Created in 1971 by the congregation of St. Paul's United Church (Brampton, ON), the Rev. John A. McDermid Memorial Bursary Fund is a yearly bursary that is available to members of The United Church of Canada who are enrolled in full- or part-time studies leading to an academic doctorate 
(Th.D and Ph.D) suitable for teaching in a United Church theological college or to serve in a United Church related ministry. The bursary may be awarded for multiple years to support the studies of selected candidates.

**Please submit the completed form by email to scholarships@united-church.ca**

Personal Information:
Name (Title, First, Last): 
		
Address:

	
Telephone number:
	E-mail address:	

Year of entry into current Th.D/Ph.D program:							

Name of degree you are pursuing:									

Institution: 												

Have you previously been awarded a McDermid Memorial Bursary? Yes ___ No ___

Are you applying for any other scholarships or bursaries? Yes ___ No ___

What is your purpose for seeking an academic doctorate? How do you expect your study to benefit yourself, your teaching and research and the wider church? (500 words max)	

	

Please outline your post-secondary educational background, indicating what schools you attended, with dates and degrees or certificates obtained.	

	
Please state briefly any other information pertinent to your application. For repeat applicants, please provide an update on your studies.	

	
If you are comfortable sharing this information, please indicate if you identify as a member of a BIPOC community or indigenous student.	

Please indicate how you heard of the John A. McDermid Memorial Bursary.	

	

What other scholarships/bursaries have you received?	
Year(s) Awarded	Scholarship Name and Awarding Institution	

		

	

STATEMENT OF PERSONAL FINANCES
 (please specify annual amounts for the academic year in which the funds are requested)

I N C O M E
Number of dependents other than self:					__________________________

Net family income from all sources: 					$_________________________

Amount received for housing and transportation, if applicable: 		$_________________________

TOTAL INCOME: 							$_________________________

E X P E N S E S
Housing costs 								$_________________________

Other living costs 							$_________________________

Debt payment 								$_________________________

Estimated study expenses for year of application:
Tuition 			$______________
Other Fees 		$______________
Books 			$______________
Transportation 		$______________(please state nature) 					
Research costs 		$______________ (please provide a statement of amount and nature of
any special research costs required)
Other 			$______________
Total Study Expenses: 	$______________

TOTAL EXPENSES: 							$_________________________

Amount of Scholarship Request: $____________________

Date: _____________________Signature of Applicant: ______________________________________

Please attach the following documentation:
•	A transcript from your theological school
•	A letter from the Principal or a faculty member of that school, or from someone who is familiar with you and your current work, endorsing your application

**Please submit the completed form by email to scholarships@united-church.ca**