Academic Entrance Awards are given to full-time students on the basis of academic achievement in high school. No application for these scholarships is necessary.

Criteria: First-year students entering CMU Undergraduate on-campus programs who have completed high school within the previous five years and have completed no more than nine credit hours at another post-secondary institution. Students must be Canadian citizen or equivalent to qualify.

Students whose submitted application and transcript has been received by February 28 (fall entry) or November 30 (winter entry) will receive scholarships as follows:

• From 95–100%: $3,000
• From 90–94.9%: $2,000
• From 85–89.9%: $1,000

More information including eligible courses can be found here.

Students who have attended an eligible Mennonite High School in Canada or the US are eligible for $1,000 entrance award.

Eligible students must:

• Have graduated from one of the eligible high schools noted below.
• Have not completed more than 9 credit hours at any post-secondary institution.
• Submitted a high school transcript and received an admission letter from CMU before April 30.
• Enroll in full time studies (minimum 9 credit hours per semester).
• Be within five years of graduation from high school.

Eligible high schools:

• B.C. – Mennonite Educational Institute
• Saskatchewan – Rosthern Junior College
• Manitoba – Westgate Mennonite Collegiate, Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute
• Ontario – Rockway Mennonite Church, UMEI Christian High School
• Oregon – Western Christian School
• South Dakota – Freeman Academy
• Indiana – Bethany Christian Schools
• Ohio – Central Christian School
• Virginia – Eastern Mennonite School
• Pennsylvania – Shalom Christian School, The City School, Dock Mennonite Academy
• Puerto Rico – Academia Menonita

Academic entrance awards are also given to transfer students who are transferring from eligible Canadian university or college programs. Transfer students are eligible to receive an Entrance Scholarship based on their previous academic achievement.

• Scholarships are based on the cumulative GPA attained at their previous institution over a minimum of 18 credit hours.
• Students need not apply for these awards, but must submit CMU application requirements by November 30 if applying for Winter semester and by May 31 if applying for Fall semester.
• The scholarship amount will be $1,000 for a CGPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.5 scale) or 3.3 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). The award will be given to students during two consecutive semesters and divided equally between those semesters.
• Transfer students starting in January must submit CMU application requirements by November 30 to be eligible for this scholarship.
• Students beginning at CMU with a previously completed degree elsewhere are not eligible for this award.

More information can be found here.

Academic Merit Awards recognize CMU students who show interest and passion in the commitments that are highlighted in CMU's vision and mission. These include:

• Educating for peace-justice
• Learning through thinking and doing
• Generous hospitality through an invitational community and dialogue.

Each year up to four Academic Merit Awards (maximum value $6,000; $2,000 per year for up to three years) are awarded to students entering CMU. In order to qualify for an Academic Merit Award, students must submit the Scholarship Application and a 500-word essay answering one of the questions below. One reference form must also be submitted from someone who knows the student well and can recommend them for this award (e.g. teacher, school counsellor, employer, youth leader, volunteer coordinator, pastor, mentor). All materials must be submitted no later than February 28.

More information including eligibility and essay questions can be found here.

The Anni (Dyck) Wiebe Scholarship has been established with Canadian Mennonite University. This scholarship has been created in honour and memory of the life of Anni (Dyck) Wiebe.

Anni (Dyck) Wiebe had a keen interest in expanding and integrating her understandings of her Anabaptist-Mennonite faith and her psychiatric nursing career. A perceptive listener, she sought to translate these understandings into concrete action in working directly with colleagues, troubled children and struggling adults in her chosen occupation and elsewhere as a volunteer. She accomplished much at the individual, interactive level where she preferred to apply her personable efforts.

To qualify for this award, students must submit the scholarship application form, a reference form submitted from someone familiar with their desire to go into nursing (eg. teacher, guidance counselor, employer, volunteer or pastor, mentor, etc), a resume outlining work and volunteer experience, and a 250-300 word statement explaining their interest in nursing. This is a one year, non-deferrable award worth $750.

More information including eligibility and essay questions can be found here.

Business Merit Awards recognize CMU students who are business-minded and who desire to enter a business program at CMU. Each year, three Business Merit Awards (maximum value $6,000; $2,000 per year for up to three years) are awarded to students entering CMU. In order to qualify for a Business Merit Award, students must submit the Scholarship Application and have one reference submitted from someone who can speak to your suitability for study in the Redekop School of Business (e.g. teacher, employer). All materials must be submitted no later than February 28.

