
Returning Student Awards
Each year, Student Services is able to distribute scholarship and award funds to upper year Grebel students thanks to the generous donations of supporters.
The scholarships and awards are available to all Grebel students who have a formal association with the Grebel residence program in the year for which they are applying.Ìý
The scholarships and awards listed below are available for the 2023/2024 academic year. Typical award amounts are listed, although these amounts will vary from year to year based on availability of funds.
Awards for the 2024/25 academic year are closed.
For awards to be distributed in the 2025/26 academic year, theÌýapplication deadline is January 12,Ìý2025. See below to apply.
Note:ÌýThe award descriptions shown below are also present on the returning students application form.Ìý
Alice Eisen Leadership Award
This award supports Grebel students who have demonstrated commitment to community life through leadership positions. RecipientsÌýwill be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will be enrolledÌýat the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ or Wilfrid Laurier University.
- Students will hold a minimumÌýone-term upcoming Grebel residence or apartment contract (for the term(s) when the award will be dispersed).
- Students will have had at least 2 previous terms in residence and/or the Grebel apartments.
- Students will demonstrate commitment to the quality of community life.
- Students will have been in an elected or appointed position on Student Council or the Larger Leadership Team.
- Students will have demonstrated solid academic ability.
- Financial need will be taken into consideration.
Size of award
Typically, two awards of approximately $500 each.Ìý
Visit the awards webpage.Ìý
David Regier Student Award
This award provides financial support for students at Grebel who are OSAP eligible and involved in community life.ÌýRecipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will hold a minimum one-term upcoming Grebel residence or apartment contract (for the term(s) when the award will be dispersed).
- Students must be OSAP eligible during the term(s) the funds will be dispersed.
- Students will have demonstrated involvement in life at the college.
- Students must be in good academic standing.
- Students must be a UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ student.
Size of award
Typically, fiveÌýawards of approximatelyÌý$1,000 each.Ìý
Visit the award webpage.
Eby Leadership Award
To support and promote leadership gifts among students in at Grebel. Recipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will be enrolled at UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ or Wilfrid Laurier University.
- Students must exhibit leadership involvement or leadership potential.
- Students will hold a minimum one-term upcomingÌýresidence or apartment contract (for the term(s))Ìýwhen the award will be dispersed.
- Students will demonstrate commitment to the quality of community life at Grebel.
- Students will demonstrate solid academic ability.
- Financial need may be taken into consideration (please address in application form).
- Students will have had 2 previous terms at Grebel as a resident and/or apartment dweller.
Size of award
Typically, two-three awards of approximately $800 each.
Visit the award webpage.
George E. and Louise Schroeder Residence Award
This award is for students who exhibit diligent involvement and outstanding leadership.ÌýRecipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- RecipientsÌýwill haveÌýexhibited extraordinary involvement and leadership in Grebel’s residence program.
Size of award
Typically, two awards of approximately $1,100 each.Ìý
Good Foundation Scholarships
TheseÌýscholarships recognizeÌýresident and apartment upper-year students who demonstrate scholastic ability and who are likely to make a significant contribution to the quality of community life at Grebel.ÌýRecipientsÌýwill be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will hold a minimum one-term upcoming resident or apartment contract (for the term(s) when the scholarship will be dispersed).
- Students will have a cumulative academic average of 80% or higher.
- Students will demonstrate their significant contribution to the quality of life at Grebel.
- Students must be enrolled at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ.
Size of scholarships
Typically, two-threeÌýscholarships of approximately $2,800 each.Ìý
Grebel Student Award
This award supports Grebel students who are likely to make a significant contribution to the quality of life at the College. RecipientsÌýwill be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will hold a minimum one-term upcoming resident or apartment contract (for the term(s) when the scholarship will be dispersed).
- StudentsÌýwill demonstrate how they plan to contribute in a positive manner to the Grebel community.
- Students will be enrolled atÌýUÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ or Wilfrid Laurier University.
- Students will be in good academic standing.
- Students will beÌýenrolled in Grebel courses.
Size of award
Typically, sixÌýawards of approximately $750Ìýeach.Ìý
Hildebrand Family Award
This award is for OSAP-eligible Grebel students, enrolled at UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ who have demonstrated involvement at Grebel. Recipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students must be OSAP eligible for the term(s) when the award would be dispersed.
- Students will have demonstrated involvement in life at Grebel.
