The St. Paul University Scholarship provides automatic admission-based support for eligible undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and graduate-diploma students at Saint Paul University in Ottawa. Award values and payment periods depend on the level of study and the applicant’s admission average.
This guide sets out the confirmed scholarship rules, admission evidence, language requirements, study areas, and application sequence. The university’s current scholarship and admission pages remain the controlling sources for each programme.
Key Facts
- Institution: Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Canada
- Scholarship: Automatic admission scholarships
- Eligible statuses: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students
- Undergraduate value: CAD 500 to CAD 3,000
- Master’s value: CAD 2,000 per term for three consecutive full-time terms
- Doctoral value: CAD 2,500 per term for 12 consecutive full-time terms
- Graduate-diploma value: CAD 2,000 for one term
- Graduate threshold: Minimum 85% admission average
- Application: No separate scholarship application
- Core condition: Full-time enrolment in an eligible programme
University Overview
Saint Paul University is a bilingual institution in Ottawa federated with the University of Ottawa. Its programmes emphasize human and social sciences, theology, canon law, counselling and spirituality, ethics, communication, conflict studies, leadership, and social innovation.
Students study in Canada’s capital in a setting that supports learning in English and French. Admission rules vary by programme and degree level, so applicants should use the programme-specific page alongside the university’s general requirements.
The official Saint Paul University scholarship page lists the automatic award values and continuation periods. International applicants should also consult the university’s official international admission guidance for transcripts, translations, and language evidence.
Scholarship Overview
- Eligible students are considered automatically from their admission file.
- Undergraduate awards use the final admission average and range from CAD 500 to CAD 3,000.
- Undergraduate support is limited to eligible honours bachelor’s and second-entry programmes.
- Master’s candidates with at least an 85% admission average receive CAD 6,000 across three consecutive full-time terms.
- Doctoral candidates with at least an 85% admission average receive up to CAD 30,000 across 12 consecutive full-time terms.
- Eligible graduate-diploma students receive CAD 2,000 for one full-time term.
- A graduate-diploma award is deducted from the master’s total if the student proceeds into the related master’s route.
- Scholarship amounts are credited to the student’s university account.
Eligible Majors
Eligibility follows the programme categories named in the scholarship rules. At undergraduate level, the award applies to eligible honours bachelor’s programmes and the second-entry Master of Theological Studies or Master of Divinity routes; certificate and general bachelor’s programmes are excluded.
At graduate level, eligible areas may include canon law, conflict studies, counselling and psychotherapy, spirituality, ethics and public affairs, human relations, leadership, ecology and equity, social communication, social innovation, theology, and interdisciplinary doctoral study. Applicants must confirm that their specific admission offer is scholarship-eligible.
Target Groups
The St. Paul University Scholarship is open to eligible Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students. Undergraduate consideration applies to applicants from recognized high schools and colleges who enter an eligible programme with the required admission average.
Master’s, doctoral, and graduate-diploma support is for new full-time students who meet the graduate average threshold and programme conditions. The award is based on admission assessment rather than financial need.
Benefits
- CAD 3,000 undergraduate award for an admission average of 95% to 100%
- CAD 2,000 undergraduate award for an admission average of 90% to 94.9%
- CAD 1,000 undergraduate award for an admission average of 85% to 89.9%
- CAD 500 undergraduate award for an admission average of 80% to 84.9%
- CAD 6,000 total master’s award across three eligible terms
- CAD 30,000 total doctoral award across 12 eligible terms
- CAD 2,000 graduate-diploma award for one eligible term
- Automatic assessment without a separate scholarship form
Duration and Renewal by Degree
Undergraduate: the award is non-renewable. Half is applied in the first term and half in the second term when the student maintains full-time enrolment.
Master’s: CAD 2,000 is applied in each of the first three consecutive full-time terms. This is a defined three-term award rather than an annual renewable scholarship.
Doctorate: CAD 2,500 is applied in each of the first 12 consecutive full-time terms, subject to the official conditions. It does not renew beyond that stated sequence.
Graduate diploma: CAD 2,000 applies for one full-time term. If the student continues into a master’s programme, that amount is counted within the master’s scholarship total.
Scholarship Requirements
- Receive admission to an eligible Saint Paul University programme.
- Meet the required admission-average band.
- Register full time for the terms covered by the award.
- Provide official academic records used to calculate admission standing.