More information including eligibility and essay question can be found here.

Students taking CSMA individual applied lessons/private instrument instruction for one year or more and apply to CMU's School of Music program will receive $500 per year of CSMA study up to $2,000 per student. For CSMA students applying to CMU into another program of study (BA, BSc, or BBA), the scholarship will be $250 per year of CSMA study up to $1,000.

Apply through the Scholarship Application form on the application portal by April 30. To be eligible, one of the CSMA years of study must be during high school grade 12. Group lessons do not qualify.

CMU awards Indigenous Student Awards of between $1,000–$3,000 to incoming students. Students need to apply and be of Indigenous ancestry to be considered. The number of awards offered and the amount of the award will depend on the funds available for the year. Qualifications include submitting a personal statement of need, a short essay, a nomination form, and meeting CMU's admission requirements. All materials must be submitted by February 28.

More information including eligibility and essay question can be found here.

This scholarship supports first-generation university students (i.e., students whose parents or primary caregivers did not attend university in Canada or the USA). To be considered, students must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, have a minimum incoming average of 80%, and have completed no more than 9 credit hours of post-secondary study. The number and value of scholarships offered each year depend on available funding, with typical award amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.

Apply through the Scholarship Application form on the application portal by April 30.

The Mera and Leonard Neufeldt Scholarship awards 2 scholarships of $1,500 to new or returning full-time social work students. This is open to domestic and international applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Apply through the Scholarship Application form on the application portal by April 30.

CMU offers two Leadership Scholarships to students who demonstrate significant leadership ability, academic excellence, personal character, service, and vision (maximum value $20,000; $5,000 per year for up to four years).

To be eligible for a Leadership Scholarship, students must submit the Scholarship Application and have two reference forms submitted from individuals closely involved in their particular area of leadership (e.g. teacher, coach, youth leader, pastor, or mentor). Students are also required to submit a detailed résumé and an essay. All applicants for the Leadership Scholarship who do not receive the scholarship will also be considered for one of two Leadership Merit Awards worth $2,000 each for one year. All materials must be submitted no later than February 28. International students and dependents of CMU employees are not eligible for this award.

More information including eligibility and essay questions can be found here.

Merit Awards recognize CMU students who are gifted in specific areas of achievement and who desire to excel and contribute to CMU in these areas. Each year, up to 15 Merit Awards ($2,000 per year for up to three years) are given to students upon entering CMU.

Music Merit Awards recognize CMU students who are gifted in music and who desire to enter a music program at CMU. Each year, up to four Music Merit Awards (maximum value $6,000; $2,000 per year for up to three years) are awarded to students entering CMU. In order to qualify for a Music Merit Award, students submit the Scholarship Application, book an audition for the music faculty, and have one reference submitted from someone involved in music (e.g. music teacher, choral director). All materials must be submitted no later than February 28.

More information including eligibility can be found here.

Science Merit Awards recognize CMU students who display curiousity about the natural world and who desire to enter a science program at CMU. Each year, up to two Science Merit Awards (maximum value $6,000; $2,000 per year for up to three years) are awarded to students entering CMU. In order to qualify for a Science Merit Award, students must submit the Scholarship Application and have one reference submitted from someone who can speak to your suitability for study in the Bachelor of Science program (e.g. teacher, employer). All materials must be submitted no later than February 28.

More information including eligibility can be found here.

Social Work Merit Awards recognize CMU students who desire to walk with others toward healing, justice, and real change and who aim to enter the social work program at CMU. Each year, up to two Social Work Merit Awards (maximum value $6,000; $2,000 per year for up to three years) are awarded to students transferring into the Bachelor of Social Work at CMU. In order to qualify, students must submit the Scholarship Application and Bachelor of Social Work application package. All materials must be submitted no later than April 30.

More information including eligibility can be found here.

William Janzen was born in Hague, SK, his wife Elenora Dyck (d. 2022) was born in Osler, Saskatchewan. Passionate about education, William taught for seven years in Saskatchewan and another 28 years in Alberta. In retirement, William directed Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Alberta for two years, and then volunteered with MCC for four years in Mennonite colonies in Mexico. William and Elenora have two daughters, Sharlene Bartel, and Sheryl Janzen. When their daughters were older, Elenora explored her passion for plants, working in greenhouses.

The William Janzen Social Work Scholarship awards 2 scholarships of $1,000 to new or returning full-time social work students. Apply through the Scholarship Application form on the application portal by April 30.