- Students must be a future resident, apartment dweller or off-campus associate for the term(s) when the award will be dispersed.
- Students must be in good academic standing.
Size of award
Up to five awards of approximately $1,000 each.Ìý
Jacob Andres Award
To financially assist upper-year Grebel students from one of the 4 western provinces.ÌýRecipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students must consider one of the four western provinces of Canada as home.
- Students will be entering their second or higher year of studies.
- Students will have completed at least two terms in residence.
- Students must demonstrate academic excellence.
Size of award
Typically, one award of approximately $400.Ìý
Joan Weber Award
To support and promote leadership among Grebel students who are OSAP eligible. Recipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will be enrolled in UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ or Wilfred Laurier University.
- Students will hold a minimum one-term upcoming residence or apartment contract (for the term(s) when the award will be dispersed).
- Students will have had at least 2 previous terms in residence at Grebel by the time the award will be dispersed.
- Students must be OSAP eligible for the term(s)Ìýwhen the award will be dispersed.
- Students will have demonstrated commitment to the quality of community life at the college.
- Students willÌýexhibitÌýleadership involvement or leadership potential.
Size of award
Typically, three awards of approximately $700 each.Ìý
Visit the award webpage.
Klaassen Religious Studies Award
This award is for Grebel students who have taken or are currently enrolled in a religious studies course at Grebel.ÌýRecipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will be enrolled in a Religious Studies course taught at Conrad GrebelÌý(offer contingent on student taking/completing the course).
- Students willÌýbe anÌýupper-year student.
- Students will holdÌýaÌýminimum one-term upcoming resident or apartment contract (for the term(s) when the award will be dispersed).
Size of Award
Typically, one award of approximately $500.Ìý
Visit the award webpage.
Lucinda Robertson Scholarship
To support students living at Grebel who have demonstrated scholastic ability and who will make a significant contribution to the quality of life at Grebel. Recipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will holdÌýaÌýminimum one-term upcoming resident or apartment contract (for the term(s) when the award will be dispersed).
- Students will have a cumulative average of 75% or higher.
- Students will demonstrate commitment to the quality ofÌýcommunity life at Grebel.
- Students must be enrolled at UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ.
Size of scholarship
Typically, two awards of approximately $800Ìýeach.Ìý
Marpeck Leadership Award
This award supports studentsÌýpursuing an Engineering degree and who have an aptitude for and experience in leadership at Grebel.ÌýRecipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will beÌýpursuing an Engineering degree at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ.
- Students will holdÌýaÌýminimum one-term upcoming resident or apartment contract (for the term(s) when the award will be dispersed).
- Students demonstrates a commitment to residence program and has demonstratedÌýleadership abilities or potential to take on formal or informal leadership roles.
Size of award
Typically, two awards of approximately $1,000 each.Ìý
Visit the award webpage.Ìý
Good Family Residence Award
This award supports Grebel students involved in leadership.ÌýRecipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will holdÌýaÌýminimum one-term upcoming resident or apartment contract (for the term(s) when the award will be dispersed).
- Students demonstrate a commitment to the residence program and have demonstrated leadership abilities or potential to take on formal or informal leadership roles.
Size of award
Typically, one award of approximately $1,200.
Visit the award webpage.Ìý
Matthew 25:35 Award
This award is to support Grebel students who demonstrate financial need.ÌýRecipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will holdÌýaÌýminimum one-term upcoming resident or apartment contract (for the term(s) when the award will be dispersed).
- Students must have financial need.
Size of award
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PeaceWorks Technology Solutions Award
This award supports students who are pursuing a degree in technology and who demonstrate passion for peace and justice.ÌýRecipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will be holding a one-term upcoming residence or apartment contract (for the term(s) whenÌýthe award will be dispersed).
- Students isÌýenrolled inÌýtechnology courses at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering).
- Students will demonstrate a commitment to issues of peace and justice.
- Preference may be given to students who have been or plan to be enrolled in Peace and Conflict courses.
Size of award
Typically, three awards of approximatelyÌý$500 each.Ìý
Visit the award webpage.Ìý
Robin Jutzi Scholarship
This scholarship supports students with unique challenges, mentally and/or physically, with demonstrated scholastic ability in Arts, Science or Math.ÌýRecipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will be holding a one-term upcoming residence or apartment contract (for the term(s) whenÌýthe award will be dispersed).
- Students will have uniqueÌýchallenges (physical or mental).
