of recommendation from your high school principal attesting to evidence of academic effort

A letter or documentation demonstrating financial need A letter outlining rationale for qualification for this award High school transcripts

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