Scholarships
Key Scholarship Information
- At this time, scholarships are only available to students enrolling in boarding (Grades 8 to 12). There are no day scholarships.
- Scholarships are merit-based awards and cover a portion of fees only. This means that the awarding of the scholarship is based on the merit of the student rather than their financial circumstances. For families looking for ‘needs-based’ support, please check the Financial Aid pages.
- All SMUS scholarships are entrance scholarships. This means that you can only apply for them if the student is not yet attending SMUS.
Scholarships for Canadian Students Only
Indigenous Peoples Within Canada Award
Our community aspires to build with Indigenous Peoples a relationship where their perspectives and cultures are present in our communal life in ways that are authentic, visible, respectful, and integrated. We want our approach to reflect the living nature of the local communities, along with the highest understanding of what it means to be a good neighbour.
St. Michaels University School is pleased to offer two awards to students who identify as members of Indigenous communities within Canada, whether First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit.
For more information, and to apply for this award, please contact the Admissions office.
Scholarships for US and Canadian Students
The Best School Year Ever® contest
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- Open to students going into Grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 resident in the US or Canada (excl. Quebec)
- Deadline is in December each year
To enter, you must complete a form and submit your most recent report cards. Learn more about The Best School Year Ever® contest on the dedicated contest website.
North American Merit Scholarships
- Awarded to students enrolling in boarding for Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
- Open to residents of the US or Canada
- Applied for during the normal application process (see more information below)
The North American Merit Scholarships recognize student achievement as well as a commitment to the school Values: Respect, Courage, Honesty and Service.
International Scholarships
Vivat Prize International Boarding Scholarships
- Limited number of scholarships awarded to boarding students enrolling in Grades 8 to 11
- They do not cover 100% of fees
- Open to non-residents of Canada
- Students must be committed to enrolling through to Grade 12 graduation
- Applied for during the normal application process (see more information below)
The Vivat Prize is awarded in recognition of a demonstrated commitment to excellence, service and academic success.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
The following information is for the Vivat Prize and North American Merit Scholarships. To apply for the Indigenous Peoples of Canada Award, contact our Admissions office. Entries to The Best School Year Ever contest must be made on the dedicated The Best School Year Ever website.
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School Application
Parents/guardians complete and submit an application to attend SMUS on behalf of the student through our Admissions Portal and indicate that they are applying for a scholarship.
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Scholarship Application Process
The online application and according checklist must be completed before applying for a scholarship. Once all required application documents have been completed and reviewed by the Admissions office, candidates are invited to complete an interview and entrance testing conducted either in-person or over an online video platform.
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Interview and Entrance Testing
The interview and entrance testing can take approximately 120 minutes. Any admissions tests will be administered at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee and considered part of the scholarship eligibility review.
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Outcome
After reviewing your application, the Admissions office will advise you of the outcome of your application, including if you have also been awarded a scholarship.