Residence Scholarships
The Application Deadline for ALL awards is May 1st
Continuing undergraduate students undertaking any degree, who are members of the Organization of Residence Students (ORS) or are current ORS council members. Must be in good academic standing (minimum Fall/Winter GPA of 2.0 to be considered). Candidates are ranked on their demonstrated leadership and/or selflessness in helping others. Nominated by a committee composed of representatives from Housing Services. Payment upon confirmation of full-time enrolment at the University of Lethbridge in the Fall term or the Fall and Winter terms immediately following the granting of the award
Award
$2,000 minimum
Scopes
Undergraduate Awards
Deadline
05/01/2025
Current members of the Organization of Residence Students living in University of Lethbridge housing. Applicants must be a full-time continuing student registered in any undergraduate degree program. Must demonstrate academic achievement (minimum fall/spring GPA 3.0), and a preference for students with financial need.
Award
$1,000 minimum
Scopes
Undergraduate Awards
Deadline
05/01/2025
Students continuing in any undergraduate degree program who are active members of the Organization of Residence Students currently living in residence and will have continuing full membership in ORS in the semester in which the award is granted. Must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA and demonstrated active and outstanding commitment to residence living and the ORS philosophy. The recipient may not be an officer of the Residence Council. Payable upon confirmation of full-time enrolment in classes at the UofL in the Fall and Spring semesters immediately following the granting of the award.
Award
$500 minimum
Scopes
Undergraduate Awards
Deadline
05/01/2025
Continuing or graduating student, with a minimum course load of 60 percent (18.0 credit hours over the previous fall and spring semesters). An active member of the Organization of Residence Students Council holding a position of Resident Assistant, Vice President, President, or other ORS officer position. Demonstrates active and outstanding commitment to Residence Life and the ORS philosophy through innovation in programs, projects, and planning for the betterment of UofL residents. Must be in good standing. Applicant must submit a resume detailing achievements and accomplishments pertaining to the ORS. Two references are required who are ORS stakeholders. Nominated by committee. For returning students, payable upon confirmation of full-time enrolment in classes at the University of Lethbridge in the Fall and Spring semesters immediately following the granting of the award. For graduating students, payable upon confirmation of graduation.
Award
$1,000 minimum
Scopes
Undergraduate Awards
Deadline
05/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
- Please provide details about your commitment to innovation programs, projects, and planning for the betterment of ULeth residents.
- Please tell us about your active and outstanding commitment to Residence Life and the ORS philosophy.
- Please upload a current resume detailing achievements and accomplishments pertaining to the ORS. Please include your name and student ID. The document must be .pdf.
- Please provide the name and email address of an ORS stakeholder who can serve as your reference for this award. We recommend that you request permission to use this person as a reference, and that you provide them with the name, details, and deadline of this award as they will not have access to this information. You can check the status of your reference request prior to the deadline to ensure the reference has been submitted. Late submissions will not be considered.
- Please provide the name and email address of a second ORS stakeholder who can serve as your reference for this award. We recommend that you request permission to use this person as a reference, and that you provide them with the name, details, and deadline of this award as they will not have access to this information. You can check the status of your reference request prior to the deadline to ensure the reference has been submitted. Late submissions will not be considered.
Students continuing in any undergraduate degree program who are active members of the Organization of Residence Students currently living in residence and will have continuing full membership in ORS in the semester in which the award is granted. Must have a minimum 2.30 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 9.0 credit hours in each of the previous four academic semesters. Achieved the greatest GPA increase over two full-time academic years. Payable upon confirmation of full-time enrolment in classes at the UofL in the Fall and Spring semesters immediately following the granting of the award.
Award
$250 minimum
Scopes
Undergraduate Awards
Deadline
05/01/2025