- Meet the applicable English or French language rule.
- Satisfy all programme-specific admission conditions.
- Remain in the consecutive-term sequence required for graduate payments.
- Ensure that the admission file is complete and accurate.
Admission Requirements by Degree
Honours Bachelor’s Requirements
Applicants need a secondary-school credential that meets the university’s general and programme-specific entry standards. International applicants normally need a diploma representing 12 years of education and equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma; International Baccalaureate applicants need the university’s stated diploma profile.
Second-Entry Programme Requirements
The second-entry Master of Theological Studies and Master of Divinity routes require prior postsecondary preparation defined by the programme. Applicants must meet the second-entry admission standard even though the scholarship page groups these routes with undergraduate admission awards.
Master’s and Graduate-Diploma Requirements
Applicants need the prior degree and academic standing specified for their chosen programme. Scholarship eligibility requires at least an 85% admission average, while departments may also require references, a statement, a résumé, writing samples, or other programme material.
Doctoral Requirements
Doctoral applicants need an appropriate master’s degree or its accepted equivalent, the required academic standing, and the research preparation specified by the programme. The admission file may include a research proposal, writing sample, references, curriculum vitae, and evidence of supervisory or research fit.
Language Requirements
Applicants who must prove English may use recognized results such as TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL, MELAB, CPE, or PTE. French-language proof may include DELF or DALF; an exemption may apply after at least three years of full-time study conducted exclusively in the relevant official language, although Admissions may still request evidence.
Application Steps
Step 1: Choose an Eligible Programme
Review the programme page, confirm the degree level and study language, and check that the route is included in the scholarship rules.
Step 2: Review Programme Admission Rules
Identify the required prior credential, grade standard, prerequisites, language evidence, and programme-specific documents.
Step 3: Submit the Admission Application
Complete the university’s designated online admission application with consistent personal and academic information.
Step 4: Arrange Official Records
Have each institution send official transcripts as instructed. Include certified English or French translations when the original records are in another language.
Step 5: Provide Language Evidence
Submit an accepted test result or the evidence needed for a language exemption, according to Admissions instructions.
Step 6: Complete the Programme File
Upload or arrange all additional material required by the department and monitor the applicant account for requests.
Step 7: Receive Automatic Scholarship Assessment
No separate scholarship form is required. The university uses the completed admission file and calculated average to determine the award.
Step 8: Register Full Time
After admission, complete full-time registration so eligible scholarship credits can be applied to the student account.
Required Documents
- Online admission application
- Official academic transcripts
- Certified translations
- Degree or diploma certificate
- Language-test results
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of intent
- Letters of reference
- Writing sample
- Research proposal
Practical Tips
- Advice: Confirm your exact programme category before estimating a scholarship amount.
- Advice: Ask previous institutions to send official records early enough for admission review.
- Advice: Use certified translations that reproduce every entry on the original document.
- Advice: Check whether your prior education qualifies for a language exemption.
- Advice: Prepare for a test if Admissions has not confirmed an exemption in writing.
- Advice: Keep your legal name consistent across the application, passport, and transcripts.
- Advice: Tailor statements and research material to the chosen academic programme.
- Advice: Monitor the applicant portal and email for missing-document notices.
- Advice: Plan for full-time registration throughout the scholarship payment sequence.
- Advice: Budget separately for costs that the admission scholarship does not cover.
Conclusion
The St. Paul University Scholarship rewards strong admission results through automatic support tailored to each degree level. Applicants improve their position by choosing an eligible programme, submitting complete official records, meeting the language standard, and maintaining the required full-time sequence.
FAQ
Is there a separate St. Paul University Scholarship application?
No. Eligible students are assessed automatically from their completed admission file.
Are international students eligible?
Yes. The scholarship page includes international students as well as Canadian citizens and permanent residents, subject to the same programme and academic rules.
Can certificate or general bachelor’s students receive the undergraduate award?
No. The university excludes certificate and general bachelor’s programmes from the automatic undergraduate admission scholarship.
What average is required for graduate awards?
Master’s, doctoral, and eligible graduate-diploma candidates need at least an 85% admission average.
Is the undergraduate scholarship renewable?
No. It is a non-renewable award split between the first two terms of full-time enrolment.
How are scholarship funds paid?
The award is credited to the student’s university account according to the applicable term schedule.