UNIVERSITY OF RYERSON – TERENCE GRIER ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP 2011 – TORONTO

The Terence Grier Entrance Scholarship honours the achievements of Ryerson’s President, from 1988-1995, in particular his leadership through a period of profound change at Ryerson, culminating in the acquisition of university status at the institution.

Value : The scholarship is valued at full tuition and is not renewable.

Eligibility :
Must be a current full-time (2010-11) secondary school student in Canada.
Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Must have achieved high school matriculation.
Must be pursuing post-secondary studies for the first time.
Must be seeking admission into first year undergraduate study in a full-time degree program at Ryerson University.

Criteria : Minimum average of 85% in 6 Ontario Grade 12 U/M or equivalent credits from a high school within Canada Successful demonstration of exceptional aptitude for or interest in the chosen field of study at Ryerson (e.g., a journalism applicant who has already achieved an outstanding record on a high school newspaper; a theatre applicant who has already starred in school or amateur productions; a business applicant who has already demonstrated entrepreneurial skills; and other comparable achievements in whatever field of study.

Important Dates :
Application and supporting material must be received by APRIL 1, 2011.
The selected recipient will be offered the scholarship in May

Application Procedure : Submission of an original plus two (2) copies of the entire application package, which must include : Completed application form for the Terence Grier Entrance Scholarship Personal letter (keyboarded or typed), not to exceed 750 words, outlining the candidate’s specific area of aptitude, in relation to the field of study, and how this has been demonstrated An officially certified transcript of your high school academic grades. Two references from individuals who can best evaluate the candidate:
- An academic reference confirming the candidate’s scholastic abilities
- Another reference supporting the candidate’s exceptional aptitude in the chosen field of study
Forward the Application to: Student Financial Assistance

Basement Podium Building, Room POD-59
Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON
M5B 2K3

Email : awards(AT)ryerson.ca

Contact Number : 416.979.5000

Source : http://www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awards/pdfs/schol_ent_terence_grier.pdf