TWU Scholarships & Aid
Academic Scholarships ($1,600–$7,200 Per Year)
Academic scholarships recognize outstanding scholarly achievement and are available to new incoming students, transfer students, and current TWU students.
Award Amount Per Year
| 80% Course load | 100% course load | 120% course load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President’s Scholarship | $4,800 | $6,000 | $7,200 |
| Provost’s Scholarship | $3,200 | $4,000 | $4,800 |
| Dean’s Scholarship | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,400 |
Academic scholarship amounts vary based on the number of credits a student is enrolled in each semester within the academic year. Most students complete 24–30 credits per year (an 80–100% course load). Students in the Professional Year of TWU’s Education program typically enrol in 37credits, representing a 120% course load.
Eligibility
Incoming New & Transfer Students
Eligibility for academic scholarships is based on the average grade of the courses used in the admission evaluation. Students are notified of their scholarship in their official acceptance letter. Please note that academic scholarship offers are not subject to re-assessment.
Current Students
Eligibility for academic scholarships is determined by a student’s cumulative (career) GPA from credits earned at TWU at the conclusion of the academic year. This calculation includes grades from courses completed during summer sessions (May–August).
Academic Requirements
| Incoming Canadian and Non-U.S. Students | Incoming U.S. Students | Incoming IB Diploma Students | Returning Students | ||||
| High School (%) | GPA (4.00 Scale) | GPA (4.30 Scale) | GPA (4.00 Scale) | GPA (4.30 Scale) | IB Points | GPA (4.30 Scale) | |
| President’s Scholarship | 90.0 - 100 | 3.73 – 4.00 | 4.01 – 4.30 | 3.73 – 4.00 | 4.01 – 4.30 | 31+ | 3.70 – 4.30 |
| Provost’s Scholarship | 85.0 – 89.9 | 3.50 – 3.72 | 3.76 – 4.00 | 3.50 – 3.72 | 3.76 – 4.00 | 29 - 30 | 3.30 – 3.69 |
| Dean’s Scholarship | 73.0 – 84.9 | 2.80 – 3.49 | 3.00 – 3.75 | 3.25 – 3.49 | 3.49 – 3.75 | 26 - 28 | 3.00 – 3.29 |
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Incoming New & Transfer Students
Students are automatically considered for an academic scholarship upon admission to TWU. No separate application is required.
Current Students
Current students must apply or renew their academic scholarship each year through the Financial Aid & Awards page. Scholarship renewals must be completed before the add/drop deadline of the fall semester.
Financial Need-Based Awards
Need-based awards take into account a student’s level of financial need. TWU uses an in-house Financial Need Assessment as a standardized form to evaluate financial need to determine eligibility for these awards.
TWU offers the Church Matching Grant to support students with demonstrated financial need. TWU will match up to $2,000 per year in financial sponsorship provided by an established Christian church.
Eligibility
Students must demonstrate financial need as assessed by the Financial Aid Office. Financial support must come from an established Christian church and be confirmed by an authorized church official.
How to Apply
- Complete the Financial Need Assessment.
- Submit either the Church Matching Grant Application or the EFCC Prairie District Church Matching Grant (for Evangelical Free Churches within the Prairie District).
- Include the cheque from the church made payable to Trinity Western University and attach it to the application.
Deadline
October 1 — For students enrolled for the full academic year or fall semester only.
February 1 — For students enrolled in the spring semester only.
Endowment awards are generously funded by TWU donors and are offered based on a wide range of criteria, including financial need, academic program, and other student attributes. Award amounts and availability vary annually.
Students can explore the full listing of endowment awards using the searchable database. Use the dropdown filter to refine your search:
- Select "New/Transfer" to view awards available to incoming students
- Select "Returning" to view awards available to current students
Eligibility
While most endowment awards are designated for returning students, several awards are also available to new incoming students. Recipients are chosen based on how well they match the criteria set by each donor.
How to Apply
To receive priority consideration, students must complete both the Financial Need Assessment and Endowment Award application must be completed by March 15 to receive priority. Applications submitted after the deadline may still be reviewed, depending on award availability.
The TWU Grant provides financial assistance to students who demonstrate financial need. This grant is typically the final component of a student’s financial aid package, helping to supplement remaining need after other institutional scholarships and awards have been applied.
Eligibility
- Students must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or the United States.
