FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Name: ______
Student #: ______
SIN #: ______
Office of the Dean, Room 209, St. Paul’s College, University of Manitoba,
70 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2M6 Phone: (204) 474-8575 Fax: (204) 474-7620
TO AVOID DISQUALIFICATION FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY AND COMPLETE APPLICATION IN FULL
GENERAL INFORMATION
St. Paul’s College Bursary Awards are available to those St. Paul’s College Student Members who apply and who meet the qualifying criteria which are listed below. In addition to the general bursary awards, those applicants who meet the general criteria and one or more of the circumstances outlined in Section A of the St. Paul’s College Bursary Application may be eligible for additional bursary awards.
If you require any further information or assistance regarding the St. Paul’s College Bursary Awards, please contact the Dean’s Office at St. Paul’s College at (204) 474-8575.
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QUALIFYING FOR ST. PAUL’S COLLEGE BURSARY AWARDS
In order to qualify, an applicant must meet each of the following criteria:
Must apply for and qualify for Manitoba Student Financial Assistance.
Must be considered a full time student by the University of Manitoba (at least 60% of a full course load).
Must hold current membership at St. Paul’s College.
Must have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.50 in the previous year (does not apply to newly admitted students).
Must be an active participant in the St. Paul’s College Community (does not apply to newly admitted students).
Must have demonstrated financial need (based on Student Loan Application).
Must have demonstrated commitment to academic studies.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE
In order to finalize the St. Paul’s College Bursary Application procedure, applicants must complete in full the attached application titled St. Paul’s College Bursary Application 2006/07 and complete in full the application for the Manitoba Student Financial Assistance Program.
Applicants must apply for the Manitoba Student Financial Assistance for the purposes of verifying their financial status for St. Paul’s College Bursary Awards. This information will count for 50% in the point system used for determining bursary award amounts. APPLICANTS DO NOT HAVE TO ACCEPT FINANCIAL AID FROM THE MANITOBA STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE.
Note:Applicants who hold citizenship outside of Canada and/or are not eligible to apply for the Manitoba Student Financial Assistance Program are still required to complete the application for Manitoba Student Financial Assistance to qualify for the St. Paul’s College Bursaries.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications for the 2006/07 St. Paul’s College awards must be received prior to or on September 29, 2006. Application forms can also be found on the website: and can be emailed to . Please note that emailed applications have been accepted once you receive a confirmation of receipt. The Manitoba Student Financial Assistance application must be submitted directly to the office of the Manitoba Student Financial Assistance Program. Bursaries are normally awarded in December and credited to your tuition account in January.
ST. PAUL’S COLLEGE
BURSARY APPLICATION 2006/07 ACADEMIC YEAR
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SECTION A - APPLICANT CLASSIFICATION
All applicants must select one or more of the circumstances that apply to them:
1. St. Paul’s Student Member with a sessional G.P.A. of 2.50 or greater
2. St. Paul’s Student Member newly admitted to the University of Manitoba for 2006/07
3. St. Paul’s Student Member preparing for a religious vocation
4. St. Paul’s Student Member enrolled in the St. Paul’s Catholic Studies Program
5. St. Paul’s Student Member majoring in Religion
6. St. Paul’s Student Member who has taken 12 credit hours in Catholic Studies Courses
7. St. Paul’s Student Member enrolled in the Faculty of Law
8. St. Paul’s Student Member who is majoring in Mathematics
9. St. Paul’s Student Member whose permanent residence is north of the 51st parallel
(eg. Dauphin, Riverton, Arborg, Black River)
10. St. Paul’s Student Member who is from a Commonwealth Country, other than Canada. ______
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SECTION B - PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:______
SURNAMEGIVEN NAMES
Address:______
STREETCITYPOSTAL CODE
Student #:______SIN #: ______Telephone #: ______
E-mail Address: ______
Marital Status: Single
MarriedIs your spouse a full or a part time student ______
Number of Dependants (if applicable): ______Residence (Check one) Live with Parents
Renter
Owner
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SECTION C - PROGRAM INFORMATION
Are you a full time student (registered for at least 60% of a full course load) Yes No
The Faculty to which you belong is: ______
Your chosen program of study is: ______
The following Sections D and E will assist us in allocating “merit” points towards your bursary award.
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SECTION D - PARTICIPATION IN ST. PAUL’S COLLEGE COMMUNITY
Commitment to the ethos and participation in academic, social and spiritual life at St. Paul’s College are important criteria used in determining bursary award amounts.
MEMBERSHIP. Indicate the number of years you have been a member of St. Paul’s College (include the 2006/07 academic year as one year of membership). Number of years ______
ACADEMIC LIFE. Indicate if you are enrolled in the St. Paul’s College Academic Program Catholic Studies and/or the list of courses offered in the College that you have taken or will be taking in the upcoming 2006/07 academic year.
SPIRITUAL LIFE. Provide details of your past and present participation in the spiritual, liturgical, and/or outreach activities organized through the St. Paul’s College Chaplaincy or the Jesuit Centre. If you are a new student entering University 1, or a direct entry, or a transfer student, provide details of your involvement in spiritual or religious activity in your high school, parish, or community.
SOCIAL LIFE. Provide relevant details of participation in Student Council, Chaplaincy programs, and social activities such as sports, UI, debating, community volunteering at St. Paul’s College, or if you are entering University I, or are a direct entry, or a transfer student, provide details of your high school activities or those in the community.
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SECTION E - SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Your gross income level may not be a true measure of your economic resources. Indicate in the space below any special or exceptional circumstances that might affect your ability to meet your education expenses. Your response in this section will count for 20% in the point system used for determining bursary award amounts.
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SECTION F - STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES
I have completed in full the application for the Manitoba Student Financial Assistance Program and forwarded it to the office of the Manitoba Student Financial Assistance Program or applied online to: Yes Date ______
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SECTION G - DECLARATION AND WAIVER
DECLARATION
I hereby certify that I have read and understood the instructions and information on this application form and that all statements made in connection with this application are true and complete.
WAIVER
I hereby authorize St. Paul’s College to obtain the financial needs assessment resulting from my application to the Manitoba Student Financial Assistance Program and use that information in conjunction with this application to determine my eligibility for St. Paul’s College Bursary Awards.
In order to qualify, you must attach an official September 2006 Student Record Transcript showing your current course registration. YES it is attached ____
Date: ______Signature of Applicant: ______
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