Bursary
A monetary award to assist students in the pursuit of their
studies based on financial need and satisfactory academic
achievement. 
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       Financial assistance is available only to full-time
      students.
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       Applicants for bursaries should have attained at least a
      GPA of 4.00 in the academic year immediately preceding
      application.
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       The usual value of bursaries is from $200.00 to $300.00.
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       Application for a bursary should be made after the
      applicant has registered. Normally bursary applications are dealt
      with in the Second term. Applications will be accepted up to
      March 30 of the current academic year. Applications and
      information are available from the Student Awards Office, Wilfrid
      Laurier University.

 The Major W. Freeman Anderson Award
An annual award of $100.00 is available to a female student
registered in the Second, Third or Fourth Year of any program of
the Department of Sociology. Eligible students must demonstrate
financial need.

 Atkinson Charitable Foundation Bursaries
A number of bursaries are awarded to deserving undergraduate
students in any year of a Degree program. Applicants must be
residents of the Province of Ontario and be able to demonstrate
financial need.

 Barkley's of Avonmore Bursary
Provided by Mr. Fred Barkely of Avonmore, Ontario. A bursary
valued at $500.00 or two bursaries of $250.00 will be awarded
annually to students who can establish financial need. Preference
will be given to students from Third World countries.

 Peter Barrett Memorial Bursary
Value: determined annually. This bursary is in memory of
Peter Barrett, a professor of Business from 1992 to 1994.
Third year students with good academic standing, showing an
interest in environmental business and who can demonstrate a
financial need should apply through the Student Awards Office.

 Eric Barton Memorial Bursary
Value: $100.00. To be awarded annually to a deserving student in
the Honours BMus program entering Second, Third or Fourth Year
with preference given to a student in Honours performance
(voice).

 Birks Family Foundation Bursaries
The Birks Family Foundation has established a plan of annual
contributions to the Student Aid Fund of recognized Canadian
Universities and Colleges for the creation of the Birks Family
Foundation Bursaries.

    The bursaries are open to all Faculties and no
restrictions are placed on year. The number and value of these
awards vary annually, depending upon available funds from the
Foundation.

 Sandra Lynn Bresso Bursary
Given in memory of the late Sandra Lynne Bresso. Up to five
bursaries, valued at $200.00 each, will be given to a student(s)
whose academic performance is satisfactory, and who can
demonstrate need.

 Canadian Federation of University Women,
Kitchener-Waterloo
Provided by the Kitchener-Waterloo branch of the Canadian
Federation of University Women. Open to full-time women students
of Wilfrid Laurier University in Second, Third or Fourth Year,
who have a minimum GPA of 7.00. Mature women students meeting
these requirements are encouraged to apply.

 The Society of Management Accountants of Ontario - Grand
River Chapter
Value: $300.00. This award is funded through the generosity of
the Grand River Chapter of the Society of Management Accountants
of Ontario. Students entering the First Year of the business or
accounting program who have completed secondary school in the
counties of Perth, Wellington, or Waterloo are eligible.
Financial need must be demonstrated through application
which can be obtained from the Student Awards Office.

 Jim Clark Bursary
Established in memory of the late Jim Clark, Professor of
English, 1948 to 1982. The bursary is offered annually to a
deserving student entering Third Year, registered in drama
courses in the Department of English. The recipient will be
selected by the Department of English in conjunction with the
Director Student Awards.

 Class of 1980 Bursary
Provided by the 1980 graduating class of Wilfrid Laurier
University. Open to any undergraduate student whose academic work
is satisfactory, and who can demonstrate financial need.

 Class of 1981 Bursary
Provided by the 1981 graduating class of Wilfrid Laurier
University. Awarded annually to any undergraduate whose academic
work is satisfactory, and who can demonstrate financial  need.

 The John Finlay Memorial Bursary
Value: $250.00. This award is established in memory of Dr. John
Finlay. Provided annually by the Economics Association at Wilfrid
Laurier University. It will be awarded to a Third or Fourth Year
student registered in Honours Economics whose performance is
satisfactory and who can demonstrate financial need.

 Foreign Student Bursaries
A limited number of bursaries will be provided in any year to
foreign students. Expenses covering students' living and
education costs are to be met by the student or their sponsor,
and it is important that applicants have adequate resources apart
from any assistance supplied by the University. Applications for
a bursary will be accepted after students have registered at the
University and commenced their course of study. Normally, funds
are provided for unanticipated expenses. Decisions about
applications will be made in January or February of the Winter
Term.

 Grad Class Bursary
Students in financial need may apply for bursary assistance
provided that they are registered in their Second, Third or
Fourth Years. Extracurricular involvement while at Wilfrid
Laurier University is also a requirement for this bursary.

 The Clayton B. Hicks Memorial Bursary
Given by the Kitchener-Waterloo Optimist Club in recognition of
participation by students of Wilfrid Laurier University in the
Club's annual fund drive. Awarded to students of approved
academic standing, who require financial assistance in any year.

 Ada H. Huenergard Award
A bursary fund to assist students at Wilfrid Laurier University
has been established by the estate of the late Ada H. Huenergard
of Waterloo. The fund will be administered at the discretion of
the University.

 I.O.D.E. Tommy Atkins Chapter Bursary
Value: $300.00. Bursary assistance is available from the
I.O.D.E. Tommy Atkins Chapter for full-time financially needy
students. Good academic standing is also required.

 Kitchener-Waterloo Community Foundation Bursary
Bursaries will be awarded annually to full-time students from the
Kitchener-Waterloo area registered in an arts or music program.

