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Scholarships and Bursaries

Do you need financial assistance to make your Catholic Gap Year or Mission Year a reality?
Review and apply for the bursary and scholarship opportunities listed below!

Early Application Scholarship

Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to applicants who are accepted and have confirmed attendance prior to March 31, 2024 for the 2024-2025 program year. The scholarship recipients will be determined by a draw. All applicants who have been accepted and returned their signed Student Information Packet with the $350 fee deposit prior to March 31, 2024, will be automatically entered into the selection pool. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 31, 2024.

A third Early Application Scholarship of $1,000 is also available, under the same terms listed above, for applicants who confirm enrollment to the Mission Year Advanced Catholic Studies program.

Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation Bursary

One annual $1000 bursary offered through the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation to an applicant who will be attending either of the St. Therese Institute’s nine-month programs.

To be eligible for the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation Bursary, the applicant must be a Saskatchewan resident and must themselves be a Knights of Columbus member, or the spouse, child or grandchild of a member in good standing. Preference will be given to those that demonstrate a financial need. Bursary applications must be received by July 31st for the upcoming program year. The bursary will be awarded in December 2024.

St. Joseph of Nazareth Scholarship

The $2000 St. Joseph of Nazareth Scholarship is available for one male applicant in financial need applying to St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission in the Mission Year program. This scholarship honors the Mission Year male applicant who exemplifies the St. Joseph-like tender strength, humility, and mature masculinity which brings life and stability to the communal aspect of the St. Therese program.

Tuition, fees, and financial aid — Luc, Aidan, and Sebastien on our grounds.

General conditions

The following conditions apply to all Bursaries or Scholarships (“Financial-Aid Awards” or “Award(s)”):

Financial Aid Awards are non-transferable to another program participant. Most Awards will be applied as a non-refundable credit to the scholarship recipient’s tuition account. If the Award recipient discontinues or is discontinued, the applicable refund policy will apply to the portion of tuition due/paid by the program participant; the Award amount will not be included in any refund. If an Award recipient, on or prior to the start date of the program, is unable to attend, St. Therese Institute reserves the right to select a new recipient from the pool of qualified Award applicants. Other criteria may apply.

Scholarship and Bursary Application

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Please refer to the eligibility and requirements for each prior to applying.

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Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation Bursary

St. Joseph of Nazareth Scholarship

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Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation Bursary

One annual $1000 bursary offered through the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation to one selected applicant who will be attending St. Therese Institute’s Nine-Month Faith Formation Program.To be eligible for the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation Bursary, the applicant must be 1) a Saskatchewan resident; and 2) be the spouse, child or grandchild of a member, or a Knights of Columbus member themselves, in good standing. Preference will be given to those that demonstrate a financial need. Bursary application must be received by July 31st for the upcoming program-year. Applicants enrolled in the Catholic Gap Year or returning for the Mission Year programs are eligible.

Are you a Saskatchewan resident?*

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A Knight of Columbus myself

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The spouse of a Knight of Columbus

I have no affiliation with the Knights of Columbus

Based on the above selections, it appears that you are ineligible to apply for this bursary.

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In one or two paragraphs, indicate the important role that the Knights of Columbus has played in your community. (Recommended length: 50-300 words)

St. Joseph of Nazareth Scholariship

The $2000 St. Joseph of Nazareth Scholarship is available for one (1) returning male applicant in financial need applying to the upcoming St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission - Mission Year program. This scholarship honors the Mission Year male applicant who exemplifies the St. Joseph-like tender strength, humility, and mature masculinity which brings life and stability to the communal aspect of the St. Therese program.

Are you a male returning student, enrolled in (or applying for) the Mission Year program?*

Yes

Based on the above selection, it appears that you are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.

Essay Response:*

Essay Topic (350 words): St. Joseph of Nazareth as a role model for young men

Financial Need

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Terms and Conditions*

Financial Aid Awards are non-transferable to another student. Most Awards will be applied as a non-refundable credit to the scholarship recipient’s tuition account. If the Award recipient discontinues or is discontinued, the applicable refund policy will apply to the portion of tuition due/paid by the student; the Award amount will not be included in the refund to the student. If an Award recipient on, or prior to, the start of the program is unable to attend, St. Therese Institute reserves the right to select a new recipient from the pool of qualified Award applicants. Other criteria may apply.

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RESP Eligibility

Please consult with your Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP) provider or your financial adviser for specific advice regarding what is best for your situation.

There are two components associated with RESP withdrawals:
• Post-Secondary Education (PSE) — withdrawals from the capital portion of your RESP; and,
• Education Assistance Payment (EAP) — withdrawals from the investment and government grant portion of your RESP.

Post-Secondary Education (PSE) withdrawals:

Past St. Therese Institute students report that they’ve had the most success with PSE withdrawals.
St. Therese School of Faith and Mission Inc. (our official incorporated name) may be eligible for PSE withdrawals with your RESP provider. You might require a copy of your Letter of Acceptance to STIFM for your RESP provider to initiate the process.

Education Assistance Payment (EAP) withdrawals:

In order to provide you with the best program, St. Therese Institute has remained a non-accredited educational institution. This means that the programming we offer you can remain open to the direction of the Holy Spirit and in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church, without having to compromise this to meet secular requirements.

However, not being accredited also means that St. Therese is currently not on the CRA’s official list of qualified post-secondary educational institutions or post-secondary educational programs, and therefore is not automatically included on your RESP provider’s list of institutions eligible for EAP withdrawals.

If your RESP provider does not allow you to access the EAP-eligible portion of your RESP for St. Therese Institute, these funds can still be retained for future educational pursuits (maybe with one of our partnered institutions who accept transfer credits from St. Therese Institute), or can be transferred to a sibling.

Again, please consult with your RESP provider or your financial adviser for specific advice regarding what is best for your situation.