Educational Aid

The St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal provides educational aid to qualified students of Scottish ancestry by means of bursaries and scholarships.

There are three criteria for getting an educational bursary with the St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal:
  • student must be of Scottish birth or ancestry
  • student must be in full-time attendance at a university or CEGEP
  • student must be a resident of Quebec

If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the funds available, bursaries will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Deadlines for receipt of applications
  • Fall term: May 30 (cheques mailed in September)
  • Winter term: October 31 (cheques mailed in February)
​​Supporting documents should follow the application as soon as possible.
Applications for the winter term are now closed. Applications for fall 2020 will be available in April.

Minimum criteria required of Bursary Applicants

1.1 First time application - minimum requirements
  • completed application submitted by deadline
  • application form is complete
  • official transcripts have been received and are in the applicant's file
  • Scottish backgrounds/affiliations
  • acceptance into university program leading to formal qualification
  • status as a full-time student
  • evidence of financial shortfall - detailed budget showing discrepancy between anticipated expenses and anticipated income
  • supportive academic reference
  • supportive personal reference
  • covering letter proving clear evidence of seriousness of intent
1.2 Bursary holders, minimum requirements to be satisfied for second disbursement
  • official transcripts provided
  • evidence of a GPA of at least 3
  • evidence provided of maintenance of full-time status for 2nd semester
  • covering letter provided addressing experience of 1st semester and providing additional information the candidate wishes to bring to the Commitee's attention (e.g grades, GPA, status in program, etc...)
1.3 Renewal Applications, minimum requirements
  • completed application submitted by deadline
  • renewal application form is complete
  • official transcripts from previous year have been received
  • GPA for previous semester shows evidence of 3 minimum
  • evidence of full-time status in program has been provided
  • covering letter provided addressing experience of previous semester and providing additional information the candidate wishes to bring to the Committee's attention in support of their renewal