St. Thomas University (STU)

Scholarship
Entrance Scholarships (Domestic & International
Students)
STU provides automatic
consideration for entrance scholarships to all applicants with a minimum
admission average of 80% (or equivalent).
·
Value:
Between $500 and $5,000 per year.
·
Renewability: Up
to four years, contingent upon maintaining a GPA of 3.7.
·
Eligibility:
Minimum admission average of 80%.
For students with higher
academic achievements and additional qualifications, STU offers major
scholarships:
·
Value:
Up to $20,000 over four years.
·
Eligibility:
Minimum admission average of 80%, along with demonstrated
leadership, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.
· Application: Requires submission of a separate scholarship application.
Student Leader Scholarships
Designed to attract
high-impact student leaders, these scholarships recognize leadership through
extracurricular activities and volunteerism.
·
Value:
$2,000 annually, renewable for up to three years (totaling
$8,000).
·
Eligibility:
Minimum admission average of 80%, along with demonstrated
leadership and community involvement.
· Application: Requires submission of a scholarship application.
Upper-Year Scholarships &
Awards
STU offers numerous
scholarships for returning students, often based on academic performance,
program of study, and other criteria. Examples include:
·
Golden
Jubilee Scholarship: $5,000 awarded annually to
one student at each of New Brunswick's four public universities.
·
CFUW
Fredericton Scholarship: $2,000 awarded to a
female full-time student from New Brunswick in the second or third year, based
on academic achievement.
· Various departmental scholarships: Awards ranging from $250 to $3,000 for students in specific programs or with particular achievements.
Bursaries (Need-Based Financial
Aid)
STU offers bursaries to
students demonstrating financial need.
·
Value:
Typically between $500 and $3,000.
·
Eligibility:
Open to full-time students in good academic standing who
demonstrate financial need.
· Application: Requires submission of a bursary application form.
Additional Information
·
Tuition
for International Students: Approximately $20,322
CAD per year for the Bachelor of Arts program.
·
Special
Tuition Rate: International students who have
graduated from an Atlantic Canadian high school may be eligible for a reduced
tuition rate.
· Application Deadlines: Vary by scholarship; it's recommended to apply for admission and scholarships early to ensure consideration.
Graduate Scholarships and Funding Opportunities at STU
- Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS-M)
- Value: Up to $17,500 per year.
- Eligibility: Awarded to high-caliber
scholars engaged in eligible master's programs in Canada.
- Application: Through the federal granting
agencies (SSHRC, NSERC, or CIHR) depending on the field of study.
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program
- Value: Up to $15,000 per year.
- Eligibility: Open to graduate students in
Ontario, including those studying at institutions like STU.
- Application: Through the Ontario Ministry
of Colleges and Universities.
- ResearchNB Master's/Doctoral/Postdoctoral Scholarships
- Value: Varies; typically includes a
stipend and research funding.
- Eligibility: Graduate students conducting
research in New Brunswick.
- Application: Through the New Brunswick
Innovation Foundation.
- The Leonard and Kathleen O'Brien Humanitarian Trust
- Value: Varies; typically includes a
stipend.
- Eligibility: Graduate students pursuing
studies in humanitarian fields.
- Application: Through STU's graduate
programs office.
- SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship
- Value: Up to $35,000 per year.
- Eligibility: Doctoral students in the
social sciences and humanities.
- Application: Through the Social Sciences
and Humanities Research Council.
- NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships
- Value: Up to $21,000 per year.
- Eligibility: Graduate students in natural
sciences and engineering.
- Application: Through the Natural Sciences
and Engineering Research Council.
- CIHR Doctoral Research Award
- Value: Up to $35,000 per year.
- Eligibility: Graduate students in
health-related fields.
- Application: Through the Canadian
Institutes of Health Research.
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Additional Information
- Application Deadlines: Vary by scholarship; it's important to check the
specific deadlines for each funding opportunity.
- Application Process: Many scholarships require a separate application in
addition to admission to the graduate program.
- Financial Aid Office: For more information on available scholarships and
the application process, contact STU's financial aid office.
- External Scholarships: Graduate students are encouraged to explore external scholarships offered by government agencies, private organizations, and professional associations.
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Eligibility criteria
Undergraduate Admission Eligibility Criteria For St.
Thomas University, Canada:
·
Academic Qualifications:
Applicants must have completed high school (secondary school) with a high
school diploma or equivalent. The minimum required average is typically around
70-75%, but competitive programs may require higher grades.
