CMU Scholarships and Bursaries

Full-time CMU students enrolled in one of the MA programs are invited to apply for one or more scholarships/bursaries. View the list of Graduate Studies scholarships and bursaries available.

  • Full-Tuition Awards are available to full-time students in the Graduate School of Theology and Ministry (GSTM).
  • Questions? contact financialaid:@:cmu.ca

Canada Graduate Scholarship

A full-time CMU graduate student is eligible for a Government of Canada Tri-Council funded Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master's Program every year. The scholarship is worth $17,500.

To be eligible to apply, students must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Be enrolled in, have applied for, or will apply for full-time admission to a Masters program at Canadian Mennonite University
  • Have completed, as of December 31 of the year of the application, between zero and twelve months of full-time studies
  • Not have previously held a Canada Graduate Studies Masters Scholarship
  • Have a high academic standing
  • Plan to include a thesis or a Field Research project as part of their degree
  • Submit a maximum of one scholarship application per academic year to the Tri-Council agencies
  • Submit your application directly to SSHRC before December 1, 2020 at 8:00 PM ET

For more information, please see CMU's Research Funding Opportunities page.

Faith Community Matching Grant

Full-time graduate students attending CMU who receive financial support from their faith community or denomination can have that support matched by CMU up to $250 per semester, to a maximum of $500 per year. International students can have up to $500 matched per semester, to a maximum of $1,000 per year.

Tuition Tax Credits

Students will be able to access their T2202, Tuition and Enrolment Certificate by the end of February through their CMU Populi Student Portal. This is an official statement for income tax purposes. It is issued to all students who have paid eligible tuition and fees in the calendar year for qualifying courses.

Government Student Aid

Full and part-time Canadian citizen or permanent resident students can apply for goverment student aid. Funding may include federal grants, bursaries, and loans through your provincial student aid.

  • Use the Student Aid Estimator to estimate the federal grants and loans you may be eligible to receive through an application to your province of residence.
  • Apply for goverment student aid through your province of residence.

Awards and Scholarships Available Outside CMU

Here are some helpful sites that give both information and help in searching for scholarships and awards. If you need help applying please contact the Student Financial Services Administrator.

CMU Student Employment

CMU student employment positions are part-time, term positions (usually September to April) that offer financial support and flexible hours designed to fit with a full-time students academic schedule.