Scholarships & Bursaries
Applications for 2027-28 will open in November 2026.
Entrance scholarships
A limited number of Entrance Scholarships are available to new Grade 9 Saskatchewan students who meet Luther College High School’s admission standards and demonstrate academic potential, community involvement, good character, and any additional criteria outlined in the terms of the individual scholarship. Most scholarships are awarded based on merit rather than financial need, and the value of each award is applied as a credit toward tuition fees. Scholarship values are approximate and may vary from year to year based on investment earnings.
To apply for an Entrance Scholarship, you must have a started admissions application to Luther College High School.
Each entrance scholarship offered at Luther College High School is described here:
Dr. Leonard O. Bradley Scholarship – $1500
Awarded to a new Grade 9 student, with preference given to rural students with a financial need. Please submit proof of your rural address in the Supporting Documents section.
Allan Christiansen Memorial Scholarship – $600
Awarded to a new Grade 9 student who has a keen interest in learning, shows a caring attitude towards others, and has above average scholastic achievement. Please submit a character reference in the Supporting Documents section.
Harold & Joyce Dietrich Entrance Scholarship – $650
Awarded to a deserving new Grade 9 student.
Erna Huget Memorial Scholarship – $900
Awarded to assist a new student with preference given to a student with abilities in music. Please submit proof of musical ability in the Supporting Documents section.
Fredrick & Magdalena Krell Scholarship – $500
Awarded to a new student who demonstrates qualities of compassion, sensitivity, desire for learning, reverence for life, and faith in God. Please submit a reference letter from your pastor in the Supporting Documents section.
William Frederick Krell Scholarship – $900
The student should have a keen sense of academic pursuit, demonstrate a need or hardship, financially or otherwise, such as physically, mentally, emotionally, cognitively or spiritually. Preference will be given to a student who exemplifies the characteristics of integrity, justice, humor, kindness and compassion.
J. Clifford MacKinnon Memorial Scholarship – $2,400
Awarded to a deserving new Grade 9 student.
Our Review Process for Entrance Scholarships
Meeting the eligibility requirements and submitting an application does not guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded. All eligible applications are reviewed and assessed by the Entrance Scholarship Selection Committee in accordance with the established scholarship criteria. Entrance Scholarship decisions are based on the information provided in the scholarship application and, where applicable, the admission application, as submitted by the application deadline.
The decisions of the Scholarship Selection Committee are final and are not subject to appeal or reconsideration. Only applicants selected to receive an Entrance Scholarship will be notified by email.
Bursaries
Luther College High School is committed to making our education as accessible as possible. In 2023-24, we awarded approximately $780,000 in bursaries to help offset tuition costs for about 20% of our students.
Amounts awarded depend upon verified, demonstrated need as the amount of bursary funding is limited. Bursary funding is heavily dependent on donor generosity. Every effort is made to distribute this assistance as broadly and equitably as possible. Families are expected to contribute to their student’s educational experience to the best of their ability.
The deadline to apply for bursaries is March 1. Bursary decisions are communicated to families before April 30.
To Apply for Bursaries
To be eligible, you must be a Saskatchewan or Canadian student. New students must have an admission application started or in progress through Open Apply by the March 1 deadline.
You are also required to complete the assessment provided by Apple Financial Services, which confidentially analyzes your financial need and makes recommendations on tuition assistance. This analysis is shared only with Luther College. A non-refundable fee of $68.75, which represents your portion of the total $137.50 Apple Financial Services fee, must be paid before your application is assessed.
To apply for bursaries, you must complete the application form.
Each bursary offered at Luther College High School is described here:
Community Bursary
The Luther College Community Bursary is awarded to deserving students with financial need who demonstrate academic achievement and a keen interest in learning, a positive attitude, proven leadership abilities and a strong desire to succeed. This bursary replaces most other forms of financial aid that Luther College High School offered in prior years. This bursary may cover up to the full tuition to Luther College High School (in consideration of the result of the Apple Financial assessment) and may continue through Grade 12 providing students maintain good academic standing, and continue to meet eligibility requirements, including the requirement to complete an Apple Financial Services assessment annually. The Luther College Community Bursary covers only tuition. It does not include fees related to IB, Film, Phys Ed, EAL, dorms, lunch or bus plans.
Denise (Stratychuk) & Jim Mearns Memorial Bursary
The Denise (Stratychuk) & Jim Mearns Memorial Bursary is awarded to new students who have demonstrated financial need. It is a renewable bursary of $1,000 per year for up to four years (Grades 9 to 12), provided the student maintains good academic standing and demonstrates positive citizenship. The bursary was established in 1995 by Janice and Peter Stratychuk in memory of their daughter Denise (HS’82) and her husband Jim. Families must complete an annual financial assessment to maintain eligibility.
Kramer Bursary
The Kramer Family Bursary was established by the Kramer family for Indigenous students who show academic promise but due to financial constraints and socio-economic factors would not otherwise attend Luther College High School. This bursary covers annual tuition fees, dorm fees and may provide for other additional costs provided the student maintains good academic standing. It is awarded to Indigenous students who demonstrate academic promise, a positive attitude, a willingness to work hard, and a student desire to succeed as well as financial need.
Ritenburg Family Bursary
The Ritenburg Family Bursary is awarded to students who have demonstrated financial need and show a particular interest in the performing arts (music, dance or drama). It is a renewable bursary of $1,000 per year for up to four years (Grades 9 to 12). This bursary was established by Jim and Jacquie Ritenburg to recognize the positive influence the school had on their family. Jim graduated from Luther in 1977, and daughter Laura graduated in 2004.
Oberg Family Bursary
The Oberg Family Bursary is awarded to new students who have demonstrated financial need and exhibit strong academic proficiency in elementary school, leadership in student body government, and well-rounded involvement in athletics, music, or arts. Preference will be given to students from Dr. L.M. Hanna Elementary School or from the Argyle Park-Englewood neighbourhood. Please submit a reference letter from a teacher speaking to the student’s leadership abilities and co-curricular involvement.
Bursary Renewals
Bursaries are not automatically renewed, but may continue from year to year if there continues to be verifiable need, as well as full payment of outstanding accounts. Bursary renewal applications for students must be completed annually to update any changes to financial circumstances. Applications must be submitted to Apple Financial Services for review by March 1.
Our Review Process for Bursaries
An application is not considered complete until we receive all requested documents. Luther College’s Admissions & Bursaries Committee convenes in March and April to review all of the bursary requests and to determine the amount that may be awarded. Amounts awarded depend on demonstrated financial need, the family’s ability to contribute to their student’s tuition, and the funds available.
Luther College treats all requests for bursary assistance with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
For questions on bursaries or financial circumstances, please contact the Finance Office at financemanager@luthercollege.edu.