VIU Tyndale’s Terrific Entrance Scholarships and Awards

Here at Tyndale University, we know that financing your education requires careful research and planning. We are here to help by showing you the many opportunities available to make your Tyndale education more affordable. Check out some of the scholarships and awards that you could earn when you’ve applied to Tyndale.

President’s Scholarship

The President's Scholarship is an entrance scholarship awarded automatically to every qualified new full-time student who is accepted into a BA, BBA, BRE or Transitions program at Tyndale and meet the academic criteria below.

The scholarship amount differs based on your SAT, ACT, or CLT score or your GPA from your top six grade 12 U or M courses (including ENG4U) in your most recent academic transcript. Transfer or mature student's GPA will be taken from their most recent academic transcript.

Scholarship level Scholarship amount Criteria
President’s Scholarship of Distinction $5,000 Minimum average of 90% (3.90 GPA or 1200 SAT or 27 ACT or 84 CLT)
President’s Scholarship of Excellence $2,000 Average between 80% and 89.9% (3.70-3.89 GPA or 1130 - 1190 SAT or 25 - 26 ACT or 78-83 CLT)
President’s Scholarship of Merit $1,000 Average between 75% and 79.9% (3.00-3.69 GPA or 1060 - 1120 SAT or 23 - 24 ACT or 74-77 CLT)

New full-time students don’t have to submit an application to receive this scholarship. They will be automatically considered for the President's Scholarship.

Christian Camp Service Award

Award amount: $500

The Christian Camp Service Award is given up to a maximum of five full-time students with financial need being an essential criterion. The student must be working full-time at a partnering Christian camp for the summer leading up to their academic year at Tyndale. A supporting document confirming this employment is required.

You must submit an application to apply for the Christian Camp Service Award. The application deadline is September 20, 2024.

Graham Greaves Music Bursary

Bursary amount: $1,000

The Graham Greaves Music Bursary is awarded to a student enrolled in the BA: Music program as a Major or a Minor and is in good academic standing. Preference is given to a student who volunteers in music ministry at healthcare or long term care facilities; alternatively, demonstrates an intent to pursue a career in music and worship arts that may include teaching, music therapy, composing, worship director, etc. The student must also be in financial need.

For a full list of bursaries that are available at Tyndale, check out the Undergraduate Studies Bursaries List (pdf).


Apply for as many scholarships as you can! You’re not limited to apply for just one award. Even if you may not meet all of the primary criteria, apply anyways. There are always secondary criteria you could be considered for.

For more tips on how to apply to scholarships and awards at Tyndale, check out the Applying for Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards page.


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