Conestoga College has created exciting new degree opportunities for its current and prospective students. Beginning in Fall 2010, Conestoga is offering new Entrance Scholarships and Guaranteed Residence for Bachelor degree students.
Entrance scholarships ranging from $750 to $2000 will be given to students entering Conestoga’s degree programs, based on the average of your top six Grade 12 U or M grades or equivalent as determined through the Conestoga College admission process.
Entrance Scholarships for Degrees
70 - 74.9%.................$ 750
75 - 84.9%.................$1,000
85 - 89.9%.................$1,500
90%+…………….….....$2,000
Eligibility
- full-time student registered in Year 1 of a four-year Conestoga Bachelor degree program*
- has obtained a minimum average of 70% in their top six Grade 12 U or M grades or equivalent
- demonstrate financial need
- have lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months
- is a Canadian citizen, Landed Immigrant or Protected Person
*Students in collaborative degree programs (i.e. Bachelor of Science in Nursing with McMaster University) are not eligible for these scholarships, however, you continue to be eligible for Conestoga‘s Entrance Awards and other scholarships. Click on http://www.conestogac.on.ca/financialaid/awards/awards.jsp for details.
*Scholarships for students bridging into degree programs after completion of a diploma or another degree program will be offered a pro-rated amount i.e. 50% if they are entering Year 3. Eligibility will be based on the grades used for admission purposes.
Applying for a Scholarship
Upon confirmation to your degree program, Conestoga College’s Financial Aid and Student Awards Office will automatically send you the Conestoga College Entrance Scholarship for Degree Programs application form. In order to be considered, you must complete and return the Scholarship Application Form by the deadline date of September 21, 2010.
Guaranteed Residence
In addition, Conestoga is guaranteeing lodging in residence for all four years for its degree students. That’s four years of being assured of a room in residence, no waiting list, while you study full-time in our degree programs - guaranteed.
*Students must apply and meet the deadline date of April 1st
Students in collaborative degree programs (i.e. BScN Nursing with McMaster University) are eligible for guaranteed lodging in residence.
Applicants with children/spouses are however not eligible for residence
Offer of Guaranteed Residence
Students must apply to Residence according to the normal procedures and comply with all deadlines, including fee payments. The Registrar’s Office will provide the Residence a listing of degree program students who qualify for the offer of guaranteed accommodations.
Other Scholarships and Awards
Recipients may also be eligible for other existing scholarships and awards at Conestoga College. Click on www.conestogac.on.ca/financialaid/awards/awards.jsp for details.
So register now and earn your degree at Conestoga!
Conestoga offers Bachelor Degrees in:- Accounting, Audit and Information Technology
- International Business Management
- Health Informatics Management
- Community and Criminal Justice
- Architecture - Project and Facility Management
- Mechanical Systems Engineering
- Integrated Telecommunications and Computer Technologies
Note: Conestoga also offers collaborative degrees with McMaster University - Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Diploma RPN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Click on www.conestogac.on.ca/degrees/index.jsp for more details about Degree Programs.
Questions about scholarships? Contact Lisa Nequest in the Financial Aid Office at 519-748-5220 ext. 3704
Questions about residence? Contact the Residence at 519- 895-2272 and ask for the Residence Life Coordinator at ext 712. Email rlcconestoga@stayrcc.com. For more info click on www.conestogarez.ca.
If you would like a tour of Conestoga, please contact Jason Humphrey at jwhumphrey@conestogac.on.ca or call 519-748-5220 ext 2305.