·
Specific Course Requirements:
Some programs may require completion of certain prerequisite courses in high
school, such as English, Mathematics, or social sciences.
·
English Language Proficiency (for
international students):
If English is not the applicant’s first language, proof of English proficiency
is required. Accepted tests include:
o TOEFL (minimum scores generally around 80-90)
o IELTS (minimum band around 6.5)
o Other recognized English proficiency tests
·
Supplementary Application Materials:
Some programs or scholarships may require additional documents such as personal
statements, letters of recommendation, or portfolios.
·
Application Deadlines:
Deadlines vary by program and intake (fall, winter, spring). It’s important to
check the university website for exact dates.
· Additional Considerations:
o Mature students (usually 21 years or older with no recent formal education) may have special admission routes.
o Transfer students from other post-secondary institutions must submit official transcripts and meet program-specific requirements.
Maintaining good academic standing and meeting the program-specific prerequisites is essential for successful admission.
Graduate Admission Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree Requirement
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or be a candidate for the degree by May 15 in the year of application. - Program-Specific Requirements
- Bachelor of Applied Arts: Offered in conjunction with the New Brunswick
Community College.
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.): Applicants must have completed a minimum of 60
credit hours in liberal arts courses from a recognized university.
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Applicants must have completed a minimum of 60
credit hours in liberal arts courses from a recognized university.
- Master of Social Work (MSW): Consideration is restricted to individuals with a
bachelor's degree.
- English Language Proficiency
For international applicants whose first language is not English, proof of English language proficiency is required. Accepted tests include: - TOEFL
- IELTS
- Other recognized English proficiency tests
- Additional Documentation
Applicants may be required to submit: - Official transcripts from all post-secondary
institutions attended.
- Letters of recommendation.
- A personal statement or statement of purpose.
- A resume or curriculum vitae.
- Other program-specific documents as outlined by the
respective program.
- Application Deadlines
Application deadlines vary by program. - Special (Non-Degree Seeking) Student Status
Individuals wishing to take courses without pursuing a degree may apply as Special Students. Such applicants must: - Complete the Special Student (Non-Degree) Application.
- Be limited to 6 semester credits.
- Not be eligible for financial aid or institutional
scholarships.
- International students are not eligible for Special
Student status.
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Entrance Scholarships (Domestic & International
Students)
STU provides automatic
consideration for entrance scholarships to all applicants with a minimum
admission average of 80% (or equivalent).
·
Value:
Between $500 and $5,000 per year.
·
Renewability: Up
to four years, contingent upon maintaining a GPA of 3.7.
·
Eligibility:
Minimum admission average of 80%.
For students with higher
academic achievements and additional qualifications, STU offers major
scholarships:
·
Value:
Up to $20,000 over four years.
·
Eligibility:
Minimum admission average of 80%, along with demonstrated
leadership, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.
· Application: Requires submission of a separate scholarship application.
Student Leader Scholarships
Designed to attract
high-impact student leaders, these scholarships recognize leadership through
extracurricular activities and volunteerism.
·
Value:
$2,000 annually, renewable for up to three years (totaling
$8,000).
·
Eligibility:
Minimum admission average of 80%, along with demonstrated
leadership and community involvement.
· Application: Requires submission of a scholarship application.
Upper-Year Scholarships &
Awards
STU offers numerous
scholarships for returning students, often based on academic performance,
program of study, and other criteria. Examples include:
·
Golden
Jubilee Scholarship: $5,000 awarded annually to
one student at each of New Brunswick's four public universities.
·
CFUW
Fredericton Scholarship: $2,000 awarded to a
female full-time student from New Brunswick in the second or third year, based
on academic achievement.
· Various departmental scholarships: Awards ranging from $250 to $3,000 for students in specific programs or with particular achievements.
Bursaries (Need-Based Financial
Aid)
STU offers bursaries to
students demonstrating financial need.
·
Value:
Typically between $500 and $3,000.
·
Eligibility:
Open to full-time students in good academic standing who
demonstrate financial need.
· Application: Requires submission of a bursary application form.
Additional Information
·
Tuition
for International Students: Approximately $20,322
CAD per year for the Bachelor of Arts program.
·
Special
Tuition Rate: International students who have
graduated from an Atlantic Canadian high school may be eligible for a reduced
tuition rate.
· Application Deadlines: Vary by scholarship; it's recommended to apply for admission and scholarships early to ensure consideration.
