Hendricus Kuit Memorial Entrance Scholarship

Established in 2017, the Hendricus Kuit Memorial Scholarship was created to support undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science to succeed in their studies and to honour the memory of the most amazing husband, father, and grandfather. Hendricus Kuit was a kind, generous, funny, loving man who lived life to the fullest. Henk was a true gentleman who had the utmost respect for intellectuals and captivating orators. He was an entrepreneur and businessman who had a passion for music and art. Henk was also an avid sports fan who loved golf and soccer. This scholarship will allow Henk’s legacy of philanthropy to continue by helping students achieve their academic goals.

Candidates for this scholarship are automatically considered in the course of admission processing and are recommended to the Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Committee by the Faculty of Arts and Science. The scholarship is renewable based on continuing full-time enrollment in the Faculty of Arts and Science, and a minimum Assessment GPA of 3.30.

Eligibility

• Entrance scholarships are available to full-time students entering university studies for the first time, based on completion of CEGEP, Canadian High School or College, or equivalent
• Candidates must be admitted to a Bachelor's program

Selection

Entrance Scholarship decisions and offers are made by the Faculties during admission processing throughout the spring into the summer, until all available awards have been filled.

• Selection for most scholarships are automatic and based on academic ranking
• -Faculties and Schools select candidates and provide their recommendations to the Financial Aid and Awards Office Only selected candidates are notified. Selection begins in Spring and continues into the Summer
• For Faculty of Fine Arts programs requiring submission of a portfolio for admission, selection is based on the portfolio and not grades achieved before admission,

How scholarships are paid

Scholarships are disbursed to students' University accounts following verification of registration after the registration/course drop period ends. Most of these awards are payable in two equal installments over the Fall and Winter terms.