Paul and Carol Hill Scholarships
Direct application
About this scholarship
Open to students entering Saint Mary's University in a three-year Bachelor of Arts program who intend to enroll in the Bachelor of Education (Elementary) program to become a teacher in a Catholic school, with a five-year full-time commitment.
One scholarship of $8,000 is available. First preference goes to graduates of Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Saskatchewan who meet academic entrance requirements and have shown volunteer and extracurricular involvement there. If none apply, the award opens to students from Catholic high schools in Saskatchewan, then to Catholic high schools in Alberta or other jurisdictions. After the first year, holders must register in 30 or more credit hours in the award year, volunteer with children or youth, and maintain a superior grade average.
Candidates must submit an essay explaining why they wish to become a teacher in a Catholic school.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Essay explaining why the applicant wishes to become a teacher in a Catholic school.
- One reference letter attesting to volunteer/extracurricular involvement with children or youth.
- New full-time student entering a baccalaureate degree directly from a Catholic high school, or within one year after graduation
- Must intend to complete a Bachelor of Education degree at St. Mary's University immediately after the 3- or 4-year baccalaureate degree
- Must intend to become a teacher in a Catholic school
- Scholarship average of at least 80% (very good academic achievement) in high school
- Demonstrated involvement in volunteer and extra-curricular activities while attending high school
- Must submit one letter of reference attesting to involvement in volunteer/extra-curricular activities with children or youth (applications without a reference letter will not be considered)
- After the first year, holders must register in 30 or more credit hours in the award year, volunteer with children or youth, and maintain a superior grade average.
- Selection preference is given first to Athol Murray College of Notre Dame graduates in Saskatchewan, then Catholic-high-school graduates in Saskatchewan, then Catholic-high-school graduates in Alberta or other jurisdictions.