- Students will demonstrate academicÌýability in the Faculty of Arts, Sciences or Math.
- Students will have contributed positively to the life of the residence or associate program.
- Students must be enrolled at UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ.
Size of scholarship
Typically, two awards of approximately $1,000 each.Ìý
Visit the award webpage.Ìý
Sauer Family Award
To support students living at Grebel who have demonstrated commitment to the quality of life at Grebel.ÌýRecipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- StudentsÌýwill have financial need.
- StudentsÌýmust be enrolled atÌýUÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ or Wilfred Laurier University.
- Students will have demonstrated commitment to the quality of community life at Grebel.
- Students will be holding a one-term upcoming residence or apartment contract (for the term(s) when the award will be dispersed).
Size of award
Typically, two awards of approximately $500 each.Ìý
Visit the award webpage.Ìý
Student Council Award
This award provides financial assistance and supports and promotes leadership among OSAP-eligible Grebel students. Recipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students must be OSAP eligible for the term(s)Ìýwhen the award will be dispersed.
- Students will be either enrolled at UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ OR be a Mennonite enrolled at Wilfred Laurier University.
- Students will be holding a one-term upcoming residence or apartment contract (for the term(s) whenÌýthe award will be dispersed).
- Students will demonstrate commitment to the quality of community life at the college and active involvement in Student Council activities.
Size of award
Typically, sixÌýawards of approximately $500Ìýeach.Ìý
Upper Year Residence Award
This award encourages Mennonite Church Canada and Mennonite Church USA upper-year students to continue living at Grebel.ÌýRecipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students will be part of an MC Canada or MC USA congregation.
- Students will have lived in residence and will have contributed positively to the life of the residence community.
- Preference will be given to students studying in the Faculty of Arts.
Size of award
Typically, fiveÌýawards of approximately $600 each.Ìý
College Anniversary Legacy Award
To support and promote community life at Conrad Grebel University College and to offset residence and apartment fees.ÌýRecipients will be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Currently living in residence or apartments or planning to hold an upcoming term contract.
- Involvement in community life at the college.
- Good academic standing.
Size of award
Typically awards rangeÌýfrom $500-1,000.Ìý
Spirit of Grebel Award
The Spirit of Grebel Award supports students enrolled in the residence program at the Grebel. It honours and rewards a student(s) who has lived into the ‘spirit’ of the residential program in an exemplary way. Students do not apply for this award. They are selected by Student Services based on the following criteria:Ìý
- Students who are holding an upcoming one-term contract for a residence or apartment space,
- Students who have demonstrated the spirit of Grebel by involving themselves either as a participant or formal leader, in a breadth of ways that reflect the Student Services mission statement.
- Students who have been a role model for other students and have demonstrated exceptional community spirit.ÌýÌý
- Students who show potential and heart for continuing this spirit of involvement.ÌýÌý
- Students who are in good or excellent academic standing with the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, WLU, or Conestoga College.ÌýÌýÌý
Size of Award
One award of at least $1,000 and may be given in addition to awards previously allocated.
Visit the award webpage.Ìý
Matching Mennonite Congregational Student Aid
Conrad Grebel University College wants to partner with Mennonite Church Canada and Mennonite Church USA congregations to supportÌýstudents. Grebel will match up to $250 per term, for each of your undergraduate students living in Grebel'sÌýresidence. Most students do 2 terms per year at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, so the average student will receive a $500 reduction in Grebel residence fees in addition to support from their MC Canada or MCUSAÌýchurch.
Ask if your congregation has a Faith Formation or Student Aid fund as part of the budget.
If they do not, this may be an incentive to initiate support for your congregation’s undergraduate students. Students apply for the support from the congregation (note that each congregation will have individual forms and deadlines). When your congregation approves the support, they send a cheque with a memo listing the students who are receiving the support. In addition to the congregational support, Grebel will deduct the matching amount directly from the student’s account.
Mennonite Disaster Service Scholarship
This scholarship provides aid to students who take on a 4-week volunteer initiative to help clean up and reconstruct disaster-struck areas around North America, with Mennonite Disaster Service.ÌýRecipientsÌýwill be chosen giving preference to the following criteria:
- Students attending Conrad Grebel University College as either a resident or associateÌý
- Full-time students under a degree program
- Students in good academic standing
Size of scholarship
One $4500 scholarship to each student covering the full-time tuition expenses of one term.Ìý
Visit the award webpage.Ìý