Carole Louise Sawatzky Seminary/Graduate Studies Bursary

This Bursary of $1,000 is for a student involved in Masters studies at CMU. It has been created in honour of the life of Carole Louise Sawatzky. Carole was enrolled in graduated studies and engaged in ministry in her church, Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship in Winnipeg, MB. Due to a progressive neurological disorder, she was not able to continue in her interests in children's ministry, drama, liturgical dance, leading worship and preaching. When the bursary was established, Carole, age of 42, was a resident at Deer Lodge Centre in the chronic care ward. The purpose of this bursary is to encourage women engaged in graduate/seminary studies with the intention of pursuing ministry.

Criteria: Volunteering or working in church ministry, preparing for future ministry involvement and demonstrating financial need.

Eligibility

• All students admitted into a GSTM program at CMU may apply.
• Students must be full-time in the year that they receive the award. Full-time status is defined as a minimum of 18 credit hours over the full academic year, with a minimum of 6 credit hours in each of the fall and winter semesters. -Students must complete CMU’s Graduate Award Application.

Terms

• Each full-tuition award covers all tuition for the full academic year. It does not cover student fees, room, board, books, or other costs.
• Four awards are available for Canadian citizens or permanent residents. One award is available to international students (including US students).
• Full-tuition awards are awarded for one year. They do not automatically renew, but students can apply for the award each year and students can receive a full-tuition award for a maximum of three years.
• Applications are assessed based on a combination of academic excellence, financial need, and the criteria of the scholarship.
• Full-tuition awards can be held in conjunction with external funding, including a Canada Graduate Scholarship or Research Manitoba Award.
• Full-tuition awards will not cover the cost of courses taken outside of CMU.
• Courses taken outside of CMU do not count towards full-time status for the purpose of this award. Students who need to take a course outside of CMU in order to complete their degree or for other extenuating circumstances can apply for a credit hour requirement exemption.

For more information contact the Financial and Student Services Advisor at financialaid@cmu.ca.