- Students must demonstrate financial need as assessed by the Financial Aid Office.
How to Apply
Students apply each year through the Financial Aid & Awards page by completing the Financial Need Assessment. For maximum consideration, we recommend submitting the assessment by March 1.
Entrance Scholarships
Entrance Scholarships are awarded exclusively to incoming new and transfer students. Each student may receive only one entrance scholarship. Applications must be submitted by March 15 to be considered.
To celebrate and honour our alumni community, this scholarship is awarded to incoming new and transfer students whose parent(s) or grandparent(s) have graduated with a degree from Trinity Western University. Eligible students receive this non-renewable award during their first year of studies. Priority is given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply
Complete the admissions application and submit all required documents by March 15.
Twenty-five scholarships are available for incoming new and transfer students who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to building a Christ-centred community. Recipients participate in a leadership initiative designed to foster spiritual formation, leadership identity, and cross-cultural competence.
How to Apply
Complete the admissions application and submit all required documents by March 15.
Five scholarships are awarded to incoming new and transfer students who demonstrate exceptional talent in vocal, instrumental, or piano performance. Recipients are selected by faculty from the Department of Music. For additional details, please refer to the Musical Arts Scholarship page.
Eligibility
Students must be pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
Renewal
This scholarship is renewable. To maintain eligibility, students must:
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Participate each semester in:
- Private lessons on their principal instrument
- A large ensemble
- Singers: one of the choirs
- Most instrumentalists: the concert band
- String players: the orchestra
- Beginning in the second year, participate in a small ensemble (vocal or instrumental, as appropriate) for all remaining semesters of the award
How to Apply
Students apply through the Financial Aid & Awards page and submit all required documents by March 15.
Christian Summer Camp Scholarships
Trinity Western University offers Christian Summer Camp Scholarships to support students who spend a full summer—a minimum of six weeks—serving at an approved Christian summer camp. Students may qualify whether they served as paid staff or as volunteers.
Scholarships available for student staff at Camp Qwanoes in Crofton, BC.
Eligibility
Students must have completed a full summer of employment at Camp Qwanoes and enrol in full-time studies with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Apply
Complete the application form and send it to awards@twu.ca
Deadline
Application should be received by September 15.
Scholarships available for student staff at Daybreak Point Bible Camp on Anvil Island, BC.
Eligibility
Students must have completed a full summer of employment at Daybreak and enrol in full-time studies in the following fall semester with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Apply
Complete the application form and send it to awards@twu.ca
Deadline
Application should be received by September 15.
Scholarships available for camp leaders at Green Bay Bible Camp in Kelowna, BC.
Eligibility
Students must enrol in full-time studies with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Apply
Complete the application form and send to awards@twu.ca
Deadline
Application should be received by September 15.
Scholarships available for student staff at Keats Camps in North Vancouver, BC.
Eligibility
Students must enrol in full-time studies with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Apply
Complete the application form and send it to awards@twu.ca.
Deadline
Application should be received by September 15.
This award is available to students who have served as summer staff at Muskoka Woods.
Eligibility
Students must enrol in full-time studies with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Apply
Email the Financial Aid Office at awards@twu.ca for an application.
Deadline
The Muskoka Woods Scholarship application must be received by September 15 for students enrolled for the full year or fall semester only or December 1 for students enrolled in the spring semester only.
Scholarships are available to TWU students who serve as camp leaders at Southern Alberta Bible Camp in Lomond, Alberta.
Eligibility
Students must enrol in full-time studies with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Apply
Complete the SABC Scholarship application.
The SABC cheque must be written out to Trinity Western University and sent to the Financial Aid Office along with the SABC scholarship application.
Deadline
Application and check should be received by October 1 for students enrolled for the full year or fall semester only or February 1 for students enrolled in the spring semester only.
Scholarships available for student staff at Stillwood Camp in Lindell Beach, BC.
Eligibility
Students must enrol in full-time studies with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Apply
Complete the application form and send it to awards@twu.ca.
Deadline
Application should be received by September 15.
Spartan Athletics Scholarships (Amounts Vary)
Spartan Athletics provides athletic scholarships to student-athletes who are listed on the competition roster of a Spartan Athletics varsity team. Recipients and award amounts are determined by the coaching staff, and all awards are administered in compliance with U Sports regulations.
For more information about our TWU Spartan’s varsity teams, visit gospartans.ca.