SJC President's Scholarship
Application deadline: January 31, 2025.
The President's Scholarship celebrates students who wish to embody all aspects of the St. Joseph’s College experience through academic formation at SJC, living in our community, and serving others.
The SJC President’s Scholarship is open to current and prospective UofA students. The student selected for this scholarship will receive up to a $7,500 reduction on their SJC residence fees as follows:
- $2,500 will be deducted from the upcoming Fall term SJC residence fees
- $2,500 will be deducted from the upcoming Winter term SJC residence fees
- Note: at least one SJC course must be taken during one of the upcoming Fall/Winter terms.
If the student chooses to stay an additional year in an SJC residence (this second year is optional as part of the scholarship):
- $1,250 will be deducted from the following year's Fall SJC residence fees
- $1,250 will be deducted from the following year's Winter SJC residence fees
- Note: at least one SJC course must be taken during one of the following year's Fall/Winter terms.
Eligibility requirements are:
- Must be a student in good standing during previous calendar year (at any combination of high school, U of A or other post-secondary academic institution) and must maintain good academic standing throughout the scholarship period.
- Must be accepted into, and commit to reside in, one of the SJC residences for the upcoming academic year (September through April) at minimum, and remain in good standing. Prior SJC Residents applying for the scholarship must have maintained good standing during their stay with us.
- Must successfully complete at least one SJC course during one of the upcoming Fall/Winter terms, and at least one additional course during one of the following year's Fall/Winter terms if the applicant is staying a second year in residence.
- Must commit to providing a minimum of 10 service hours per term while receiving the scholarship. These hours will ideally be arranged within the SJC community; alternatively, the hours can be completed through volunteer service in the wider community. The SJC Campus Ministry Office will assist in identifying placements in which to earn these hours.