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REDEEMER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS<br />

Redeemer University College acknowledges hard work <strong>in</strong> secondary<br />

school. The scholarships below are based on <strong>the</strong> admission average<br />

at Grade 12 midterm time, and aga<strong>in</strong> at <strong>the</strong> end of Grade 12. It<br />

is <strong>the</strong> student’s responsibility to ensure that transcripts are sent<br />

to Redeemer immediately after midterm grades are received for<br />

optimal consideration. Students may be eligible for a higher level of<br />

scholarship based on f<strong>in</strong>al grades, and will be <strong>in</strong>formed at that time.<br />

A scholarship cannot be lost once it has been officially awarded.<br />

Board of Governors Scholarship<br />

For Incom<strong>in</strong>g Students:<br />

• Students who have earned 90% or higher on <strong>the</strong>ir admission average<br />

(GPA 3.90+ for U.S. students) will be eligible and considered for a<br />

Board of Governors Scholarship valued at $3,600.<br />

For Return<strong>in</strong>g Students:<br />

• Students who earn a GPA of 10.50 or better dur<strong>in</strong>g any year of<br />

full-time study (two semesters with a m<strong>in</strong>imum of four courses/12<br />

credits per term) at Redeemer University College will be eligible<br />

and considered for a $3,600 scholarship to be used while enrolled <strong>in</strong><br />

full-time studies at <strong>the</strong> university dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g year.<br />

Presidential Scholarship<br />

For Incom<strong>in</strong>g Students:<br />

• Students who have earned 85%–89.9% on <strong>the</strong>ir admission average<br />

(GPA 3.7-3.89 for U.S. students) will be eligible and considered for<br />

a Presidential Scholarship valued at $2,600.<br />

For Return<strong>in</strong>g Students:<br />

• Students who earn a GPA of 10.00–10.49 dur<strong>in</strong>g any year of fulltime<br />

study (two semesters with a m<strong>in</strong>imum of four courses/12<br />

credits per term) at Redeemer University College will be eligible<br />

and considered for a $2,600 scholarship to be used while enrolled <strong>in</strong><br />

full-time studies at <strong>the</strong> university dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g year.<br />

Honours Scholarship<br />

For Incom<strong>in</strong>g Students:<br />

• Students who have earned 80–84.9% on <strong>the</strong>ir admission average<br />

(GPA 3.5-3.69 for U.S. students) will be eligible and considered for<br />

an Honours Scholarship valued at $1,800.<br />

For Return<strong>in</strong>g Students:<br />

• Students who earn a GPA of 9.50–9.99 dur<strong>in</strong>g any year of full-time<br />

study (two semesters with a m<strong>in</strong>imum of four courses /12 credits<br />

per term) at Redeemer University College will be eligible and<br />

considered for a $1,800 scholarship to be used while enrolled <strong>in</strong><br />

full-time studies at <strong>the</strong> university dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g year.<br />

Merit Scholarship<br />

For Incom<strong>in</strong>g Students:<br />

• Students who have earned between 77–79.9% on <strong>the</strong>ir admission<br />

average (GPA 3.3-3.49 for U.S. students) will be eligible and<br />

considered for a Merit Scholarship valued at $1,300.<br />

For Return<strong>in</strong>g Students:<br />

• Students who earn a GPA of 9.00–9.49 dur<strong>in</strong>g any year of full-time<br />

study (two semesters with a m<strong>in</strong>imum of four courses /12 credits<br />

per term) at Redeemer University College will be eligible and<br />

considered for a $1,300 scholarship to be used while enrolled <strong>in</strong><br />

full-time studies at <strong>the</strong> university dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g year.<br />

<strong>Academic</strong> Achievement Scholarships<br />

In order to recognize <strong>the</strong> top performers <strong>in</strong> high school, Redeemer<br />

University College offers up to 10 <strong>Academic</strong> Achievement<br />

Scholarships worth $2,500 for each of <strong>the</strong> four years of full-time<br />

studies (up to a maximum of $10,000), provided <strong>the</strong> student earns a<br />

year GPA of 10.00 or better <strong>in</strong> each subsequent year.<br />

The scholarships will be awarded to <strong>the</strong> top 10 applicants who also<br />

receive <strong>the</strong> Board of Governors Scholarship. Recipients can also<br />

receive o<strong>the</strong>r awards that are offered by Redeemer University College.<br />

Applicants will be ranked solely on <strong>the</strong> basis of <strong>the</strong>ir high school<br />

results and <strong>the</strong> recipients will be selected by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Academic</strong> Standards<br />

Committee.<br />

To be eligible, a student must:<br />

• Achieve a m<strong>in</strong>imum admission average of 90% (m<strong>in</strong>imum GPA<br />

of 3.9 for U.S. students; m<strong>in</strong>imum ACT score of 28 for home<br />

schooled students). Because of <strong>the</strong> tim<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> application process,<br />

<strong>the</strong> average used will be based on Grade 12 midterm grades.<br />

Students must ensure that transcripts reflect<strong>in</strong>g midterm grades (or<br />

end of semester one grades) are received by Redeemer no later than<br />

March 31.<br />

• Be <strong>in</strong> high school or have completed high school dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

preced<strong>in</strong>g 12 months and have no o<strong>the</strong>r post-secondary education.<br />

• Satisfy regular admission requirements.<br />

• Submit a completed application for admission to Redeemer<br />

University College by March 31.<br />

Leadership Scholarships<br />

Redeemer University College offers 20 Leadership Scholarships worth<br />

$2,000 each for students <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir first year of full-time studies.<br />

To be eligible, a student must:<br />

• Achieve a m<strong>in</strong>imum admission average of 65%.<br />

• Be <strong>in</strong> high school or have completed high school dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

preced<strong>in</strong>g 12 months and have no o<strong>the</strong>r post-secondary education.<br />

• Satisfy regular admission requirements.<br />

• Have demonstrated noteworthy leadership qualities <strong>in</strong> school or<br />

through Christian service <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> church or community <strong>in</strong> such areas as<br />

athletics, f<strong>in</strong>e arts, journalism, student government, youth work, etc.<br />

To apply, a student must:<br />

• Submit a completed scholarship application onl<strong>in</strong>e by February 15.<br />

• Submit a completed application for admission to Redeemer<br />

University College by February 15.<br />

• Submit a 500-word essay (by email) by February 15, describ<strong>in</strong>g<br />

personal leadership roles, motivation for accept<strong>in</strong>g such roles, and<br />

how Christian commitment <strong>in</strong>fluences one’s leadership. Essays are<br />

graded by two professors. Based on <strong>the</strong> results, <strong>the</strong> top 70 applicants<br />

will be <strong>in</strong>vited to <strong>in</strong>terview at <strong>the</strong> Redeemer University College<br />

Scholarship Night on Friday, April 5, 2013.<br />

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