St. Andrew's Society of Montreal
  • Welcome
  • Accueil
  • About us
    • The Team
    • Youth Committee
    • Partners
    • History >
      • History - The Founding Years >
        • History - Traditional Celebrations
        • HISTORY - CHARITABLE ENDEAVOURS
        • History - The First President
        • HISTORY - THE LEGENDS
      • Genealogical Research
      • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - introduction >
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Map
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Main Tour
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Extension Tour
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Old Montreal
      • The Keith Radley Hutchison Award
      • Scottish Diaspora Tapestry
      • Past Presidents
      • Ball History >
        • History of the St. Andrew's Ball
        • St Andrew’s Ball Guests of Honour
        • Recent Guests of Honour for the St Andrew’s Ball
        • St Andrew’s Ball – Archives
        • St. Andrew's Ball - Debutants, Flower Girls and Pages
      • Caledonian Society of Montreal
      • Minute Books and Membership
      • The Rest of our collection
      • The Scots in Montreal
    • The Journal
    • Wee Weekly News
    • The Scottish Banner
    • Photos
    • Chair of Canadian-Scottish Studies
    • Montreal 1642 tartan >
      • History of the Montreal 1642 tartan
    • Mount Royal Cemetery
  • Membership
    • Membership application
    • Membership renewal
  • Events
    • Kilt Skate
    • Burns Supper
    • WhiskyFête
    • Curling for Dummies
    • St. Patrick's Day Parade
    • Quebec Thistle Awards
    • Pop-up Pipers
    • Summer Barbecue
    • Montreal Highland Games
    • Golf Tournament
    • Fish and Chips Supper
    • Taste of Scotland
    • St. Andrew's Ball
    • Children's Christmas Party
  • Outreach
    • Community assistance
    • Educational aid
    • Cultural grants
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    • Planned giving
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    • Wee Weekly News
    • The Scottish Banner (en anglais seulement)
    • Photos
    • Chaire d'études canado-écossaises
    • Le Tartan de Montréal 1642 >
      • Histoire du Tartan de Montreal 1642
    • Cimetière Mont-Royal
  • Adhésion
    • Demande d'adhésion
    • Renouvellement de l'adhésion
  • Événements
    • Patinage en kilt
    • Souper Burns
    • WhiskyFête
    • Curling pour les nuls
    • Défilé de la Saint-Patrick
    • Prix Auld Alliance du Québec
    • Pop-up Pipers
    • Barbecue d'été
    • Jeux écossais de Montréal
    • Tournoi de golf
    • Souper poisson-frites
    • Goût de l'Écosse
    • Bal de la Saint-André
    • Fête de Noël des enfants
  • Programmes d'aide
    • Assistance communautaire
    • Aide à l'éducation
    • Subventions culturelles
  • Boutique
  • Faire un don
    • Dons planifiés
  • Nous contacter
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Educational Aid

The St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal provides educational aid to qualified students of Scottish ancestry by means of bursaries.
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 31 (cheques mailed in October)
  • Winter term: October 31 (cheques mailed in February)
​​Supporting documents should follow the application as soon as possible. Please note that cheques will not be issued unless all supporting documents have been received.
Apply now for Fall 2021
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
  • 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
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We are pleased to introduce Scottish Affairs Canada as one of our partners. Scotland and Canada have enjoyed a special relationship for centuries. Please click on the Scotland is Now logo and find out about some of the connections that bind our two countries together.

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About us

Founded in 1835, the St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal is a charitable society dedicated to the assistance of Montreal’s Scottish community, to education, and to the preservation of Scottish arts and culture. ​​

À propos de nous

Fondée en 1835, la Société St. Andrew’s de Montréal est une société de bienfaisance qui se consacre à l'aide de la communauté écossaise de Montréal, à l'éducation et à la préservation des arts et de la culture écossais. 

Our partners

Nos partenaires

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Contact us

Nous contacter

1195 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Montréal QC  H3A 1H9

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514-842-2030

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  • Welcome
  • Accueil
  • About us
    • The Team
    • Youth Committee
    • Partners
    • History >
      • History - The Founding Years >
        • History - Traditional Celebrations
        • HISTORY - CHARITABLE ENDEAVOURS
        • History - The First President
        • HISTORY - THE LEGENDS
      • Genealogical Research
      • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - introduction >
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Map
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Main Tour
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Extension Tour
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Old Montreal
      • The Keith Radley Hutchison Award
      • Scottish Diaspora Tapestry
      • Past Presidents
      • Ball History >
        • History of the St. Andrew's Ball
        • St Andrew’s Ball Guests of Honour
        • Recent Guests of Honour for the St Andrew’s Ball
        • St Andrew’s Ball – Archives
        • St. Andrew's Ball - Debutants, Flower Girls and Pages
      • Caledonian Society of Montreal
      • Minute Books and Membership
      • The Rest of our collection
      • The Scots in Montreal
    • The Journal
    • Wee Weekly News
    • The Scottish Banner
    • Photos
    • Chair of Canadian-Scottish Studies
    • Montreal 1642 tartan >
      • History of the Montreal 1642 tartan
    • Mount Royal Cemetery
  • Membership
    • Membership application
    • Membership renewal
  • Events
    • Kilt Skate
    • Burns Supper
    • WhiskyFête
    • Curling for Dummies
    • St. Patrick's Day Parade
    • Quebec Thistle Awards
    • Pop-up Pipers
    • Summer Barbecue
    • Montreal Highland Games
    • Golf Tournament
    • Fish and Chips Supper
    • Taste of Scotland
    • St. Andrew's Ball
    • Children's Christmas Party
  • Outreach
    • Community assistance
    • Educational aid
    • Cultural grants
  • Store
  • Donate
    • Planned giving
  • Contact us
    • Links
  • À propos de nous
    • L'Équipe
    • Comité des jeunes
    • Partenaires
    • Histoire (en anglais seulement)
    • Le Journal
    • Wee Weekly News
    • The Scottish Banner (en anglais seulement)
    • Photos
    • Chaire d'études canado-écossaises
    • Le Tartan de Montréal 1642 >
      • Histoire du Tartan de Montreal 1642
    • Cimetière Mont-Royal
  • Adhésion
    • Demande d'adhésion
    • Renouvellement de l'adhésion
  • Événements
    • Patinage en kilt
    • Souper Burns
    • WhiskyFête
    • Curling pour les nuls
    • Défilé de la Saint-Patrick
    • Prix Auld Alliance du Québec
    • Pop-up Pipers
    • Barbecue d'été
    • Jeux écossais de Montréal
    • Tournoi de golf
    • Souper poisson-frites
    • Goût de l'Écosse
    • Bal de la Saint-André
    • Fête de Noël des enfants
  • Programmes d'aide
    • Assistance communautaire
    • Aide à l'éducation
    • Subventions culturelles
  • Boutique
  • Faire un don
    • Dons planifiés
  • Nous contacter
    • Liens