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Friday, September 3, 2010

The BMO Financial Group Diversity Scholarships at Ryerson University

The BMO Financial Group’s philanthropic investments include a variety of educational initiatives. They are committed to providing programs needed to benefit the broader community. The BMO Financial Group Diversity Scholarships at Ryerson University will provide enhanced access to post-secondary education for traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, international students, students with disabilities and aboriginal students.

There will be a total of up to 15 scholarships offered to students officially enrolled in a four-year full-time undergraduate degree program.

Criteria
■ must be from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, international students, students with disabilities and aboriginal students
■ officially enrolled in a four-year full-time undergraduate degree program
■ students entering 1st year with a minimum average of 80% in 6 U/M credits or equivalent will be considered for a $1000 scholarship – Deadline: October 1. Scholarships will be issued at the end of November.
■ students entering 1st year with a minimum average of 85% in 6 U/M credits or equivalent will be considered for a $2500 scholarship – Deadline: October 1. Scholarships will be issued at the end of November.
■ students currently enrolled in 1st, 2nd or 3rd year with a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average will be considered for a $1000 scholarship – Deadline: March 1. All scholarships awarded will be deposited directly to students’ tuition fees, for the following academic year.
■ students currently enrolled in 1st, 2nd or 3rd year with a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average will be considered for a $2500 scholarship – Deadline: March 1. All scholarships awarded will be deposited directly to students’ tuition fees, for the following academic year.
■ demonstrated financial need reflected in the Budget Form submitted
■ submission of a personal letter (750 words or less) which describes both successes and challenges experienced while pursuing a postsecondary education and the importance of receiving this scholarship
Submit letter, completed budget form and signed FIPPA statement to:
Student Financial Assistance Office, Basement Podium Building, POD 59
Deadlines: For students entering first-year: October 1
For students currently in first, second and third year: March 1

Questions? Please email: awards@ryerson.ca