Scholarships

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Scholarships

At St. Jerome’s, we are proud to offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries, to ensure your university education is as accessible as possible.

The deadline for 2026 Entrance Scholarships has passed. The deadline for 2027 scholarships will be posted soon.

Entrance scholarships and bursaries

Each year, St. Jerome's University offers several entrance scholarships to students who are co-registered students at St. Jerome's and are entering their first year of undergraduate studies directly from high school. Incoming students who have accepted their offer of admission to St. Jerome's University at the University of Waterloo will automatically be assessed for entrance scholarships that do not require an application (President's Scholarship of Distinction, President's Scholarship, and Merit Scholarship).

Bursaries are awarded based primarily on financial need.

Entrance scholarship and bursary applications for Fall 2027 will open soon.

Entrance Scholarships and Bursaries
Name of Scholarship Criteria Value Application Required
Board of Governors’ Scholarship Awarded to the highest achieving incoming Faculty of Arts student at St. Jerome’s University. Up to $5,000 Not applicable

Founders’ Scholarship

 Awarded to the highest achieving incoming Faculty of Arts student at St. Jerome’s University from each of our partnering Roman Catholic High Schools. $1,000 Not applicable
John Sweeney Memorial Scholarship Awarded to one student from a Waterloo Catholic District School Board high school or continuing education site. $1,000 Not applicable
Bishop Reding

Awarded to the highest achieving incoming Faculty of Arts student from a high school in the Diocese of Hamilton.

- Student must be OSAP eligible.

 $2,000 Not applicable

CEFO Catholic Student Awards

 Awarded to students beginning studies at St. Jerome's University in the Honours Arts or Honours Arts and Business program in fall 2026; or beginning studies at the University of Waterloo and living in residence at St. Jerome’s University beginning in fall 2026. $500 Not applicable
Roslyn and Hubert Dietrich Memorial Scholarship Awarded to an incoming co-registered St. Jerome’s University student who has completed or is completing high school and is beginning full-time first year studies. The student must demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of Catholic Social Thought (CST): respect for the dignity of all persons, a commitment to social justice, and thoughtful contribution to the common good of society, and identify how the funds will help them achieve their long-term goals and aspirations. $10,000 Application required see form below
Suzanne Forth Bursary

Awarded to an incoming co-registered St. Jerome’s University student from a secondary school within any of the Ontario Catholic District School Boards (4 total scholarships available).

- The student must be nominated by a teacher or guidance counsellor from their respective high school.

- Student must be OSAP eligible.

 $5,000 Application required see form below

Entrance scholarship deadlines by term

Term Date
Fall 2026 Term March 31, 2026

Other Entrance Scholarships Application Form

Entrance scholarship applications for Fall 2027 will open soon

Apply to the Roslyn and Hubert Dietrich Memorial Scholarship

Entrance scholarship applications for Fall 2027 will open soon

Apply to the Suzanne Forth Bursary

Entrance scholarship applications for Fall 2027 will open soon

Upper-year scholarships, awards, and bursaries

Fall applications for upper-year scholarships, awards, and bursaries are currently open. Please use the link below to access the application page. The deadline for applications is Monday, October 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

DRAGEN Lab Black or Indigenous Scholarship Application Form
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One award valued at $2,500 will be provided annually to a deserving Black or Indigenous student enrolled in a full-time studies degree program at the University of Waterloo/St. Jerome’s University and who is simultaneously completing a Dragen Lab Internship. Candidates must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person in Canada. Selection is based on the application statement wherein students are asked to describe the impact this award will have on their pursuit of postsecondary studies.

This award is for Black students as well as for Indigenous students. For the purpose of this award, Black students may include African, Caribbean, Black Canadian, Afro-Latine, African American, or other African descent. Indigenous person is a person who self-identifies as First Nations (Status/Non-Status), Métis, or Inuit/Inuk as defined in the Canadian Constitution Act 1982. You will be considered for this award criteria and your responses to the application questions.

Application deadline: May 1st, 2026.

Questions: If you have any questions about specific award requirements, completing the form, award decisions, or the collection of information on this form, please contact the St. Jerome's University Registrar's Office at sjuoutreach@uwaterloo.ca

I am a Canadian citizen, permanenet resident, or a protected person in Canada.
Black identity

For the purpose of this award, Black students may include African, Caribbean, Black Canadian, Afro-Latine, African American, or other descent.
Indigenous identity

For the purpose of this award, an Indigenous person is a person who self-identifies as First Nations (Status/Non-Status), Metis, and/or Inuit.

To protect the integrity of Indigenous candidates, students are required to provide documentation confirming their Indigenous identity. This supporting documentation will be verified by the Indigenous Relations Office at the University of Waterloo.

Examples of acceptable documentation include Status card, Band membership card, citizenship card issued by a Métis National Council governing member or the Manitoba Metis Federation, land claim beneficiary card, a letter from an Indigenous organization or community, an affidavit in which the applicant self-identifies as Indigenous.


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Provide a statement/essay to explain what receiving an award would mean to you in your pursuit of postsecondary studies.

Your statement should be 500-1,000 words in length.


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Provide a statement/essay describing your involvement in extracurricular or volunteer activities at school and/or in the community. If possible, focus on involvement you’ve had within Black or Indigenous communities.

Your statement should be between 500-1,000 words in length.


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All boxes must be checked to be eligible for this scholarship.

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