Graduate Scholarships and Funding Opportunities at STU
- Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS-M)
- Value: Up to $17,500 per year.
- Eligibility: Awarded to high-caliber
scholars engaged in eligible master's programs in Canada.
- Application: Through the federal granting
agencies (SSHRC, NSERC, or CIHR) depending on the field of study.
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program
- Value: Up to $15,000 per year.
- Eligibility: Open to graduate students in
Ontario, including those studying at institutions like STU.
- Application: Through the Ontario Ministry
of Colleges and Universities.
- ResearchNB Master's/Doctoral/Postdoctoral Scholarships
- Value: Varies; typically includes a
stipend and research funding.
- Eligibility: Graduate students conducting
research in New Brunswick.
- Application: Through the New Brunswick
Innovation Foundation.
- The Leonard and Kathleen O'Brien Humanitarian Trust
- Value: Varies; typically includes a
stipend.
- Eligibility: Graduate students pursuing
studies in humanitarian fields.
- Application: Through STU's graduate
programs office.
- SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship
- Value: Up to $35,000 per year.
- Eligibility: Doctoral students in the
social sciences and humanities.
- Application: Through the Social Sciences
and Humanities Research Council.
- NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships
- Value: Up to $21,000 per year.
- Eligibility: Graduate students in natural
sciences and engineering.
- Application: Through the Natural Sciences
and Engineering Research Council.
- CIHR Doctoral Research Award
- Value: Up to $35,000 per year.
- Eligibility: Graduate students in
health-related fields.
- Application: Through the Canadian
Institutes of Health Research.
????
Additional Information
- Application Deadlines: Vary by scholarship; it's important to check the
specific deadlines for each funding opportunity.
- Application Process: Many scholarships require a separate application in
addition to admission to the graduate program.
- Financial Aid Office: For more information on available scholarships and
the application process, contact STU's financial aid office.
- External Scholarships: Graduate students are encouraged to explore external scholarships offered by government agencies, private organizations, and professional associations.
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Undergraduate Admission Eligibility Criteria For St.
Thomas University, Canada:
·
Academic Qualifications:
Applicants must have completed high school (secondary school) with a high
school diploma or equivalent. The minimum required average is typically around
70-75%, but competitive programs may require higher grades.
·
Specific Course Requirements:
Some programs may require completion of certain prerequisite courses in high
school, such as English, Mathematics, or social sciences.
·
English Language Proficiency (for
international students):
If English is not the applicant’s first language, proof of English proficiency
is required. Accepted tests include:
o TOEFL (minimum scores generally around 80-90)
o IELTS (minimum band around 6.5)
o Other recognized English proficiency tests
·
Supplementary Application Materials:
Some programs or scholarships may require additional documents such as personal
statements, letters of recommendation, or portfolios.
·
Application Deadlines:
Deadlines vary by program and intake (fall, winter, spring). It’s important to
check the university website for exact dates.
· Additional Considerations:
o Mature students (usually 21 years or older with no recent formal education) may have special admission routes.
o Transfer students from other post-secondary institutions must submit official transcripts and meet program-specific requirements.
Maintaining good academic standing and meeting the program-specific prerequisites is essential for successful admission.
Graduate Admission Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree Requirement
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or be a candidate for the degree by May 15 in the year of application. - Program-Specific Requirements
- Bachelor of Applied Arts: Offered in conjunction with the New Brunswick
Community College.
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.): Applicants must have completed a minimum of 60
credit hours in liberal arts courses from a recognized university.
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Applicants must have completed a minimum of 60
credit hours in liberal arts courses from a recognized university.
- Master of Social Work (MSW): Consideration is restricted to individuals with a
bachelor's degree.
- English Language Proficiency
For international applicants whose first language is not English, proof of English language proficiency is required. Accepted tests include: - TOEFL
- IELTS
- Other recognized English proficiency tests
- Additional Documentation
Applicants may be required to submit: - Official transcripts from all post-secondary
institutions attended.
- Letters of recommendation.
- A personal statement or statement of purpose.
- A resume or curriculum vitae.
- Other program-specific documents as outlined by the
respective program.
- Application Deadlines
Application deadlines vary by program. - Special (Non-Degree Seeking) Student Status
Individuals wishing to take courses without pursuing a degree may apply as Special Students. Such applicants must: - Complete the Special Student (Non-Degree) Application.
- Be limited to 6 semester credits.
- Not be eligible for financial aid or institutional
scholarships.
- International students are not eligible for Special
Student status.