 The Jeff Lasovich Memorial Award
Provided by friends of the late Jeff Lasovich, who was killed in
August 1981, and who was a member of the Golden Hawk varsity
soccer team in 1980-81, national finalists. Open to any student
who is in satisfactory academic standing, and who can establish
financial need.

 The Arthur B. and Hanna B. Little Memorial Bursary
These awards were established in memory of Arthur B. and Hanna B.
Little. Students must demonstrate financial need and be
maintaining good academic standing.

 3M Canada Inc. Bursary
Value: $500.00. Open to a student in a science-related discipline
who can demonstrate financial need. Students should complete an
application available in the Student Awards Office. Selection
made by the Director Student Awards.

 Masonic Foundation of Ontario Bursaries
A limited number of bursaries to be known as ``The Masonic
Foundation of Ontario Bursaries'' are available from the
Foundation to assist in worthy cases in emergency circumstance,
as certified by the appropriate awards officer of the university
concerned, the amount of the bursary not to exceed $600.00 in any
one case.

 Keith Moore Memorial Bursary
Two bursaries of $500.00 each will be awarded to two needy
students entering Third or Fourth Year of a General or Honours
Geography program. The funds come from the Keith Moore Memorial
Endowment fund set up by the Moore family and friends. Students
applying must be eligible for OSAP and be in good academic
standing. The deadline for application is September 15. Please
submit applications to the Geography Department.

 Pennsylvania German Folklore Society Bursary
An award of $200.00 will be granted to a graduate or
undergraduate student who presents an original essay, not less
than 3,000 words in length, on any topic related to the culture,
language or history of the Pennsylvania-German people of Ontario.

 Frank C. Peters Bursary
Value: $150.00. Provided by the Alumni Association of Wilfrid
Laurier University in honour of former President of the
University Frank C. Peters. Open to any student of satisfactory
academic standing who can demonstrate financial need.

 Gladys and Norman Raiter Bursary
A number of bursaries will be awarded annually in memory of the
late Gladys and Norman Raiter. Applicants must be in good
academic standing, and be able to establish need.

 The Wayne G. Schreiber Philosophy Bursary
Value: $300.00. This bursary has been established through the
generosity of Wayne G. Schreiber and is available to Third or
Fourth Year Honours Philosophy students holding Canadian
citizenship. Students must have successfully completed PY204
(Logic) with a minimum GPA of 6.00 in that course  (PY204 is
required so long as this continues to be a requirement of the
Honours program) and be able to demonstrate financial need. The
award will be provided in the First Year to a female student who
meets the above criteria and will alternate preferably between
male/female students in subsequent years. Applications are
available in the Student Awards Office.

 John Cameron Somerville Bursary
Provided by his family in memory of the late John Cameron
Somerville, an undergraduate of the class of 1973, for a
student(s) who has/have successfully completed the Second Year in
a social science course, and who can demonstrate need. The
bursary will be awarded by the President of Wilfrid Laurier
University.

 The John H. Spense Bursaries
The bursary fund to assist students at Wilfrid Laurier University
has been established by the estate of the late John H. Spense,
Brantford. This fund will be used to provide bursaries up to
$200.00.

 Tamiae Bursary
Two awards are provided by the Tamiae Society of Wilfrid Laurier
University. These will be awarded to students registered in
Honours business or Honours economics whose performance is
satisfactory and who can demonstrate financial need. The amount
will be determined annually.

 Lawrence E. Toombs Bursary
Value: $250.00. In honour of Dr. Lawrence E. Toombs, Professor
Emeritus of Religion and Culture and recipient of the WLU
Outstanding Teacher Award of 1980, alumni, students and friends
have established the Lawrence E. Toombs Bursary in Archaeology.
Available to Honours archaeology students who require academic
credit and excavation experience overseas as part of their
Honours archaeology curriculum. Selection will be made by
departmental committee based on financial need. Students in good
academic standing are welcome to apply to the Student Awards
Office by February 15th.

 WLU Alumni Association Toronto Chapter Bursary
Value: $500.00. This bursary is provided annually by the Toronto
Chapter of the Wilfrid Laurier University Alumni Association.
Applicants must be in their graduating year and have demonstrated
extra-curricular involvement throughout their time at Wilfrid
Laurier University. Applicants must also demonstrate financial
need and have satisfactory grades in their program of study.

 Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA)
Bursary
Value: $500.00. This bursary has been established by the Wilfrid
Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) to provide bursary
assistance to a deserving full-time WLU student who does not have
an immediate familial relationship with a member of the WLUFA
bargaining unit. Selection will be make by the Director of
Student Awards in consultation with the Executive of WLUFA.

 Wilfrid Laurier University Staff Association Bursary
Provided annually by the Wilfrid Laurier University Staff
Association this bursary has a total value of $500.00. It is open
to all full-time students in satisfactory academic standing who
can demonstrate financial need.

 Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union Bursary
Value: $500.00. Two bursaries will be awarded annually by the
Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union. No student may
receive a bursary more than once. Students must establish
financial need and preference will be given to students who have
demonstrated character and resourcefulness, and have participated
in campus extra-curricular activities, and/or who have been
active in the community. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of
4.00 and be enrolled full-time at Wilfrid Laurier University. The
bursary will be awarded by the Director Student Awards in
consultation with the President of the Wilfrid Laurier University
Students' Union.

 The Women's Auxiliary Bursary
One bursary of $200.00 will be awarded by the Women's Auxiliary
of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary to one or more qualified students.
The student must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of
4.00.

 Women's Centre Bursary
Value: $500.00. The Women's Centre has established a bursary
funded from the Graduate Students' Association for a sole support
parent pursuing graduate studies who can demonstrate financial
need. Applications are available in the Student Awards Office.