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We know finances can be a major factor in choosing a university. Trinity Western’s financial aid program includes merit and need-based aid. About 97 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid, so take a look and see what opportunities are available for you.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS - $1,600 to $7,200 Per Year
These scholarships recognize students for their academic achievements and contribution to the Trinity Western community.
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 are prorated by the number of credits enrolled each semester.
120% course load = 18 credits per semester (approximately 6 courses) and 36 s.h. per year (approximately 12 courses)
100% course load = 15 s.h. per semester (approximately 5 courses) and 30 s.h. per year (approximately 10 courses)
80% course load = 12 s.h. per semester (approximately 4 courses) and 24 s.h. per year (approximately 8 courses)
Note: Varsity student-athletes typically enrol in an 80% course load over 5 years.
Eligibility
Transfer students: Eligibility for an academic scholarship is based on the specific courses used to determine admission to the university. Students will be notified of their scholarship in their acceptance letter.
Academic requirements
| INCOMING CANADIAN AND NON-U.S. STUDENTS | INCOMING U.S. STUDENTS | ||||
| High School (%) | GPA (4.00 Scale) | GPA (4.30 Scale) | GPA (4.00 Scale) | 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 |
| Provost’s Scholarship | 85.0 – 89.9 | 3.50 – 3.72 | 3.76 – 4.00 | 3.50 – 3.72 | 3.76 – 4.00 |
| Dean’s Scholarship | 73.0 – 84.9 | 2.80 – 3.49 | 3.00 – 3.75 | 3.25 – 3.49 | 3.49 – 3.75 |
Apply
Students are automatically evaluated for an academic scholarship upon admission. Complete the admissions application and submit all required documents.
MUSICAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP – Up to $3,000 Per Year
Limited scholarships are available to incoming new and transfer students who demonstrate outstanding talent in vocal, instrumental, or piano performance. Recipients will be selected by the faculty from the Department of Music. See Musical Arts Scholarship page for additional information.
Eligibility
Students must be pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music. For renewal, students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and participate in private lessons with principal instrument and a large ensemble (for singers, one of the choirs; for most instrumentalists, the concert band; for string players, the orchestra) in each semester. Beginning in the second year, students must participate in a small ensemble (vocal or instrumental, as deemed appropriate) for all remaining semesters of the award.
Apply
Application and audition materials must be received by March 15.
THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP – $3,000 PER YEAR
Limited scholarships are available to incoming new and transfer students who demonstrate outstanding talent in various aspects of theatre including acting, playwriting, and/or stage management. Recipients will be selected by the faculty from the Department of Theatre. See Theatre Scholarship page for additional information.
Eligibility
Students must be pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre or a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. For renewal, students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, be actively involved in theatre productions in each semester, and demonstrate commitment and leadership within the theatre program.
Apply
Application and supporting documents must be received by March 15.
TWU GRANT (AMOUNT VARIES)
TWU provides financial assistance to students who demonstrate financial need. The TWU Grant is generally the final component of a financial aid package, supplementing remaining need after other institutional scholarships 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.
Apply
Complete the Financial Need Assessment. We recommend submitting the assessment by March 15 for maximum award consideration.
ENDOWMENT AWARDS (AMOUNT VARIES)
Endowment awards are established by donors of the university and are based on a variety of criteria, including financial need, academic program, and many other student characteristics.
See full listing of endowment awards. Use drop-down box to refine search. Select “New/Transfer” to see awards for incoming students or select “Returning” to view awards for current students. Please note that the awards and amounts are subject to change year-to-year.
Eligibility
Although most Endowment awards are reserved for returning students, there are specific awards available to incoming students as well. Recipients are selected based on the student’s match with the donor’s award criteria.
Apply
Both Financial Need Assessment and Endowment Award application must be completed by March 15 to receive priority. Endowment applications received after March 15 will be considered depending on the availability of awards.
CHURCH MATCHING GRANT – UP TO $2,000 PER YEAR
TWU will match up to $2,000 of church sponsorship for students who demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility
Students must demonstrate financial need as assessed by the Financial Aid Office.
Students must receive financial support from a church.
Apply
Complete the Financial Need Assessment.
Complete the Church Matching Grant Application or the EFCC Prairie District Church Matching Grant.
The church sponsorship cheque must be written out to Trinity Western University and attached to the application.
Deadline
Application and cheque should be received by October 1 for students enrolled for the full-year or fall semester only; and by February 1 for students enrolled in the spring semester only.
SOUTHERN ALBERTA BIBLE CAMP MATCHING GRANT – UP TO $2,000 PER YEAR
TWU will match up to $2,000 of sponsorship from Southern Alberta Bible Camp (SABC) for students who demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility
Students must demonstrate financial need as assessed by the Financial Aid Office.
Students must receive financial support from SABC.
Apply
Complete the Financial Need Assessment and the SABC Matching Grant Application.
The sponsorship cheque must be written out to Trinity Western University and attached to the SABC Matching Grant application.
Deadline
Application and cheque should be received by October 1 for students enrolled for the full-year or fall semester only; and by February 1 for students enrolled in the spring semester only.
MUSKOKA WOODS GRANT – UP TO $2,000 PER YEAR
The Muskoka Woods Grant is available to students who have served as summer staff at Muskoka Woods.
Eligibility
Students must demonstrate financial need as assessed by the Financial Aid Office.
Students must have served the summer previous to beginning studies at TWU.
Apply
Complete the Financial Need Assessment and Muskoka Woods Grant Application.
Deadline
The Muskoka Woods Grant application must be received by September 15 for students enrolled for the full-year or fall semester only; and by December 1 for students enrolled in the spring semester only.
The financial aid and awards listed on this page apply to students enrolled full-time in traditional undergraduate degree programs.