The Students' Union makes available $118,500 in scholarships and bursaries
each year for the University of Lethbridge students. They have a wide range of
qualifications to accommodate a variety of circumstances.
Application for the Students' Union Bursaries are available through the
University Scholarships and Student Finance office, Rm AH 115, or ph: (403)
329-2585, OR, APPLY HERE by
signing in (type in, Students' Union, in the search field.
Students' Union Quality Initiatives Bursary
This bursary has a minimum value of $1,000. Available to students enrolled in
any degree program at the University of Lethbridge. Candidates must have
successfully completed a minimum of six graded semester courses in the previous
Fall and Spring semesters at the University of Lethbrige. This bursary is based
on financial need, and academic achievement (minimum 2.0 GPA). Tenable upon
confirmation of full-time enrollment at the University of Lethbridge in the
Fall and Spring semesters immediately following the granting of the award.
Students' Union Placement Bursary
One $500 bursary for each semester available to students in any program of
studies who have completed at least one full-time study term semester at the U
of L. The intent of this bursary is to assist students who encounter
exceptional expenses related to a placement that requires the student to
relocate to another location (e.g. Co-op work-term placements, Professional
Semester placements, Internship placements, Exchange placements). Financial
need and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 is required. Tenable upon
confirmation of full-time enrollment at the U of L in the semester immediately
following the granting of the award. Students holding Executive Council
positions in the year of application or award will not be eligible to receive
this award.
Application DEADLINES for this Bursary are: November 1: for travel during
the following Spring and Summer semesters (January - August). March 1: for
travel during the following Summer and Fall semesters (May - December). July 1:
for travel during the following Fall and Spring semesters (September - April).
Students' Union Bursary
Three $500 bursaries are available to students enrolled in a degree program at
the University of Lethbridge. Candidates must have successfully completed a
minimum or eight graded semester courses in the previous Fall and Spring
semesters at the U of L. Two of the candidates must be entering the 3rd or 4th
year of their program at the U of L. The selection will be based on financial
need and an academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0). Community service may be
considered. Tenable upon confirmation of enrollment at the U of L in the Fall
and Spring Semester immediately following the granting of the award. Students
holding Executive Council positions in the year of the application or award
will not be eligible to receive this award.
Students' Union Coca-Cola Bursary
Two $500 Scholarships available to students enrolled in a degree program at
the University of Lethbridge. Candidates must have successfully completed a
minimum of eight graded semester courses in the previous Fall and Spring
semesters at the University of Lethbridge. Criteria is based on academic
achievement. Tenable upon confirmation of full-time enrollment at the
University of Lethbridge in the Fall and Spring semesters immediately following
the granting of the award. Money used to fund this award is derived from an
agreement the Students' Union signed with the Coca-Cola Company. It is a
10-year agreement with the first awards disbursed in Fall 2004. Extension of
the award beyond 10 years is at the discretion of the donor.
Students' Union Emergency Bursary
One $500 bursary is available to a full-time student with at least 3rd year
standing in any degree program at the U of L. Selection will be based on
financial need exacerbated by an emergency situation and good standing. Tenable
upon confirmation of full-time enrollment at the U of L in the current
semester. Separate application required. No deadline date. Students holding
Executive Council positions in the year of application of award, will not be
eligible to receive these awards.
Student Wise Bursary
In recognition of the significant financial commitment that students make in
pursuit of their educational goals, StudentWise Health and Dental Plan is
pleased to provide some assistance in the form of an annual bursary.
On behalf of the University of Lethbridge and StudentWise Health and Dental
Plan, we are pleased to make available $1000 towards the bursary. This bursary
is available only to those students who remain covered by the StudentWise plan
offered through the Students' Union at the University of Lethbridge.
There are additional qualification requirements, for more specific details
please contact the Student Awards Office.
